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U.S. men's gymnastics team for 2024 Olympics includes Massachusetts natives
MINNEAPOLIS — Massachusetts will be well represented on the U.S. men's gymnastics team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Local competitors Fred Richard and Stephen Nedoroscik both solidified their spots on the roster Saturday.Richard is a Stoughton High School graduate while Nedoroscik is a Worcester native. Richard, 20, will headline the five-man U.S. team that will head to Paris next month with a legitimate chance to medal after winning the Olympic trials on Saturday.What Fred Richard said about making the Olympic team"It's like a new mountain in my life," Richard said. "And I'm ready to climb it."It certainly looks that way....
TITLETOWN: Apponequet spring sports rack up conference crowns and MVP honors
The spring was a successful season across the board for Apponequet sports teams. Not only did five squads capture conference titles, six reached the MIAA Div. 3 Sweet 16 with three advancing to the Elite 8 and two making it to the Final Four. Also, five Apponequet student athletes were named South Coast Conference MVPs for their respective sports. ...
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Check out Sunday's local summer sports schedule
Brockton at Bravehearts, 4 p.m. (Fitton) North County at Northbridge, 11 a.m. (Middle School) Framingham at East Side (2), 5 p.m. (Bowditch) Cherry Valley at Hudson, 7 p.m. (High School) Paul N. Johnson Senior Ruth. Millbury at Tatnuck (2), 10 a.m. (Worcester State) Shrewsbury vs. Sturbridge (2), 10 a.m. (Tivnan)
First Central Falls tennis courts open; gun victim honored
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s first-ever tennis courts are now open to the public. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and moving bench dedication to gun violence victim Malcolm Sostre on June 26 at 1 Sacred Heart Ave. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the new courts,...
Manfred Roos, Longtime NEHBPA President, Dead at 88
Manfred "Manny" Roos, a prominent owner and breeder in New England and the former longtime president of the regional chapter of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died peacefully June 30. He was 88. Roos, formerly of Newton, Mass., Lexington, Ky., and Plainville, Mass., was actively involved in Thoroughbred...
Redshirt year provided foundation for Kate Powers' record-breaking season at Kentucky
The hammer becomes more than a blunt instrument in Kate Powers' hands. She holds the chain attached to a four kilogram ball and spins before releasing, a ballet of balance, coordination and power. "It’s such a poetic movement. There’s something about it is so special having that ball in your...
Officials break ground on new Slater sports turf
PAWTUCKET – Students at Slater Middle School have been playing in dirt on the front field facing Mineral Spring Avenue for quite some time, as one father told District 6 Councilor Marlena Martins Stachowiak two years ago at a community meeting. According to Mayor Donald Grebien, the issue stemmed...
“BOTR” Backstroker Zuri Ferguson Commits To Florida For 2025-2026
Ferguson's currently owns a best 200 backstroke time of 1:53.31, which would have finished 6th at this year's SEC Championships. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
First time champions crowned at Brockton City Four Ball tournament at 22-under
In golf, consistency is often key. That proved true for Kevin Blaser and Ricky Stimets as they took home first place in the 41st Brockton City Four Ball seeded division Sunday afternoon at Thorny Lea Golf Club. The Worcester Country Club duo led wire-to-wire in the three-day tournament, posting a...
2024 Baystate Games roster announced, West girls basketball aims for 3rd straight gold medal
Team West released their roster for the upcoming Baystate Gamea Girls Basketball Showcase this week. This year’s showcase will run from July 19 to 21 at Babson College. Eleven local players are featured on the team. Steve Negron will coach the West team. If you purchase a product or...
Bryant University Officially Joins CAA Football
RICHMOND, Va. (July 1, 2024) – CAA Football officially welcomed Bryant University as its newest member on Monday. The addition of the Bulldogs increases the conference’s membership to 16, which is the largest in league history and the most of any current FCS conference. Bryant, which is located...
2024-2025 Varsity Athletics Preparticipation Paperwork
If you are interested in playing a varsity sport at Framingham State University during the 2024-2025 academic year, there are multiple forms required prior to participation. The 2024-2025 pre-participation paperwork can be found and submitted through Front Rush. In order to obtain a front rush account, all student-athletes should reach out to their sports respective head coach. Once a coach has activated a student-athlete on their 2024-25 roster list, an auto-generated email from Front Rush will be sent to the student to set up their front rush account. Once the account is created, student-athletes will have access to the required forms. Please be patient as it will take some time for the email to be sent once a student is added to a roster.
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' golf Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' golf. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
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