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Doc Rivers says Boston Celtics will stay in locker room during Miami Heat...
Doc Rivers joked that the Celtics would be watching the television show Homeland as the Miami Heat receive their rings before Tuesday night's NBA opener. AP It's a strange tradition, if you really...
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Hitting to All Fields: Will the Winter Classic be frozen out?
You wouldn't be wrong to take Atlanta's Falcons right now, but I'll still take Springfield's. Just sitting and wondering if the NHL can save its Winter Classic. You take Tony Romo. I’ll take Sergio...
View ArticleFrank Vatrano of East Longmeadow commits to UMass hockey
Boston College's loss is UMass hockey's gain – Frank Vatrano of East Longmeadow is headed to the Minutemen. Frank Vatrano of East Longmeadow has committed to the University of Massachusetts hockey...
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Louisville gives men's basketball coach Rick Pitino 5-year extension
The University of Massachusetts alumnus is now signed through 2022. Rick Pitino wasn't sure if he could live without the highs and lows of the college basketball season. Ed Reinke | Associated Press...
View ArticleNew England Patriots release LB Bobby Carpenter
Carpenter appeared in four games for the Patriots. The New England Patriots released linebacker Bobby Carpenter Tuesday evening. It marks the second time the 29-year-old has been released by the...
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Al Leneus switches sides of the line scrimmage for UMass football
Leneus, a walk-on defensive lineman, saw significant playing time at guard during the Vanderbilt game. Al Leneus went from scout-team defensive lineman to playing right guard at Vanderbilt over the...
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: Preview, live chat, game thread and more
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat meet Tuesday in the NBA season opener at 8 p.m.. We have a live chat and game thread here, with commentary beginning at 7:30 p.m. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Note: Please...
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Should the Boston Red Sox sign Kevin Youkilis? Really?
The former Boston star might come cheap, but he's also wearing down. APKevin Youkilis always looked good in a Boston uniform, making it tempting to hope the team brings him back as a free agent. First...
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Lance Armstrong to be burnt in effigy in English town Edenbridge
Edenbridge in southeast England has built a 30-foot (9-meter) model of Armstrong, who was stripped recently of his seven Tour de France titles for doping offenses. Artist Frank Shepherd, top, poses...
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Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks NBA opener postponed due to Hurricane Sandy
Though the NBA had said Tuesday night the game would go on as planned, it was decided Wednesday to be called off. New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson calls out to his team during overtime of a...
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Boys and girls soccer seeds announced for Western Mass playoffs
The seedings for the Western Mass boys and girls soccer tournaments are officially released. East Longmeadow captured the No. 1 seed for girls soccer. - (Staff photo by Michael Beswick)The seedings...
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Report: Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly signs with HC Red Ice in Switzerland
Kelly joins fellow NHLer Patric Hornqvist of the Nashville Predators to play for Red Ice. View full size(AP Photo)Center Chris Kelly (23) is the 10th Boston Bruins player to head overseas due to the...
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Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Xander Bogaerts tops "futures'' list
Jose Iglesias is No. 9 on the club's prospects list. APBoston Red Sox shortstop Jose Iglesias is ranked the club's No. 9 prospect by Baseball America. Baseball America has labeled 20-year old...
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Boston Red Sox will consider Juan Nieves as pitching coach
The White Sox bullpen coach is the second known candidate in the search, AP Photo/Charles KrupaNew Red Sox new manager John Farrell, a former pitching coach, will consider Juan Nieves for the job in...
View ArticleNew England Patriots release Sterling Moore
The Patriots signed Derrick Martin to take his place. Last year a hero, today a free agent. In an unexpected move, the New England Patriots released cornerback Sterling Moore Wednesday evening. The...
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Boston Red Sox and David Ortiz still far apart on contract
Money is the sticking point as progress in the talks has stalled. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz will become a free agent at midnight Friday if a new...
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Longmeadow runner Chris Lee finds winning form at Williams College
Lee won his first race at Amherst College, during a tri meet between Amherst, Wesleyan and Williams. Williams College junior Chris Lee of Longmeadow pictured in this 2011 photo. Submitted photo Chris...
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New England Revolution finish season on strong note despite missing playoffs
Even though New England was eliminated from the playoffs, they played the last eight games with purpose. In this March 24 file photo, New England Revolution head coach Jay Heaps congratulates Saer...
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Offensive lineman Nick Speller returns from suspension, but won't start...
Speller has been out for nearly four weeks because of an academic-related suspension. UMass offensive lineman Nick Speller will play Saturday, but won't start, according to coach Charley Molnar. Photo...
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NYC Marathon goes on despite city still dealing with aftermath of Superstorm...
Race organizers were still trying to assess how damage from the storm might affect plans, including getting runners into the city and transporting them to the start line on Staten Island. People shop...
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