Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says seven teams will expand protective netting to the foul poles for the 2020 season
Lee Horton
Staff Writer
Lee Horton is the Varsity Maine Editor for the Maine Trust for Local News. He joined the Sun Journal as assistant sports editor in July 2016, then served as sports editor from May 2018 to May 2024. Prior to moving to Maine, he was the sports editor at the Peninsula Daily News in Port Angeles, Washington.
NFL executive recognizes “angst” with pass interference rules
The NFL plans a hard look at the pass interference rules adjustment instituted this season.
AP source: Yankees land ace Gerrit Cole on record deal
Cole and the New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a record $324 million, nine-year deal.
Column: Patriots bring us a new scandal — Spygate 2.0
Don’t put it past Bill Belichick to leave anything to chance — especially the way New England has been playing, Paul Newberry writes.
NFL hopes to decide quickly whether to punish Patriots for taping Bengals’ sideline
According to one person familiar with the deliberations, a resolution is possible as soon as this week.
College roundup: Bill Ruby paces UMF men in win over USM
Ruby scores 20 and Terion Moss has 18 in Beavers’ victory, and other college action from Tuesday.
On Football: Sharks are circling around Patriots
Criticism right now is fair, but don’t count New England out yet.
Patriots admit to violating NFL rules by shooting video of Bengals’ sideline
“This is something that we 100% have zero involvement with,” Bill Belichick said.
Patriots still searching for answers after latest loss to Chiefs
Since starting 8-0, New England is 2-3 and has lost back-to-back games for the first this season.
College roundup: CMCC women prescribe blowout loss to Albany College of Pharmacy
Also, Bates women and men hoops teams defeat St. Joseph’s, and other college basketball and hockey recaps from Saturday.