Sports Archives - Page 1827 of 2127 - Daily Hampshire Gazette

Boston Bruins' David Backes, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Frank Vatrano during second period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames, in Calgary on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bruins end Flames’ 10-game winning streak

by Staff Report March 16, 2017

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2014, file photo, Meghan Duggan of the United States looks up during a face off during the second period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's semifinal ice hockey game against Sweden at Shayba Arena in Sochi, Russia. The U.S. women's hockey team is threatening to boycott the world championships because of a wage dispute.The team announced Wednesday that they will not participate in the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament that begins March 31, 2017, in Plymouth, Michigan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

US women’s hockey players threaten boycott over wages

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressMarch 16, 2017

UMass

Wednesday’s colleges: UMass men’s lacrosse wins second straight

by Staff Reports March 16, 2017

The Nonotuck Knights Pee Wee youth hockey team won the 12-and-under Tier III state tournament on March 5. Members of the team are: Jack Belcher-Timme, Nathan Callan, Evan Carmody, Tyler Darling, Ryan DeFalco, Owen Duda, Paige Galpin, Ben Gottlieb, Gabe Growhoski, Rowan Howe, Nolan Jasiorkowski, Liam Reynolds, Michael Rodriguez and Russell Welch. The team was coached by Jesse Belcher-Timme, Lee Callan and Matt Jasorkowski.

Sports briefs

by Staff Report March 14, 2017

Tuesday’s colleges: Jake Ross named D3hoops.com Northeast Rookie of the Year

by Staff Reports March 14, 2017

Emma McCarthy and the Amherst College women’s basketball team will play Christopher Newport, Friday, in the NCAA Division III Final Four.

Amherst women’s basketball rises early to prepare for Final Four

by Kyle Grabowski @kylegrbwskMarch 14, 2017

Sophie Gatzounas, left, of South Hadley, and Sam’i Roe, of Hopkins Academy, have been named players of the year in western Massachusetts by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

High School & Youth

Basketball Hall of Fame names Sam’i Roe, Sophie Gatzounas Western Mass Players of the Year

by Staff Reports March 14, 2017

Will Ortyl, left, of South Hadley, passes away from John Baker, of Chicopee, as South Hadley goalie Jake Remillard watches during the Western Massachusetts Division 3A championship Thursday. The Tigers play Grafton in the state championship, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

High School & Youth

South Hadley returns to state finals, will play Grafton Wednesday

by Adam Hargraves @Hargraves24March 14, 2017

Sam’i Roe and the Hopkins Academy boys basketball team will play Maynard in the state Division 4 semifinals, Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the DCU Center in Worcester. Maynard beat Hopkins in overtime in 2016.

High School & Youth

Hopkins, Maynard set to dance in state Division 4 semifinal again

by Adam Hargraves @Hargraves24March 14, 2017

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower folllows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hightower has visited the New York Jets. Hightower, one of the most coveted players in free agency this year, met with the Jets on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Monday, March 13, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the visit. AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Steelers meet with LB Don’t’a Hightower but no deal reached

by Staff Report March 14, 2017