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Younger Patriots hope to find leader as camp opens
Associated Press - July 28, 2010 6:14 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots faltered badly late last season without four veteran leaders who were gone before the...
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Bosox activate Victor Martinez
Associated Press - July 26, 2010 9:54 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Catcher Victor Martinez was activated from the disabled list on Monday by the Boston Red Sox after missing 22 games because of...
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Patriots sign 2nd-round draft picks
Associated Press - July 25, 2010 10:24 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots have signed 2 of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob...
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Nate Robinson back for full season with Celtics
Associated Press - July 22, 2010 7:34 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - Nate Robinson joined the Boston Celtics at the trading deadline last season and didn't really do much until the playoffs.
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Celtics confirm signing of G Nate Robinson
Associated Press - July 19, 2010 1:24 PM ET BOSTON, Mass. (AP) - The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Nate Robinson.
The diminutive backup came to Boston at last year's trading...
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Boston starts 10-game trip burdened by injuries
Associated Press - July 19, 2010 1:14 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - The Red Sox are beginning a 10-game West Coast trip still depleted by injuries.
Going into Monday night's game at the Oakland...
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UConn AD named head of NCAA basketball committee
Associated Press - July 19, 2010 10:44 AM ET STORRS, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's athletic director has been picked to chair the NCAA Division I men's basketball committee.
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Bruins sign F Campbell, three others
Associated Press - July 15, 2010 3:54 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins have signed recently acquired forward Gregory Campbell to a 2-year contract.
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Pierce makes it official, re-signs with Celtics
Associated Press - July 15, 2010 11:14 AM ET BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics have re-signed captain Paul Pierce.
The club made the official announcement Thursday, six days after a team...
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UK won't let Iroquois lacrosse team go to tourney
An American Indian lacrosse team will not be allowed entry into England for the world championship of the sport the Iroquois helped invent unless members accept U.S. or Canadian passports, the British government said...
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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80
He was baseball's bombastic Boss. He rebuilt the New York Yankees dynasty, ushering in the era of multimillion-dollar salaries and accepting nothing less in return than World Series championships. He fired managers....
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David Ortiz wins HR Derby with 11-homer final
David Ortiz believes his power swing is all the way back. After a big finish in the Home Run Derby, Boston's beloved slugger has a trophy to prove it.
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US rule could keep Iroquois from lacrosse tourney
The teams participating in the World Lacrosse Championships in England represent 30 nations, from Argentina to Latvia to South Korea to Iroquois.
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Amber Riley to bring some 'Glee' to All-Star game
Amber Riley will bring her high school pep to the Major League Baseball All-Star game.
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Seer sucker: Octopus oracle picks Spain to win
There's been plenty of ink for Paul the octopus lately, and why not?
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Poll finds Conn. fans split over Sox, Yankees
Associated Press - June 11, 2010 8:54 AM ET HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A new poll says Connecticut fans are evenly split in their allegiances between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
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Red Sox unveil statue of 'The Teammates'
Associated Press - June 9, 2010 12:24 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have unveiled a statue outside Fenway Park commemorating the on-field accomplishments and unique camaraderie of 4...
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Obama: MLB should consider more instant replay
President Barack Obama says the blown umpire's call that cost a young Detroit Tigers' pitcher a perfect game dramatizes the need for Major League Baseball to "take a look" at more instant replay.
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Celtics hope to avoid Bruins' fate, reach finals
It's a good thing for the Boston Celtics that the NBA rescinded Kendrick Perkins' technical foul and nixed his suspension.
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MLB denies Yankees' protest over Boston pitchers
Associated Press - May 20, 2010 6:44 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has denied the protest the New York Yankees filed this week after a loss to the Boston Red Sox.
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 Friday Football Fever: Chicopee Comp Preview
Chicopee, MA -- Chicopee Comp prepares for the 2010 football season.
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East Longmeadow Alums find New Home at Springfield College
Springfield, MA -- East Longmeadow's Joe Bonano and Mike Barthlette find a home in the backfield of the Springfield Pride.
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Ricky Werenski at the U.S. Amateur
Chambers Bay, Washington -- Ricky Werenski, of South Hadley, battled his way into the Round of 32 at the US Amateur in Washington State this week.
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Dodds' Good Deeds
Springfield, MA -- Keshawn Dodds, a former standout Running Back for Springfield Central HS, is now an author, and has re-released his book, Menzuo in the Calling of the Sun Prince, right here in Springfield.
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Rosenthal Tennis Tournament Participants Battle Each Other, Heat
Forest Park -- Area youth participate in the Rosenthal Memorial Tennis Tournament, as they battle each other, and the heat, as they try to win their age group.
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Div II Boys Lax State Final: Longmeadow/Medfield
Longmeadow coudn't hang with Medfield as they fall 19-6 the final in the Division II Boys state finals.
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Div I Baseball State Final: Amherst/Xaverian
Amherst proves to be the only team in Western Mass that can win a state title. They did it behind an amazing performance from senior Kevin Ziomek. The Hurricanes take this one 3-2 the final over Xaverian.
