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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...


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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...

Blue Jays Pitcher J.A. Happ Hit in Head by Line Drive

May 7th, 2013
(AP Photo/Mike Carlson) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the...

Falcons Release Conference Semifinal Schedule

May 7th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The Springfield Falcons have announced the schedule for their continued trip in the AHL playoffs. The Falcons...




Drew’s Double in 11th Gives Red Sox 6-5 Win over Twins

May 7th, 2013
Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia follows through on his solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, May 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) by JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports...




Red Sox Closer Hanrahan Leaves Game with Injury

May 7th, 2013
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan left Monday night's game against the Minnesota Twins with right forearm tightness after giving up a tying home run in the ninth inning. Hanrahan entered a 5-4 game in the ninth looking for...




Bruins Reclaim Control of Series with 5-2 Win in Toronto

May 6th, 2013
TORONTO -- The Boston Bruins spoiled the return of playoff hockey to Toronto, scoring two quick goals in the second period in a 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs on Monday night. Adam McQuaid, Rich Peverley, Nathan Horton, Daniel Paille and David...








Rangers Sweep Sox

May 5th, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Yu Darvish struck out 14 and Adrian Beltre hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers beat Boston 4-3 Sunday, completing a three-game sweep and matching the Red Sox for the best record in the...




Falcons Victorious in Overtime, Continue in Playoffs

May 5th, 2013
MANCHESTER, NH. (wggb) -- A much needed goal from Nick Drazenovic in the first overtime period Saturday night gave the Springfield Falcons a dramatic comeback win to secure game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals over the Manchester Monarchs...




Red Sox Fall to Rangers 5-1

May 4th, 2013
(AP Photo/LM Otero) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Craig Gentry had an infield hit that produced two runs and later hit a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night. The Rangers broke a 1-1 tie and went ahead...




B’s Fall in Game 2; Series Tied 1-1

May 4th, 2013
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola) BOSTON (AP) — Joffrey Lupul scored two goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs got a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday that evened their first-round series at one game. The Maple Leafs played aggressively from...




Orb Comes From Behind to Win Kentucky Derby

May 4th, 2013
(AP Photo/J. David Ake) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic. When the field turned for home on the cool,...




Sox Shutout by Rangers

May 3rd, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Adrian Beltre had a three-run double among his four hits, Derek Holland pitched eight scoreless innings for his fifth consecutive victory over Boston and the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 7-0 Friday night. While Holland (2-2)...




Finished; Celtics Season Ends Despite Valiant Fourth Quarter Comeback

May 3rd, 2013
BOSTON -- Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000. Iman Shumpert...




Red Sox Win Series in Toronto, Behind 3-1 Win

May 2nd, 2013
TORONTO -- Ryan Dempster won his second straight start and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a season-high 10 walks to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night. Dempster (2-2) allowed one run and four hits in six innings. The...







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