BOSTON — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cut short his paid, weekly radio interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Monday when a host pressed him with questions about his fitness guru. Trainer Alex Guerrero has been the source of a rift between Brady and coach Bill Belichick, who reportedly banned the trainer from […]
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Patriots can’t solve Panthers defense in preseason loss
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton gave the Panthers an early injury scare before returning to help Carolina defeat the New England Patriots 25-14 in a preseason game Friday night. On the game’s opening drive, Newton scrambled out of the pocket on third-and-9 before recklessly diving head-first — this is the preseason, after all — and […]
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Adam Gregory Gatchell
DIXFIELD — The lights have dimmed and the shadows grow long as we announce with great sadness the passing of Adam Gregory Gatchell, 29. He has gone to be with his uncle, Greg. He was a father, son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Adam was born in Farmington on July 19, 1989, the son […]
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Brady’s new helmet might be a sign he’s planning for next season; Patriots waive Britt
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is breaking in a new helmet this exhibition season, yet another sign the 41-year-old quarterback is planning to play in 2019. Brady’s old helmet is among the models being phased out by the NFL because tests showed it is not as effective at protecting against concussions. The new rules take […]
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Longtime football coach, administrator Mike Haley dies
Mike Haley, who made an imprint on Maine high school football, died Wednesday. Haley was a longtime coach and administrator at several high schools throughout the state. He was best known for his 25 years as a football coach, particularly in Androscoggin and Oxford counties. Haley had stints as the head coach at both Stephens […]
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Eight-man football could come to Maine as soon as 2019
Jack Lavorgna, left, Cameron Turner and Cooper Chiasson of Dirigo sack Traip quarterback Angelo Succi during an Oct. 2016 game in Dixfield. Dirigo and Traip are two schools that may consider playing eight-man football if the MPA makes it available. (Sun Journal file photo) Eight-man football could be coming to Maine as soon as 2019. […]
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Christopher A. Cousins
HARRISON — Christopher Andrew Cousins, 42, of South Paris died suddenly Aug. 15. He was a beloved family man, respected journalist and Oxford Hills Viking for life. Born May 18, 1976, to Timothy Cousins and Ellie Frechette in Willimantic, Connecticut, he was a true Mainer by nature, if not by birth. He became a Maine resident […]
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PHOTOS — Red Eddies take the field for Maroon and White football game
EL quarterback Leighton Girardin throws a pass during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Longtime EL assistant coach Dale Brown, who coached many current players when they were in youth football, gives one of his players a pointer during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) EL coach […]
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Patriots beat Eagles in preseason Super Bowl rematch
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady moved the New England Patriots with ease in their Super Bowl rematch against the penalty-prone Eagles, with a little help from running back James White and fifth-round draft choice Ja’Whaun Bentley. In his first action since losing in the NFL title game to Philadelphia, Brady completed 19 of 26 […]
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H.S. football: Kates ready for year two as Lisbon coach
Lisbon football coach Chris Kates goes over a drill with a few of his players during a recent practice. The Greyhounds open Kates’ second season as their leader on Aug. 31 at Fryeburg Academy. (Bob Conn/Brunswick Times Record) LISBON — When former Lisbon High School standout quarterback Chris Kates realized a dream last season, he […]