Donald Fehr: NHLPA has "some things to consider"
The NHL and the players' association met Friday for the fourth straight day. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to reporters Friday in New York following meetings with the NHLPA. Associated Press...
View ArticleKyle Busch edges Martin Truex Jr. for NASCAR Sprint Cup pole at Phoenix
Kyle Busch sped around Phoenix International Raceway at record pace Friday afternoon. The Associated PressKyle Busch gestures to cheering fans after winning the pole during qualifying for Sunday's...
View ArticleTim Erixon scores twice as Springfield Falcons blank Connecticut Whale 2-0
Tim Erixon scored two power-play goals in the third period, and Curtis McElhinney made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season. Curtis McElhinney made 20 saves to blank the Whale for his third...
View ArticleMichael Pereira breaks out as UMass hockey beats Providence 4-0
Periera had a goal and two assists as the Minutemen topped the Friars 4-0. AMHERST — University of Massachusetts hockey coach John Micheletto said Wednesday he wasn’t worried about Michael Pereira....
View ArticleLongmeadow pitches second-half shutout, knocks off Minnechaug 16-12
Austin Sierra scored two touchdows for the Lancers on senior night while Frankie Elder added 79 yards on the ground. Frankie Elder, seen here earlier this season, had 79 yards rushing for Longmeadow....
View ArticleBelchertown stays unbeaten, hands Greenfield its first loss 35-8
Belchertown won a battled of unbeatens Friday night, 35-8. GREENFIELD – Both the Belchertown and Greenfield high school football teams entered Friday night’s game undefeated, but only one could leave...
View ArticleCentral drubs Holyoke, 58-0
Football: Central star quarterback Cody Williams was all over the place on Friday night to pace the Golden Eagles in a blowout. Cody Williams, seen here earlier this season, accounted for three...
View ArticleNorthampton football holds off late Westfield comeback for a 28-22 win
Northampton surrendered 22 fourth-quarter points, but still held on for a victory Friday night. R.J. Ramsden had three touchdowns for Northampton. - (Republican File Photo) Northampton surrendered 22...
View ArticleAmherst defense blanks West Side, 20-0 in football
Kieran Presley and his Amherst high school football teammates kept their postseason hopes alive with a 20-0 shutout win over West Springfield Friday. Kieran Presley, seen here last season, helped keep...
View ArticleBrian Scott wins NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix...
The victory was Brian Scott's first of the season and second of his career, his first win coming at Dover in 2009. The Associated PressBrian Scott waves the checkered flag as he drives into Victory...
View ArticleBoston Celtics rally late but fall short in 106-100 loss to Philadelphia 76ers
The Celtics fell to 2-3 with their only two victories coming against the winless Washington Wizards. Celtics forward Paul Pierce, center, drives between Philadelphia 76ers' Dorell Wright, left, and...
View ArticleUConn upsets No. 14 Michigan State in Kevin Ollie's first game as coach
Shabazz Napier went off for 25 points to lead the Huskies' upset at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Connecticut's first game without Jim Calhoun since the end of the '86 season. Michael Probst |...
View ArticleUConn gets first Big East win of season with 24-17 win over Pittsburgh
Lyle McCombs ran for 120 yards and one of Connecticut's three first-half touchdowns to help the Huskies improve to 1-4 in the conference. Connecticut wide receiver Nick Williams (31) and teammate Sio...
View ArticleBills prepare for Patriots: 'They've obviously had our number'
By HOWARD ULMAN FOXBOROUGH — The Buffalo Bills are plummeting toward their 13th straight season without a playoff berth. Four losses in their last five games are the wrong steps toward that elusive...
View ArticleAustin Sierra, special senior class help Longmeadow edge Minnechaug on...
Sierra, part of a talented and incredibly tight senior class, had both of Longmeadow's touchdowns in a 16-12 comeback victory against Minnechaug Friday night. Longmeadow's Steve Krushell (left) and...
View ArticleAIC drops Northeast-10 championship football game 37-12 at New Haven
Springfield College may get a berth in the Division III ECAC Bowl It was an excellent football season for American International College, but after Saturday there could be no doubting it was only the...
View ArticleUMass football finally on the FBS board with first win
For the first time in a while, the UMass football team was able to smile. The Minutemen celebrate after picking up their first FBS win over Akron on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Akron Athletics AKRON,...
View ArticleSpecial teams play key role in UMass football victory
Kicker Blake Lucas and punter Colter Johnson were key cogs in the Minutemen's first FBS victory. AKRON, Ohio — Coaches often talk about playing well in all three phases of the game — offense, defense...
View ArticleAmherst College squeaks by Williams College to win 127th gridiron showdown
Solid running by Sean Wilson helped Amherst squeak by Williams 23-20. AMHERST – Stop Sean Wilson at the line of scrimmage or give up yardage. Those were the only options available to the Williams...
View ArticleAlabama loses shocking upset to Texas A&M lead by Johnny Manziel
The nation's Number 1 ranked football team nearly came back but fell short in their 29-24 loss. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) reacts as he and teammates celebrate a win over top ranked...
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