World Series 2012: Detroit Tigers, after long wait, finally have opponent in...
Tigers manager Jim Leyland already is contemplating the matchups, but he also has enjoyed the downtime. The Detroit Tigers punched their ticket to the World Series by finishing their ALCS sweep of the...
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Kent State faces a test, and more MAC Lunch Links
The 6-1 Golden Flashes travel to 7-0 Rutgers on Saturday. Can Trayion Durham and Kent State upset Rutgers on the road? Associated Press Toledo knocked off a ranked, undefeated Big East team last week....
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John Farrell's to-do list: 5 things the Boston Red Sox manager has to accomplish
John Farrell, being introduced as the next Red Sox manager Tuesday at noon, is tasked with rebuilding a roster that ended last season with plenty of bruises. John Farrell, being introduced as the next...
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John Farrell press conference ushers in a new Boston Red Sox era, with a...
The new manager says communication must be maintained on a constant basis AP Photo/Charles KrupaBoston Red Sox new manager John Farrell arrives for a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday,...
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Quick hits: High school highlights from Monday, Oct. 22
The Republican's high school sports staff picked its top highlights from Monday's action. Action from the MIAA Western Mass Division 1 Golf Championship at Elmcrest Country Club on Monday. Here is...
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World Series 2012: Justin Verlander controls the outcome of Detroit...
Justin Verlander has the opportunity to write some World Series History of his own this year. Tigers' ace Justin Verlander has a chance to dominate the 2012 World Series. If you're not just a Boston...
View ArticleCentral football widens MIAA power rankings gap in Division I, after two top...
Overall, five teams ranked among the top 4 in all divisions lost last weekend. Overall, five teams ranked among top 4 in all divisions lost last weekend.
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Report: Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask suffers groin injury in Czech League
Rask told Czech TV that he "slightly pulled his groin," but "it's not serious." View full size(AP Photo)Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask said his groin pull isn't serious and left game as a...
View ArticleGardner High School loses Mass. swimming state title for alleged violations...
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association said Gardner, 16-time state champions, were more of a club than a school team. GARDNER, Mass. (AP) — Gardner High School has been stripped of its...
View ArticleOzzie Guillen fired by Miami Marlins after tumultuous season
Miami's next manager will be the fifth for owner Jeffrey Loria since early 2010. MIAMI (AP) — Ozzie Guillen was fired Tuesday after one year as manager of the last-place Miami Marlins, whose promising...
View ArticleBoston Celtics preview: Doc Rivers, Celtics geared up for another run at...
The biggest hurdle for the Celtics on the way to another NBA title is now within their conference. By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen moved to Miami over the summer, and that's...
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Bobby Valentine did his reputation no favors by bashing Red Sox star David Ortiz
The former manager's comments served no good purpose, whatever their substance. Associated PressBoston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, second from right, never got close with his players, and his...
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Bowling Green, Central Michigan schedule up, and other MAC Lunch Links
Bowling Green will take on Oregon in 2018. Oregon will host Bowling Green in 2018. Associated Press Bowling Green will open against Oregon in 2018. The Falcons might want to start their conditioning...
View ArticleBrooklyn Islanders? New York Islanders reportedly moving to Barclays Center...
An announcement with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, team owner Charles Wang and mayor Mike Bloomberg is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The New York Islanders are moving to the new Barclays Center in...
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World Series Game 1: Barry Zito follows a unique path to opening the World...
Wednesday Night Barry Zito will start Game 1 of the World Series for the San Francisco Giants. He's taken an unusual path to the grand stage he will occupy. Barry Zito, ten years removed from his A.L....
View ArticleNew England Patriots confident growth will occur in second half of season
Improving over the course of the season has been a hallmark of Bill Belichick teams. FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots don't believe that they're stuck. They've landed in some rough terrain that's...
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Tom Heinsohn, Bob Cousy say Ray Allen's number should be retired by Boston...
Should the Boston Celtics retire Ray Allen's number? Eh... (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Miami Heat guard Ray Allen stretches out during NBA basketball training camp, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 in Miami. Should...
View ArticleFootball top 10 media poll: Central and Longmeadow still on top, Mount...
Behind Central and Longmeadow at Nos. 1 and 2, there was plenty of movement in this week's top 10. MassLive.com WMass Top 10 Media Poll RkSchool (1st Pl)Pts.Comments1Central (7)70The Golden Eagles...
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Andrew Bynum injury: Philadelphia 76ers center misses expected return date,...
Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo says each day Bynum is out increases the likelihood the All-Star center will not be ready for the opener. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia...
View ArticleTom Brady-Brandon Lloyd connection still going through growing pains
It's almost the midway point, and Brady and Lloyd still aren't fully clicking in games. As the season rapidly approaches its midway point, the relationship between Tom Brady and Tom Brady remains...
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