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Sox bats can't overcome bullpen this time Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Toward the end of spring training, Jonathan Papelbon said "since I've been here, we've always had phenomenal Aprils." Boston hasn't been out of first on May 1 since 2005, or under .500 since 1996.

Masterson provides glimpse of future Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — With the success of Boston's player development system so easy to see, the expectations on the organization's top minor league pitching prospect are going to be high, even sight unseen.

Secondary a primary issue for Pats Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Cornerback is the most perceptible need on the Patriots' roster.

Bees buzzing about varsity sports at BCC Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

The Bees are coming out of their hive to play varsity sports at Bristol Community College in Fall River.

H.S. Roundup: Dartmouth baseball holds off Brockton Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Reliever Brandon Borges stranded the tying run at third base in the seventh inning and Dartmouth held on for a 6-5 win at Brockton.

GET TO KNOW: Kaitlyn Rita Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

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Sox bullpen lets down Masterson Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The Red Sox got all they asked for from Justin Masterson in his major-league debut.

Goodell will keep an open mind for Walsh Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

NEW YORK — Roger Goodell is fully prepared to crack down again on the New England Patriots if his meeting with Matt Walsh uncovers a tape made of the St. Louis Rams' final walkthrough practice before the 2002 Super Bowl.

'Curse' jersey fetches $175,100 for Jimmy Fund Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox jersey secretly buried under the new Yankee Stadium in a failed curse attempt has been sold for $175,100 in a charity auction.

Saunders solid for 6 innings, but Angels rally past Sox Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:43 EST

BOSTON — Joe Saunders pitched six solid innings to win his fourth consecutive decision, and Gary Matthews Jr. singled in the go-ahead runs in the Angels' four-run seventh inning today as Los Angeles beat the Red Sox 7-5.

Duca: Masterson made it worthwhile Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

It was beginning to appear too easy. The Red Sox were fending off injuries and illness, calling up reinforcements and finding ways to win.

No relief: Sox fall to Angels Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Joe Saunders pitched six solid innings to win his fourth consecutive decision, and Gary Matthews Jr. singled in the go-ahead runs in the Angels' four-run seventh inning yesterday as Los Angeles beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5.

Charpentier: Bet on a linebacker for Pats Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

The NFL draft is tomorrow, and most football fans in America are riveted, finalizing their first round guesses.

Celtics storm into Game 3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Mike Bibby can talk about the Celtics fans all he wants now, because it doesn't look like the Hawks will be coming back to Boston.

In the Zone: Bourne coach Czarnetzki seeks results on and off track Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BOURNE — Gerry Czarnetzki comes across as reserved and pleasantly soft-spoken, but he has an awful lot to say.

School notes: It's all hands on deck at O'Day qualifier Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

A big day of sailing is on tap Saturday at Hyannis Yacht Club as Barnstable will hold regional qualifying for the ODay Fleet Racing Championship from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

School roundup: Lacrosse, baseball, softball Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

FALMOUTH — Jade Antonangeli scored six goals and Bourne High School edged Falmouth 10-9 yesterday in nonleague girls lacrosse.

MMA roundup: Baseball, softball, men's lacrosse Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

BUZZARDS BAY — Sophomore David Hike earned his third save of the season as Massachusetts Maritime Academy came back from a 4-3 deficit yesterday to complete a baseball doubleheader sweep of the University of Maine Presque Isle.

America East Leaders Can’t Stop Crimson Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:09:34 GMT
The Ivy League North Division softball champions versus the leading team in America East. With two teams so accustomed to victory, it was a game destined to be a close affair. In yesterday’s highly-anticipated non-league contest at Soldiers Field, Harvard (22-18, 12-4 Ivy) prevailed over local rivals Boston University (26-17) in a slender 1-0 victory.

SPORTS BRIEF: Foilist Emily Cross has earned a position on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:47:02 GMT
After trading textbooks for their respective weapons to train for this year’s Summer Olympics, both foilist Emily Cross and epee fencer Benji Ungar were hoping for good news this past week. Unfortunately for Ungar, only Cross was rewarded for her efforts, landing a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team headed to Beijing.

Harvard to Play Spoiler at Yale Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:39 GMT
One streak will have to end tomorrow afternoon in New Haven. As the Harvard men’s lacrosse team (5-7, 0-4 Ivy) takes on archrival Yale (4-8, 0-5) tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Reese Stadium, whether that streak will be the Crimson’s or the Bulldogs’ winless run in the Ivies is up for grabs.

Harvard's Season Comes to a Close Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:27:00 GMT
As it enters the final Ivy League weekend of the 2008 season, the Harvard baseball team finds itself in an unfamiliar position: playing the role of scrappy spoiler and taking the field with only pride to earn. For the first time this century, the Crimson will enter the season’s last conference series already eliminated from playoff contention. Harvard (8-27, 7-9 Ivy) will host Rolfe Division and overall Ivy League leader Dartmouth (21-13, 12-4) for a doubleheader tomorrow at O’Donnell Field before traveling to Hanover, N.H. to wrap up the four-game set on Sunday. First pitch for each twinbill is scheduled for 1 p.m.

