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Penalty kill dooms Salem
SALEM - Salem coach Mark McGinn quickly picked out his team's weakness on the day.
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Unsung Rivera sparks unbeaten Reggies
LAWRENCE - Bring on the postseason!
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Shannon, Merrimack women stun Bentley
NORTH ANDOVER - Amanda Shannon was a fan in the stands the last time that Merrimack College defeated Bentley on the Volpe hardwood.
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NFL life's a snap ... until you miss Patriot Paxton, Giant DeOssie share high-pressure, but lucrative skill se
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Old quarterbacks never die, they just grow up to be long snappers.
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Five questions with ... 'The Bachelor' Jesse Palmer
Editor's note: Each day we ask a celebrity at the Super Bowl five questions. Yesterday, Bill Burt spoke to former Giants quarterback Jesse Palmer, 29, who is better known as "The "Bachelor" (No. 5) on ABC-TV. Palmer, who played five years in the NFL, is currently a college football analyst for ESPN and covers pro football for TSN, a Canadian sports network.
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Samuel-Burress matchup simmers: Giants' star says New York's receivers are better than Moss and Co.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Only a day after Rodney Harrison proclaimed Asante Samuel the top cornerback in the game, Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress fired back that New York has the better receiving corps.
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McVeigh joins exclusive 400-win club
BYFIELD - Over the course of 26 years, Mike McVeigh has seen many milestones come and go from his seat on the North Andover boys basketball bench.
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From a hefty lefty to a punting; Artichoke Getting to know the New Yorkers
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jared Lorenzen, at 6-foot-4, 285 pounds, is mistaken for an offensive lineman.
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Central gets physical, KOs unbeaten Lowell
LAWRENCE - Central Catholic junior Billy Marsden may be known more for his jump shot than his physical play, but you might have a hard time convincing Lowell of that.
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No Garnett, no Allen, no problem for Celtics
MIAMI - Ray Allen arrived at halftime, a white sweat jacket over his flu-riddled head, and took a glimpse toward the scoreboard.
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Metropolit scores two in 3rd to lift Bruins
BOSTON - Best known for his defense, Glen Metropolit gave the Boston Bruins a boost on the offensive end against Nashville.
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Lawrence Boxing Club wins 3 of 4 at Gloves
LOWELL - The Lawrence Boxing Club enjoyed a solid night at the Lowell Golden Gloves, winning three out of four matches.
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5 questions with impersonator Frank Caliendo
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each day we ask a celebrity at the Super Bowl five questions pertaining to the game. Yesterday, Bill Burt cornered FOX TV comedian and impersonator Frank Caliendo.
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Give and take 'Old man' Devil helps, rejuvenated by youngsters
LOWELL - On the ice inside the Paul E. Tsongas Arena, 25 men run through drills with the precision of having done it many times over.
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No specific security threat for Super Bowl, authorities say
PHOENIX - The police agencies responsible for patrolling the Super Bowl say they're not aware of any threat so far to the biggest single-day sporting event in the country, but they've organized a massive build up of security just in case.
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Owls-Lowell meet ruled a tie
It's now official. The powerhouse Timberlane and Lowell wrestling teams remain undefeated after battling to a classic 27-27 tie in Lowell Saturday afternoon.
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End of era: Pariseau resigns at Timberlane
Five months ago, Mike Pariseau was fairly certain that 2007 would be his last season as the Timberlane head football coach. But he couldn't bring himself to make it official until three weeks ago.
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The ultimate matchup: 2007 Pats vs. 1985 Bears
PHOENIX, Ariz. - For any New England football fan born before 1975, the words "46 Defense" still bring on the shakes.
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Hall Pass: Tippett hoping this is the year he gets ticket to Canton punched
PHOENIX, Ariz. - If Andre Tippett looked a tad uncomfortable while roaming through the media center and "radio row" at the Phoenix Convention Center yesterday, well, he was.
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Super Fantasy Showdown 2007: New England Patriots offense vs. 1985 Chicago Bears defense
What if you could match up the NFL's greatest offense in history vs. the most devastating defense in league history? Who would prevail? Here's how Eagle-Tribune pro football writer Hector Longo stacks up the teams and the individual matchups.
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It's all in the family at Pelham
There may be no family that believes that those who play together stay together more than the Riddingers of Pelham.
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Big ticket: Focused and ferocious, Garnett carries Celtics to top of NBA
WALTHAM - One after another, they fall through the net like hailstones. It's 1:45 p.m. on a Thursday; do you know where Kevin Garnett is?
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Boys gymnastics Davidovits paces Andover at invite
SALEM, N.H. - From the outside, the Salem and Andover boys gymnastics teams seem completely different.
