Portland (2-1) at Lewiston (0-3) Friday, 7 p.m. Blue Devils made gains on both sides of the ball last week, but three turnovers kept them out of the win column. Sanford (1-2) at Edward Little (2-1) Friday, 7 p.m. Red Eddies made their fair share of mistakes in 41-21 win over Windham but also made […]
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Huddle Up: Whitehouse Talking Points for Week 4
This week’s edition of Whitehouse Talking Points is dedicated to Larry King’s old USA Today column. The man essentially invented tweeting. He had his finger on the pulse of everything back then (back then being when people still read USA Today) and shared what he knew in 140 characters or less. And readers hung on […]
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Patriots tempering expectations as Josh Gordon practices with team for first time
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Josh Gordon arrived at a Patriots’ team facility that was abuzz with excitement about what he could potentially bring to their depleted receiving group. There was also just as strong a sentiment in the building to keep any lofty expectations in check — at least for now. Gordon practiced with the Patriots […]
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Bobcat Beat: Bates defense generating buzz of its own
Defensive back Jon Lindgren had a team-high 12 tackles in Bates’ season-opening loss to Amherst. (Theophil Syslo/Bates College) The Bates College football team’s new offense received the most buzz leading up to the start of the 2018 season, the first under head coach Malik Hall. All the attention was justified. Of all the changes in […]
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Semipro football team gets home field advantage
ATHENS — The Twin City Riot semiprofessional football team in the Bangor-Brewer area has named Athens as its new home field for practice and New England Football League home games. Athens Recreation Department Director Cory Bussell said using the field just north of the downtown village will be good for the town and good for […]
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Female coaches making inroads coaching boys’ high school teams
YORK — During a recent junior varsity football game, a York receiver who had two passes slip from his grasp approached his coach and apologized. Lynzi Pacitti smiled broadly and reassured the teen-aged boy. She told him he understood what he did wrong and would correct it the next time the ball came his way. […]
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Josh Gordon: Patriots' missing piece, or just passing through
Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon (12) celebrates a touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month. The Browns traded Gordon to the New England Patriots on Monday. (AP Photo/David Richard) The New England Patriots, by acquiring wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday from the Cleveland Browns, made the trade that will go a long […]
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BC returns to AP Top 25, trying to ignore accolades
BOSTON (AP) — For a guy who’s never been the head coach of a ranked team before, Steve Addazio knew just what to say. The Boston College coach didn’t want to talk about the Eagles’ elevation to No. 23 in The Associated Press Top 25 this week, sticking with his belief that it is too […]
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Patriots have lots to fix on defense after loss to Jaguars
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Deficiencies on the defensive side of the football were a recurring theme for the Patriots during the 2017 season. An inconsistent pass rush and inability to get offenses off the field on third down were two areas New England sought to improve in the offseason. Following a 31-20 loss to Jacksonville […]
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Patriots trade for Browns WR Josh Gordon
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon’s strange, stuttering career will start anew in New England. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have a new offensive toy. The Browns severed ties for good with the problematic wide receiver by trading him to the Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick on Monday, ending a relationship the team did all […]