2012 in Review: The year had a ‘Super’ ending in sports
The year 2012 saw many high points ? and several poignant moments.Perhaps the most uplifting moment came this fall, when four local high school football teams (St.... Read more.
National Year in Review
Michael Phelps of the U.S. won six medals at the Summer Olympic Games in London this year. (File Photo / Associated Press)... Read more.
Massachusetts/N.E. Year in Review: Oh, those woeful Red Sox!
How bad were the Boston Red Sox in 2012?The last time they finished in last place in the American League East, in 1992, Butch Hobson was the manager and Roger Clemens... Read more.
Rich on Running: Running backward into the New Year
Perhaps it meets the definition of “ironic” that, as we prepare to move forward into the New Year, the running world is abuzz over the phenomenon of... Read more.
Rich on Running: Marathons can’t mess with Mother Nature
Not only do marathoners need to respect their limits, the marathon organizers themselves need to respect how much Mother Nature might limit their plans.The running... Read more.
Peabody High cross country standout Rocha commits to Providence
Peabody High senior Catarina Rocha, who finished second at the national cross country championships earlier this month, has verbally committed to attend Providence... Read more.
Rich on Running: Go back to nature, don’t pound the pavement
If you run in the city, perhaps it’s time to think about opting for a “country mile” or two.That’s because a study released recently across... Read more.
Rich on Running: Lynn Woods veteran Pak wins repeat Tough Mudder honor
Those of us who’ve run the Lynn Woods summer cross country races can attest to their difficulty. Yet at least we don’t have to run with electric wires... Read more.
West Lynn Pop Warner advances
With a sturdy defense, the West Lynn Pop Warner A squad defeated the Ypsilanti, Mich., Panthers, 29-0, in the opening round of national championship play at the... Read more.
Peabody runner Rocha looks to ascend new heights
Having scaled one height – literally – in the MIAA Division 1 cross country state meet last weekend, Peabody High cross country star Catarina Rocha is... Read more.