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PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Relay for Life: Walking through darkness into the light Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:01:00 EDT
McKenzie Credit, left, 3, and her friend Chloe Saulnier, who were born on the same day, Aug. 18, 2004, members of "Ashley's Crew" team, walk together during the Relay For Life on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Mckenzie's sister, Ashley is a cancer survivor. Her team was made up of more than 30 members.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Flipping for the Breakfast Exchange Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:08:00 EDT
Lori Breton, who lives at the Mission Towers in Haverhill, makes the pancakes at the second annual Breakfast Exchange Pancake Breakfast at Sarah's Place on Saturday, June 14.

Flipping for the Breakfast Exchange Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:24:00 EDT
A stack of flapjacks was a sweet way on Saturday to raise money for the Haverhill Breakfast Exchange, which raises money to provide services to the city's senior population.

Relay for Life: Walking through darkness into the light Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:20:00 EDT
To some, 21 hours of circling a track seems more like punishment than anything else.
But to participants in Haverhill's 13th Annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, the event was a joy.

Classic climb: Locals share tales of conquering Mount Washington Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
On first glimpse, Mount Washington may not be an ideal place for a road race.
Located in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in Coos County, N.H., — a region comprised mainly of scenic national forest, beautiful state parks, and rugged, granite-washed wilderness — the mountain, known as Agiocochook or "Home of the Great Spirit", is home to the most prominent and highest peak in all of the Northeastern United States with a 6,288-foot summit. It is also the official record-holder for the highest wind gust directly measured on Earth's surface — recording a 231 mile-per-hour gust on April 12, 1934.

Haren outpitches Beckett in Diamondbacks' 2-1 win Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:03:00 EDT
BOSTON — Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox last night.
The Diamondbacks, swept by Minnesota over the weekend, have won just seven of their past 21 road games. Boston dropped to 1-3 on its current six-game homestand after winning 19 of its previous 22 in Fenway Park.

Quinlan bolts for Bunker Hill: Assistants and some players to join him Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:27:00 EDT
Newburyport High alumnus Kerry Quinlan, one of the most successful coaches in Northern Essex Community College history, is moving on, and apparently much of the Knights' baseball team is moving with him.

Untapped potential: Latham surprises herself with performance at nationals Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:26:00 EDT
Deanna Latham's first trip to high school nationals for track and field was enough to make college coaches drool.
Assuming every potential recruiter is looking for an up-and-coming natural athlete who has plenty of room for improvement, Latham, a Triton Regional High sophomore, fit the bill perfectly at the Nike Outdoor Track and Field National Championship meet on Saturday.

Local schedule Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:26:00 EDT
Today
POST 150 SENIOR LEGION BASEBALL: Beverly at Newburyport (Eiras Field, 6 p.m.)

Nor'Easters sweep Saturday double-dip Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:26:00 EDT
Post 150 Legion Baseball
Newburyport 10, Winthrop 1
Newburyport 7, Revere 3
Faced with a double-header at two different destinations, first at Winthrop High School and then off to Revere High School, Newburyport swept both ends as Tim Holland had five hits, five RBIs, and a home run in the two games.

Local sports briefs Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:25:00 EDT
Coaching Vacancies
Triton Regional High is opening the following coaching positions for the spring sports season: varsity, JV and freshman baseball; varsity and JV softball; varsity and JV boys and girls lacrosse; varsity and JV boys and girls outdoor track; varsity and JV boys and girls tennis. Please submit an application letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to athletic director Dave Dempsey at Triton Regional High, 112 Elm Street; Byfield, MA 01922 by July 21. Salaries are in accordance with the Triton Teachers' Association contract.

Youkilis blast rescues Sox in 13th Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:11:00 EDT
BOSTON — What the Boston Red Sox couldn't get done with doubles they did with the long ball.
After leading off the 10th, 11th and 12th innings with doubles and failing to score, Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run home run off of Mike Parisi in the bottom of the 13th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday.

