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Crunch Take Commanding 2-0 Series Lead

May 11th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD (AHL.COM)--Tyler Johnson's hat trick, part of a four-point night for the reigning American Hockey League MVP, led Syracuse to a 5-3 victory over Springfield at the MassMutual Center on Saturday night and a 2-0 series lead in their...


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Lind’s Solo Homer Lifts Jays Past Red Sox, 3-2

May 11th, 2013
(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) by KEN POWTAK, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Adam Lind hit a tiebreaking homer off Boston closer Junichi Tazawa...

Lester’s 1-Hit Shutout Leads Sox to 5-0 Win over Blue Jays

May 11th, 2013
BOSTON -- Jon Lester pitched a one-hitter Friday night, allowing only Maicer Izturis' two-out double in the sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox...

Bruins Fall at Home, Forced to Game 6 in Toronto

May 10th, 2013
BOSTON -- The Toronto Maple Leafs won in Boston again to force their playoff series to a sixth game. Now they'll finally need to win a game at...




Falcons Lose in Game 1 of Eastern Conf. Semifinals

May 10th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The Bruins are not the only local hockey team playing in the playoffs tonight. The Springfield Falcons also hit the ice. The Falcons headed into the AHL Eastern Conference Semifinals tonight after defeating...




Sox Lose 3rd Straight, 6th in 7 Games

May 9th, 2013
BOSTON -- Oswaldo Arcia hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins capitalized on a costly throwing error by Boston starter John Lackey to beat the struggling Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday night. Lackey's wild throw to second base on a potential...




Athlete of the Week – Eve Sullivan, Minnechaug

May 9th, 2013
Minnechaug tennis player Eve Sullivan is our abc40 Athlete of the...








UK Double Gold Medalist Dies in Capsize of America’s Cup Boat

May 9th, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — UK double gold medalist Andrew Simpson ID'd as sailor killed in America's Cup boat capsizing. AP STORY FROM EARLIER TODAY: A sailor has died after a boat practicing for the upcoming America's Cup races capsized in...




Falcons Coach Looks Ahead to Next Series

May 9th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- After a thrilling quarterfinal series against the Manchester Monarchs, the Springfield Falcons are set to take the ice as they continue their quest for the Calder Cup. Thursday, Falcons head coach Brad Larsen...




Western New England Wins NCAA Tourney Opener

May 8th, 2013
Box Score SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WNEGoldenBears.com)--Under heavy rain for portions of the game, host Western New England University used a seven-goal run at the end of the first half and for the start of the second to pull away from Eastern...




Krejci’s Hat Trick Leads Bruins to 3-1 Series Lead

May 8th, 2013
TORONTO -- David Krejci scored his third goal of the night at 13:06 of overtime Wednesday, giving the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. Krejci beat James Reimer with a shot from the...




Red Sox Blown Out by Twins

May 8th, 2013
BOSTON -- Pedro Florimon had a solo homer and a two-run double in Minnesota's season-high, seven-run second inning that carried the Twins to a 15-8 rout over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. David Ortiz went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and...




Toronto Pitcher J.A. Happ ‘Responsive’ after Taking Line Drive to the Head

May 8th, 2013
(AP Photo/Mike Carlson) By FRED GOODALL, AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays say pitcher J.A. Happ is responsive after being hit in the head by a line drive and could be released from a Florida...




Ferguson to Retire After 26 Years Leading Manchester United

May 8th, 2013
MANCHESTER, England (WGGB) -- Alex Ferguson says he plans to retire at the end of the season, after 26 years at the helm of English soccer club Manchester United. 71-year-old Ferguson won 13 Premier League championships, two Champions League...




Red Sox Lose to Twins, 6-1

May 7th, 2013
BOSTON -- Scott Diamond allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan Doumit hit his first homer of the season and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night. Diamond (3-2) gave up a single in each of the first three innings,...







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