BOSTON — A familiar saying in baseball is that it’s very difficult for one major league team to sweep another. Not only is that familiar; it’s also undeniably true.But after the Chicago White Sox scored five runs in the top of the ninth Sunday to...
CINCINNATI — When Jabrill Peppers landed awkwardly at Friday’s practice, something in his leg felt funny, but the Patriots safety didn’t think much of it. By that evening however, his hip was barking. “I really couldn’t sleep. I was up all night,” Peppers said after...
Turnovers played a big role in the New England Patriots stunning 16-10 upset of the Cincinnati Bengals.While the Bengals lost just two turnovers all last year via fumble, the Patriots forced them to cough up the ball twice in the victory - with both times...
BOSTON — Two plays stood out to manager Alex Cora during Red Sox rookie Richard Fitts’ MLB debut Sunday.“There were two things that he did today that tells me that he’s going to be a good big leaguer,” Cora said.Fitts pitched 5 ⅔ strong innings...
The Mattoon Street Arts Festival was held this weekend in Springfield’s first historic district. The 51st annual event featured more than 90 exhibitors, food vendors, strolling musicians and a wandering Tin Man.For more information, visit the festival’s website....
The New England Patriots are undefeated under head coach Jerod Mayo. Sure, it’s only one week, but the Patriots raised some eyebrows Sunday as the new-look team scored a major upset on the road over the Cincinnati Bengals.How did Mayo react to his first win...
WESTFIELD — Out of a record 7,455 applications and 5,947 acceptance letters, 1,073 first year and transfer students are continuing their academic careers at Westfield State University this fall.“This was a big institutional effort and we’re really, really excited about the end result,” said WSU...
WEST SPRINGFIELD – New signs will go up with fresh warnings to wash hands after visiting animal exhibits at the Big E this year.But concerns about the spread of avian flu, H5N1, are waning across the country and shouldn’t have a big impact on this...
Jacoby Brissett said he cried at least three times before Sunday’s game. That’s how much it meant to him.A journeyman quarterback for much of his NFL career, Brissett came in as the starting quarterback, got the support of his coaches and led the New England...
By Jessica SeamanThe Denver PostDENVER — A gunman driving on U.S. 36 fired on a parked Colorado State Patrol trooper on Saturday afternoon before he pulled over, got out of his vehicle and was killed by the wounded law enforcement officer in a shootout along...
