Sophomore Marqui Worthy works into his role on UMass men’s basketball team

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — Down by three with under 15 seconds remaining in the UMass men’s basketball team’s game at Fordham on Jan. 15, the Minutemen needed a 3-pointer to send the game to overtime after being up as many as a dozen earlier in the second half.

HS Roundup: Greenfield hockey falls to Oakmont, 3-1

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — After a nine day break from game action, it wasn’t the return to the ice the Greenfield hockey team hoped for on Monday. 

Local Roundup: Franklin Tech wrestling goes 3-1 over weekend

It was a successful tournament for the host Franklin Tech wrestling team over the weekend.

Jaylen Curry leads UMass men’s basketball past La Salle, 82-60 (PHOTOS)

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — In the midst of a UMass men’s basketball second-half avalanche that catapulted it ahead of La Salle by 14 with under four minutes to go, Minutemen guard Jaylen Curry stepped into an open 3-pointer at the top of the key.

UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2

By RYAN AMES

AMHERST — Cole O’Hara tied a career-high in points in the UMass hockey team’s 5-2 win over Merrimack on Saturday.

UMass women’s basketball: St. Joseph’s downs Minutewomen, 67-55

A slow second quarter sank the UMass women’s basketball team in its 67-55 loss to Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at the Mullins Center.

UMass hockey: Minutemen fall to Merrimack on the road, 3-2

The UMass hockey team nearly pulled off a last-second comeback in its 3-2 loss to Merrimack on Friday at Lawler Rink.

HS Roundup: Pioneer boys basketball moves to 10-0 following 70-53 victory over Frontier (PHOTOS)

Late in the second quarter, the Frontier boys basketball team was threatening to disrupt Pioneer’s unbeaten season. 

Keeping Score: Peach State braces for Notre Dame, Ohio State tilt

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HS Roundup: Mahar girls basketball puts together big second half to defeat Greenfield, 42-35 (PHOTOS)

Trailing Greenfield 22-15 at the half, the Mahar girls basketball team found a rhythm in the second half. 

UMass hockey: Minutemen ready for home-and-home series against Merrimack

By RYAN AMES

Six points in the Hockey East standings are up for grabs this weekend in the UMass hockey team’s upcoming home and home series against Merrimack.

Pizazz Dance Studio in Greenfield to perform before Friday’s Celtics game

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — Pizazz Dance Studio in Greenfield has been waiting a long time for an opportunity like the one it has this Friday.

The Real Score: Where sports and climate change meet

By ANNE DIETRICH

As we step into a new political era with Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump, many wonder how his administration’s environmental policies will shape our future. With proposed rollbacks on climate agreements and renewable energy projects, those of us in the Pioneer Valley who cherish nature may feel uncertain and anxious. But beyond just affecting nature, the new president’s policies also impact leisure activities, recreation, and sport. As a sports lover, I am concerned about President Trump’s (lack of) environmental agenda. If you care about sports — from community games to professional leagues — there are things we all can do to protect this favorite pastime.

UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen defeat Fordham in triple-overtime thriller, 120-118

By GARRETT COTE

In what will go down as one of the best games in UMass men’s basketball and Atlantic 10 history, the Minutemen somehow, some way overcame sickness, foul trouble and 39 team fouls to defeat Fordham 120-118 in a triple-overtime marathon that lasted nearly four hours on the 100th anniversary of Rose Hill Gymnasium in the Bronx on Wednesday night.

HS Roundup: Franklin Tech wrestling remains unbeaten following 59-22 win over Frontier (PHOTOS)

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

TURNERS FALLS — A pair of unbeaten wrestling teams met up in Turners Falls on Wednesday.

UMass women’s basketball: Pair of first half runs propel Minutewomen past La Salle, 82-66 (PHOTOS)

By RYAN AMES

AMHERST — On Field Trip Day at the Mullins Center, the UMass women’s basketball team gave the kids plenty to cheer for in its 82-66 win over La Salle on Wednesday.

HS Roundup: Turners Falls boys basketball pulls away to defeat Franklin Tech, 58-35 (PHOTOS)

The Turners Falls boys basketball team came to play against its crosstown rival on Tuesday. 

UMass football: Joe Harasymiak brings in three transfers, adds to coaching staff

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — The buzz around the UMass football team is real, and for good reason. New Minutemen head coach Joe Harasymiak continues to hit the transfer portal hard, and he’s recently signed three more three-star recruits to add to his loaded incoming group – one that 247 Sports ranks 10th in the Group of 5.

HS Roundup: Natalie Lanoue’s 18 points leads Mohawk Trail girls basketball past Athol, 53-17 (PHOTOS)

Mohawk Trail’s Natalie Lanoue knocked down a 3-pointer just before the halftime horn sounded to give the Warriors a 19-11 lead over the Athol girls basketball team on Monday.