CLEVELAND (AP) — Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform next year. The polarizing mascot is coming off the team’s jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, a move that will end Chief Wahoo’s presence on the field but may not completely silence those […]
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Super Bowl: Patriots don't need help, but they tend to get it
Opponents tend to freak out against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick just when they’re about to conquer the New England Patriots’ dynastic duo. The Philadelphia Eagles swear they won’t fall into that trap if they have the chance in Super Bowl 52. The pair have built such a reputation of coming through in the clutch […]
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Mogul skier Troy Murphy of Bethel named to U.S. Olympic team
Troy Murphy got the call Monday night – he’s going to the Winter Olympics. Murphy, a 25-year-old native of Bethel, will be part of the U.S. men’s moguls team that will compete in South Korea, with Bradley Wilson of Butte, Montana; Casey Andringa of Boulder, Colorado; and Emerson Smith of Dover, Vermont. Wilson competed in […]
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Tom Brady bullish in focus on Tennessee Titans after drama-filled week
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Maybe the Tennessee Titans are coming up for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the perfect time. After a drama-filled week , the quarterback says his focus remains solely on football as his team prepares to host the Titans in Saturday’s divisional round. During Brady’s tenure the Patriots are 6-1 against […]
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The Hot Corner: Sports administered differently — no better or worse — in Maine, Kentucky
Eighteen months since leaving the place where my love for high school sports was born and blossomed, then jumping into that scene in a different part of the country, I continue to be amazed at how differently student-athletics are managed outside my native Maine. I’m not saying that one way is always right or that […]
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Holiday shopping a competitive sport for local stores and teams
Chris Bessey at Bessey Designs in Livermore Falls. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LIVERMORE FALLS — Regardless of who wins and loses, sports are an indelible part of the joys and memories of the holiday season. Many no doubt remember being a little kid on Christmas morning and waking to find a couple of tickets to his or […]
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Robert J. Trefsger
AUBURN — Robert James Trefsger, 97, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away at his son’s home in Auburn on Nov. 17, under the compassionate care of Beacon Hospice. Robert was born at his home in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 10, 1920. He was the youngest son of Louis A. Trefsger and Anna Edison. He […]
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Central Mainers producing for nationally ranked Husson football
Husson kicker Devin Pickett prepares to attempt a field goal as Luke Washburn, front, prepares to block a defender during a game earlier this season in Bangor. Photo by Husson athletics BANGOR — Devin Pickett took a few steps back, waiting for the snap. He patiently waited for the ball to be placed on the ground. […]
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Katherine T. Rand
BRUNSWICK — Katherine T. Rand (Tierney), 78, formerly of Lewiston and most recently of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Oct. 30. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 26, 1938, the daughter of Clara and John Tierney. She was educated in Lewiston schools and later went on to work in housekeeping for Maine Medical Center until she […]
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Board to review Wells mascot and logo in response to complaints that Native Americans were mocked
School officials may consider changing Wells High’s nickname and logo in the wake of complaints that Native Americans were mocked at a football game. Amelia Tuplin, the mother of a Micmac Indian who plays quarterback at Lisbon High School, said the behavior of fans and players at Wells High last Friday was racially offensive. Wells’ nickname is […]