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  • Sports Log: Brazil captures third straight Confederations Cup title with win over Spain

    All-Star guard Chris Paul was expected to verbally agree to a five-year, $107 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers Monday morning, according to an ESPN.com report. Paul's decision to remain with the Clippers comes as no surprise following the team's naming last week of former Celtics coach Doc Rivers as head coach and senior vice president of basketball operations. Paul cannot sign his new contract until July 10, but beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, he could agree to terms.(   07/01/2013 12:25 AM )

  • Cohasset triathlon Sunday raises money to beat juvenile diabetes

    The seventh annual Cohasset Triathlon takes place Sundaytoday, with the goal of raising thousands of dollars for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. According to race director Bill Burnett, the event has contributed nearly $1 million over the years to the charity, which is working to find a cure for juvenile diabetes and improve the lives of those with the disease. He said nearly 950 athletes are expected to compete, including Olympian gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. and the team of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy. This year, Burnett received the prestigious Nancy Jones Diabetes Champion Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.(   06/30/2013 12:00 AM )

  • New Minuteman Bikeway map

    Lexington's Bicycle Advisory Committee has joined with its counterparts in Arlington and Bedford have issued to issue a new map of the Minuteman Bikeway, using funding from a state grant and private donations. The free map traces the recreational trail's 10-mile route between Bedford and the MBTA's Alewife Station in Cambridge, includes the bikeway, along with major roadways, connecting trails, user guidelines, and nearby points of interest. along the 10-mile trail from Bedford to Alewife Station in Cambridge. Peggy Enders, the chairwoman of Lexington's committee, Bicycle Advisory Committee, said said the map was created using about $6,000 of a $37,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation for bikeway improvements. Enders, who managed the collaborative project for Lexington, Arlington, and Bedford, said donations from Vistaprint and Friends of the Lexington Bikeway were also used for the map, which was designed by Russ Brami of Snowy Owl Maps.com. Copies of the map are available at public buildings in the three Minuteman Bikeway towns, and you can download it at www.minutemanbikeway.org.(   06/30/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Harvard's Harry Parker, dean of American crew coaches, dies at 77

    Harry Parker, the legendary Harvard heavyweight crew coach who built a ongoing dynasty on the Charles River that covered half a century, died at 77 Tuesday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer, barely a fortnight after his varsity completed an unbeaten regular season by swamping archrival Yale. Universally acknowledged as the dean of America's rowing coaches, Parker was renowned not only for his unparalleled longevity but also for his extraordinary success. His boats won 16 official and unofficial national titles and 24 Eastern Sprints crowns and posted 22 undefeated regular seasons during his 51 years at the helm. He also directed the 1972 US men's Olympic eight to a silver medal in Munich and the 1976 women's eight to a bronze in Montreal.(   06/25/2013 11:47 PM )

  • Managing directer appointed for Plymouth 400

    Plymouth 400 Inc., the nonprofit that's planning the town's 400th anniversary in 2020, recently hired a new managing director, Alexandra Rollins.Right now The group has two fund-raisers fundraising events coming up. The second annual Plymouth 400 Bass & Blue Fishing Tournament will be held July 13 and 14, and anglers of all ages can compete to win cash, trophies, and ribbon prizes. It costs $40 for adults to enter; $20 for children under age 15; and free for children under age 7. Contestants can fish in any Massachusetts waters, but they must bring their catch to the weigh-in station at the state boat ramp in Plymouth (which is located behind the East Bay Grille restaurant on the town wharf). Aspiring Anglers, as well as the land-loving general public, are also invited to attend the "captains and crews meeting and dinner" this Thursday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Union Fish restaurant at Brewer Plymouth Marine at 14 Union St. in Plymouth. Tickets are $40. Attendees will receive an official tournament T-shirt. "It's open to anybody who wants to come," said Peter Balboni, one of the organizers. Registration for the fishing tournament and dinner tickets are available online at www.plymouthma400.org. For more information, call 774-460-1620 or e-mail 400BassandBlue@gmail.com(   06/23/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Newburyport Skatepark headlines boarding options north of Boston

