Head coach Mike Lichten watches his team run drills at the University of New England’s first football practice of the season Thursday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) BIDDEFORD — On the backs of their helmets, near the base of their necks, are three words: Storm The Gates. The initial foray came Thursday night, when the […]
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New Lewiston complex will be open for first day of practice Monday
A view of the nearly completed athletic complex at Lewiston High School, taken Tuesday. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The sound system hasn’t been completed, but having Lewiston High School’s new athletic fields available for the start of fall sports practices next Monday is music to Athletic Director Jason Fuller’s ears. “Everything should be ready […]
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Raymond B. Dube
BIDDEFORD — Raymond B. Dube, 84, of Kennebunk passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 1, 1934, the son of Arthur and Louisa (Laliberte) Dube. A local hockey standout, Ray graduated from St. Dominic High School and received a scholarship to attend Kents Hill Preparatory […]
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NFL: Brady sits, but Pats rally past Redskins
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Colt McCoy outplayed Brian Hoyer in a scrimmage of backup quarterbacks, while Tom Brady and Alex Smith stayed on the sidelines counting their money. On the day that the Patriots reportedly sweetened Brady’s contract with $5 million in incentives, the reigning NFL MVP sat out the team’s exhibition season opener. So […]
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Jim Brown says he’d never kneel during anthem
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown has spent much of his post-NFL career fighting for social justice and change. However, the Hall of Fame running back would never kneel during the national anthem. The 82-year-old Brown, who championed civil rights during his playing career and became an activist in retirement, said Tuesday night that he respects […]
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Patriots release WR Malcolm Mitchell
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have released receiver Malcolm Mitchell. The 2016 fourth-round draft pick played in 14 regular-season games as a rookie, catching 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns. He caught six passes for 70 yards in the Super Bowl victory over Atlanta — five of them in the […]
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Pro football: Moss, Lewis, 5 others enshrined in Canton
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — One of the great leaders football has seen, Ray Lewis used his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech to call for more enlightened leadership in our country. The last of the seven members of the class of 2018 on hand to be enshrined, Lewis eschewed notes and the lectern, instead […]
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Patriots’ Edelman says he’s starting to get his groove back in camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won’t be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season. It won’t stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be on the field. Edelman made several rounds of apologies to his team and fans following the four-game […]
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Patriots add vet Decker to bolster evolving receiving corps
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots have signed free agent receiver Eric Decker in hopes of adding depth to their receiving corps. The eight-year NFL veteran signed with New England on Friday after working out for the team this week. The Patriots are looking to give quarterback Tom Brady more options following Julian Edelman’s four-game suspension […]
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Dropping Dimes: New Bates football coach bringing the juice
Malik Hall was hired as the 20th head coach of the Bates College football program in June. (Theophil Syslo/Bates College) At the unofficial public unveiling of the new era of Bates College football, new coach Malik Hall said that it might be the first time since being hired in June that he had a chance […]