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Carratu takes a Husky step on ice; Beverly native lands job as goaltender coach at Northeastern Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:34:00 EDT
John Carratu had always dreamed of making it to Hockey East, arguably the premier college hockey conference in the nation.
"Ever since I was in high school," the former Beverly High two-time all-star goalie said. "It only took 21 years, but I finally got there."

Rodgers turns back clock to win Salem CC championship Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:33:00 EDT
Everyone, it seemed, played flashback golf this weekend.
Greg Norman turned back the clock at Royal Birkdale in the British Open, making a bid to become the first golfer to win the event in three different decades. Eventually, he came up short, taking a backseat to back-to-back winner Padraig Harrington.

Unbeaten Peabody West one win away from return to state Little League finals Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:31:00 EDT
BEVERLY — It took them two days each to finish their first two games, but that didn't bother the Peabody West Little League Williamsport all-stars. They've beaten both their opponents and the weather, and now stand one win away from a third consecutive trip to the state Little League championship round.

Salem Senior Little League softball squad is Bay State's best Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:31:00 EDT
As the Salem Little League Senior Division softball all-stars lined up to receive their state championship trophies at Rockwood Field in Worcester yesterday, one of the players turned to manager Pat Chasse and said, "I can't believe we did this."

Sports briefs Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT
Swimming
The Witch City Swim Meet will be held Wednesday at the Forest River Pool, beginning at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $3.00 for ages 16 and under and $5.00 for over-16 swimmers. For more information, contact the Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services Dept. at 978-744-0180.

Salem News sports schedule Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:29:00 EDT
Today
SUMMER BASEBALL
Little League — State Sectional final at Harry Ball Field, Beverly: Peabody West vs. Stoneham (4:30).
Babe Senior Babe Ruth — Playoff quarterfinals, Game 1: Danvers at Peabody (5:45); Salem at Cape Ann (5:45); Ipswich at Beverly (8).

Navigators head into all-star break with win Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:29:00 EDT
NECBL
Navigators 4, Steeplecats 3
Team newcomer Joshua Garton blasted a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game and Mike Provencher's walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth won the game for the Navigators. The Navs went into the all-star break at 20-10, just one-half game behind Sanford, Maine for the top spot in the division.

Savor the flavor: Nor'Easters earn District 8 crown Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:13:00 EDT
Only seconds after the Newburyport Post 150 (15-1, 18-3-1) were given the win over Haverhill, 14-3, as rain showers and thunderstorms shortened the game, the Nor'Easters doused their coach with another kind of shower — one of the Gatorade variety — as the team clinched and celebrated its District 8 championship.

Sox collapse in eighth: Angels complete sweep Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Considering how well they're playing, the Los Angeles Angels would love to start the postseason right now.
But that's not the way it works, so they're doing their best to stay in the moment.

137th British Open: Harrington crushes Norman's dream ending Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:11:00 EDT
SOUTHPORT, England — Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf.

Olympic basketball: With much work already done, US set to open camp Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:10:00 EDT
LAS VEGAS — Three weeks wasn't enough time to prepare for the last Olympics. So now the United States is trying three years.
The Americans open training camp today, but they're much closer to the end of their Olympic preparations than the beginning. With the same coaching staff and many of the same players back for their third straight summer, much of the work has already been done.

Local sports briefs Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT
Sports Camps
A-Game sports camps at The Governor's Academy is still accepting applications for its basketball, flag football and sportsfest day camps. Contact Coach Jeff Gold http://agamesportscamps.com for more information.

Eighth-inning lead vanishes Monday July 21, 2008
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Considering how well they're playing, the Los Angeles Angels would love to start the postseason right now.

Arms are key to the series Monday July 21, 2008
LEOMINSTER - Leominster's Matt Morrisette was well rested for yesterday's deciding game of Post 151's Zone 4 playoff series against Grafton Hill.

PNJ Phillips downs Devlin for title Monday July 21, 2008
WORCESTER - With the score tied in the fifth inning, PNJ Phillips center fielder Matt Lupien wasn't nervous when he came to bat, but he knew he needed to stay relaxed if he wanted to knock in teammate Nick Keevan for the go-ahead run.

Luck of the Irish Monday July 21, 2008
SOUTHPORT, England - Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down the 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf.

Devlin's Doyle delivers Monday July 21, 2008
Pinch hitter Pat Doyle's two-run double in the second inning helped get PNJ Devlin (1-1) going as they defeated PNJ Phillips (0-2) in the 16-year old State Senior Ruth tournament at McLaughlin Park.

Auburn refuses to go away Monday July 21, 2008
AUBURN - Facing elimination yesterday in the state tournament, the Auburn Senior League All-Stars played their best game of the postseason, beating Scituate, 15-0, to stay alive.

Pezzulo tosses one-hitter at Winchendon Monday July 21, 2008
WORCESTER - Winchendon manager Dan Tenney knew yesterday's do-or-die Mass. Senior Division Little League Softball State Championship game against Salem would come down to pitching - it almost always does.

Pettitte shuts down Athletics Monday July 21, 2008
Andy Pettitte outpitched Oakland All-Star Justin Duchscherer, getting just enough run support from Jason Giambi's homer and a sacrifice fly by Alex Rodriguez.

Schleck's attack earns yellow jersey Monday July 21, 2008
PRATO NEVOSO, Italy - Frank Schleck of Luxembourg likes to attack. He also likes the look of his yellow jersey.

Tornadoes end four-game slide Monday July 21, 2008
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - Francisco Caraballo jogged into second base in the top of the first inning, his double having just delivered two runs and lifted a weight off the Tornadoes' shoulders.