LOCAL SCOREBOARD Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:11:00 EDT
Baseball
Georgetown 16, Hamilton-Wenham 6
Hamilton-Wenham (6): Greeke 2b 5-2-3, Mulley ss 4-2-1, Cook p 2-2-0, Hendrickson p 1-0-0, Heshen cf 4-0-2, Stewart lf 3-0-1, Toomey 3b 3-0-1, Duval 1b 3-0-0, Love c 3-0-0, Hughes rf 3-0-1. Totals 31-6-9

Bibby better show up or shut up for desperate Hawks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:10:00 EDT
ATLANTA — Mike Bibby succeeded in firing up Boston's fans with his mouth.
He'll have to do a better job on the court if he's going to give Atlanta's playoff-starved faithful something to shout about this weekend.

Valentine, Pinkerton cruise to win Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:08:00 EDT
Boys Lacrosse
Anthony Valentine scored four goals and recorded three assists as Pinkerton rolled past Souhegan 22-7. Teagan Norris also had four goals, Nolin Murphy scored three times while Bobby Dattilo had two goals and five assists and Pete Mazzola had a goal and three assists for the Astros.

Wildcats rally late for win Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:08:00 EDT
Softball
Samantha Dietrich and April Richardson delivered back-to-back doubles to cap off a nine-run rally and give Whittier a 10-9 victory over Shawsheen. The Wildcats trailed 9-1 going into the fifth inning. Emily Pomer was 2 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored, Tiffany Mannion had two hits and two runs and Kaisha Rodriguez had three hits for the winners.

McCarthy's four goals pace Central Catholic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:07:00 EDT
Boys Lacrosse
Joe McCarthy's four goals and three assists helped Central Catholic to a 19-3 drubbing of Salem (Mass.). Pat Helfrich added a hat trick, Chris Noyes had two goals and three assists, Nick Mann recorded a pair of goals and an assist and Shain Jowett had two goals for the Raiders.

Bullpen spoils masterful debut Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:06:00 EDT
BOSTON — Joe Saunders gave the Los Angeles Angels everything he could and headed for the clubhouse to ice his arm.
After six solid innings yesterday, he was trailing 3-1 and headed for his first loss.

Pats need impact player at No. 7 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:04:00 EDT
On Pro Football
Hector Longo
FOXBORO — What kind of New England Patriots fan are you?
Do you or yours wear the "Lady Brady," football's version of the pink hat?
Answer affirmative to that, and this weekend is just another welcomed invitation to spring. You're immersed in the glow of that Opening Day rendition of "Sweet Caroline." Football remains eons away. Enjoy Jacoby Ellsbury and the repeated beatings inflicted on the Baltimore Orioles. See you in September.

Quick start for upstart Raiders Bilodeau leads upstart Central to early successes Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:03:00 EDT
High School Lacrosse
Peter A. Martin
After spending her first two years at Central Catholic trying to get a lacrosse team started, Meredith Bilodeau is spending her third season leading the Raiders on the field.

Ray hand Sox third straight loss Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:13:00 EDT
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Given a green light to swing away, Nathan Haynes delivered for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Haynes singled with none out in the 11th inning, driving in Carl Crawford from second base and giving the Rays a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox last night.

Boyd, Swanson victories carry Sachems to second at CAL Open Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:59:00 EDT
Tennis
Pentucket finishes 2nd at CAL Open
Last weekend, Pentucket placed second overall out of 10 teams at the CAL open tournament as both Jeff Boyd and Ryan Swanson won their brackets.

Govs Academy saves day for popular tennis camp Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:59:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Good things happen to those who wait.
This isn't always the case, unfortunately, but for Pete Kolifrath, the coach and director of Community Tennis, that adage was spot on.
The 40-year-old Merrimac native has been a teaching professionally for nearly 20 years. He founded the local sports organization of Amesbury and Merrimac, Community Tennis, in 2004 and has been running his tennis camp since the summer of 2005. Kolifrath's camp, which caters to young and old of all skill ranges, has seen a steady rise in membership ever since its inception.

Corner, linebacker, runner ... Pats need impact from No. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:58:00 EDT
On Pro Football
Hector Longo
FOXBORO — What kind of New England Patriots fan are you?
Do you or yours wear the "Lady Brady," football's version of the pink hat?
Answer affirmative to that, and this weekend is just another welcomed invitation to spring. You're immersed in the glow of that Opening Day rendition of "Sweet Caroline." Football remains eons away. Enjoy Jacoby Ellsbury and the repeated beatings inflicted on the Baltimore Orioles. See you in September.

Triton can't solve Masco mystery Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:56:00 EDT
BYFIELD — For Triton, Masconomet's home park has proven to be a house of horrors the past two seasons.
Last year, the Vikings' season ended there in extra innings against the Chieftains in the second round of the state tournament. In their only scheduled meeting this year, Triton's luck was no better.

