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Monday’s high school softball/baseball: Defending state champ Hampshire blanks Chicopee in opener

04-11-2017 12:05 AM

Staff reports

The Hampshire Regional softball team began its state title defense with a 10-0 win over Chicopee on Monday at home.Pitchers Alana Mohan (4 innings, five strikeouts) and Emily Halket (three innings, two strikeouts) allowed a combined six hits and no...

Sergio Garcia wins the Masters, ends drought at the majors

04-09-2017 9:41 PM

By DOUG FERGUSON

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia finally showed he has what it takes to win a major, and he has a green jacket to prove it.Needing his best golf on just about every shot in the final hour at the Masters, Garcia overcame a two-shot deficit with six holes...

Weekend colleges: UMass women’s lacrosse holds off Richmond for 49th straight Atlantic 10 victory

04-09-2017 9:22 PM

Staff reports

The UMass women’s lacrosse team answered every Richmond run as it won its 49th straight Atlantic 10 game, 19-13, Sunday at Garber Field.Richmond (8-4, 3-1) led 2-0 and 3-2, but UMass (9-3, 4-0) scored five straight for a 7-3 edge.The Spiders closed...

UMass forward Seth Berger transferring to Oregon State

04-09-2017 9:22 PM

By MATT VAUTOUR

As was expected, Seth Berger is following his fellow juniors out of UMass.The Seattle native is transferring to Oregon State for his final season. Berger will have his degree at the end of the semester, allowing him to take advantage of the NCAA’s...

Capitals beat Bruins 3-1 in possible playoff preview

04-08-2017 8:39 PM

By JIMMY GOLEN

BOSTON — The Washington Capitals were so dominant this season that they had nothing left to play for with two games left in the NHL schedule.That’s precisely why the Bruins want to avoid them in the playoffs.“In retrospect, it’s over and we’re through...

Friday’s colleges: UMass beats Davidson for 48th straight A-10 women’s lacrosse victory

04-07-2017 11:13 PM

Staff reports

The UMass women’s lacrosse team won its seventh straight game Friday, 16-6 over Davidson in North Carolina.It was the 48th straight Atlantic 10 win for UMass (8-3, 3-0).Hannah Murphy scored four goals for the Minutewomen. Ashley Faulhaber and Kiley...

UMass RB Marquis Young has high expectations for himself as he becomes an upperclassman

04-07-2017 10:03 PM

By MATT VAUTOUR

AMHERST — As he prepares for year No. 3, UMass running back Marquis Young said the first two years have been valuable for him in different ways.His true freshman season in 2015 gathered momentum as the year went on, capped by 240 yards and three...

Florence native Gabby Thomas ties Olympian Veronica Campbell-Brown for world’s fastest 200 time in 2017

04-07-2017 9:16 PM

By MOLLY CLANCY

The IAAF lists the top track & field times in the world.In the women’s 200-meter dash, No. 1 is Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica. She won Olympic gold in the event at Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.Also No. 1 is Florence native and Harvard...

Guard Donte Clark to test NBA waters, preserve eligibility with plans to stay at UMass or transfer

04-06-2017 10:14 PM

By MATT VAUTOUR

UMass junior guard Donte Clark said he has declared for the NBA Draft. He will not sign with an agent preserving his fifth year of eligibility. He said he has not ruled out returning to UMass for his senior year.Clark said Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports...

Leon homers to end Boston’s 3-0, 12-inning win over Pirates

04-06-2017 12:49 AM

By JIMMY GOLEN

BOSTON — Sandy Leon prolonged the game with a baserunning mistake in the third inning.When Boston’s catcher came up in the 12th, he ended it.Leon hit a three-run homer — the first walkoff of his career — and Chris Sale pitched seven innings of...

Tuesday’s high schools: South Hadley boys lacrosse falls against Minnechaug

04-05-2017 11:37 AM

Staff reports

Jason Fernandes and Stephen Stratton totaled three points each in a 14-7 loss to Minnechaug for the South Hadley boys lacrosse team Tuesday.Fernandes had a goal and two assists, while Stratton scored twice with an assist in the home game.Marcus...

Redemption: Tar Heels take NCAA title, 71-65, over Gonzaga

04-04-2017 1:08 AM

By EDDIE PELLS

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s OK, Carolina, you can open your eyes.An unwatchable game turned into a beautiful night for the Tar Heels, who turned a free-throw contest into a championship they’ve been waiting an entire year to celebrate.Justin Jackson...

