Sports

December 14, 2012

League-leading penalties leaving Pirates in a box

Averaging seven-plus minors per game, Portland might be its own worst enemy.

December 13, 2012

In clash of stars, Lake Region bests Waynflete

Tiana-Jo Carter scored 15 points and grabbed 32 rebounds to help lead the Lakers past Martha Verneau and Waynflete.

December 13, 2012

Moss credits Belichick for teaching him football

Randy Moss joined the New England Patriots five years ago thinking he knew a lot about football. Then, he began playing for Bill Belichick.

December 13, 2012

Sources: Dempster, Red Sox agree at $26.5M

Dempster, 12-8 with a 3.38 ERA this year, gives the Red Sox a reliable pitcher who has thrown more than 200 innings for four of the past five seasons.

December 13, 2012

Bode Miller unlikely to race until February

Miller is taking it easy after surgery on his left knee, and also taking care of his new wife, whom he hit in the eye with a golf ball Wednesday.

December 13, 2012

Saints' ex-assistant tried to halt bounty system

Transcripts from the appeal hearings portray the coaches in a bitter disagreement.

December 13, 2012

Belcher is remembered at funeral near hometown

December 13, 2012

NFL Notebook: Goodell's not happy with Saints' decision

December 13, 2012

Nelson 'disappointed' by Ryder Cup choice

Larry Nelson had hoped to be named team captain, but the honor goes to Tom Watson instead.

December 13, 2012

NHL, union still far apart

Federal mediators join the talks again, but union boss Donald Fehr says no progress was made.

December 13, 2012

A quick turnaround a big help for Bengals

Cincinnati doesn't have much time to dwell on last Sunday's tough loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

December 13, 2012

College Connections: Maine players find their home with Bentley men's basketball

Tyler McFarland of Camden Hills joins players from Thornton Academy, Wells and South Portland on the team.

December 13, 2012

College Roundup: Baylor women extend streak at home to 44

December 13, 2012

High School Roundup: Falmouth earns a girls' hockey win

December 13, 2012

Patriots facing a QB with familiar situation

Colin Kaepernick replaces an injured starter for the 49ers, like Tom Brady did for the Pats in 2001.

December 13, 2012

NBA Roundup: Warriors shock Heat on final-second basket

December 13, 2012

Celts secure win in 2 OTs

Paul Pierce becomes the 25th player to reach 23,000 points in Boston's 117-115 win.

December 13, 2012

Heavenly goalie for Saints

Grant Carrier makes 33 saves and covers up rebounds to frustrate Scarborough in his first start of the season.

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