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Boston Bruins are better off not trading goalie Tim Thomas
Thomas' no-trade clause expires after June 30, which means the Bruins could deal him if they choose. View full size(AP Photo)Tim Thomas shouldn't be dealt after his no-trade clause expires. Boston...
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Aaron Cook to replace Josh Beckett in the rotation for Saturday's game
Beckett will be skipped in the rotation. Associated PressBeckett will be skipped in the rotation. BOSTON -- The Red Sox will call up pitcher Aaron Cook and have him start in place of Josh Beckett on...
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Patriots bring back wide receiver Jabar Gaffney
From 2006- to 2008, Gaffney caught 85 passes for 1,059 yards and eight TDs for the Patriots. Republican file photoJabar Gaffney is returning to the New England Patriots. Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney,...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. closing in on a win, maybe in NASCAR Sprint Cup race...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. goes into Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway riding a stretch of five straight top-10 finishes. The Associated PressDale Earnhardt Jr. stands in the garage during practice for...
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Red Sox sign Mark Prior
The Red Sox are hoping to cash in on Prior. AP file photoMark Prior BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox are the latest team looking to tap into Mark Prior's unrealized potential. The team signed the...
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UConn men, women to play in Jimmy V Basketball Classic
The men will face North Carolina State, while the women take on Maryland. AP fileThe UConn women next season will play in the Jimmy V Basketball Classic for the fifth time. STORRS, Conn. — The...
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Francis Kringle set to join storied list of Western Mass. Tee Party honorees
Kringle, with his late father Frank, is one of three father-son combinations to be guests of honor at the Tee Party. Like father, like son. Francis Kringle of West Springfield will join his late...
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Bodemeister early 4-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby
No horse since Apollo in 1882 has won the race with racing as a 2-year-old. Associated PressExercise rider George Alvarez takes Kentucky Derby favorite Bodemeister for a workout at Churchill Downs on...
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Hawks 'very concerned' about status of Josh Smith for Game 3 against Celtics
The Atlanta offense suffered when Smith was forced to Game 2 early. Associated PressAtlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith scores in front of Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett during Game 2 of an NBA...
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Eric Chavez of Yankees leaves game in middle of at-bat with whiplash,...
Chavez had to be helped off the field after calling time-out. Associated PressNew York Yankees third baseman Eric Chavez hits a two-run home run Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. NEW YORK — Eric...
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Colin Fleming is big man in town; No. 1 UMass men's lacrosse speeds up Towson...
The undefeated Minutemen set a program record with their 14th victory, and will next face Drexel in the CAA championship game Saturday night at Garber Field. AMHERST – The tallest member of the...
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Will Middlebrooks makes strong debut in Red Sox' loss to A's
Middlebrooks went 2-for-3 with a double in the 4-1 loss. APBoston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks watches his double against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign paralyzed player, Eric LeGrand, for his 'character,...
LeGrand will receive a jersey, helmet and contract from the Bucs, who are coached by his former college coach, Greg Schiano. AP fileParalyzed former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, center, is...
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Jered Weaver fires no-hitter, leads Los Angeles Angels to 9-0 win over Twins
Weaver joined Phil Humber of the Chicago White Sox as pitchers to accomplish the feat during the last two weeks. Associated Press photoJered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels delivers a pitch during...
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Rangers outlast Capitals, 2-1, in triple overtime to take playoff series lead
The teams have a 2-day break before Game 4 on Saturday. Associated PressNew York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10) celebrates his winning goal against the Washington Capitals with teammates Carl...
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Julian Edelman is not sure if he will play defense this season
Edelman has not worked out with the defense during organized team activities. APNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman catches a pass during NFL football practice at the team's training...
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Deval Patrick explains why Massachusetts rejected Curt Schilling plan for 38...
Patrick came under some criticism when 38 Studios was later lured to Rhode Island with a $75 million loan guarantee AP PhotoIn this Monday, May 21, 2012 file photo former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt...
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Day of 3 life without Dustin Pedroia: Red Sox in holding pattern
In an emergency, Will Middlebrooks could play shortstop. Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia can only wait for his injured thumb to heal enough to let him play, hopefully without a trip to...
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The Boston Bruins are better off without Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Rick Nash
A report surfaced last week that the Bruins were ready to make a "major offer" for the Blue Jackets star forward. View full size(AP Photo)Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash comes with a hefty...
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Longmeadow is No. 1 seed in Western Mass. boys lacrosse tournament
Boys lacrosse: Longmeadow heads a 12-team tournament. Longmeadow and Northampton could meet again in the quarterfinals of the Western Mass. boys lacrosse tournament. - (The Republican staff photo by...
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