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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...


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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...

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...

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...




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,...




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 field on a stretcher during Toronto's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. In a...




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 move on to the semifinals after defeating the Manchester Monarchs over the weekend, to win the series...




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...







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