07.07 The Worcester Tornadoes and the two Penas
Twice the Penas, Twice the Pitching Power
By Kimberly Dunbar
Eddie and Alex Pena may not share any blood despite sharing a last name, but there is no doubt that they share the same goal: to bring a championship back to the Worcester Tornadoes.
“You can expect to see us not only go out and give 100 percent […]
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07.07 Get Carried Away with the New England Riptide!
By Kimberly Dunbar
Lyndsey Angus is calling from the airport. Her team, the New England Riptide, has just returned from a four game series versus the Washington Glory, which featured an extra innings victory during Saturday’s contest. The team went 1-3 this trip, but according to Angus, it’s all part of the plan.
“We’re starting off slow […]
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07.07 A Baseball Glossary …for The Rest of Us
By Kimberly Dunbar
Like sports OK but feel a little intimidated by all the “inside” terminology that your baseball obsessed friends throw around? Don’t worry, here are a few key terms demystified for you ~ they’ll help you understand all that ball talk a little better ~ and they just may impress the hell out of […]
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06.07 The Colored Eyes Have It
By Leslie Marin
OK, so you splurged on a great new summer wardrobe, got a fabulous new haircut, and have a whole new attitude now that the warm weather is here ~ but you’re still looking for that one finishing touch to make your look really pop. Well, have you ever considered colored contacts? They’re the […]
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06.07 It’s a bird, it’s a plane… nope, it’s a hang glider!
By Kimberly Dunbar
For years, people like Peter Pan, R. Kelly and Nelly Furtado have been singing songs about flying. The mythical Icarus gave it his best shot with a pair of artificial wings. And didn’t we all go to elementary school with at least one kid who tried to fly off the roof of his […]
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12.04 How to put less Christmas in your stockings
How to put less Christmas in your stockings
Tips for staying healthy — and in shape — through the holidays
By Lauren Hoyt
December 2004 - Before January comes and you’re spending precious holiday gift money on an expensive new gym membership, you may want to start thinking about what you can do to make this a healthier […]
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10.01 Band of Brothers
Band of brothers
WRFC dominated in a recent 40-0 win over the Connecticut Yankees RFC.
Worcester Rugby Football Club celebrates 25 years
By Kimberly Dunbar
October 2004 - We’re a nation obsessed with football. However, Worcesterites have been playing a sport that’s rougher, tougher and muddier for 25 years. There are no downs, no quarters and absolutely no whining. […]
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11.04 Assumption Women’s Soccer
32 “Amazing Women”
Assumption women’s soccer team shoots for the NCAA tournament
By Kim Dunbar, sponsored by Kangaroo Crossing
November 2004 - Assumption College women’s soccer coach Neil Stafford was looking for two things to bring to the field this season — a forward and a solid goaltender. He landed both. And in rookie goalkeeper Lauren Matysiak, […]
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