FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten said the hardest thing about deciding to retire nine months ago was leaving football without winning a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys. The 36-year-old tight end is giving it another shot. Witten announced Thursday he is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys after one season as a […]
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Paying full Bryce: Harper, Phils agree to record $330M deal
NEW YORK — It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract. The young star outfielder and the Phillies agreed Thursday to a $330 million, 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history. Harper’s agent, California-based Scott Boras, said the deal was […]
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NFL gives 2 players with checkered pasts chance at combine
INDIANAPOLIS — Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson and Colorado State wide receiver Preston Williams have already completed their work in Indianapolis. They didn’t lift weights, didn’t get clocked in the 40-yard dash, didn’t even appear on the NFL telecast. Instead, they took medical tests and tried explaining to team officials why they couldn’t work […]
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Patriots owner pleads not guilty to prostitution charges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents released Thursday. Kraft’s attorney Jack Goldberger filed the written plea with the Palm Beach County court on Wednesday. Kraft, 77, is requesting a […]
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Kyler Murray at 5-foot-10, 207 pounds at NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler Murray may not show off his arm or his legs at the NFL scouting combine, but on Thursday he assuaged colossal concerns about his size. The Heisman Trophy-winning dual-threat quarterback and speedy outfielder from the University of Oklahoma checked in at just over 5-foot-10 and 207 pounds with a hand size, […]
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TIGERS GIVE BACK: Biddeford High athletes donate 225 books, read to local kindergarten students
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford High School boys hockey team will be competing in the Class A South regional semifinals on Saturday, but recently members of that team — and all BHS winter teams — made a special visit to some future Tigers. Biddeford’s student-athletes take on a community service project each season and this winter […]
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Nosebleed Section Wrestling Rankings
Here are the top 10 pound-for-pound wrestlers in Maine, according to Journal Tribune Sports Editor Pat McDonald. Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Wrestlers 1. Josh Cote (Noble, 126 pounds) 2. Dave Gross (Bucksport, 285 pounds) 3. Noah Dumas (Cony, 106 pounds) 4. Mark Ward (Mt. View, 145 pounds) 5. Colby Frost (Bonny Eagle, 120 pounds) 6. Zack […]
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Lillard scores 33, Blazers hand Celtics 4th straight loss
BOSTON — Damian Lillard scored 21 of his 33 points in the second half and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Boston 97-92 on Wednesday night for the Celtics’ fourth straight loss. Maurice Harkless had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Jusef Nurkic scored 16 points, and CJ McCollum finished with 14 points for the Blazers, who […]
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Steelers hope to see less of Brown if they pull off trade
INDIANAPOLIS — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert insists he would gladly welcome back Antonio Brown next season. If things don’t work out, Colbert has a plan for that, too. Colbert addressed the rampant rumors about Brown’s future Wednesday by saying he would only trade the Steelers’ star receiver if he gets equal value in […]
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Honda Classic gets only 3 of the world’s top 20 players
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are among the golfers who live in the vicinity of PGA National and may very well be home this weekend. They just won’t be playing at the Honda Classic. The condensing of the PGA Tour schedule is forcing players to make some tough […]