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Div I Girls Lax States: Longmeadow/Framingham
The Longmeadow Lady Lancers fall in the state finals 8-7 to Framingham.
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Division III Baseball State Finals: Ware/Norton
Ware would fall in this one 7-4 but at least they're still WMass champs.
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Girls Lacrosse: Longmeadow/Westborough Semis
Longmeadow beats Westborough and advances to the State Finals vs Framingham on Saturday at 1 in Worcester (Foley Stadium).
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UMass' Serino signs with Nationals
AMHERST, Mass. - UMass left-handed pitcher Nick Serino signed with the Washington Nationals on Monday following his selection by the club in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft last Wednesday.
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Holyoke Blue Sox Kick-Off Party at Pazzo's
The Holyoke Blue Sox are entering their 3rd season. Monday night they had a party to celebrate the upcoming season.
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UMass All-Americans Godio and Connolly Drafted
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A pair of UMass lacrosse All-Americans were selected with consecutive picks in the 2010 Major League Lacrosse Draft on Sunday night. Defenseman Diogo Godoi was taken by the Chicago
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UMass RB Nelson Signs With CFL
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Former UMass star tailback Tony Nelson has signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He will hit the field on Sunday, June 6 for the start of his CFL
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WNEC's Griglun Named Second Team All-American
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Western New England College senior first baseman Joe Griglun (Southington, CT) ended his outstanding career in grand style by being named to the American Baseball Coaches Association
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AIC's Szawlowski Named to All-Rookie Team
Complete WomensLacrosse.com all-America Teams SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Freshman Bridget Szawlowski (Leeds, Mass.) of the American International College women's lacrosse team has been named to the 2010
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UConn Hit With 8 NCAA Violations
STORRS, Conn. -- The NCAA has accused the storied men's basketball program at the University of Connecticut of eight major rules violations. The school released its notice of allegation letter Friday
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Sources: Two UConn Coaches Resign
From Andy Katz (espn.com):The University of Connecticut took the rare route of forcing two assistants to resign before preparing its response and possible self-imposed sanctions in reaction to notice
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Former UMass AD McInerney Passes Away
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - Frank McInerney, who served as the Head of the Department of Athletics and Intramurals at UMass in the 1970s and 1980s passed away at the age of 84 on May 25. Here is his obituary
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Brian Daubach; Colonials Visit Forest Park
Former Boston Red Sox 1B/DH Brian Daubach is now the manager of the Pittsfield Colonials (Independent). They took on a local college All-Star team at Forest Park Monday afternoon.
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abc40 Athlete of the Week Tribute - Conor Reynolds
Conor Reynolds was a senior star on the Cathedral Soccer team. His life was tragically cut short when he died from a stab wound in the neck. The abc40 family sends its deepest condolences to the Reynolds family and all those that knew Conor.
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Sox Bullpen Sharp, in 6-4 Win
From ESPNBoston.com:BALTIMORE -- Adrian Beltre homered to spark a five-run second inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday night to salvage a .500 road trip. David Ortiz
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Sox Come Back to Top Orioles
From ESPNBoston.com:BALTIMORE -- Marco Scutaro and Adrian Beltre homered in a six-run seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 9-6 on Wednesday night to provide Jon Lester with another win
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Sox Hearts Broken in Extras
From ESPNBoston.com:ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Dan Johnson stunned the Boston Red Sox again, hitting a leadoff homer in the 10th inning that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 victory Saturday night. Johnson
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V-Mart's 2 HRs help Sox Cut Deficit to 4.5 Games
From ESPNBoston.com:ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings and Victor Martinez homered twice off All-Star David Price, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday
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Sox Split Double-Header
From ESPNBoston.com:BOSTON -- Felix Hernandez kept the Boston Red Sox from making a big jump in the playoff race. Seattle's ace became the third-youngest pitcher since 1952 to reach 1,000 strikeouts,
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Sox Walkoff Behind Lowrie Heroics
From ESPNBoston.com:BOSTON -- Jed Lowrie homered to lead off the 11th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. The victory came after an embarrassing,
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Sox Snowball
From ESPNBoston.com:BOSTON -- Lyle Overbay hit two homers and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Toronto Blue Jays battered Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester en route to a 16-2 victory on Friday
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Patriots Look Sharp in 2nd Preseason Game
From ESPNBoston.com:ATLANTA -- New England's offense looks just fine, especially with Wes Welker back at receiver. The Falcons' defense appears to need more work. Tom Brady threw for a touchdown, Fred
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Pedroia Scratched, Sox Skunked
From ESPNBoston.com:BOSTON -- Hideki Matsui hit a three-run homer, then drove in another run with a bases-loaded walk, and Ervin Santana took a two-hitter into the eighth inning on Thursday night to help
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Sox Stay Perfect Against the Angels
From ESPNBoston.com:BOSTON -- Daniel Nava took one for the team. Then he stole one from the other team. The Red Sox left fielder drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded,
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