The New England Patriots have released receiver Antonio Brown after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. The team announced the move Friday in a statement emailed to reporters. The statement said: “We appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days, but we feel that it is best to move […]
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BASEBALL WORLD: Will history repeat itself
In 1903, the Boston Americans, who became the Boston Red Sox in 1908, won the first World Series played, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three. The first World Series, unlike those to follow, was a best of nine. After a year with no Series in 1904, future championship rounds would be in a […]
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Nike drops Patriots’ Brown amid 2d sexual assault charge
Nike has cut ties with Antonio Brown, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is through answering questions about his embattled receiver. A person familiar with the investigation process tells The Associated Press that the league has not summoned Brown to meet with it. A union representative is required to be at any such meeting. […]
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High School Roundup: Kennebunk boys’ soccer beats Bonny Eagle
GIRLS’ SOCCER MARSHWOOD 3, BIDDEFORD 0: Ella Nelson scored had two goals, Rori Coomey had a goal and an assist and Kendall Lawrence made four saves as the Hawks (3-2) downed the Tigers (1-4) at Biddeford. Biddeford’s Jillian Lewis finished with six saves. PORTLAND 2, THORNTON ACADEMY 0: Eliza Stein and Elizabeth Littell each scored […]
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Football: Kennebunk leans on balance to pace fast start
KENNEBUNK – Through two games, the Kennebunk High football team’s offense has fired on all cylinders. No. 5 Kennebunk (2-0) has scored 118 points in wins over Cheverus and Westbrook/Waynflete. The Rams have made things look easy through two weeks, but a much more difficult task comes to town tonight in No. 2 Bonny Eagle […]
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Pro baseball league considers OOB expansion
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – A professional baseball league is considering Old Orchard Beach as a location for a new team. Representatives from the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball addressed community members of their interest in bringing a team to the town at a meeting at Jimmy the Greek’s in Old Orchard Beach on Thursday […]
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Rodriguez, Red Sox beat Giants 5-4 to avoid sweep
BOSTON — A year after their record-setting, World Series championship season, the Boston Red Sox are looking for meaning wherever they can find it. Long ago finished in the AL East race and on the verge of wild-card elimination as well, the defending champs managed to keep alive Eduardo Rodriguez’s chances of a 20-win season, […]
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High School Roundup: Biddeford field hockey extends winning streak
KENNEBUNK — Jill McSorley scored in the second half off a pass from Anna Lavigne, and Biddeford extended its unbeaten streak to 23 games with a 1-0 field hockey win Wednesday against Kennebunk. Abby Nadeau made one save for the shutout as the defending Class A state champions improved to 5-0. Haley Moody had 16 […]
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Second ‘Shoe Night’ Delivers Kicks
BIDDEFORD – As an avid runner, Ashley Potvin-Fulford knows the importance of having a stable pair of running shoes. A good set of shoes, though, can put a dent in your wallet. So, in an effort to encourage kids who have shown an interest in the sport, Potvin-Fulford started “A Running Passion.” The nonprofit held […]
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Giants rout Red Sox 11-3, giving Bochy 2,000th win
BOSTON — Stephen Vogt hit a two-run homer and the Giants beat the Red Sox 11-3 on Wednesday night, giving Bruce Bochy his 2,000th career victory as a manager in the majors. Bochy became just the 11th manager to achieve 2,000 wins, reaching the milestone with just 10 games remaining for the Giants before their […]