May 2018 – Page 94 – The Portland Press Herald

NFL players, coaches grapple with new anthem policy

by TIM BOOTH May 26, 2018November 10, 2019

RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wanted to be talking about football matters — Seattle’s recommitment to the run game, the addition of two new coordinators, almost anything to do with what happens between the lines. Instead, the league’s oldest coach has spent the past few days processing and discussing the league’s new mandate […]

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Steelers prepare for life without injured Ryan Shazier

by WILL GRAVES May 26, 2018November 10, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Ryan Shazier is neither gone nor forgotten. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker remains a fixture at the team’s facility as he continues his recovery from spinal surgery last December that left his football future uncertain at best. While there is a sense of loss, there is no sense of panic. The Steelers understand there […]

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Hanley Ramirez designated for assignment by Red Sox

May 26, 2018November 10, 2019

BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez has been designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, who are responsible for the $15.25 million remaining on his contract but avoided him triggering a $22 million salary for 2019. Boston made the move Friday to clear a roster spot for All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who was activated […]

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Veteran clinical psychologist to lead UNE’s new Aging Center

May 26, 2018November 10, 2019

BIDDEFORD — A veteran clinical psychologist and gerontologist has been chosen as the founding director of the University of New England’s new Center for Excellence in Aging and Health. Dr. Thomas M. Meuser is joining UNE from the University of Missouri—St. Louis, where he is currently serving as the interim associate dean of the College […]

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Alicia Silverstone divorcing husband of 13 years

by ASSOCIATED PRESS May 26, 2018November 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alicia Silverstone is divorcing her husband of nearly 13 years. The “Clueless” actress filed for divorce from Christopher Jarecki on Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The two have been separated for two years. Divorce documents say the 41-year-old Silverstone and the 47-year-old Jarecki will share custody of their 7-year-old […]