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Team USA Muay Thai fighter returns home to Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - Athletes from around the world who competed in the Paris Olympics are already back to training, including Worcester's Aaron Ortiz. Worcester's five-time World Champion is back home after representing Team USA as the lone male Muay Thai fighter at the Olympics. He said he had a great time showing off the sport he loves.
Simone Biles is Still Touring, but What Happened to Massachusetts’ Own Pommel Horse Guy?
Maybe you heard that our United States Olympic Gymnastics team – both women and men –will continue to fly high into our hearts as they stay stateside for a tour around the country. This tour was randomly mentioned a few times during the Summer Games, and now that...
'I’m bringing my old Holy Name mentality': Mike Pucko returns to Holy Cross staff, to help get best out of Crusaders
Holy Cross coach Dan Curran talks about his first season with Crusaders during football media day Wednesday at Fitton Field.@HCrossFB @CoachDanCurran @tgsports pic.twitter.com/wBpaR7mXPD— Jennifer Toland (@JenTolandTG) August 14, 2024 WORCESTER – In February, Mike Pucko and his wife, Paula, were in Florida celebrating the purchase of their new vacation home when Pucko received a call from Holy Cross defensive coordinator Brian Vaganek. ...
'I love the first thing in the morning when he smiles': LPGA Tour player Brittany Altomare of Shrewsbury enjoys life as a mom
It would have been appropriate for Brittany Altomare to play on Labor Day weekend in her first LPGA Tour event since giving birth to her first child. But it wasn’t meant to be. ...
Assumption football team pumped to be back
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Assumption football team is a few days into preseason training camp, and the Hounds are bringing the juice as they are all fired up to be back together on the field playing again. "I'm very excited for camp, I've been looking forward to it all...
Lehigh Valley gets shut out in a pitchers duel in Worcester
WORCESTER, Ma - Lehigh Valley suffered its third loss of the series in Worcester 3-0 on Friday night. Each team only managed to get 3-hits on the night in a pitchers duel. Seth Johnson got the start for the IronPigs allowing just 1-hit and 3-walks while recording 4-strike outs over 5-innings of work. The Bullpen would combine to allow just 2-more hits the rest of the way.
Members of LGBTQ+ community disappointed over Jarren Duran's remarks
WORCESTER, Mass. – For seven seasons, Matt Gonzalez has helped manage the Worcester branch of OutLoud Sports, a nationwide queer and allied recreational sports league. After seeing the video of Red Sox star Jarren Duran calling a fan a homophobic slur, Gonzalez said sadly, it's nothing new. "I'm very...
Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik talks viral memes with Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon
Worcester native and Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday evening, where he discussed not only his medal-earning routine on the pommel horse but becoming a viral sensation across the internet. Nedoroscik won two bronze medals for his routine on the pommel horse ‒...
'Call it like a crash course on WooSox baseball': The Big 3 are going to school with WooSox
WORCESTER — When it comes to Triple-A baseball, the Big 3 are currently in the middle of a crash course. On Tuesday, Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel — the top three prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization — made their first public appearance at Polar Park following their recent promotions from Double-A Portland. ...
‘This is finishing school now’: Red Sox’ top prospects work on the final touches of their game in Worcester
WORCESTER -- The talent of the Red Sox’ top three prospects is undeniable, and has brought them to the highest level in the minors. Now it’s time for them to put the finishing touches on their game to prepare for the next stop and get a taste of what lies ahead.
'I think he’s elevated his play this preseason': Holy Cross junior Cam Nolan of Oxford is ready to boost offensive line
At Holy Cross football media day, junior OL Cam Nolan of Oxford and St. John’s talks about the first couple weeks of training camp.@HCrossFB @SJHS_PioneersAD @tgsports pic.twitter.com/AGD09wI2LL— Jennifer Toland (@JenTolandTG) August 14, 2024 WORCESTER – Every day for four years, when Cam Nolan traveled from his home in Oxford along Interstate 290 to St. John’s High in Shrewsbury, he passed right by Fitton Field, thinking it would be pretty cool to play college football there one day. ...
Woosox Slip to the Ironpigs 4-1
Threatening to rain out, the dark clouds cleared just enough so that a possibly canceled game became only a rain delay. Commanding the rubber for the Woosox is RHP Justin Hagenman entering with a 2-5 record. Woosox bats have been quiet lately and although not lighting up the scoreboard were...
Hudson Post 100 heads to World Series; here's a look at their opponents and season stats
Post 100 players gathered around Dick Paster on Sunday after they won the program’s first Regional championship. They were awed when he told them that the trip of a lifetime awaited. Post 100 is representing the Northeast at this week’s American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina, a first for the Hudson-based...
Triston Casas shines in Worcester Red Sox’s rain-shortened loss to Lehigh Valley IronPigs
WORCESTER – Triston Casas picked up a multi-hit game, but the Worcester Red Sox (20-21)/(55-61) lost 4-1 in a rain-shortened game to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (22-18)/(56-57) on Thursday night at Polar Park. Following a scoreless first inning for both teams, Darick Hall opened the second for the IronPigs...
Holy Cross 2024 football preview with captains Joe Pesansky and Frankie Monte
In part three of Spectrum News 1's preview of the 2024 Holy Cross football season, Kevin Shea sat down with captains Joe Pesansky and Frankie Monte. After starting two games in 2023 for the injured Matt Sluka, Pesansky takes over the quarterback position for the Crusaders. He said the team has adapted well to the changes during the off-season.
Cross Country Unveils 2024 Schedule
WORCESTER, Mass. – Clark University head cross country coach Andrea Keklak unveiled the program’s 2024 schedule on Wednesday afternoon. Keklak, in her first season at the helm is scheduled to lead the Cougars to seven meets this year. The scarlet and white will begin the 2024 season on Friday, August 30 when they travel to Wellesley to compete in the Wellesley Invitational from Nehoiden Golf Club. The Cougars will then travel to Connecticut to compete in the Trinity Invitational on Saturday, September 7. Two weekends later, the scarlet and white will travel up near Cape Cod when they run in…
Women’s soccer drops season opener 2-1 to Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team opened the 2024 season on the road with a close 2-1 loss to Fairfield at Lessing Field on Thursday afternoon. In the first half, sophomore Charlotte Hanchar netted the first goal of the season, assisted by fellow sophomore Karenna Beckstein, at 6:39 to take a 1-0 lead.
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