KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs safety Eric Berry sounded confident Friday that he’ll be on the field when Kansas City plays the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. The three-time All-Pro has been a full participant in practice this week after dealing with a heel injury, but needs the OK […]
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Numbers show how important high playoffs seeds are
From the first day of training camp in August until deep into the NFL schedule, you hear it. Doesn’t matter what city a team represents or who is coaching and playing for it, the bromide is the same. Win the division. For many fans, just seeing their team sneak into the playoffs provides hope that […]
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Linehan out as Cowboys offensive coordinator after 5 seasons
DALLAS — Scott Linehan is out as offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys only days after coach Jason Garrett sent mixed messages about the future for the oft-criticized assistant. Garrett, in a statement released by the team Friday, described the move as a mutual decision after he and Linehan had some open and positive discussions […]
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Always learning, Rams’ Goff seeks results in NFC title game
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Although Jared Goff is uncomfortable being overly nosy when he’s around the NFL’s best quarterbacks, he kept a close eye on Drew Brees while they were together at the Pro Bowl in Orlando last year. The most prolific passer in NFL history had no problem sharing aspects of his mental approach […]
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Underdog Patriots face top seed KC. Yes, you read that right
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It may have been hard to hear him over the noise of the New England fans celebrating an eighth straight trip to the AFC title game, but Tom Brady is feeling disrespected. That’s right: The three-time NFL MVP and five-time Super Bowl champion told a national TV audience after demolishing the Los Angeles […]
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Record 135 forgo college eligibility to enter NFL draft
NEW YORK — A record number of college football players will bypass their remaining years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. The 135 players forgoing eligibility surpasses the 119 from last year. The NFL released the official list on Friday. There are 103 underclassmen eligible for the April 25-27 draft. Another 32 players have […]
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‘Kids on ice stay out of hot water’
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Youth Hockey Association give kids a chance to stay active in the winter by breaking barriers and offering low-cost hockey opportunities in southern Maine. “There’s a lot of opportunity for kids to play hockey in southern Maine. At BYHA, we believe wholeheartedly that kids on ice stay out of hot water […]
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Kennebunk’s Lamontagne, TA’s Palmer up for Gaziano linemen awards
The Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards will be handed out on Jan. 26 and two local student-athletes have a chance to take home the prestigious honor. Kennebunk’s Chase Lamontagne is one of three finalists for the offensive lineman award. The senior joins Bonny Eagle’s Aiden McGlone and Scarborough’s Zach Reed. “Honestly, […]
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Ramsdell leads Wells over OOB
WELLS — Knowing his team was going to face a zone defense, Wells High Coach Don Abbott told guard Franny Ramsdell to be ready to shoot. Boy, was she ever. Ramsdell scored 23 of her 28 points in the first half to stake Wells to a big lead and the Warriors held off a fourth-quarter […]
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Fitzpatrick Trophy dinner postponed
PORTLAND — The Fitzpatrick Trophy awards dinner, scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed until Sunday, Jan. 27. The event chairman, Jack Dawson, said the decision was made because weather forecasts are predicting at least a foot of snow, with possible icing conditions. The event will still be held at the Holiday Inn by the […]