Many betting against Federer in record bid Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:10:00 EDT
WIMBLEDON, England — Bjorn Borg and Novak Djokovic say Roger Federer's reign at Wimbledon is in jeopardy. Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal say Federer remains the man to beat on grass.
"It's maybe a time where some people talk a little bit too much," Federer said yesterday, 24 hours before playing the first Centre Court match as he begins his pursuit of a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title.

Many rooting against Federer in record bid Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WIMBLEDON, England — Bjorn Borg and Novak Djokovic say Roger Federer's reign at Wimbledon is in jeopardy. Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal say Federer remains the man to beat on grass.
"It's maybe a time where some people talk a little bit too much," Federer said yesterday, 24 hours before playing the first Centre Court match as he begins his pursuit of a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title.

Byfield to Bridgewater: Baker preparing to be two-sport collegiate athlete Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Bishop Fenwick graduate and star football and lacrosse player John Baker of Byfield has quickly grown adept at making the right decisions on and off the field.
But the biggest choice in Baker's life thus far took place outside the proud confines of the Crusaders high school. Baker needed to come to a verdict: Plymouth State University or Bridgewater State College?

Points leader Busch earns fifth victory of year Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
SONOMA, Calif. — Kyle Busch snapped the slump that plagued him the past two weeks, racing to his first Sprint Cup Series win on a road course yesterday at Infineon Raceway.
Busch, who had a poor qualifying run and started 30th, steadily moved through the field and grabbed the lead away from defending race winner Juan Pablo Montoya on an early restart. Nobody came close to taking the lead from him the rest of the way, but he did have to hold off a pair of challenges on two late restarts.

Sunk at URI: Newburyport swimmer forced to transfer when program cut Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Just when Dan Backler and his University of Rhode Island swimming team thought it was safe to get back into the water, the unbelievable occurred.
The university, under the approval of athletic director Thorr Bjorn, decided to cut four Division 1 sports programs in accordance with the state's budget cuts. This is all happening because URI is dealing with a $12 million drop in state funding — in part due to the state's $555 million deficit — and has asked the all school departments to cut their budgets by 10 percent.

Lohse's 6th straight victory, Cards 3 HRs lead win Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:53:00 EDT
BOSTON — Kyle Lohse had never beaten the Boston Red Sox. Now he can't be beat.
The right-hander who played for three teams the past two seasons won his sixth straight start, and the St. Louis Cardinals hit three homers to beat the Red Sox 5-4 last night.

Sluman's time is now Monday June 23, 2008
CONCORD - It's never a bad thing when one of golf's best putters bows in tribute to you.

Legion of Doom Monday June 23, 2008
Northbridge's Josh Manning delivers a pitch during his team's 12-0 win over Clinton. T&G Staff / CHRISTINE PETERSON

Winning with something extra Monday June 23, 2008
Winning pitcher: Lopez (2-0). Losing pitcher: Parisi (0-3). Att: 37,085.

Weed, the Tornadoes' leading man Monday June 23, 2008
Realizing the dream remains the ideal for B.J. Weed. Like others who have been on the road to the majors, only to be detoured to independent baseball, the Worcester Tornadoes center fielder knows it isn't easy to get back into affiliated ball, but he's still determined to give it his best shot.

Conrad's HR sparks East Side Monday June 23, 2008
Right fielder Dan Conrad's three-run homer in the first inning led East Side (3-3) over Shrewsbury (0-3) at Tivnan Field.

Teixeira goes deep three times Monday June 23, 2008
Mark Teixeira homered three times yesterday, connecting from both sides of the plate to lead Atlanta over visiting Seattle.

Sox outlast Cards in 13th Monday June 23, 2008
BOSTON - One thought ran through Kevin Youkilis' mind as his 13th-inning drive headed toward the Wall in left-center.

Lefty pitching like ace Monday June 23, 2008
BOSTON - Jon Lester has become Boston's best pitcher.

'Lucky' Spain stuns Italy Monday June 23, 2008
VIENNA, Austria - When a team has gone so long without a big win, it doesn't care how that victory comes.

