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Holyoke Catholic ushering in third Hall of Fame class
Ten athletes, a coach and the school's first football team will be enshrined Friday. Current Red Sox regional scout Ray Fagnant was a star catcher for the Gaels in the '80s. Holyoke Catholic High...
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Vince Wilfork says that the Patriots defense should improve through OTAs
Wilfork thinks that the Pats defense needs to improve. Associated PressVince Wilfork thinks that the Patriots young players on defense will benefit from going through OTAs. FOXBOROUGH – When Matt...
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Former Cathedral High basketball star Mike Martin Jr. named new coach at...
The Agawam native and 2000 Lahovich Award winner becomes the second-youngest coach in Division I. Mark M. Murray | The RepublicanMike Martin Jr. has come a long way from his days starring for the...
View ArticleGranby squeaks past Holyoke Catholic, 3-1 in girls Division III softball
Softball: Tessa Cote was the hitting and pitching star. This was a good first round test for Granby.Granby was able to prevail, 3-1 in an outstanding high school girls softball Division III tournament...
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Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation set to begin construction of multi-use artificial...
The new field will replace the Fred Berte grass football field, but will be a multi-use field. Watch video File photo | The RepublicanCentral High School plays Minnechaug in a football game at...
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Holyoke Blue Sox are back for another summer
With a fresh crop of college baseball's top players, Holyoke hopes to build on its impressive run in 2011. John Suchocki | The RepublicanHolyoke general manager Kirk Fredriksson has high hopes for the...
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Agawam reaches Western Massachusetts boys volleyball final with 3-0 win over...
Brandon D’Amours and his blazing jump racked up four aces in a single run to power the defending champion Brownies to the sectional final. Agawam's Collin Ritter, seen here in early-season action...
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Racin' with Jason: Looking back on a banner day for Western Massachusetts...
Chicopee's Kim Rivet won her second straight Mini Stock feature, Belchertown's Jason LaFleur took the checkers in Super Stocks, but it was Springfield's Mike O'Sullivan who had the biggest night of...
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NASCAR weekend preview: Sprint Cup wild-card chase heats up as Dover hosts...
There's still plenty of racing left, but for several drivers on the outside of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup's top 10, the clock is ticking a tad louder. The Associated PressJeff Gordon (far...
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Red Sox end May as they did April - in last place
The loss to Detroit was only Boston's sixth in 20 games Associated PressBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett had been sharp lately, but could not hold a three-run lead against Detroit Thursday...
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Thunder wallop Spurs 102-82, snap San Antonio's 20-game streak
Thabo Sefolosha played the role of Oklahoma City secret weapon as the Thunder narrowed their deficit in the Western Conference finals to 2-1. Sue Ogrocki | Associated PressKevin Durant and the Thunder...
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Boston Celtics upend Miami Heat 101-91 in Game 3 of Eastern Conference Finals
The Boston Celtics pulled within 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals with a thorough effort in Friday night's Game 3. BOSTON -- LeBron James sat on a trainer’s table in the Miami Heat locker room at...
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Boston Celtics-Miami Heat NBA Playoffs series unfolding in familiar fashion,...
Just like last season, the Boston Celtics enter Game 4 against the Miami Heat down 2-1. One major difference? Rajon Rondo is now healthy and dominant. Associated Press photoBoston Celtics forward...
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Western Mass. Pioneers game with Worcester for Saturday postponed
Pioneers match with Hydra postponed because of weather. The Republican file photoPioneers midfielder Jordan Branco and the rest of his team will have to wait another day to face the Hydra as...
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Competition is heating up between Deion Branch, Jabar Gaffney and Donte'...
With 11 wide receivers vying for a roster spot, there's a possibility that either Branch, Gaffney or Stallworth will be left on the outside. APNew England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch listens...
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Ageless Mark Martin nips Jimmie Johnson for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole at...
Mark Martin, 53, the last driver to make a qualifying attempt Saturday at Dover International Speedway, ran .005 seconds faster than Jimmie Johnson. The Associated PressDriver Mark Martin poses with...
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Joey Logano leads 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing in NASCAR Nationwide...
Joey Logano, Ryan Truex and Brian Scott swept the top three spots, as Joe Gibbs Racing dominated the "Monster Mile," while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Danica Patrick had days to forget. The Associated...
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Nick Punto helps boost Boston Red Sox over Toronto Blue Jays, 7-4
Felix Doubront picked up the win on the mound, his fifth in six starts. Associated PressRed Sox second baseman Nick Punto celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second inning of Boston's win...
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Springfield's Plumb Field no longer exists
The former football coach was an exceptional athlete at Technical High School. Ted Plumb Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series dedicated to names that grace the fields, arenas and...
View ArticleTrolling for mackerel successful on Cape Cod waters
Day on the boat pleasant one. There was an old time comedian, I believe it was Jerry Colonna, who started and finished his spiel with “Strange things are happening.” In complete dishonor I plagiarize,...
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