Ex-New York Yankees prospect Brien Taylor sentenced to prison
Taylor, 40, told the judge he was sorry for causing so much pain to his family and his five daughters. AP File PhotoIn this Oct. 10 file photo, cadets from the U.S. Military Academy unfurl a U.S. flag...
View ArticleInstant replay could be expanded in baseball under plan considered by MLB
Instant replay in baseball began in August 2008 and has been limited to checking whether potential home runs were fair or cleared over fences. AP File PhotoIn this Oct. 14 file photo, New York...
View ArticleKevin Garnett, late Boston Celtics defense again lead closer-than-desired...
The Boston Celtics looked trapped in a maze for the duration of the second quarter and needed overtime to defeat the John Wall-less, Nene-less Washington Wizards, 100-94. At some point -- let's call...
View ArticleUMass field hockey dreaming big as it heads to NCAA tournament
The Minutewomen are set for a first-round rematch with Syracuse at Penn State on Saturday. AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts field hockey team won’t have any trouble convincing itself that it...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons find shootouts losing proposition
The American Hockey League team has been playing exceptional, but has yet to nail down a victory in a shootout. Goaltender Paul Dainton and his Springfield Falcons teammates are trying to nail down a...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts coaching legend John Kurty fondly recalled
The former Ludlow High School and Westfield State coach died Tuesday from injuries sustained when was hit by a pickup truck while bicycling in Westfield. John Kurty, shown in 2007 at Holyoke Community...
View ArticleRed Sox Rumors 2012: Add Anibal Sanchez, Alex Gordon and Nick Swisher to list
Sanchez was part of Boston's Josh Beckett-Mike Lowell trade. Nick Swisher would fit the needs of the Red Sox, but the former New York Yankees outfielder-first baseman wants a long-term contract. The...
View ArticleNorthampton field hockey upsets Minnechaug 3-0 in Western Mass. field hockey...
Field hockey: Northampton's speed too much for Minnechaug. Minnechaug Regional's (29) Tonia Bell and Northampton's (8) Adrienne Pascucci battle for the ball in first half action of the Western Mass....
View ArticleUMass Podcast: Episode 13, Derek Kellogg
UMass basketball coach Derek Kellogg joins Harry to talk about the upcoming season and more. Download the MassLive UMass podcast with Harry Plumer now! UMass basketball coach Derek Kellogg joins Harry...
View ArticleClint Bowyer's NASCAR Sprint Cup title hopes in need of Hail Mary at Phoenix
Despite consistently solid efforts in NASCAR's 10-race playoffs, Bowyer will need more good fortune on his side this weekend. The Associated PressDriver Clint Bowyer smiles as he gets into his car for...
View ArticleNHL lockout update: League, players to continue talks for 4th straight day
Both sides were mum on any progress in the 54-day-old standoff. NHL players' association head Donald Fehr speaks to reporters last month in Toronto. AP file By IRA PODELL NEW YORK — The best that can...
View ArticleKevin Youkilis, Terry Francona poised for reunion in Cleveland?
Each left Boston, where they enjoyed success together, amid controversy. AP fileKevin Youkilis received a warm reception when he returned to Boston as a member of the Chicago White Sox. The Cleveland...
View ArticleUConn Huskies begin rebuilding season in Germany against Michigan State
The Huskies are in a major rebuilding mode just two seasons after winning the national title. AP fileRyan Boatright, 11, is one of the few recognizable names returning for the UConn men's basketball...
View ArticleGary Tuck returns as bullpen coach for Boston Red Sox
Tuck will work with new manager John Farrell for the 2012-13 season. INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Gary Tuck will return as bullpen coach of the Boston Red Sox next season under new manager John Farrell....
View ArticleAndrew Luck leads inspired Indianapolis Colts over Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis scored on three consecutive possessions in the first half, opening a 17-0 lead that started emptying the stands. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) outruns Jacksonville...
View ArticleUMass football opponent campus report: Week 11, Akron
Take a minute to learn a little about Akron. Akron University Quick Facts Founded: 1870 Location: Akron, Ohio. (approximately 618 miles west of Amherst) Enrollment: 24,601 All-time football record:...
View ArticleLane Kiffin at USC: Who let the air out of the former boy-wonder?
USC, a preseason No. 1 in some polls, has stumbled to a 6-3 record. Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin, left, and his team have not lived up to pre-season hype. AP file By JIM LITKE School...
View ArticleUMass football lineups: Week 11 v. Akron
Take a look at who will be on the field Saturday in Akron, Ohio. Let's take a look at the lineups for UMass' week 11 game at Akron. UMass Offense • Mike Wegzyn, QB No. 11, R-Fr., 6-5, 215 lbs •...
View ArticleRacin' with Jason: Homestead-bound - University of Massachusetts students win...
Four UMass students are taking their marketing talents to South Beach; local racing family helping its own; Movie Night for NEAR Hall of Fame. UMass-Amherst NASCAR KineticsThe UMass NASCAR Kinetics...
View ArticleO.J. Simpson to testify in appeal of robbery/kidnapping case, lawyers say
Simpson is serving a 9- to 33-year prison sentence. O.J. Simpson, left, and his then-lawyer, Yale Galanter, listen during a hearing in Las Vegas in 2008. AP file By KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS — A Nevada...
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