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Militia advance to 2-0 With Shutout of Philadelphia Belles

The defending WFA champions have outscored opponents 125-6 through first two games.

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Registration Open for Shape Up Somerville Road Race

The City of Somerville invites you to sweat it out.

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Photos: 2012 Ras na hEireann 5k

Thousands took to the streets of Somerville on Sunday for the “most genuine Irish race this side of the Atlantic.”

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Boston Militia vie for second-straight title

On July 30 at 8 p.m. the Boston Militia (10-1) will face the San Diego Surge (11-0) for the Woman’s Football Alliance championship. The game is taking place at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas and will be streamed on SportsCastLive. In 2010, the Militia capped an undefeated regular season by rolling through the playoffs en…

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Boston Militia two wins from the title

With their 50-23 road win against the previously undefeated Chicago Force on July 9, the Boston Militia moved into the semifinals of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) playoffs. The Militia are now one win away from advancing to the WFA title game. Their next game is July 16 at 6 p.m. at Dilboy Field (110…

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Boston Militia advance to WFA quarterfinals; next game is July 9

On Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Boston Militia — whose home games are at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy) — play a quarterfinal playoff game in Evanston, Ill., against the undefeated Chicago Force. The winner will advance to the Women’s Football Alliance semifinals and be only one win away from playing…

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Boston Militia Win Again!

The Boston Militia are now 4-1 after their 42-0 shutout of the Northeastern Nitro in Danbury, Conn., on May 14. The Militia will travel to play the New York Sharks at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island, NY on May 21. Kickoff time is 3:00 p.m. The final two regular season games are at…

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New England Bike Expo, Day 1

On May 6, the League of American Bicyclists honored Somerville as a “bronze-level” Bicycle Friendly Community. One day later the New England Bicycle Expo (NEBE) arrived at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Exhibitors included bike-related businesses and organizations from all over the United States. Of course, Scout immediately took an interest in the…

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Running For A Reason & Pizza For A Purpose

Every April, nearly 20,000 runners worldwide make their way to Hopkinton, Massachusetts to participate in the Boston Marathon. For some, it’s tradition. Some do it for the challenge or to honor a loved one. Others find spiritual gratification in running, while many simply find happiness in running. For one local, the Marathon is a means…

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A Somerville resident in the Rugby World Cup

The Women’s Rugby World Cup begins August 20 at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, England. Jamie Burke, co-captain of Team USA, is a Somerville resident. One of 12 international teams to qualify for the World Cup, Team USA enters the tourney in “Pool B,” along with England, Ireland and Kazakhstan. The first match is against…

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