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UMass basketball will retire Marcus Camby's No. 21 jersey
Camby will be the fifth Minuteman to have his number retired. Associated PressMarcus Camby will have his number retired on Jan. 19. Marcus Camby will become the fifth University of Massachusetts...
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Rory McIlroy cements European Tour money title, but wants 'to end the year...
McIlroy joined Luke Donald as the only players to win the money titles on the European and U.S. PGA Tours. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ierland poses for photographers during a news conference for the...
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Rajon Rondo brilliant as Boston Celtics down Chicago Bulls, 101-95, in most...
Rondo had 20 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds and five steals as the Celtics used a powerful offense to outlast the Bulls. AP Photo/Charles Rex ArbogastRajon Rondo had 20 points, 10 assists, nine...
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New England is dealing with injuries across the offensive line. The New England Patriots added some depth to their offensive line by signing guard Mitch Petrus Tuesday. Petrus, who worked out for the...
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Power plays have been a source of strength for Springfield Falcons
A man up or a man down, the Falcons rank among the AHL's elite. The Falcons' Tim Erixon, right, has been a star for Springfield in more ways than one. Michael Beswick | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – So...
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Boston Red Sox GM Ben Cherington says Toronto trade won't affect his plans
The Blue Jays are reportedly acquiring five players from Miami. APRed Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Toronto's mammoth trade won't change his offseason strategy. AMHERST – A blockbuster trade...
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UConn men win home opener over Vermont, 67-49
The Huskies held Vermont to 30 percent shooting, just 15 baskets and no fast-break points. Jessica Hill | Associated PressThis is pretty much what Vermont's offense was staring at all night Tuesday in...
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Longmeadow reaches first Division II state volleyball final with five-set win...
In their sixth trip to the Division II state semifinal, the Lancers finally earned a berth in the championship match. The Longmeadow volleyball team poses for a picture after its Division II state...
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First-place Springfield Falcons aim to get even better
This is a winning team that is fun to watch. Cam Atkinson and the Springfield Falcons are the hottest team in the American Hockey League. Republican file photo by Michael Beswick I am writing this...
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Boston Red Sox' patient strategy will be tested by Toronto-Miami trade
While Boston moves carefully, its rivals are doing flamboyant things. Associated PressRed Sox general manager Ben Cherington's systematic rebuilding plan is being challenged by a blockbuster trade...
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John Calipari accuses Duke of flopping: Kentucky coach says Duke players...
Although Calipari seemed to snicker when he said it—and in the postgame he claimed to be joking—in a sound-bite world it was a heck of a sound bite. Kentucky coach John Calipari yells instructions to...
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Avery Bradley, whose return will surely help Boston Celtics, sometimes...
Regardless of the difficulties coach Doc Rivers will face thanks to having five worthy guards, Bradley is expected to help. APAvery Bradley is itching to return to the court. Boston Celtics guard...
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FIBA to ask IOC for more teams, 3-on-3 basketball event at 2016 Rio de...
FIBA introduced the 3-on-3, half-court version of basketball for men and women at the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics. AP Photo/Eric Gay GENEVA (AP) — Basketball's governing body will ask the IOC to add...
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Jared Sullinger of Boston Celtics indicates he works on pick and pops with...
Sullinger is working on his jumper, which is important for the not-particularly-athletic big man. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaJared Sullinger is working on his outside game. It's not correct to say little...
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Fab Melo, Kris Joseph assigned to Maine Red Claws by Boston Celtics
The Celtics rotation is crowded, so the move isn't unexpected. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaTwo-third of Boston's rookie class have been assigned to the D-League. If Fab Melo and Kris Joseph use their...
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Former Longmeadow football coach Alex Rotsko leads Maine high school team...
Rotsko has led Marshwood of South Berwick to a 10-1 record and its first regional title in 23 years. Former Longmeadow High School football coach Alex Rotsko has led a team from Maine to its state...
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2012 Cy Young Award winners to be announced Wednesday: David Price and RA...
David Price and R.A. Dickey would get my first place votes for the American and National League Cy Young Awards which will be announced Wednesday evening. David Price is one of several pitchers...
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Jets coach Rex Ryan calls players 'cowardly' for anonymously criticizing Tim...
Ryan said he has no respect for players who did not put their names to their comments. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is dealing with both a three-game losing streak and internal team strife. AP file By...
View ArticleBill Belichick on Reggie Wayne's new role with the Indianapolis Colts: 'He's...
Belichick says that the Colts are using Wayne in a role similar to the one Ward filled in Pittsburgh. Almost everything in Indianapolis has changed since the last time the New England Patriots faced...
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UMass basketball not letting distractions arise in Puerto Rico as it gets set...
The Minutemen face the Friars at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Republican staff photo by Mark M. MurrayChaz Williams and the UMass Minutemen hope to continue their winning ways Thursday...
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