Lee Horton

Nike drops Patriots’ Antonio Brown amid assault allegations

by John J. Edwards III and Eben Novy-Williams September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

Shoe brand released Nike Tech Trainer Antonio Brown shoe in February

Patriots Antonio Brown not distracted by sexual assault accusations

by KYLE HIGHTOWER The Associated Press September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

New England receiver declines to answer questions about sexual assault allegations, NFL’s investigation into matter.

Football, Varsity Maine

H.S. football: Week 3 Sun Journal staff picks

by Randy Whitehouse, Wil Kramlich, Nathan Fournier, Adam Robinson, Tony Blasi and Lee Horton September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

(Predicted winners in bold) RANDY WHITEHOUSE (19-3) Thornton at Lewiston Sanford at Edward Little Lisbon at Mtn. Valley York at Poland Telstar at Gray-New Gloucester Leavitt at Foxcroft Falmouth/Greely at Oxford Hills Brewer at Mt. Blue Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at Oak Hill Spruce Mountain at Camden Hills WIL KRAMLICH (17-5) Thornton at Lewiston Sanford at Edward Little […]

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Giants beat Red Sox in 15 innings, long after Yaz’s grandson hits homer

by KEN POWTAK The Associated Press September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Carl Yastrzemski, hit a solo homer in his first game in Fenway Park, and Alex Dickerson had a sacrifice fly in the 15th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots are nearly unanimous No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

by SIMMI BUTTAR The Associated Press September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

After 43-0 rout of Dolphins, Patriots remain No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots place tackle Isaiah Wynn on injured reserve

by KYLE HIGHTOWER The Associated Press September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

New England filled Wynn’s roster spot Tuesday by signing veteran lineman Caleb Benenoch.

New England Patriots, Sports

NFL meets with Antonio Brown’s accuser for 10 hours

by Mark Maske The Washington Post September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

The NFL’s decision about whether to place New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown on paid administrative leave via the commissioner’s exempt list remained pending Tuesday after league representatives met for 10 hours Monday with a woman accusing Brown of rape and sexual assault. Monday’s lengthy meeting between the NFL and Britney Taylor was confirmed […]