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Owls settle for apparent tie; Lowell claims win
LOWELL - Technically, Timberlane fell from the ranks of the unbeaten yesterday, but you might be hard pressed to convince many of the Owls that it happened.
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To the Victor goes the spoils; Former Lawrence star leading Salem State hoop
Salem State senior guard Marquis Victor, a Central Catholic grad from Lawrence, is tearing up the court at Salem State for the defending MASCAC Champions.
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Around the Horn with Leia Morris
Leia Morris is a junior on the Pinkerton Academy swim team. Placing in the top 12 in the state meet last year, and remaining undefeated in the 100-meter freestyle this season, Morris is having a terrific year for the Astros.
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Brute force Shannon, Andover overpower Lawrence
LAWRENCE - Tristian Shannon's nose must be made of iron. With 6:42 remaining in the fourth quarter, he got whacked in the face, but still made a driving layup to extend an already sizable Andover lead.
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Surprise! Stratton has Knights on rise again
Few have noticed, but Northern Essex Community College men's basketball coach Darren Stratton and his able assistant, Joe Tardif, have performed magic this winter.
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Ex-Celts push new Celts to brink in thriller
BOSTON (AP) - The players at the end of the Boston bench kept looking over their shoulders to the tunnel to see if Kevin Garnett was coming back out of the locker room.
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Brady not seen in locker room before practice
FOXBORO - For the second consecutive day, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't in the locker room or at practice when reporters and cameramen were allowed inside yesterday.
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Sharapova captures second Grand Slame title
MELBOURNE, Australia - Maria Sharapova's acceptance speech was as polished as her game at the Australian Open.
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Rising Sons: Coaches' kids backbone rebuilding efforts at Sanborn, Fellowship
Sanborn Regional coach Bob Ficker walked over to the water cooler midway through the fourth quarter, patted his star guard on the back for his efforts and told him, "Good job."
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Giants' Umenyiora calls out Pats' Light
Another day, another opposing player slinging arrows at the New England Patriots.
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Salem novice Marshall plans on track domination
SALEM, N.H. - Like many indoor track athletes, Mike Marshall often gets bounced out of the gym by basketball players.
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Bounce-back Bruins show their true colors
BOSTON - Remember that old "Seinfeld" episode where Jerry dated a woman who looked great in a certain light - but hideous in others?
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Sanborn falters after halftime
KINGSTON, N.H. - The Sanborn Regional High boys played a half like a team hungry to earn a Class M playoff spot.
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Giants' star calls out Pats' Light
Another day, another opposing player slinging arrows at the New England Patriots.
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Boston, not New York, is epicenter of sports universe
New York City has Donald Trump, Central Park, 42nd Street, happy hours, 24-hour-a-day nightclubs, Broadway, Gisele Bundchen and the Statue of Liberty.
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Fox trots Owls to seventh-straight win
SALEM, N.H. - The only thing hotter than the Timberlane Owls right now might be their sophomore center, Zach Fox.
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Martin's big second half leads Whittier
HAVERHILL - After a tough first half of fighting through double teams, freshman Danielle Martin turned it on in the second half to finish her night with a game-high 15 points and lead Whittier to a 30-27 victory over Presentation of Mary.
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Line change Scally leaves wrestling for hockey
One day, Jordan Scally had an epiphany.
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With 15 3-pointers, Raptors beat Celtics 114-112
BOSTON - Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers looked at the boxscore and shook his head at the shooting percentages Toronto had just compiled.
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Sharapova to square off with Ivanovic in final
MELBOURNE, Australia - Maria Sharapova overwhelmed one Serbian player in the semifinals and will face another for the Australian Open championship.
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Methuen ends another streak; Defeats Haverhill for first time in seven years
HAVERHILL - After upsetting Central Catholic a month ago, Methuen achieved another landmark victory last night. This one, however, needs an asterisk placed next to it.
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No upset this time for Salem vs. unbeaten Owls
PLAISTOW, N.H. - This was not, said Timberlane coach Barry Chooljian, your typical Timberlane-Salem dual meet.
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Back in the saddle: Once-maligned Maroney driving undefeated Pats
FOXBORO - At Manny's Steakhouse, one of the priciest restaurants in Minneapolis, University of Minnesota recruit Laurence Maroney didn't even consider a porterhouse or a New York strip.
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Salem's Lucier torn between Pats, Giants
Wayne Lucier is warning you now.
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Merrimack's Hammel posts 400th win
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Merrimack College men's basketball coach Bert Hammel became the 24th coach in Division 2 history to post his 400th win.
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Canadiens pound Bruins, earn ninth straight win in rivalry
MONTREAL - From the drop of the puck, each and every member of the Montreal Canadiens was ready to beat the Boston Bruins - again.
