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The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced that the team’s annual ‘Hometown Heroes’ night,...

Thunderbirds sold-out ‘Hometown Heroes’ game to air on COZI TV

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced that the team’s annual ‘Hometown Heroes’ night, scheduled for Saturday, is now sold out.

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Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien watches warmups before an NCAA college football game...

Report: Bill O’Brien named Patriots offensive coordinator

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:49 AM EST
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
ESPN is reporting Bill O’Brien has returned to New England and is being named the Patriots offensive coordinator.

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Fans meet their favorites players as Red Sox Winter Weekend returns to Springfield

Fans meet their favorites players as Red Sox Winter Weekend returns to Springfield

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
Fans were able to get autographs, ask players questions in a fan Q&A, and kids got to enjoy the family funzone.

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Week Two highlights!

Friday Night Frenzy: Week Two highlights

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 12:18 AM EST
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By Matt Sottile, Olivia Hickey, Bob Hastings, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Friday Night Frenzy: Week Two highlights

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Week Two: Putnam at Amherst, Agawam at Springfield International Charter School, Longmeadow at Holyoke

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 12:14 AM EST
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By Matt Sottile, Olivia Hickey, Bob Hastings, Photojournalist: Josh Daley, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Week Two: Putnam at Amherst, Agawam at Springfield International Charter School, Longmeadow at Holyoke

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Red Sox excited to bring Winter Weekend back to Springfield

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:27 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Red Sox Winter Weekend will be returning to Springfield this weekend.

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MGM Springfield, MassMutual Center preparing for Red Sox Winter Weekend

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
We are just two days from thousands of people coming to downtown Springfield for the seventh annual Red Sox Winter Weekend

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Day 4 of Hoophall Classic brings in crowds to Springfield College

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
Parents, players, and fans from all over the country came to the birthplace of basketball for an action-packed weekend.

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Players nationwide take to the court in Springfield for Day 3 of Hoophall Classic

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
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By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The birthplace of basketball has welcomed some of the best high school talent from all over the country to play here at Springfield College.

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UMass Minutewomen best St. Joseph’s Hawks during Saturday doubleheader

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
The women’s team eked out a two-point win over St. Joseph’s.
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Springfield Central girl’s basketball embark on new season after winning state championship

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
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By David Horwitz
The Springfield Central High School girl’s basketball team is coming off winning a state championship last season.

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Week 1: Suffield Academy vs. WMA, Windsor vs. Central, Pope Francis vs. Longmeadow

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:11 AM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
The winter edition of Friday Night Frenzy is underway and what better way to start this season than with one of the marquee sporting events in the region: the Hoophall Classic.

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Week 1: Greenfield vs. Hopkins, Chicopee Comp. vs. Pope Francis, SICS 1,000 point scorer

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:09 AM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
There was more basketball action across western Massachusetts beyond the games at Blake Arena at Springfield College for the Hoophall Classic.

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Day 2 of Hoophall Classic held at Springfield College

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hoophall Classic rolled on Friday at Springfield College with the top high school basketball talent in the country on display in western Massachusetts.

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Patriots look to extend Mayo, seeking offensive coordinator

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 8:42 AM EST
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
The Patriots have started discussions for a long-term contract extension with linebackers coach Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick will also begin interviewing candidates for offensive coordinator next week

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Hoophall Classic gets underway at Springfield College

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
All eyes are on the birthplace of basketball this weekend.

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Hofer, Highmore named to AHL All-Star Classic Roster

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:43 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two members of the Thunderbirds are heading to Canada for this year’s AHL All-Star Classic.

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Patriots take on the Bills less than a week since Damar Hamlin collapse

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 2:25 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
The Buffalo Bills took the field Sunday for the first time after 24-year-old safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday night football last week.

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Red Sox announce former, current players appearing at Winter Weekend

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:47 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Red Sox have announced which former and current players, as well as coaches, will be in Springfield for Winter Weekend.

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Damar Hamlin’s collapse highlights changes in NFL sportsmanship

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:53 PM EST
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By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Monday night was a reminder of the serious risks professional football players face, and also spoke to the humanity of players, fans, and the league.

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Hamlin incident exemplifies importance of game safety

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Palmer High School Head Football Coach Matt Marciniec told us that this is a reminder of why protocols are in place for players and coaches, adding that he could see this serving as a teaching lesson in our region.

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Local coach reacts to Hamlin collapse after experiencing similar incident in 2007

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
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By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
For longtime field hockey coach Sherry Webb, this hit close to home after watching one of her own players, 14-year-old Bethany McMeniman, collapse and die on the field in 2007.

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Donations skyrocket for Damar Hamlin’s toy drive following Monday night collapse

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:46 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
After the shocking events from Monday night, fans, players, and organizations have raised millions of dollars for Hamlin’s charity.

