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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 losing 10 of their previous 14 games, while the Twins have lost three in a row after winning six of nine. Twins … 0

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. The 33-year-old is shifting his considerable energy to career No. 2 — medicine. Russell, who … 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 thin here,” Bruins coach Claude Julien said on Friday, a day after Torey Krug, in … 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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