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2024 WMass Individual Tennis Championships: Longmeadow wins trio of matches (photos)

LONGMEADOW — Despite the threat of inclement weather on Saturday, the Western Massachusetts Individual Tennis Championships was postponed and rescheduled to complete the final rounds on Sunday morning.“Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic tournament director Matt Smith was put in a tough position because no one can...

By Larry Smith

Celtics guard describes what makes Joe Mazzulla crazy

BOSTON — With the Celtics getting nearly a week between the start of the second round and the East Finals, they took a few well-deserved days off. But with the East Finals set to open Tuesday in Boston — against either the Knicks or Pacers...

By Larry Smith

How a Springfield high school senior lucked in to a free prom gown by fashion designer Justin Haynes

Springfield fashion designer Justin Haynes says social media and TikTok have upped the ante on prom gowns.A few weeks ago, concerned that prom costs for high school students were getting out of hand, he posted a note on Facebook. “I’ve Got You Covered,” his March...

By Larry Smith

Bruins goalie hears trade rumors but hoping to stay

BRIGHTON — Linus Ullmark doesn’t want to leave.Even after being demoted to backup goalie in the playoffs, he’d rather stay with the Bruins next year. Ullmark is heading into the final season of a contract that pays him $5 million per season. Jeremy Swayman is...

By Larry Smith

Red Sox prospect with ‘uber athleticism’ has .406 OBP, 3 HR, 4 2B in May

Red Sox prospect Miguel Bleis ripped a three-run double in Low-A Salem’s 7-5 loss to Augusta on Saturday.Bleis went just 13-for-70 (.186 batting average) with six extra-base hits in 18 games during April. But he’s 18-for-56 (.321 batting average) with a .406 on-base percentage, .554...

By Larry Smith

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, calls his actions ‘inexcusable’

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”“I take full responsibility for my actions in that...

By Larry Smith

2 of the best U.S. road trips pass through Massachusetts, AAA says

Two of the nation’s top road trip itineraries pass through Massachusetts, according to recommendations AAA released last week.The first road trip, top on AAA’s nationwide rankings, takes visitors on a historical spin through Southern New England, beginning in Boston and ending 230 miles away in...

By Larry Smith

Bruins’ free agent forward hoping to return

BRIGHTON — Jake DeBrusk can still see a path back to re-signing with Boston, but he acknowledged he realized that Sunday might have been his last day at Warrior Arena as a member of the Bruins.DeBrusk is the most high-profile of the Bruins’ unrestricted free...

By Larry Smith

Knicks vs. Pacers: Free live stream, TV, how to watch Game 7

The Knicks will be looking to clinch their first berth in the Eastern Conference Finals in 24 years when they host the Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Home teams have won the first six...

By Larry Smith