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With an outstanding night, Daniel Bard gives the Red Sox a lot to think about
They could put Aaron Cook in the rotation, but can they yank Bard now? APDaniel Bard has allowed only three earned runs in 14 innings over his last two starts - the second and third of his career....
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The Red Sox are hot, but that does not excuse Bobby Valentine's lineup snafu
Not knowing if an opposing pitcher is right-handed is inexcusable. APBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine nearly put the wrong lineup on the field against the Minnesota Twins. Some of the criticism...
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Goaltending is the toughest job in all of sports
Goaltenders, in addition to their game skills, have to be mentally and physically tough. Associated PressWashington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby and his teammates celebrate after they ousted the...
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Former UMass hockey standout Justin Braun to play for United States in world...
Braun has been added to the United States roster for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships. Staff file photo Justin Braun has been added to the United States national team for...
View ArticleAnd with pick 163 the Patriots ... trade the selection back to the Packers
New England has made another trade. The New England Patriots have traded the fifth-round selection they received in a trade with Green Bay back to the Packers. New England received picks 197 (sixth...
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Patriots draft pick Tavon Wilson draws inspiration from 112-year-old...
Wilson's great-great grandmother is one of the oldest people in the United States. APTavon Wilson New England Patriots second-round pick Tavon Wilson credits his grandmother for making him the man he...
View ArticlePatriots select Ohio State defensive back Nate Ebner with pick 197
Ebner is a converted rugby player. Read his Q&A session with the media inside. The New England Patriots selected Ohio State defensive back Nate Ebner in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Ebner...
View ArticleFun day fishing despite disappointment at the Quabbin Reservoir
An Australian fisherman has struck up an unlikely friendship. I had been waiting for my date with the Big Lady, Quabbin Reservoir, since missing opening day due to a virus. While expecting her to...
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Wilbraham & Monson rugby team grows, improves
The Titans have begun their third year with four straight wins. Dave RobackWilbraham & Monson's Jonathan Viens makes a tackle against Kimball Union in a home game Saturday. By CHRIS MIRACLE In its...
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Patriots selected Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard in 7th round
Dennard was recently charged for assaulting a police officer. APAlfonzo Dennard The New England Patriots selected cornerback Alfonzo Dennard out of Nebraska in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. A...
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Patriots use final pick on Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert
Ebert is a slot receiver with 4.41 speed. APJeremy Ebert The Patriots finished their day by picking Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert, their first offensive player of the draft. Ebert...
View ArticleNew England Revolution blanked by Red Bulls
Theirry Henry scored the only goal of the game, then was lost to New York with a hamstring injury. HARRISON, N.J. – Thierry Henry scored his league-leading ninth goal in the seventh minute to lift the...
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UMass football, alumni enjoy competition and comraderie of Spring Game
The UMass football team played the alumni in a spirited Spring Game. The Republican photo by Michael BeswickFormer UMass running back Marcel Shipp takes a hand-off from former wide receiver DeShon...
View ArticleSpringfield College advances to the Division III men's volleyball national...
The Pride won a tough second match in sweeping Hunter College in the semifinals at Blake Arena. SPRINGFIELD - It may be the “Birthplace of Basketball”, but Springfield College grew into the hotbed of...
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Prep school highlights: Suffield's Annie Pitkin tosses two-hit shut out
Pitkin allowed just two hits while striking out 14. Staff photo by Don TreegerSuffield Academy vs. Stoneleigh-Burnham School in varsity softball. Here, Suffield's Annie Pitkin follows through after...
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Boston Celtics playoff hopes hinge on health in Atlanta Hawks series
The two teams face off tomorrow in Game 1 at 7 p.m. in Atlanta - hopefully with Ray Allen ready to play for Boston. AP File PhotoBoston Celtics' Ray Allen, left, watches his shot go in for a 3-pointer...
View ArticlePatriots sign 3 undrafted rookies
The race for undrafted rookies has begun. The race has begun for teams to reach agreements with rookie free agents. Just shortly after the draft concluded, the Patriots were already wrapping up deals...
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Jon Lester, bullpen combine for 1-0 Red Sox win over White Sox
The Red Sox reached the .500 mark with their sixth straight victory. Associated PressRed Sox closer Alfredo Aceves celebrates the final out of Boston's 1-0 win over the White Sox Saturday in Chicago....
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Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Sprint Cup spring race at Richmond for fourth year in...
The win was Busch's first of the season and the 24th of his career. AP Photo/Steve HelberKyle Busch celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in...
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Former Patriot Junior Seau dead of apparent suicide; 'everyone ... is in...
His mother, weeping uncontrollably, told reporters: 'I don't understand ... I'm shocked.' AP fileNew England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, celebrating a 2007 interception, died of an apparent...
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