FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For the most part during his NFL career, the offseason has typically been a time of relaxation and recuperation for Rob Gronkowski. This year was marked by his deepest contemplations yet about whether he wanted to keep playing football. In the aftermath of last season’s Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia, the 29-year-old […]
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Trump calls off Eagles’ White House visit over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem. Trump said in a statement that some members of […]
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Finalists announced for 2018 Varsity Maine Awards
Edward Little Varsity girls basketball coach Chris Cifelli cheers his team on during the first half of a home game against South Portland in January. Cifelli is a Varsity Maine Award finalist for Coach of the Year, while the Red Eddies are a finalist for Female Team of the year. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal File Photo) […]
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Bates football coach Harriman moving on after 20 seasons
LEWISTON — When he looks back, the football games Mark Harriman has been part of usually stay in the past. “Even as a player, I’ve never really one of those guys,” Harriman said. “My roommate from college (Jack Quinn) — who was a great player, he had a cup of coffee with the NFL — […]
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Patriots take field for OTA with no Brady, no Gronk
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Seven-on-seven drills. Playbook run-throughs. Pretending that everything is normal. It’s all part of the New England Patriots getting ready for the regular season. Three months after losing the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Patriots held their second organized team activity on Tuesday — without Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Coach […]
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On Football: UMaine pumped about offensive potential
Maine’s quarterback Chris Ferguson passes over defenders during the Black Bears’ spring football scrimmage in Orono on Friday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — Who’s going to run the ball? Who’s going to catch the ball? Who’s going to block for them? These were some of the questions Joe Harasymiak faced when the University […]
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Richard T. Ames
Auburn — Richard T. Ames, 86, passed away Saturday, May 5, in Auburn. He was born in Auburn on Dec. 18, 1931, the son of the late Thomas and Isabelle (Monachan) Ames. He was educated at Auburn schools and on Jan. 3, 1953, he married Donna May Kilby. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran and, […]
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Harold E. "Bucky" Gatchell
WORCESTER, Mass. — Harold E. “Bucky” Gatchell, 73, of Worcester, Ma., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 21, with loved ones by his side. He was born April 23, 1944, to Leslie and Gloria (Frothingham) Gatchell Sr. in Norway and was educated in local area schoolsl He later moved to Massachusetts and resided in the Worcester area […]
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Jordan Hersom will not be York's football coach
The Jordan Hersom era as York High’s football coach ended before it ever began. Now it’s Matt Nelson, a York graduate, who will be the Wildcats’ coach. Nelson has accepted the position, pending school committee approval next week, according to a press release from Athletic Director Andy Wood. Hersom, the 2011 Fitzpatrick Trophy winner as […]
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Dick Leavitt named to Bowdoin Athletic Hall of Honor
Former track All-American and football star Dick Leavitt of Sabattus is among the six inductees that will comprise Bowdoin College’s Athletic Hall of Honor. He is pictured here with his son, Robie, at a 2006 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl practice. (Sun Journal file photo) Dick Leavitt’s distinguished two-sport collegiate career is being recognized by Bowdoin […]