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Softball: : Playing down under

The Women's softball team just got back for the spring break road trip to Florida where they played 10 games. During there trip they accumulated an overall record of 1-9. The team faced a tough schedule playing in 5 double headers in only one week down south.

AL East arms brings power

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte might miss his first scheduled start of the season due to back spasms, according to The Associated Press. Pettitte was scratched from a minor-league game Saturday after experiencing tightness in his back. "I was feeling pretty good last night," Pettitte told the AP.

Baseball: Spring Training

The baseball team returned from Orlando, Florida, on March 22 and brought back a 3-6 record. "It was a long trip - a very, very, very long trip," Coach Jeff Puleri said. "Sometimes they happen that way." After arriving in Florida on March 13, the Trailblazers immediately started playing ball.

Your Sports Opinion

The Red Sox get a very early start
Your Sports Opinion
A true, die-hard Red Sox fan would have woken up Monday morning at 6 a.m., showered, made breakfast, threw on their Red Sox jersey and hat, sat on the couch, and got ready for the opening day ceremonies and first win of the young season...I did not. For those who are morning people and could wake up that early to watch the Sox in Japan, I applaud you for your loyalty.

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Robert Tator: United 'til I die
In-depth with our sports seniors
Born and raised in a town where there are more registered cows, than people, Robert Tator grew up playing football, baseball, and basketball, but there was one sport that stuck out to him the most, soccer. Tator can still can remember his first goal, as it is one that has stuck with him since he was a child.

NCAA: Tournament Madness

The NCAA basketball tournament is one of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans, and this year is no different. As you are reading this, two whole rounds of this 65-team competition will have already been completed, narrowing the field of teams down to the Sweet 16.

UFC: Fight night live April 2nd

Massachusetts lightweight (155-pound) mixed martial artists Kenny Florian and Joe Lauzon headline the main event at UFC Fight Night 13, coming April 2. Florian was born in Westwood, Mass.; Lauzon hails from Brockton. In addition, both fighters have been members of "The Ultimate Fighter," the Ultimate Fighting Championship's reality television program designed to introduce new blood into the franchise.

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