Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

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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The Training Room Track Workout

Somerville fitness studio The Training Room will start a small group training track workout on Monday, August 2. The program is designed for runners of all abilities who are looking to increase their speed, burn calories and promote fat loss.  The sessions will meet at the Tufts University track Monday – Thursday from 6:30pm – 7:45pm…

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Militia take the crown

We’re more than a little proud of the Boston Militia, who completed a perfect season (11-0) by winning the International Women’s Football League title on Saturday, July 24, soundly silencing the formerly undefeated Sacramento Sirens, 39-7. Here at Scout, we’ve been high on the Militia from Day 1, previewing the team in our Spring, 2010…

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Soccer in Somerville

In case you missed the Somerville soccer stadium article by Eric Moskowitz in yesterday’s Globe, here’s a recap: The Kraft Group — which owns the New England Revolution soccer team (and the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium) — is once again focusing on the Inner Belt area as the location for a 20,000-seat soccer…

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Boston Militia 28, DC Divas 0

“We need to keep their special teams at bay,” Boston Militia head coach Derrick Beasley told Scout just a couple weeks before the IWFL (Independent Women’s Football League) Eastern Championship matchup against the D.C. Divas. The Militia did just that in every aspect of the game shutting out the Divas 28-0 Saturday, July 10 at…

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Exercise for a Cause at The Training Room

Somerville fitness studio The Training Room will host a charity Spin- A-Thon in support of The Breast Cancer Fund on Saturday, July 24th, 12pm-6pm. July marks the one year anniversary of the studio’s grand opening. As part of the birthday festivities, the Spin-A-Thon will be held outdoors on the street in front of the facility…

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Boston Militia – Exclusive Video!

Don’t miss the undefeated Boston Militia take on the D.C. Divas Sat, July 10th, 6pm at Dilboy Stadium (100 Alewife Brook Pkwy) for the IWFL Eastern Conference Championship. Just $5 for Somerville residents! Share this:

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17 Somerville Youth Hockey Players play with Bruins alums at Fenway Park First Skate

Submitted by Ronn Bonney of Bonney Automotive. On Dec. 18, 17 players from Somerville Youth Hockey’s Mite 1 and Mite 2 squads joined Boston Bruins alums on the ice for festivities celebrating the upcoming Winter Classic at Fenway Park. Former Bruins in attendance included Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, Bobby Orr, Lyndon Byers, Cleon Daskalakis, Gary Doak,…

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