    Riding the concrete wave has opened the world of surfing to the masses. All you need: a skateboard with burly trucks, grippy polyurethane wheels, and a sturdy deck to recreate the joys of "The Endless Summer." Dedicated skateboard parks, specifically designed to enhance the rider experience, abound in communities north of Boston. So there is no reason for X Games or Dew Tour competitors to have all the fun. Most parks fall into one of two categories -- poured concrete, similar to an empty in-ground swimming pool, and street courses featuring customized "elements" such as vert ramps (half pipes), rails, and fun boxes (a flat-topped box with ramped sides). The Newburyport Skatepark is the jewel of parks in Essex County. Just remember, concrete and asphalt are not as forgiving as saltwater.(   06/20/2013 1:14 AM )

  • Skateboard parks north of Boston

    Dedicated skateboard parks, specifically designed to enhance the rider experience, abound in communities north of Boston. The options include Newburyport Skatepark, Andover Community Skate Park, Ipswich River Park, Pepperell Skate Park, David W. Deane Skateboard Park, and Rye Airfield.(   06/20/2013 1:14 AM )

  • If you go

    If you go: A list of upcoming mud/adventure runs scheduled for communities north of Boston.(   06/13/2013 1:18 AM )

  • Amesbury Sports Park, area venues making a splash with tough mudder runs

    AMESBURY -- Surrounded by hundreds of runners, covered nearly head to toe in mud, I pushed on, drawing closer to the fire, marking the final hurdle in the 3.1-mile, 13-obstacle mud run deemed the Warrior Dash in 2011. These days, drive past Amesbury Sports Park and on any given week, and one will likely see a gathering of thousands, some covered in mud, some scrambling through obstacles and some holding court in the cheering section at finish lines of what are becoming one of the most popular summer activities. "I can host one every single weekend here and still have to turn away others because there just aren't enough weeks in the summer season to invite everyone," said Meredith Robinson, director of sales for Amesbury Sports Park.(   06/13/2013 1:18 AM )

  • A love of hiking keeps Acton man on the trail

    Hiking has been good to Reji James. Countless friendships, tip-top physical stamina and a successful marriage are all in some way linked to an activity the 44-year old Acton resident engages in year-round. It's not uncommon for James to take a morning stroll through a local conservation area before leaving for work, lead an Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)weekend trip into the White Mountains or plan a family hiking getaway. He always finds time to incorporate one of his biggest passions into even the busiest of weeks. Like running and biking, hiking offers physical and mental benefits: helping one lose weight, decreasing hypertension and improving mental health.(   06/12/2013 4:21 PM )

  • For Harvard's crew another sweep of Yale on the Thames River brings a broom and bubbly

    NEW LONDON, Conn. -- James O'Connor stood on the Red Top dock Sunday morning with a cup of champagne in one hand and a symbolic broom in the other, the Harvard heavyweight crew captain's customary accoutrements after another sweep of archrival Yale in their annual four4-mile race on the Thames River. Same as it ever was. "Coming into the dock," he mused. "It doesn't get any better than that." After the freshmen and junior varsity had set the tone with upstream triumphs, the Crimson varsity followed with a relentless six6-length whipping of a young Bulldog entry that capped the program's sixth consecutive sweep of the nation's oldest intercollegiate athletic contest and marked the big boat's 13th victory in 14 years. (   06/10/2013 2:14 AM )

  • For Harvard's 1968 Olympic crew, a visit to New London for the 4-mile race with Yale brings back magical memories

    Harvard's 1968 crew came back to New London, Conn., on Saturday to revisit Red Top, the enchanted place by the Thames River from where the varsity embarked upon the magical mystery tour that brought them to Olympus and has bound them together for 45 years. "It's wonderful to revisit these moments," mused Steve Brooks, the youngest member of that eight, who stroked the boat in the final at Mexico City. "It's a great way to come back and to pay tribute to Harry." Harry Parker -- no name needed now or then -- still is coaching the varsity, and Sunday morning he'll be marking the 50th anniversary of his first year at the helm when he sends out his varsity for the 148th 4-miler with archrival Yale. (   06/09/2013 2:31 AM )