Pit strategy gives Briscoe his second win Monday July 21, 2008
Ryan Briscoe took advantage of a surprising pit strategy on the way to a victory in yesterday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio.

Press Box Monday July 21, 2008
Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he's known, going from the Miami Dolphins to the Washington Redskins in a trade yesterday. The Redskins gave the Dolphins a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-round choice in 2010 for Taylor. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive end - who was the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year - fell out of favor in Miami after spending his offseason on the TV show "Dancing With the Stars" rather than working out with teammates. The deal came about nine ho

Harrington denies Norman at British Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Padraig Harrington seized his opportunity, closing with a 1-under 69 to win by four shots and become Europe's first player in more than a century to win the British Open two years in a row.

With much work already done, USA Basketball set to open camp Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

LAS VEGAS — Three weeks wasn't enough time to prepare for the last Olympics. So now the United States is trying three years.

Iran in Olympic basketball after 60-year drought Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SALT LAKE CITY — Suddenly, basketball matters in Iran.

Pin Tales: USBC coaching puts leverage on timing Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

In its quest to advance the sport of bowling through better coaching techniques, the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is developing a more modern and flexible system of measuring timing for bowlers.

Nobody comes off their honeymoon and wins a Major Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SOUTHPORT, England — Greg Norman wasn't haunted by his past or worried about his future.

Sox swept by Angels Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Considering how well they're playing, the Los Angeles Angels would love to start the postseason right now.

Masterson recalled to Sox for injured Aardsma Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Boston Red Sox placed David Aardsma on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a groin injury, and recalled rookie Justin Masterson from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace him in the bullpen.

AMERICAN LEGION: Westport pounds Norton, leads playoff series 1-0 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FALL RIVER — Westport Legion Post 145 coaches Jay Barresi and Jay Pacheco could make a fortune opening an auto body shop near Father McCarrick Field.

Gatemen bats remain hot in win over Falmouth Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WAREHAM — The Gatemen bats are on fire and have no signs of cooling off.

Brewers trade for Durham Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants traded second baseman Ray Durham to the Milwaukee Brewers for two minor leaguers after the teams played Sunday.

Redskins get Jason Taylor from Dolphins Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ASHBURN, Va. — Jason Taylor wanted out of Miami, and Bill Parcells seemed only too happy to trade the "Dancing with the Stars" defensive end.

American gymnasts eager to take on world Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEW WAVERLY, Texas — Samantha Peszek hadn't even been an Olympian for an hour, and already she was hungry for bigger, better things.

Red Sox: Angels clean up Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif — Casey Kotchman hit a two-run double to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 5-3 yesterday for their fifth straight victory.

Cape League: 100th win for Nicholson as Orleans keeps up winning ways Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

CHATHAM — Alex Hassan was a force at the plate and on the mound once again and Orleans kept up its winning ways last night by beating Chatham, 5-4 at Veterans Field.

Golf notes: Chelsea Curtis falls in finals; solid finish for Wood Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Chelsea Curtis of Mashpee made a remarkable run to the championship match of the Women's North & South Amateur Championship, but her magical week came to an abrupt halt yesterday when reigning Australian amateur champion Kristie Smith won the title...

British Open: It's Harrington again Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SOUTHPORT, England — Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in...

Bingham: Padraig's Day, again Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Alas, it wasn't to be - for three days Greg Norman, 53, the oldest competitor and newest bridegroom in the British Open, gave Father Time a kick in the pants and reminded us he was the No. 1 player in the world immediately before the current No.

New Cape League Hall of Fame and Museum opens Tuesday Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

HYANNIS — The new Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and Museum will open its doors to the public tomorrow. The Museum is located in "The Dugout," in the lower level of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum at 397 Main St.

Crusaders: Head for playoffs as N.E. Division champs Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BUZZARDS BAY - The Cape Cod Crusaders are headed to the postseason as champions.

Amateur Soccer: Celtic win on late goal by Maia Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

SANDWICH — Roberto Maia was instrumental in both goals of D-Y Celtic's 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the Sandwich Knights in Cape Cod Amateur Soccer League play last night.

Sprint Triathlon: Bent, Hayden win at Falmouth Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FALMOUTH — Stuffed quahogs, Cape League baseball and the Melody Tent are all local favorites. But don't forget to include 43-year-old Centerville native George Bent, who was favored to win yesterday's 2008 Falmouth Sprint.

On course > Golfing Cape Cod: Cranberry Valley Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Third in a series on Cape Cod's public golf courses

Cape Cod Junior Golf Association tee times Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Cape Cod Junior Golf Association tee times for Wednesday, July 23 at Bayberry Hills Golf Course

A rock in a hard place: Riptide pitcher Forest rises above family tragedy Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:17:00 EDT
LOWELL — Sporting brown wraparound shades and a deep tan, Jocelyn Forest looked at the well-manicured softball diamond in front of her.
She was at ease; with herself, with her situation, with what she's gone through.

Andover's Cosgrove to play for dad Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:16:00 EDT
Hector Longo
The bombshell fell somewhere between the nachos and the shrimp salad.
Casey Cosgrove and his dad, James, were simply out for a family dinner, visiting younger sister Maggie at Sacred Heart University.

Diaz, Nieves clutch as Lawrence edges Central Catholic Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:15:00 EDT
Basketball
Alex Diaz scored only four points, but they all came on crucial free throws in the final moment to help Lawrence down rival Central Catholic 58-54 in Hoops for Hope League action. Justin Nieves led the Lancers with 20 points, and also hit big free throws down the stretch. Michael Garcia led the Raiders with 16 points.

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