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Reaching for a new era in sports tourism in New England (Viewpoint)
As the world eagerly awaits the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the places within our nation that have cultivated the spirit of athletic excellence and unyielding dedication. There’s no better place to begin this reflection than New England — a region that has planted the seeds of many great American sports traditions and nurtured them into global phenomena.
Oxbow Water Ski Team puts on last home show of season
It’s the big show put on by the Oxbow Water Ski Show Team. Breath taking pyramids, lifts and tricks were all taken to the next level. The youngest athlete, 10-year old Brayden O’Neil said being on skis is what he loves to do. “It’s just fun like you get used to it and like falling […]
Roots Gymnastics Center excited to see gymnastics competitions at Paris Olympics
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports featured in the Olympic Summer Games. Roots Gymnastics Center has been around for nearly two decades with locations in both Westfield and East Longmeadow. The center offers classes for children as early as 8 months old with a...
Two-time Olympian Gabby Thomas made mark at Williston Northampton
The Summer Olympics in Paris begins this week. One high-profile athlete with local ties is Gabby Thomas. The Northampton, Massachusetts, native is one of the United States' best hopes for a gold medal in track and field. She went to high school at Williston Northampton in neighboring Easthampton. We paid...
Thunderbirds announce temporary entrance during parking garage construction
The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced a temporary change in their office entrance due to ongoing construction at the parking garage located at the corner of Dwight Street and Bruce Landon Way.
Gavin O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors Past Westfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Gavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs Thursday to lead the Post 68 Juniors to a 7-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field. Devin Reynolds doubled in a run for Pittsfield Post...
Valley Blue Sox’s comeback falls short at home against Keene Swamp Bats
HOLYOKE – In the bottom of the eighth inning of Wednesday’s matchup between Valley and Keene, the Blue Sox loaded the bases with one out with the tying run on third. But Swamp Bats pitcher Sean Finn got an out with a play from the plate and a strikeout en route to leading the road team to an eventual 5-4 victory on Wednesday night.
Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Digging Deep With Denise: Visiting With Nate Wenzel
“Digging Deep With Denise” is a semi-regular question and answer feature with local racers and racing personalities produced by RaceDayCT’s Denise DuPont. Nathan Wenzel of Granby, Mass. is a regular in the Mad Dog Modified division at Monadnock Speedway. On Saturday, July 20 Wenzel drove the No. 03 Modified hard and captured a series win. Wenzel is currently ranked second in points for the track division.
2024 UMass Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
UMass enters 2024 with 2025 plans to return to the MAC. The move should be embraced by UMass fans, as the MAC is an entertaining yet manageable Group of Five conference. While UMass struggled in the MAC from 2012-15 – it went 7-25 in league games – moving to a conference adds stability to the program’s football future. With conference affiliation on its way, UMass could use a few wins in 2024 to build momentum for the 2025 season.
Westfield Starfires’ 2nd annual ‘Summer Classic’ set for Sunday at Walker Memorial Grandstand
SPRINGFIELD – The Westfield Starfires are preparing to host the rival Worcester Bravehearts in the second annual Starfires Summer Classic, presented by MGM Springfield, at the historic Michael T. Downey Fields at Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park in Springfield, on Sunday. The event, free admission to the public,...
Smith Announces 2024 Cross Country Schedule
NORTHAMPTON - The Smith College cross country schedule was released Thursday, with the first competition set for Friday, August 30 at Wellesley. The team will be led by senor Pria Parker (Hingham, MA/Hingham) this fall, and they will look to guide the team back to the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in November. Head coach Ellen O'Neil returns to guide the Pioneers to be a competitive team in the conferene and region.
Letter: Encroaching Vegetation Makes Some Town Bike Lanes Unsafe
On August 12, Amherst relaunches its “Valley Bike” program. The idea of making e-bikes readily available is great. I say this despite being a strictly pedal-powered bike enthusiast who rides a couple thousand miles a year, who is repeatedly chagrinned as I try to “chase down” a rider in front of me, only to get gapped on hills and realizing, “Oh, wait! That’s an e-bike!”.
Massachusetts Hockey Completes 2024-25 Roster With Addition Of Transfer Lucas Olvestad
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1 185-pound left-shot defenseman Lucas Olvestad to its roster as a transfer from the University of Denver, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Thursday. Olvestad, a native of Stockholm, Sweden is the second transfer and 10th new addition for the Minutemen overall this offseason, which completes the 2024-25 roster.
Western Mass. residents prep for Paris Olympics with watch parties, retirement community competition
With the Summer Games kicking off this week in Paris, several western Massachusetts libraries are hosting Olympic-themed events. During the opening ceremony on Friday afternoon, Greenfield Public Library teen librarian Francesca Passiglia said, young people are invited to play sports on virtual reality headsets. She'll talk with them about Olympics...
West Springfield native, Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres commits to play D-I baseball
West Springfield native and Valley Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres has found a new home to continue his academic and athletic career. Torres announced on Sunday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that he committed to play Division I baseball at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Torres entered the transfer portal after his sophomore year at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Smith Basketball Named to WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll
ATLANTA - Smith College basketball has been named to the 2023-24 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll as announced Wednesday by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Smith earned special mention for finishing the academic year with a team grade-point average above a 3.0. Smith's roster combined for a 3.77 GPA during the spring 2024 semester.
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