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It’s that time of spring training where the games drag a bit, the season opener is still weeks away and several familiar faces are away from the team competing in the World Baseball Classic.That means some new players in the Boston Red Sox camp are getting plenty of innings and at-bats.With that in mind, we decided to take a look at some early standout performances from players not likely to crack the Opening Day roster, but who’ve put up a good showing early on and may impact the club at some point this season.Tayron Guerrero, right-handed relieverIn a clubhouse that…

As Brecksville-Broadview Heights gymnasts, seniors Rachel Kirin and Kyla Haverdill know that there’s only one expectation for how the season ends on Saturday: with the Ohio high school state title.“It’s definitely a lot of pressure,” said Haverdill, who has been doing gymnastics since she was a baby. “Most people don’t understand that – it’s just so expected.”A Fraction of a Point by Nina MandellSingle championships can define a legacy for many athletes and a whole program. Some of the greatest teams in sports – from Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies to the Golden State Warriors at the height of the Splash…

Although this Winter Olympics will likely end up being the most bet on Games, the Olympics are generally a small deal in the North American sports betting sector when compared to other spectacles. Events like the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby far surpass the Olympics in terms of the amount wagered by U.S. sports gamblers. Strode believes that this is due in part to some of the niche sports that take place in the Winter Games.“When you look at the winter games we’re dealing with a handful of sports that we all recognize and know, but the majority of…

The employees of a movie theater have been keeping a list of some of the mis-remembered film titles that ticket-buyers have asked for. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: You ever had a moment when you were trying to remember the name of a movie and the words that came out of your mouth were nonsense? Apparently, this happens a lot at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts.ERIN GILMOUR: I am the current keeper of the mispronounced film titles list.MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Erin Gilmour is the office and merchandise manager at the theater. Here’s one she heard about the Mister Rogers documentary.GILMOUR:…

On Thursday night, the BC men’s hockey team faced off against their state rival UMass Minutemen in Amherst. After getting swept by BU last weekend, BC came into this game trying to preserve any sense of momentum heading into the postseason. UMass, meanwhile, sits just outside the NCAA tournament bubble and is jockeying for Hockey East tournament seeding. Boston College was very strong to open the game, but like usual found trouble actually converting offense into goals. They outshot UMass 10-2 in the first frame, but came up with 0 goals to show for it. Minutemen goalie Michael Hrabal was…

Local News “The system is broken, but it’s not their fault,” the bar’s managing partner said. Two Saints Tavern on Gainsborough Street. Carson Lyle/Boston.com The doors of Two Saints Tavern will close for good this weekend after nearly a decade in operation in Fenway, the bar said. “The younger generations are drinking less. They’re socializing less. Everybody can afford a 75 inch TV in the dorm room now, they don’t need to go out and go to a social hangout to watch the football game, and things are getting more expensive,” Chuck Hitchcock, the managing partner of the bar, told Boston.com.The…

US LBM Coaches Poll: Indiana Hoosiers finish season ranked No. 1The latest US LBM Coaches Poll has arrived and Blake Toppmeyer breaks down all the storylines.Some university administrators are warning of a financial crisis in college sports and are asking Congress for help.Excessive spending includes large coaching salaries, massive buyouts for fired coaches, and bloated staffs.Donald Trump to the rescue? He’s convening a roundtable for “Saving College Sports,” headlind by Tiger Woods!You’ve probably heard this college sports model is “unsustainable.”University of Louisville’s president and other school administrators recently co-authored a panicky paper titled “College Athletics is Running out of Time”…

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Aiden Markram is set for a fascinating tactical duel with New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner in what promises to be a gripping first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. It is not often that captains from both sides double up as their team’s most influential performers, but the Markram-Santner face-off could keep a near-capacity Eden Gardens crowd on edge throughout.The ICC rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand peaked during the unforgettable 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, when the Black Caps edged out the Proteas in a dramatic finish, leaving stars like Dale…

Dozens of Massachusetts schools cancel or delay classes for Friday due to weather CITY HAS BEEN CUT OFF BY THE CLOUDS. RIGHT OFF THE TOP, RIGHT OFF THE TOP, A LITTLE BIT OFF THE TOP. YOU KNOW, EVEN THOUGH WE’RE TALKING ABOUT WINTER WEATHER, I JUST WANT TO KIND OF GIVE YOU A LITTLE PREVIEW AS TO WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN. SO, YOU KNOW, IT’S A LITTLE MORE TOLERABLE WHEN YOU SEE WHAT’S GOING TO BE COMING DOWN THE ROAD BY SATURDAY. WE’RE IN THE MID 40S, BY SUNDAY WE’RE IN THE MID 50S, AND NEXT WEEK, MONDAY AND TUESDAY…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Boston College softball team (7-12) will play in their final early season tournament at the Hokie Invitational in Salem, Va. The Eagles will face Michigan, Radford, JMU, Bryant and Penn State. The tournament is set to start March 5 at 4 p.m. at the James Moyer Sports Complex. LAST TIME OUT The Eagles went 1-2 on the weekend, highlighted by handing the University of North Carolina its first loss of the season. Emma Knight opened the series with a record-breaking performance, blasting a grand slam and a three-run home run to power the offense. In game one, Kelly…