The University of Connecticut is paying a premium to leave the American Athletic Conference after the upcoming NCAA season is complete. UConn has announced that many of its NCAA Division I athletic programs will move to the Big East Conference on July 1, 2020. The school will pay the American a $17 million exit fee.UConn […]
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Kevin Ollie, Former UConn Men’s Basketball Coach, Punished By NCAA
The former head coach of UConn men’s basketball has been penalized by the NCAA for violating coaching rules and failing to properly cooperate with investigators. The NCAA announced its penalty against Kevin Ollie on Tuesday. For the next three years, any NCAA school looking to employ Ollie in athletic duties would need to “show cause” […]
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Downhill Skateboarders Seek ‘Mellow’ 70 MPH In Western Mass. Competition
More than 60 downhill skateboarders convened in a quiet western Massachusetts town in June — coming from as far away as Spain, Australia, and Mexico — to compete in the first-ever Whitcomb Summit Downhill.
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For Runners Outside Elite Field, Boston Marathon Finish Is A Personal Victory
The elite winners of the Boston Marathon take home the fame and prize money. For the 30,000 non-elite runners participating in this year’s marathon, the glory comes in the accomplishment. Shannon Dooling spent the day near the finish line, talking with some of those runners and their biggest fans. This report comes from the New England News Collaborative: eight […]
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The Crisis Of Confidence That Nearly Ended Des Linden’s Running Career
Today Des Linden returns to the Boston Marathon course to defend her title. One year ago she became the first American woman champion in more than three decades. But she almost didn’t make it to the starting line in 2018. We pick up the story 10 months earlier, on the other side of the world.
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Fenway’s Mr. Fix-It Keeps The Old Ballpark Looking Like New
The Boston Red Sox play their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday afternoon at Fenway Park. Fans are hoping the return to home turf can help the struggling team get back on track. But the toughest job at Fenway might not belong to a player or coach. It’s arguably the job of Donnie Gardiner, the Fenway Facilities Superintendent who has to keep everything at the oldest Major League park running.
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The Red Sox Will Try To Repeat As Champs. Here’s Why That’s Tough To Do In Baseball
It’s the Red Sox season opener, and the official start of their title defense, as they take on the Seattle Mariners Thursday night. And while playoff baseball is several months away, it’s never too early for Red Sox Nation to talk about another World Series title, even if the odds are against a repeat.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For March 15
The snow is melting, spring (and baseball!) are coming, and the politics beat always runs hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With the college admissions scandal dominating national […]
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PawSox Unveil Effort To Boost Attendance Before Move To Worcester
On a spring-like winter day, with renewed evidence of the supremacy of New England teams fresh in the minds of sports fans across the region, PawSox Vice Chairman Mike Tamburro acknowledged the metaphorical cloud parked over McCoy Stadium.
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Patriots Emerge Victorious In Lowest-Scoring Game In Super Bowl History
Once again, the New England Patriots can call themselves Super Bowl champions, after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 Sunday night. It was the lowest-scoring game in Super Bowl history. But after the game, that didn’t matter to the Patriots. They were happy to celebrate the sixth title in franchise history. Shira Springer reports from Atlanta.
