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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz watches his three-run home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Diamond in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Minneapolis. At left is Twins catcher Ryan Doumit. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

David Ortiz powers Red Sox to win over Twins

Sunday, May 19, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago. Repeating that performance at Target Field on Saturday night proved more difficult. Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to hammer his former team once again, leading Boston to a 12-5 victory over the Twins. Diamond (3-4) gave up six runs on eight hits and walked three in 4 1-3 innings for the Twins, who have lost four in a row to fall into last place in the AL Central. “The one guy we say don’t let beat … 0

Oxbow, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens, wins the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

No Triple Crown as Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Sunday, May 19, 2013

BALTIMORE — Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Thanks to Oxbow’s wire-to-wire win Saturday over … 0

Revolution benefit when Dynamo put ball in own net

Sunday, May 19, 2013

HOUSTON (AP) — Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution’s 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night. New England (3-4-4), unbeaten in four of its last five games, took a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute on Fagundez’s goal. Off a give-and-go from Clyde Simms at the top of the box, Fagundez weaved through Houston’s … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
Hampshire College student Esther Dane celebrates during the graduation ceremony Saturday in Amherst. Dane's Division III, Portraits of Wellness, combines art with science research. SARAH CROSBY Hampshire’s 300 graduates urged to confront challenges
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Real Salt Lake defender/midfielder Robbie Russell (3), of Ghana, right, tackles the ball away from Los Angeles Galaxy forward/midfielder Landon Donovan (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Robbie Russell retires, looks forward to post-soccer career

Friday, May 17, 2013

Robbie Russell’s luggage is about to get some much needed rest. The Amherst Regional alumnus announced his retirement from soccer after a 13-year professional career earlier this week. But while his travel is slowing down, Russell is not. … 0

Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz hits an RBI single off Minnesota Twins pitcher Vance Worley in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Red Sox beat Twins in 10 innings

Saturday, May 18, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — Jonny Gomes hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to another comeback victory, 3-2 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Red Sox have won three straight after … 0

Fans, top, celebrate as Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug, front right, is congratulated by teammate Dougie Hamilton after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal game in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins’ back line boosted by rookie defensemen

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have three rookie defensemen in the lineup for the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. It’s not because they want to. It’s because they have to. “As you know, we’re getting … 0

Members of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate center Trevor Lewis's game winning goal as San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski skates off during the third period in Game 2 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

Friday, May 17, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose … 0

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2012 file photo, a pink ribbon adorns the official game ball to support Breast Cancer Awareness during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints Sunday Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. From pink baseball bats to pink penalty flags, professional sports organizations have recognized women by supporting breast cancer awarness. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

New NFL initiative aimed toward involving women

Friday, May 17, 2013

PHILADELPHIA — From pink baseball bats, cleats and wristbands on Mother’s Day to pink caps, gloves and even penalty flags throughout October, professional sports organizations have recognized women for years by changing their colors to support breast cancer … 0

Exercise rider Jennifer Patterson gallops Preakness Stakes favorite and Kentucky Derby winner Orb at Pimlico Race Course Friday, May 17, 2013 in Baltimore. The Preakness Stakes horse race is scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Friday, May 17, 2013

BALTIMORE — Everything’s a go for Orb. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course. “He’s really … 0

Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson, center, lifts the premier league trophy after his last home game in charge of the club, their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City, at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Alex Ferguson heads into retirement seeking one more win

Friday, May 17, 2013

CARRINGTON, England — Alex Ferguson is looking forward to a retired life of luxury vacations, watching thoroughbreds, enjoying good wines and perhaps studying languages. Before that, though, there’s one final challenge to overcome — beating West Bromwich Albion … 0

Ken Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

Friday, May 17, 2013

Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, said he died in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two … 0

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) beats New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) for the game-winning goal during overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), right, looks on. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brad Marchand scores in overtime to lift Bruins over Rangers in first game of second-round series

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston’s leading goal-scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat … 0

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava, right, celebrates with teammates Pedro Ciriaco, left, and Dustin Pedroia, center, after scoring on a three-run, ninth-inning double by Will Middlebrooks off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Red Sox rally past Rays in ninth inning

Friday, May 17, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake. Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth … 0

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