The year 2016 had it all. All across the Twin Cities, the tri-county area and beyond, it was a memorable twelve months for local sports. It’s more than can possibly fit in one story, but this one will try to hit on as many of the standout moments as possible. The memorable wins for local […]
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Red Sox trade for starting pitcher Chris Sale from White Sox
PointAfter | Graphiq OXON HILL, Md. — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the Boston Red Sox has gotten star pitcher Chris Sale from the Chicago White Sox. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the trade hadn’t been announced. Sale was a top trade target at the […]
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All-Star Game will no longer determine World Series home field
NEW YORK — The league that wins baseball’s All-Star Game no longer will get home-field advantage in the World Series, which instead will go to the pennant winner with the better regular-season record. The change was included in Major League Baseball’s tentative new collective bargaining agreement and disclosed early Thursday to The Associated Press by […]
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Edward Little’s Norcross Plourde signs to play DI baseball at Hartford
AUBURN — Jarod Norcross Plourde was more of a soccer prodigy when he enrolled at Edward Little four years ago, playing for the Red Eddies’ varsity right away. He went on to fulfill his promise and beome an outstanding soccer player who helped lead the Eddies to one of their most successful seasons this fall. […]
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Auburn baseball connection extends to the University of Rhode Island for Coutts and Twitchell
“We were neighbors in Auburn,” Twitchell said. “Mike was a couple of years ahead in high school.” “We grew up playing the same sandlots and ball fields in the summer,” Coutts said “I coached him with New Auburn Legion, and I remember helping him figure out where to go to college.” That’s when they went […]
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The Hot Corner: Enjoy the greatness of Brady and Ortiz while it lasts
No, not to the pitiable creature who is commissioner of the National Football League. Not to the Worldwide Leader in Broadcast Hyperbole that wasted so much air time covering the non-scandal resulting in his one-month exile. Not to the naysayers who derive more ghoulish glee from trolling New England Patriots’ fans than cheering for one […]
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H.S. Roundup: Telstar boys’ soccer holds off Lisbon, 2-1
LISBON — Kellen True scored the game-winning goal as Telstar grabbed a 2-1 victory over Lisbon in MVC boys’ soccer action Saturday. The Rebels (5-5-1) scored two goals early in the second half. The Greyhounds (7-2-2) held an advantage in possession but just couldn’t finish. Senior forward Ryley Austin cut the deficit in half on […]
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College sports: Edward Little graduate Bryan Lambert joining Brandeis Hall of Fame
It’s a good question, Bryan Lambert admits: Which sport is his favorite, baseball or basketball? Lambert played both at Edward Little High School and then went on to play both at Brandeis University. On Saturday, he will be inducted into the Brandeis athletics hall of fame. Lambert usually returns to the Brandeis campus in Waltham, […]
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H.S. Baseball Player of the Year: Norcross-Plourde was Edward Little’s ace in the hole
The junior delivered on the bump, and when he wasn’t pitching he produced at the plate as well. Playing for one of the best teams in the region, and standing out on what was a talented roster, Norcross-Plourde earned his stripes in being named the Sun Journal All-Region Baseball Player of the Year. “I thought […]