FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told New England fans not to worry about his left shoulder injury, even though it has kept him out of the team’s first two practices this week. Brady did not participate in practice on Wednesday, according to the team’s injury report, although he was spotted on the field during […]

Just think: We get another enticing matchup tonight. A week after the Patriots beat the Buccaneers in a tight prime-timer, division leaders Philadelphia and Carolina go at it in Charlotte. These two are tied with the Packers for the best record in the NFC at 4-1. The Panthers have been particularly impressive with road wins […]

DENVER Alexander Kerfoot scored his first NHL goal with some part of his lower leg. Doesn’t really matter which part — a first goal is a first goal and it’s a “great feeling,” he said. Kerfoot’s goal and two more by Sven Andrighetto, the second an empty-netter with 1:34 remaining, helped the Colorado Avalanche to […]

FREEPORT — The Freeport High School athletic department has big plans for this weekend’s Homecoming festivities. The boys and girls cross country teams compete in the Western Maine Conference championships at St. Joseph’s College in Standish at 3 p.m. on Friday. Later that day, the FHS student and community cookout will be held at 6 […]

TOPSHAM — The Mt. Ararat High School boys jayvee soccer team dropped only its second game of the year, losing to Lewiston 4-3 last week. The 6-2-2 Eagles got goals from Nathan Taylor (penalty kick), Elias Linkel and Trevor Brown. Jacob Sargent assisted on the last two goals. James Singleton made three saves in net […]

WATERVILLE — The Mt. Ararat Middle School “A” field hockey team participated in the Hocktoberfest 7 vs. 7 Tournament at Thomas College on Sunday. The Eagles placed second overall in the eighth-grade division, which included 14 teams from all over the state. The Eagles scored 17 goals on the day and only allowed six. In […]

BRUNSWICK — Sophia Morin’s first-half goal held up as the Brunswick Junior High School girls seventh-grade soccer team edged Lewiston, 1-0, on Monday. The Huskies dominated throughout the game. The defense was once again led by Hannah Lay and Ella Gustafson, along with solid midfield help from Gabbie Swain and Helen Maher. Brunswick is now […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick High School jayvee girls soccer team came away with a thrilling 2- 1 win over Camden Hills on Tuesday. With 17 minutes left in the first half, Riley Turgeon slipped a pass to Rae Bamberger, who powered a shot into the back of the net for a 1-0 Brunswick lead. Camden […]

CLEVELAND LeBron James won’t play again this preseason, and there’s a chance he’ll miss Cleveland’s hyped opener with Boston. James didn’t practice Wednesday, a day after he made his exhibition debut after being slowed by a sprained left ankle sustained Sept. 27. As for James’ status for Tuesday night’s game against the Celtics and former […]