A number of drivers have seen great seasons end too early, but the format has given the sport an overdue boost of drama.
2016
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Prescott firmly installed as quarterback for the Cowboys
Tony Romo is no longer injured, but rookie Dak Prescott has led Dallas to eight straight wins and the best record in the NFL.
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Blocked extra-point try reignites NFL debate on jumping technique
Defensive players are allowed to leap over the snapper, but it can lead to confusion about the rule.
Posted inNation & World
President tells Americans to give Trump a chance
Obama departs from his Democratic allies who have already condemned Donald Trump’s first decisions.
Posted inLife & Culture
Painting by ‘Scream’ artist fetches over $54 million
The work ‘Girls on the Bridge’ by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is sold at auction in New York City.
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Maine Milestones: College field hockey finals involve 5 Maine players
Division II St. Anselm has players from Freeport, Falmouth, North Waterboro and Scarborough on its final four roster, and Staci Swallow of South Portland is playing for Division III Babson.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System records enrollment turnaround, gets warning on graduate center
Faculty members at USM and Orono say they need more time to create a joint MBA program.
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Tom Caron: Rask keeps proving he’s the MVP for Bruins
In fact, Tuukka Rask may be more vital to his team than Tom Brady is to the Patriots.
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school football notebook: Kennebunk, Brunswick flip the script
The Rams rolled in the regional final after so many close calls, while the Dragons eked out a win.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Giuliani is described as favorite for secretary of state
The former New York mayor said he ‘won’t be attorney general,’ a job for which he’d been considered a top contender.