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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.

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.

After the shocking events from Monday night, fans, players, and organizations have raised millions of dollars for Hamlin’s charity.

Ortiz was shot on June 9th, 2019, while at a bar in the Dominican Republic.

Springfield Central Principal Tad Tokarz called Wednesday one of the greatest days in the history of Central.

Gronk, who was dressed up as Robbie the Elf, brought presents for each child, including jerseys, footballs, and sneakers, which he happily autographed.

The commission met with BetMGM officials Monday to review the application.

With the potential approval of their online application for BetMGM, sports betting in Springfield could be as easy as a touch of a button.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Wednesday to discuss whether MGM Springfield will receive official word that it can offer in-person sports betting.

UMass Amherst’s men’s basketball team is coming to downtown Springfield this weekend.

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.

We now know when basketball’s biggest names will be returning to Springfield for next year’s enshrinement ceremony.

Last Thursday, Ludlow High School boys’ soccer coach Greg Kolodziey suffered a major heart attack.

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.

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.

Springfield Central High School competed for a fourth straight state championship Saturday afternoon.

U.S. soccer fans once again showed up and showed out to Rumbleseat Bar and Grill to watch the USA take on the Netherlands.

A Springfield-based company will soon have their name in lights over center field at Fenway Park.

This weekend, the Springfield Central High School football team will compete for a fourth consecutive state championship.

The organization has been accepting non-perishable food donations throughout the month at the MassMutual Center.

The boys defeated #3-ranked Billerica 9 to 8 back in June to become the state’s Division II champions.

The inductees were part of the 4th-ever class and included six former athletes, two coaches, and two teams.

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.

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.

The Springfield Thunderbirds are bringing back their Hockey Fights Cancer night at the MassMutual Center, but this year, it’s a little more special.

A special Army All-American jersey was presented Monday at Central High School in Springfield.

The Red Sox Winter Winter Weekend is coming back to Springfield.

The Chicopee High School football’s winning ways are extending beyond the field.

The Western New England University women’s soccer team hit the road to play in the NCAA Division III tournament.

There has not been this much hype surrounding a UMass basketball season since the 1990s.