Indians bow to state champs: Round 1 of showdown goes to North Reading Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:13:00 EDT
AMESBURY — Over the years the Amesbury-North Reading softball rivalry has grown in lore with each program exuding rich championship pedigree.
A year ago, Amesbury got the best of the Hornets twice in 2-0 wins each time, but North Reading had the last laugh winning the Division 3 state championship, while the Indians were bounced in the second round of the tournament.

Local schedule Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT
Today
SOFTBALL: Wilmington at Newburyport (10 a.m.); North Reading at Amesbury (10 a.m.); Masconomet at Triton (10 a.m.); North Andover at Pentucket (10 a.m.)
GIRLS LACROSSE: Triton at Danvers (10 a.m.)

Local sports briefs Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Baseball
Cam Kneeland from Triton will be interviewed on 104.9 FM on the sports show airing Saturday morning from 8-9 a.m.
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Newburyport Youth Baseball School will run June 23 to 27 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Newburyport Pioneer League Park. The cost is $125. Boys and girls ages 6 to 11 are welcome. Newburyport High assistant baseball coach Ryan McCarthy will direct the camp. Contact him at 978-499-0191.

Newburyport jumps out to big lead, holds on for close win Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:37:00 EDT
Softball
Newburyport 12, Georgetown 8
Newburyport quelled a huge, two-out, seventh inning rally from Georgetown to hang on for the win and even out their record at 3-3.
Trailing by 10 runs enter the final inning, the Royals exploited several Clippers errors to score five runs before Ashley Rowe and company decided enough was enough.

Angels cool down Sox Boston win streak snapped at six; Dice-K out with flu Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:36:00 EDT
BOSTON — Casey Kotchman's solo home run put Los Angeles ahead in the sixth inning, Gary Matthews Jr. hit two solo homers of his own and the Angels snapped the Boston Red Sox's six-game winning streak with a 6-4 victory last night.

Triton makes third coaching change in 9 months Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:36:00 EDT
The Triton High School coaching department has made its third coaching change in the last nine months, dismissing three-year football coach Shawn McElligott after an interviewing process a week ago.
According to school policy, Triton opens up all coaching positions in the offseason. This school year the administration has already replaced fall cheerleading coach Kristen Almquist with Erin Dempsey, athletic director David Dempsey's daughter, for the winter season, and did not renew the contract of first-year hockey coach Drew Wile, replacing him with Kevin Dodier.

Mighty Celts quiet Bibby, Hawks Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:35:00 EDT
BOSTON — Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard.
Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 96-77 victory over Atlanta last night and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Vikings all even: Triton back in tourney hunt Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:33:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Optimism and persistence are two key ingredients for winning that can be categorized in a number of different ways.
Not giving up, working hard, correcting faults, trust, and positive thinking will always overwhelm it's counterparts, and in sports, those factors not only raise team spirit and play, but turn around seasons and transform contenders into champions.

Here's to Henry: Triton's Sheldon honored for nearly 40 years of coaching service Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:08:00 EDT
BYFIELD — On an exceptionally beautiful day along the marsh at Triton High School, the track teams of Amesbury, Newburyport, Ipswich, Pentucket, and Triton gathered for the annual Triton Triple Classic for a special occasion to honor the man who first started the event back in the early 1970s.

Eight stolen bases help Indians to first win of season Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:13:00 EDT
Baseball
Amesbury 8, Manchester Essex 4
Some timely hitting and aggressive base running — Jared Flannigan and Billy Medvitz posted four stolen bases apiece — helped get the proverbial monkey off Amesbury's back for the Indians' first win of the season.

Complete command: McElroy no-hits red-hot Georgetown Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:08:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — In more than 30 years and 750 career games coaching from the dugout, Newburyport coach Bill Pettingell has seen his pitchers throw only three or four no-hitters in that time span.

Just can't keep these Sox down: Boston erases another five-run deficit for win Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:05:00 EDT
BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia's tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning helped the Boston Red Sox rally for their sixth straight win, 7-6 over the Los Angeles Angels last night after ace Josh Beckett was scratched from his start with a stiff neck.

Marathon Results Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:06:00 EDT
Bib No. Name Age Sex Hometown Place Time
1122 Larosa, Paul 31 M Newburyport 244 2:43:43
2152 Moore, Curtis 27 M Newburyport 653 2:54:07
1417 Spinney, Ryan 26 M Newburyport 736 2:55:19

Explosive Sachems dismantle Gloucester Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:02:00 EDT
Girls Lacrosse
Pentucket 23, Gloucester 7
At 5-2, the Pentucket Sachems are emerging as a legitimate force in the Cape Ann League. Yesterday's victory against a struggling Gloucester team proved that the Sachems are a team that aren't going to underestimate or overlook any opponent.

A promise fullfilled After turbulent year, Eckert qualifies for 113th marathon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:01:00 EDT
It's been a long year and a tumultuous journey for Dale Eckert getting back to the race he loves, the Boston Marathon.
In between completing his second and third marathons, the 52-year-old was diagnosed with esthesioneuroblastoma — a rare form of cancer affecting one in a million each year — underwent 35 doses of chemotherapy, and then had surgery to remove the tumor and part of his brain behind his right eye.

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