Bruins score final three goals to take 2-0 series lead against Rangers

BOSTON -- Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern…

Arianna Huffington at Smith calls for 'third women's revolution'

NORTHAMPTON -- Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the news website that bears her name, challenged Smith College graduates Sunday to redefine the meaning of success and lead what she…

Mount Holyoke celebrates achievements - and 'weirdness'

SOUTH HADLEY -- From across the field behind Mount Holyoke College's Richard Glenn Gettell Amphitheater, a short cheer suddenly rang out around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 19th, signaling the arrival…

Loose moose visits downtown Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON -- Jaws dropped and heads turned Saturday when a young moose trotted through backyards and down sidestreets in the area of Holyoke and Clark streets for about half an hour just after noon. …

Despite controversy, Jimmie Johnson first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race

CONCORD, N.C. -- It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy. What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory?…

Sang-Moon Bae wins Bryon Nelson Championship for first PGA Tour title

IRVING, Texas -- Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead. The 26-year-old South…

Twins drop fifth straight, 5-1 to Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have lost five straight and are a season-worst four games under .500. Facing a nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game interleague series against first-place Atlanta on Monday, things could quickly get out of hand if they don't rediscover their offense.

Officer shot in bombing wants to work

BOSTON -- With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he's determined to return to duty. Massachusetts Bay Transportation…

All money to bombing victims next month

MILTON (AP) -- The administrator overseeing efforts to provide financial help to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings says he will keep to the June 30 date for release of donated money. Kenneth Feinberg…

Police: Child drowns in Wilbraham home pool

WILBRAHAM -- Police say a 7-year-old girl has drowned in a pool at a home in Wilbraham. The Republican reports that Wilbraham Police Sgt. Robert G. Zollo said the 911 call came in at about 5:30 p.m.…

Boston police, city will review bombing response

LOWELL -- Boston's police department and mayor's office will conduct twin reviews of the response to last month's bombing of the Boston Marathon, police commissioner Ed Davis said Saturday. Davis said…

Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday.

Red Sox 5, Twins 1

Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2

BOSTON (AP) - Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers.