Oxford Hills at Lewiston Friday, 7 p.m. Prelude of the “old” Eastern A for both teams before they get their first taste of the new schedule format next week. Edward Little at Bangor Saturday, 7 p.m. With Cameron Stadium under renovation, game will be played on turf at Husson University. Both teams would like to […]
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Sun Journal H.S. Football Top 10: Trojans start out on top
1. Thornton Academy After years of knocking on the door, Trojans finally kicked it in last year. Now everyone wants what they’ve got. 2. Cheverus Stags move East and reload. 3. Portland Host cross-town rivals at Fitzpatrick Stadium for the first day of the season, when Bulldogs can make a major statement about what will […]
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NFL, players to settle concussion lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to resolve concussion-related lawsuits with a $765 million settlement that would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research, a federal judge said Thursday. The plaintiffs include at least 10 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including former Dallas Cowboys running back […]
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AFC preview: It’s Patriots, and everyone else — again
Life in the AFC East has been simple for the past decade. Just plug in the New England Patriots at the top of the division, and see how everybody else shakes out.Bill Belichick & Co. have won nine of the last 10 division titles, with Tom Brady leading the way. The star quarterback has been […]
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College Football: Black Bears face brutal schedule
ORONO — There is no quarterback controversy and there are plenty of veterans in the lineup this season for the University of Maine football team. Nonetheless, the Black Bears must reinforce a handful of key positions, including three on the offensive line, to be able to make a run at a Football Championship Subdivision playoff […]
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Winthrop and Monmouth getting it together on gridiron
WINTHROP — While some coaches like to put on their best Bill Belichick scowl for the start of high school football season, Joel Stoneton is grinning from ear to ear. “It’s just a great time to be here in this program. It’s just so much fun,” he said. Stoneton and his Winthrop football program have […]
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College Football: Windham’s Charles poised to help Maine
ORONO — Carlton Charles spent the 2012 season doing whatever he could to help out the University of Maine football team. This season, the Windham High School product plans on making his contributions on the field. Charles hopes to make his return to the Black Bears lineup at fullback when UMaine opens its season August […]
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Staying sharp with Sabers
The Lisbon native had completed his high school and college careers and was finishing up at Maine Maritime Academy. He was ready to move on in life and playing football likely wasn’t part of his future. “I really wasn’t counting on playing,” said Kates. “I knew there were a couple of (semi-professional) teams out there, […]
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Belichick eager to see more after win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — One exhibition game isn’t enough for Bill Belichick to make any firm decisions.So after watching his runners pile up yards, his best cornerback give up a long touchdown pass and Tim Tebow do better running than throwing, the New England coach is eager to see more.“Way too early to make any […]
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Tough enough?: Youth sports safety depends on what, where the games are played
On August 19, high school students will fan out across fields all over the state for the first day of practice for the fall season. Taking the field with them will be coaches trained in basic first aid, CPR and concussion recognition, as required by the Maine Principals’ Association. As early as Aug. 10, the […]