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Maine High School Football Change: 8-man football coming, eliminating 11-man Class E

AUGUSTA — It’s first down and goal to go for proponents of eight-man football in Maine. The Maine Principals’ Association football committee voted Thursday to replace the Class E developmental league with an eight-man division next year. Classes A, B, C and D would continue to play the traditional game if the principals association approves eight-man […]

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Maine Red Claws: Claws erase 17-point deficit in fourth quarter, only to come up short

PORTLAND — Near the end of all four games on their recent trip to the Southwest, the Red Claws held a lead. Three times, they wound up losing. On Thursday night, they returned to the Expo but again saw a late lead slip through their fingers as the Windy City Bulls beat Maine, 106-105, before a […]

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NFL Thursday Night: Dallas Cowboys rope New Orleans Saints

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott desperately scrambled for a first down in a game of fourth-quarter keepaway, then took three knees starting from the New Orleans 1 to run out the clock by the narrowest possible margin. Anything to keep Drew Brees and the NFL’s highest-scoring offense on the sideline. Ezekiel Elliott scored the only Dallas touchdown […]

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December Domination: New England Patriots look to continue solid December play against Vikings

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The month of December has been a special time for the New England Patriots during the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era. Since the pair arrived in 2000, the Patriots are 64-13 during the final month of the regular season. Brady has been the starter for all but six of those victories — […]

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Journal Tribune 2018 Field Hockey All-Stars

MVP: Abby Allen, Biddeford Rookie of the Year: Sam McGrath, Kennebunk All-Stars Hailey Allen, Biddeford Paige Laverriere, Biddeford Taylor Wildes, Biddeford Brooklyn Goff, Biddeford Megan Mourmouras, Biddeford Cat Henaire, Thornton Academy Jaigan Boudreau, Thornton Academy Jenica Botting, Thornton Academy Christine Jarowicz, Kennebunk Haley Moody, Kennebunk Kaylee Gregoire, Kennebunk Anna Snyder, Massabesic Emma Snyder, Massabesic Kassidy […]

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Maine moves closer to adding 8-man football

AUGUSTA — Eight-man high school football is on the verge of coming to Maine next season. The Maine Principals’ Association’s football committee voted Thursday to replace the Class E developmental league with an eight-man division. Classes A, B, C and D would remain under the current 11-player format. The eight-man format is seen as an […]

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Bowdoin Taking Spot in Stride: Polar Bears reach the top of women’s D-III basketball

BRUNSWICK — After reeling off four wins to start the 2018/19 season, the Bowdoin College women’s basketball team has been voted to the top spot in the NCAA Division III D3hoops.com poll. It is the sixth time the Polar Bears have been ranked at the top of the poll, and the first since 2007, when Bowdoin […]

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Vikings-Patriots Preview: Third-down efficiency key in Pats-Vikings Sunday afternoon game

FOXBOROUGH, mass. — The Patriots have been at their best on offense this season when they’ve established the run and avoided facing a significant number of third downs. Achieving success in both areas could be difficult Sunday against a Minnesota Vikings team that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expecting to offer “as big a challenge as […]

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NFL Weekly Pro Picks — ‘Big Easy’ heads to ‘Big D’ for big football clash

By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press They are beginning to think playoffs in Big D. They’ve been thinking Super Bowl for weeks in the Big Easy. Tonight, the Cowboys host the Saints in, well, a big game. New Orleans (10-1) has looked like the NFL’s best, even as it sits tied with the Rams for […]