SPORTS

Runners in Monday's Boston Marathon have trained physically for months, and many count on a positive mindset to get through the course. That's the same for some western Massachusetts 3rd-8th graders, participating in a 5K race later this spring.

Zherenko, 25, is a goalie for the Thunderbirds hockey team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Originally from Russia, he has been part of the American Hockey League (AHL) for four years.

This years enshrinement class into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield has a local flavor, with former Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers being honored.

We take a tour of the exhibit to re-frame perspectives of Black life in Easthampton, and talk with local pro-wrestler Perry Von Viscious about the state of local wrestling ahead of the wrestling season.

Every four years coinciding with the Winter Olympics, people in the U.S. become interested in the sport of curling. This year far from Italy in a small Massachusetts town, a curling club and its greying membership are hoping to capitalize on the moment.

First Mayor of the Month with Joshua Garcia of Holyoke, welcome Mr. Universe home from his trip to Pakistan, and count our wins and losses from the Super Bowl.

We check out United Way's fundraiser, Ski United, learn about the "Calm and Candlelight" concert at South Church in Amherst, and send a good Belmonte send-off to the New England Patriots.

We speak with Heartbeat Theater about their debut production of David Auburn's "PROOF," sit with President Nate Costa of the Springfield Thunderbirds and hear live music with Boston band Almost Olive.

UMass Amherst finished the 2025 season winless. As colleges face a looming financial and enrollment crunch, administrators say football still matters for recruiting and relevance.

Last week Mass. Gov. Maura Healey signed the 104-page $2.3 billion supplemental budget. Her requested FIFA World Cup tournament funding for next year's games in Foxborough was halved.