Harvard panel, local coaches discuss links between NFL and teaching
CAMBRIDGE – If you think of a roomful of people watching footage of NFL practices and games, chances are you don’t envision the film screening taking... Read more.
Lynner Mike Derby gears up for Marathon No. 22
Running 26.2 miles about four months after having knee surgery is a daunting prospect, yet Lynn resident Mike Derby did just that in the Boston Marathon last year.Not... Read more.
Rich on Running: Recovery Run brings festive note to West Lynn
Runners brought a festive and fun atmosphere to West Lynn on Sunday for the third annual Hibernians 5K St. Patrick’s Day Recovery Run.From the Irish flag hanging... Read more.
Grand finale for elementary tournament
The Lynn Elementary Basketball Tournament concluded with championship games this past weekend.Click here for a photo gallery.Additionally, one player from each winning... Read more.
Did Broncos make right call with Manning? Nay
Back when John Elway was the Denver Broncos’ quarterback, he profited from “The Fumble” against the Cleveland Browns in the NFL playoffs. Well,... Read more.
Classical softball looks for an encore
Coming off a record-setting 2011 season, the Lynn Classical softball team is hoping to build on its success this year.Click here for a photo gallery.”It’s... Read more.
KIPP Academy-Lynn Collegiate wins MCSAO title
In a close contest, the KIPP Academy-Lynn Collegiate (KALC) girls basketball team defeated the Academy of the Pacific Rim (Hyde Park), 53-51, at UMass-Boston Sunday... Read more.
Rich on Running: Item reporter Stevens gears up for her first 5K
Chris Stevens, my colleague at the Item, has worn many hats, from news reporter to food critic. Well, now she’s taking on a new role: Runner.Stevens will run... Read more.
Item sports editor Krause honored with Grinold Award
Daily Item sports editor Steve Krause was honored with the Jack Grinold Media/Sports Information Director Award by MasterSports Inc. on Saturday. The award honors... Read more.
Roundup: Saugus boys hoop knocks off top seed Whittier
Curtis Casella scored a game-high 29 points as the Saugus High boys basketball team stunned top seed Whittier Tech, 67-53, in the MIAA Division 3 North quarterfinal... Read more.