Brattleboro Reformer: Sports

Student may not get $10,000 prize for field goal

The Associated Press — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:40 EST

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) -- A University of Montana student who kicked a field goal to win a $10,000 prize likely won’t get the money because he hadn’t been away from the sport long enough.

Bruins sign backup G Rask to 2-year extension

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:35 EST

The Associated Press BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins have signed backup goalie Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2011-12 season.

Bruins’ Krejci diagnosed with swine flu

The Associated Press — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:34 EST

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON -- Boston Bruins center David Krejci will stay away from the team for the next 3-5 days while he is quarantined with the swine flu.

Japanese fans celebrate Matsui’s MVP performance

By JIM ARMSTRONG — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:26 EST

TOKYO -- Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title.

Fans throughout NYC celebrate Yankees’ title

By VIRGINIA BYRNE — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:26 EST

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of Yankees fans poured into the streets of New York early Thursday to celebrate the team’s 27th World Series championship, a party that extended uptown and began building hours earlier when the crowd at Yankee Stadium danced and sang to the music even before the first pitch.

Bright, Kokubo win WC snowboarding events

The Associated Press — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:23 EST

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland -- Torah Bright of Australia and Kazuhiro Kokubo of Japan won season-opening World Cup snowboarding events on Thursday.

Broken hearts

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:22 EST

Twin Valley boys soccer coach Buddy Hayford might have just been pretending he had the flu for a few weeks, so his players would think twice before dousing him with ice water if they won the Division 4 title.

No penalties for Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo

The Associated Press — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:17 EST

NEW YORK -- The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston.

Back on top: Yankees beat Phillies for 27th title

The Associated Press — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:16:01 EST

NEW YORK - They paraded around the warning track high-fiving fans, a New York Yankees victory lap nine years in the making. Just wait until Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui and the other first-timers hit the Canyon of Heroes.

Matsui becomes first Japanese-born World Series MVP

The Associated Press — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:10:59 EST

NEW YORK - Hideki Matsui took a meaty cut, watched the ball fly and winced when it hooked a foot foul. That's about all that went wrong for him.

Keeping warm

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:20:48 EST

If you read last week’s column, you know that choosing the right long underwear can make all the difference in your comfort level when you are playing outdoors at this time of year.

Wildcats fall to Sharon Academy in Division 4 semifinal

By DOMENIC POLI, Reformer Staff — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:01:43 EST

SHARON - Despite two game-tying goals by Scott "Scooter" Hayford, the No. 3 Twin Valley boys soccer team saw its season come to an end as it lost a Division 4 semifinal game, 3-2, to No. 2 Sharon Academy on Tuesday.

Rebels fall to Stowe on penalty kicks in Division 3 semifinal

Staff report — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:57:02 EST

STOWE - The third-seeded Leland & Gray boys soccer team was ousted by No. 2 Stowe, 1-1 (5-4 on penalty kicks) in the Division 3 semifinals on Tuesday afternoon.

Celtics stay undefeated with win over Sixers

The Associated Press — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:53:48 EST

PHILADELPHIA - Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Osgood really good versus Bruins

The Associated Press — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:50:56 EST

DETROIT - Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmstrom scored in the first period, then Chris Osgood finished with his first shutout of the season to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins Tuesday night.