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New York Jets stumble into Gillette to face Patriots
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 21, 2009, 4:43PM
After starting the season 3-0, the Jets have gone 4-5. Full story »
Prep school star Alex Scyocurka leads Phillips Academy to title game
By Garry Brown
November 20, 2009, 4:40PM
The former Longmeadow star has scored 30 touchdowns in nine games. Full story »
Unbeaten Amherst College football team deserves a playoff
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 19, 2009, 4:23PM
Anyone who thinks NESCAC teams would crumble when exposed to the cruel outside world is perpetuating a myth and a stereotype. Full story »
Season of extremes for ironman competitor Doug Guertin of Monson
By Bill Wells
November 18, 2009, 4:35PM
Monson's Doug Guertin capped his season by competing at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Full story »
Springfield Falcons coach Rob Daum making name for himself
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 18, 2009, 4:14PM
Entering Wednesday night, the Springfield Falcons had lost only once in regulation in their last 10 games. Full story »
Hitting to all fields: Will Bill Belichick make Patriots fans forget that 4th down?
By Garry Brown
November 17, 2009, 6:19PM
Columnist Garry Brown's weekly tour of the world of sports makes stops at Red Sox ticket prices, Bruins inconsistency and UConn women's basketball domination. Full story »
Hey Patriots genius, what the heck were you thinking?
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 16, 2009, 5:44PM
Hall of Fame-bound coach Bill Belichick's decision not to punt Sunday was absurb. Full story »
Bad economy spurs fishing license sales
By Frank Sousa
November 14, 2009, 5:53PM
Fees paid to the state by anglers and hunters totaled around $600 million last year. Full story »
Agawam gymnast Karen Tang heading to Maryland
By Bill Wells
November 14, 2009, 4:55PM
Several Division I schools recruited the 17-year-old, who trains at Tim Dagget Gold Medal Gymnastics. Full story »
Packers president Mark Murphy to watch son play for Amherst in game against Williams
By Garry Brown
November 13, 2009, 4:51PM
Jim Boeheim's Syracuse run to 800 victories began in Springfield in 1976 during the Hall of Fame Tournament. Full story »
This is no time for the Sox to get cheap at shortstop
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 12, 2009, 4:21PM
Alex Gonzalez is not necessarily gone from the Red Sox, but the team has declined its $6 million option for next season. Full story »
Mistake proves costly to Cathedral field hockey team
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 11, 2009, 4:49PM
Cathedral overbooked its field hockey schedule, playing two more games than the governing body allows. Full story »
Hitting to All Fields: Will the Yankees get John Lackey?
By Garry Brown
November 10, 2009, 5:08PM
Garry Brown's weekly whirl through the sports world's news and notes. Full story »
Men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg sees his UMass glass being half full
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 09, 2009, 5:25PM
The Minutemen, with five freshmen, will make mistakes as they test hungry fans' patience. Full story »
Former Chicopee woman bags landmark moose
By Frank Sousa
November 07, 2009, 4:24PM
The bull had a 62-inch spread between its antlers. Full story »
UMass coach Derek Kellogg faces recruiting challenges
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 07, 2009, 3:07PM
It's difficult for UMass to compete for top-ranked players with more than 300 other schools. Full story »
Ludlow soccer great Fred Pereira cheering for son Chris
By Garry Brown
November 06, 2009, 5:36PM
The defending state champion Lions are heading to the playoffs once again. Full story »
A depleted Pedro masterful almost to the end
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 05, 2009, 4:24PM
Pedro Martinez will be remembered for 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts, as well as his mastery of the art of pitching. Full story »
Sorry Phillies fans, I don't seem to hate these Yankees
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 04, 2009, 4:47PM
Joba Chamberlain? He's Jonathan Papelbon in pinstripes, is he not? Full story »
Former Amherst College star Kim Partee catches running fever again
By Bill Wells
November 04, 2009, 3:59PM
Partee was twice named All-American in cross country while running at Amherst College. Full story »
Hitting to All Fields: New England Patriots sit in driver's seat in AFC East
By Garry Brown
November 03, 2009, 5:39PM
After this week's bye week, New England faces a heavy dose of division competition. Full story »
UConn's Jim Calhoun honors alma mater AIC
By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
November 02, 2009, 6:46PM
The powerhouse Huskies will share the spotlight with the Springfield school Wednesday night in Hartford. Full story »
Nothing beats a pleasant pheasant hunt with family
By Frank Sousa
October 31, 2009, 5:03PM
Grandson Brendt Gordon, 12, downs his first pheasant on his second shot. Full story »
Shades of coaching philosophy: color them all gray
By Bill Wells
October 31, 2009, 4:56PM
There are a handful of people who believe their opinion isn’t just the right way – it’s the only way. I think that belief is wrong. Full story »