PODCAST: One last look back at Matt McCall’s introduction

04-03-2017 11:58 PM

With a couple days to reflect, Kyle Grabowski and I look back one more time on UMass’ hiring Matt McCall.We talk about the press conference and what lies ahead for the Minuteman program. </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/Amherst-s-Devonte-McCall-commits-to-Franklin-Pierce-basketball-9076210"> Amherst grad Devonte’ McCall commits to Franklin Pierce basketball</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 04-03-2017 11:50 PM</div> <p>By KYLE GRABOWSKI </p> <p>Amherst Regional product Devonte’ McCall approached his postgraduate season with one goal in mind: a college scholarship.After a year at the Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut, the Belchertown native achieved it. McCall announced Monday on... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/Amherst-College-picks-Mammoths-as-mascot-9069391"> Amherst College chooses Mammoths as mascot</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 04-03-2017 6:26 PM</div> <p>By KYLE GRABOWSKI </p> <p>AMHERST — A chorus of “Go Mammoths” will soon erupt from the stands of LeFrak Gymnasium, Lehrman Stadium and around the Amherst College campus.The school announced its first official mascot Monday — the Mammoths.It won a vote of alumni, students,... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/UMass-football-assistant-Wissman-savors-homecoming-9029731"> UMass football assistant Dave Wissman savors Western Mass homecoming</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 04-02-2017 2:59 PM</div> <p>By JEFF LAJOIE</p> <p>It’s 39 minutes, door to door, from Dave Wissman’s home in Guilford, Vermont, to McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst. Since taking a coaching job with the UMass football team earlier this month however, Wissman could just as easily float back and forth... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/Zach-Lewis-Zach-Coleman-transferring-from-UMass-Donte-Clark-likely-declaring-for-NBA-draft-without-agent-9024632"> Donte Clark considering declaring for NBA draft without signing with an agent; Zach Lewis, Zach Coleman transferring</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 03-31-2017 6:28 PM</div> <p>By MATT VAUTOUR </p> <p>The day after new UMass coach Matt McCall’s introductory press conference, Zach Lewis and Zach Coleman are both transferring, while Donte Clark is reportedly leaning toward declaring for the NBA draft.According to multiple sources close to UMass,... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/UMass-moving-forward-9008370"> Vautour: UMass puts Pat Kelsey affair in the rearview mirror</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 03-31-2017 12:48 AM</div> <p>By MATT VAUTOUR </p> <p>Slight variations of the same joke seemed to carom around the Champions Center Thursday like an electron.“Would the coach show up this time?” “Will there actually be a press conference?” The ghost of last week’s canceled press conference was still... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/Turners-hockey-8847672"> Turners Falls hockey officially ending co-op, Frontier skaters may play for Greenfield</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 03-22-2017 4:37 PM</div> <p>By JASON BUTYNSKI </p> <p>The Turners Falls High School hockey team will not be lacing up its skates next year.Turners Falls officially ended its four-school cooperative hockey team following this season.“We officially filed to not continue our cooperative,” Turners Falls... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> <section> <h2><a class="articleheadline" href="/Friday-s-colleges-8610845"> Friday’s colleges: UMass women’s lacrosse buries UNH</a></h2> <div style="align:right;"> 03-11-2017 1:50 AM</div> <p>Staff reports</p> <p>Hannah Burnett scored five goals as the UMass women’s lacrosse team stormed past New Hampshire, 13-4, Friday.Hannah Murphy added three goals and 10 draw controls as the Minutewomen (3-3) evened their record in Durham, New Hampshire.Kaitlyn Cerasi had... <hr style="clear: both;"> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="col-xs-12" style="text-align:center;">    <div class="adunit 300x250 center-block" id="V2-Section-300x250-Top" data-dimensions="300x250" data-targeting='{"page_name":"Section","section":"Sports"}'></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12" style="text-align:center;">    <div class="adunit 300x600 center-block" id="V2-Section-300x600-Top" data-dimensions="300x600" data-targeting='{"page_name":"Section","section":"Sports"}'></div> </div> <div class="row" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 360px; margin-top: 1%; border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px"> <h1><a class="articleheadline" href="/Puzzles">Your Daily Puzzles</a></h1> <div class="puzzleblock"> <a href="/Puzzles/crossword">Cross|Word <img src="/static/images/puzzle/Recirc-crossword-ratio1x1_480.webp" style="width:30%; height:auto; float: right;"></a> <p>An approachable redesign to a classic. 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