Cink doesn't choke again Monday June 23, 2008
Stewart Cink had a reputation as a good golfer who just couldn't finish off a tournament.

Event's future still in limbo Monday June 23, 2008
CONCORD - No one knows for certain what the future holds for the Bank of America Championship, but one of the possibilities is the event moving to the International in Bolton next year with a new title sponsor.

Press Box Monday June 23, 2008
Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car crashed and burst into flames during qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. State police confirmed that the 46-year-old Kalitta, a two-time Top Fuel champion who had 18 career victories, was killed in the accident. Witnesses told The Star-Ledger of Newark that Kalitta's Toyota Solara was traveling at an estimated speed of 300 mph when the crash occurred. The resident of Palmetto, Fla

Busch shows he's a solid road racer Monday June 23, 2008
SONOMA, Calif. - Kyle Busch snapped the slump that plagued him the past two weeks, racing to his first Sprint Cup Series win on a road course yesterday at Infineon Raceway.

TV, Radio Monday June 23, 2008

The Week Ahead Monday June 23, 2008

Boys track athlete of the year: NBH's Jeff Rose Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

NEW BEDFORD — This is the way you're supposed to finish a career — on top.

(Im)balance of year: School choice empowers public districts: Part 3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

By DAVID BROWN

Haren pitches D'Backs past Sox Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Monday night.

Schilling surgery a 'best case scenario' Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Curt Schilling could be throwing off a mound by January after having shoulder surgery Monday that keeps him on target to pitch by the middle of next season if he decides to return.

Imus under fire for Pacman remark Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

NEW YORK — Just months after returning to the airwaves with a pledge to mend the wounds caused by his racist and sexist comment about a women's basketball team, Don Imus is again drawing fire for injecting race into his radio show.

Kobe, LeBron head USA basketball roster Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

CHICAGO — MVP Kobe Bryant has a shot at another big prize after falling short of the NBA championship, and he'll have plenty of help along the way.

DeSantis hired as women's soccer coach at UMD Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

NORTH DARTMOUTH — New England-based soccer coach with a wealth of experience has been named the new head women's soccer coach at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Mediate OK with Miller's comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Rocco Mediate says he's not bothered by NBC golf analyst Johnny Miller saying the 45-year old golfer "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool," and "Guys with the name 'Rocco' don't get on the trophy" during the U.S.

Big Brown owner plans drug-free stable Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Big Brown's owner doesn't want to wait for the federal government to come in and clean up horse racing.

Sunny start for Federer, Serena Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon began with a few surprises Monday. There was lots of sunshine, Serena Williams wore a raincoat anyway, and Roger Federer's changeover routine was interrupted by a friendly visit from his opponent.

NASCAR Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

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Academics, religion key in picking Stang: Part 2 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Matt Ranzinger has a controversial alarm clock.

Athletics came first for Spellman standout: Part 2 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

Reilly Poirier grinds a series of grueling tasks into something she calls "life." The Dennis native begins a school day with the unsavory chore of waking up at 4:30 in the morning. Not resting on that accomplishment, Poirier begins an arduous, 87-mile...

Mindful Shoemaker helped ORR stay perfect Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

If Michaela Shoemaker isn't the anti-thinker on a tennis court, then she feels her way through a match. Her oblivious sense of what her opponent is doing, what side is strong and what side is weak does she like a short ball or a deep ball, a high ball or...

After Sox waste chances, Youk's second homer beats Cards in 13 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — What the Boston Red Sox couldn't get done with doubles they did with the long ball.

Gatemen Clubb-ed in shutout loss Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

WAREHAM — After pitching a gem in his first outing, Max Perlman struggled the second time around, and the Gatemen offense was stymied by Whitecaps pitcher Tim Clubb as Brewster defeated Wareham 8-0 on Sunday night at Spillane Field.

US wins World Cup qualifier Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00 EST

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The United States advanced to the regional semifinals of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with a listless 1-0 victory over Barbados on Sunday.

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