Golf

  • PGA Tour accepts anchor ban on putting

    Barring something dramatic, such as a legal challenge or a change of heart from golf's governing bodies, anybody who plays golf the sport starting in 2016, from beginners to PGA Tour professionals, won't be permitted to use an anchored stroke. That was guaranteed on Monday, when the PGA Tour's policy board voted to accept the anchor ban approved in May by the US Golf Association and the R&A. Royal and Ancient Golf Club. The PGA of America followed suit on Monday, announcing that they also will abide by the new rule, which is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.(   07/02/2013 12:00 AM )

  • I.K. Kim laments not applying more pressure

    Trailing Inbee Park by four shots with 18 holes to play, I.K. Kim knew the situation she faced. Even though she tried not to think about it. "It's difficult because you know what you have to do, but you can't really avoid how many shots I'm behind and things like that. So it's difficult," Kim said. "If I putted a little better this week, I think I could have pushed her a little bit more." Kim matched Park's final-round 74, but since she started four back, she finished four back. Still, it was enough to give her a solo second-place finish, her best finish at the US Women's Open and the fifth time she's had a top 10 at this tournament.(   07/01/2013 12:26 AM )

  • Bill Haas pulls away to win at Congressional

    Bill Haas won the AT&T National on Sunday and joined some distinguished company. Haas pulled away from a crowd of contenders with three straight birdies, two key pars, and one good hop out of the rough. It led to a 5-under 66 on a muggy day at Congressional in Bethesda, Md., and a three-shot win over Roberto Castro. Haas led by at least two shots the entire back nine, though he never allowed himself to think about winning until he stood over a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole and realized he had three putts to win. Haas has won at least one PGA Tour event in each of the last four years, joining Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Justin Rose.(   07/01/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Inbee Park wins US Women's Open

    Inbee Park, the world's top-ranked player, continued her dominance and secured her place in golf history on Sunday by taking the 68th US Women's Open, shooting a 2-over-par 74 to finish 72 holes at 8 under and win by four shots, over I.K. Kim (74). The victory, added to wins at the Kraft Nabisco and LPGA Championship, makes Park 3 for 3 in 2013 majors, only the second player ever to do that. It's her sixth win this season, fourth major of her career, and second US Women's Open victory, when Park won that by four shots, too. "I just hope this is not a dream," Park said. "I wouldn't want to wake up tomorrow and have to play the final round again."(   07/01/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Inbee Park doubles US Women's Open lead to 4

    For almost an hour on Saturday, it looked like Inbee Park was losing the dominant grip she'd had on the 68th US Women's Open since it started. Then, just as methodically, Park restored order, and returned to the path that appears to have just one destination. She's one round away from joining Babe Zaharias as the only players to win the first three major championships in an LPGA Tour season. Zaharias did it 63 years ago. What's more, Park is attempting to go wire-to-wire at Sebonack Golf Club, and has doubled her lead over I.K. Kim every day. She led by one stroke after opening with 67, led by two following a second-round 68, and now finds herself four shots in front.(   06/30/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Brookline's James Driscoll in four-way tie at AT&T National

    Bill Haas had a triple bogey, and Andres Romero and Roberto Castro carded doubles, but they all still wound up in a four-way tie for the lead Saturday in the AT&T National in Bethesda, Md., with James Driscoll, whose third round was pleasantly dull by comparison. Castro put the perfect finishing touch on this most wild day at Congressional when he hit his approach into the water left of the 18th green, and then chipped in for par from 80 feet to salvage an even-par 71 and keep a share of the lead at 7-under-par 206.(   06/30/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Frank Stranahan, amateur golf great, dies at 90

    Frank Stranahan, the premier amateur of his era who contended for majors and was the first notable player to make fitness a regimen in golf, has died. He was 90. Mr. Stranahan, who died Sunday in Hospice of Palm Beach County, was regarded as the best amateur since Bobby Jones. The son of a wealthy industrialist family in Ohio -- his father was the founder of Champion Spark Plug -- Mr. Stranahan combined a life of privilege with his devotion to golf to win more than 50 amateur titles, including multiples wins in the British Amateur, Western Amateur, and North and South Amateur. The one title that eluded him was the US Amateur. He lost in the championship match to Arnold Palmer in 1954 and then turned pro.(   06/30/2013 12:00 AM )

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