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Thando Zono brings South African roots to streaking UMass field hockey
Zono, the MVP of last weekend's Atlantic 10 Tournament, leads the Mintewomen into an NCAA Tournament play-in game against Rider on Tuesday. Photo UMass AthleticsThando Zono celebrates a goal during an...
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NBA issues first flopping warnings to JJ Barea, Donald Sloan
A second offense would cost the players $5,000. AP fileThe NBA has begun issuing warnings to players for flopping. By BRIAN MAHONEY NEW YORK — The NBA issued flopping warnings to Minnesota's JJ Barea...
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UMass football, Akron, both cautiously optimistic about chances this week
Akron hasn't won an FBS game since Nov. 26, 2010. UMass defensive back Randall Jette and Co. are hoping for better results than against Vanderbilt two weeks ago, and Northern Illinois last week....
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American International College hosting women's soccer games for NCAA Division...
AIC, following a first-round bye, plays Sunday. Romina Bell and her AIC teammates have qualified for the school's third appearance in the NCAA tournament. File photo INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The...
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New Orleans Saints streak by faltering Philadelphia Eagles
Drew Brees' NFL record for games with a touchdown pass now stands at 51, while the Eagles' playoff hopes stand just about ear deep in water after a 28-13 loss. There was plenty of this Monday in New...
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Former Boston Bruin Derek Sanderson details his 'outrageous' antics in new book
Inviting actresses and Playboy bunnies on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Hawaii was typical for Sanderson. TORONTO — Derek Sanderson recalls mixing cocktails in a salad spinner and consuming four...
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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick refuses to reveal plans for Devin...
McCourty has bounced between safety and cornerback the last two years. Devin McCourty AP One popular line of thought surrounding the acquisition of cornerback Aqib Talib is that his presence will...
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NHL lockout update: League, players continue talks for 2nd straight day
Neither side was talking about the negotiations. AP fileNHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, glances at his notes as he stands in front of players following labor talks in...
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Boston Red Sox rumors 2012: Jason Bay wouldn't mind rejoining Red Sox,...
Jason Bay and the New York Mets parted ways today, could Bay return to Boston? Jason Bay hit the free agent market Wednesday morning, after he and the Mets parted ways. One team's purge is another's...
View ArticleAaron Hernandez returns to New England Patriots practice following birth of...
Thursday's practice report. FOXBOROUGH -- Aaron Hernandez returned to practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session for the birth of his daughter. Several players were limited, including Rob...
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Battles with Akron nothing new for UMass football coach Charley Molnar
Molnar coached at Akron's archrival Kent State for seven seasons. Charley Molnar says he never let go of his dislike of Akron from his seven seasons at Kent State. Associated Press AMHERST —...
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Women's college basketball: Traditional powers look strong again
Defending champion Baylor is highly touted again, with Connecticut expected to challenge the Bears for the national championship. Sophomore Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, center, is moving from the bench to...
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Red Sox Rumors 2012: Justin Upton is possible, but a hard fit
Upton has a clause barring a trade to Boston, but that could change, Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury might help make possible a trade for Arizona's B.J. Upton, but Ellsbury's 2014...
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Men's college basketball: Indiana preseason No. 1, but watch out for the...
Just look at the preseason All-America team. It features Creighton’s Doug McDermott, Lehigh’s C.J. McCollum and Murray State’s Isaiah Canaan, players who could be stars anywhere. Sophomore forward...
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NFL players name Greg Schiano as least desired coach; Bill Belichick finishes...
Some players say Schiano's college tactics aren't suited for the pro level. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano finished first in a poll of NFL players - but that's not a good thing. AP file...
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Breanna Stewart leads UConn over Holy Family in women's preseason basketball
Connecticu hit 18 of 34 shots from 3-point range and seven Huskies scored in double figures. Morgan Tuck, left, and Brianna Stewart scored 14 and 21 points, respectively, in Connecticut;s 119-50 win...
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Bradley Wiggins hospitalized after colliding with car on bicycle
The Tour de France cycling champion sustained broken ribs as well as cuts and bruises in the accident in Northern England when a car reportedly pulled out in front of him from a gas station. A July 22...
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NHL lockout update: League, players to resume talks on Thursday
The lockout has forced the cancellation of 327 regular-season games — including the New Year's Day outdoor Winter Classic in Michigan. AP fileNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, center, leaves the NHLPA...
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Miguel Cabrera, Robinson Cano among finalists for AL MVP Award
For the first time Wednesday, the BBWAA announced finalists for its awards. The winners will be revealed next week live on the MLB Network, beginning Monday with the two rookies of the year and...
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Brandon Bass rescues Boston Celtics in overtime against Washington Wizards
Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Associated PressWashington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin (13) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett during the...
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