Pigskin Prophet looks to clean up high school football prediction mess after...
The Republican predicts Week 8 high school football results. Look for anotherbig week from Malik Johnson and the Central High School football team. - (The Republican file photo)Oh boy! The...
View ArticleTop 10 high school football players: Michael Slaughter's big day vaults...
Slaughter rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-16 win against Putnam to rejoin the top 10 candidates for the Dagenais Award. Chicopee's Michael Slaughter had a big day on the ground...
View ArticleCortland Finnegan, Wes Welker to hold matchup of grinders when New England...
Finnegan and Welker are cut from the same cloth. Cortland Finnegan may be the most hated man in the NFL. The St. Louis Rams cornerback is a highly-skilled grinder with a nose for making plays, but he...
View Article2012 World Series: Detroit Tigers look a lot like New York Yankees
The Detroit Tigers have are down 2-0 in the 2012 World Series and they've looked a lot like the team they swept in the ALCS to get there. Miguel Cabrera, left, and his Tigers' teammates have been held...
View ArticleJason Terry used to hate practice, but now loves it with Boston Celtics...
Terry has grown to love practice with the Boston Celtics. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, jokes with teammate Jason Terry during an NBA basketball practice at the team's...
View ArticleWestern Mass Warriors host North Shore Generals in NEFL AAA Super Bowl
The Western Mass Warriors will seek the NEFL title when they host the North Shore Generals Saturday in the AAA Super Bowl. Western Mass. Warriors receiver Chris Machaire hopes to be on the receiving...
View ArticleVideo: Jason Terry of Boston Celtics makes 17 straight 3-pointers
Jason Terry couldn't miss during a shooting session after Friday's Boston Celtics practice. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaJason Terry sure can shoot. Before we get to a video of Boston Celtics shooting guard...
View ArticleDiego Fagundez proving to be a homegrown hero for New England Revolution
Fagundez, who was born in Uruguay, moved with his family to Leominster when he was 5 years old and is now an up-and-coming force for the Revolution. At 17 years old, forward Diego Fagundez,...
View ArticleNASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks of anxiety caused by concussions
Dale Earnhardt Jr. missed races at Charlotte and Kansas, and said it was initially frightening to know something was amiss in his head. The Associated PressDale Earnhardt Jr., speaks during a news...
View ArticleJimmie Johnson wins pole for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville...
Brad Keselowski, who leads pole-sitter Jimmie Johnson by seven points, will start 32nd on Sunday. AP Photo/Autostock, Brian CzobatJimmie Johnson takes the checkered flag during qualifying for the...
View ArticleDaniel M. Keyes Jr.'s name goes on Springfield 'Bring It Home' baseball award
It will go to the most valuable player of the annual Father’s Day American Legion baseball game between Post 21 and East Springfield Post 420. The most valuable player award for the Springfield "Bring...
View ArticleCurtis McElhinney backstops Springfield Falcons past Providence Bruins
Goaltender makes 33 saves as Springfield improves to 4-1 in American Hockey League. Falcons goaltender Curtis McElhinney made 33 saves to lead Springfield over the Bruins at Providence, R.I., Friday....
View ArticleLongmeadow withstands a determined Westfield, 32-18
Thanks to a stout rushing attack, Longmeadow prevailed over Westfield in a hotly contested game at Billy Bullens Field. Frankie Elder, seen here earlier this season, had two touchdowns for Longmeadow....
View ArticleAmherst defense holds off Putnam in thrilling 28-20 overtime win
The Amherst Hurricanes hung on in overtime after the Putnam Beavers forced an extra session with a touchdown late in regulation. Justin Carey, seen here during a game last year, helped Amherst to an...
View ArticleMistakes cost UMass hockey dearly in 5-2 loss at Boston University
The Minutemen outshot and outpossessed the Terriers for long chunks of Friday's game, but still came out on the losing end of the score line. BOSTON — In the end, they had no one to blame but...
View ArticleMinnechaug topples Holyoke football 42-0 on Homecoming
Ben Sheehan eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the season with 103 yards rushing for Minnechaug. Ben Sheehan, seen here during a game earlier this year, eclipsed 1,000 yards for the season Friday night....
View ArticleEast Longmeadow football wins third straight, tops Northampton 38-28 in AA...
East Longmeadow quarterback Dan McGuill threw three touchdown passes to Sam Blake during a 38-28 win over Northampton Friday night. East Longmeadow quarterback threw three touchdown passes to Sam...
View ArticleNHL cancels games for November
Reaching a new deal potentially became even tougher Friday, because the NHL pulled off the table its most recent offer to the players – one that included a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues. NHL...
View ArticleIn or out? The drama continues to surround Izod IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard
Reports surfaced Friday that IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has been or will be shown the door. Denials were quickly issued. Who or what should fans believe? The Associated PressIndyCar CEO Randy Bernard...
View ArticleWhat to watch for when the New England Patriots take on the St. Louis Rams in...
The Patriots are looking to avoid falling back to .500. New England Patriots (4-3) vs St. Louis Rams (3-4) When, where: Wembley Stadium, London at 1 p.m. (CBS) Last time out: Oct. 26, 2008: Patriots...
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