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Court convicts 10 in attempted murder of Red Sox legend David Ortiz

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:06 PM EST
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By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Ortiz was shot on June 9th, 2019, while at a bar in the Dominican Republic.

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Springfield Central athletes sign National Letters of Intent to play college ball

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:22 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Springfield Central Principal Tad Tokarz called Wednesday one of the greatest days in the history of Central.

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Rob Gronkowski makes surprise visit to Shriner’s patients in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 8:02 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor
Gronk, who was dressed up as Robbie the Elf, brought presents for each child, including jerseys, footballs, and sneakers, which he happily autographed.

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BetMGM to receive Category 3 sports betting license from Mass. Gaming Commission

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:33 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor
The commission met with BetMGM officials Monday to review the application.

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BetMGM looking for gaming commission approval for mobile sports betting

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
With the potential approval of their online application for BetMGM, sports betting in Springfield could be as easy as a touch of a button.

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MGM Springfield meets with Mass. Gaming Commission over sports betting application

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Wednesday to discuss whether MGM Springfield will receive official word that it can offer in-person sports betting.

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UMass men’s basketball to return to Springfield for Hall of Fame Classic

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 3:05 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
UMass Amherst’s men’s basketball team is coming to downtown Springfield this weekend.

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Mass. Gaming Commission reviews MGM Springfield sports betting application

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:41 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
MGM President Chris Kelley called Wednesday’s application review, which lasted nearly five hours, a “milestone moment,” but it will be a little longer before a vote is held and an official decision is made.

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Date announced for 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
We now know when basketball’s biggest names will be returning to Springfield for next year’s enshrinement ceremony.

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Ludlow boys’ soccer team supporting coach after he suffers major heart attack

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:28 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
Last Thursday, Ludlow High School boys’ soccer coach Greg Kolodziey suffered a major heart attack.

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Thunderbirds players bartend for a cause at Springfield’s Texas Roadhouse

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:28 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Some of the players joined the Texas Roadhouse in Springfield in support of Square One, an organization based in Springfield that helps underprivileged kids in the community.

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Chicopee reexamines security measures at high school sporting events

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
After two separate incidents at Chicopee Comprehensive High School football games this year, including a gun drawn in the stands on Thanksgiving, city leaders are developing a plan to improve safety measures moving forward.

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Springfield Central loses to St. John’s Prep in D-1 football championship

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:59 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Central High School competed for a fourth straight state championship Saturday afternoon.

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Fans show pride for U.S. men’s soccer team despite loss to the Netherlands

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:37 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
U.S. soccer fans once again showed up and showed out to Rumbleseat Bar and Grill to watch the USA take on the Netherlands.

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MassMutual, Red Sox announce multiyear partnership

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield-based company will soon have their name in lights over center field at Fenway Park.

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Springfield Central football preparing for Saturday’s state championship

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 8:47 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
This weekend, the Springfield Central High School football team will compete for a fourth consecutive state championship.

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Thunderbirds hold first-ever Mayflower Marathon Night

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The organization has been accepting non-perishable food donations throughout the month at the MassMutual Center.

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Longmeadow boys’ lacrosse team receives State Championship rings

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:34 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
The boys defeated #3-ranked Billerica 9 to 8 back in June to become the state’s Division II champions.

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West Springfield High School holds Athletic Hall of Fame Gala

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:13 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The inductees were part of the 4th-ever class and included six former athletes, two coaches, and two teams.

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Fans gather to watch U.S. take on Wales in the World Cup

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:41 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle and Ryan Trowbridge
The World Cup has officially kicked off and soccer fans in western Massachusetts are excited about the U.S. national teams return to the tournament.

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Longmeadow High golf star swings towards college, future

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 11:43 PM EST
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
Longmeadow High golfer and MIAA Division I champion Ryan Downes dominated on the golf course this year. Now, he turns his sights to playing in college and being on top of the world.

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‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ holds special meaning for Thunderbird right winger

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds are bringing back their Hockey Fights Cancer night at the MassMutual Center, but this year, it’s a little more special.

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Central High School quarterback selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM EST
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By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
A special Army All-American jersey was presented Monday at Central High School in Springfield.

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Red Sox Winter Weekend returning to Springfield in January

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Red Sox Winter Winter Weekend is coming back to Springfield.

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Chicopee High football seeing success on and off the gridiron

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:20 AM EST
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By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
The Chicopee High School football’s winning ways are extending beyond the field.

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Western New England women’s soccer team heading to NCAA tournament

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:45 AM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The Western New England University women’s soccer team hit the road to play in the NCAA Division III tournament.

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UMass men’s and women’s basketball seasons kick off Monday night

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:35 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
There has not been this much hype surrounding a UMass basketball season since the 1990s.
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