SANTA CLARA, Calif. Matt Patricia got an early taste of what Jimmy Garoppolo was capable of doing as an NFL quarterback. As soon as Garoppolo was drafted in the second round by New England in 2014, he got the chance to match wits with Patricia almost every day in practice as Tom Brady’s backup, while […]

BOWDOIN The Bowdoin College football team open its 127th season on Saturday as the Polar Bears host Williams College at 1 p.m. The contest will be the 75th all-time between the schools. LIVE COVERAGE — Fans can follow all of the statistics from today’s game on their smartphones by downloading the Bowdoin Front Row app […]

BOSTON, Mass. — Senior keeper Lauren Williams, of Bowdoinham, registered her first career shutout to help lead the Simmons University women’s soccer team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Rivier University on Wednesday in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Daly Field. Seniors Mikayla Elliott and Mallory Cottam each tallied three points, including a goal […]

STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College (5-0) toppled Husson University (0-3), 7-0, in a non-conference field hockey contest at the SJC Athletics Complex recently. The Monks opened the game by scoring in the ninth minute when senior Arianna Kahler of Lisbon Falls netted her first of two goals on the evening. Saint Joseph’s was lethal on […]

SABATTUS — The Sabattus Rec. Club Running Program will continue its weekly Wednesday Night Group runs through the fall and winter. The weekly run/walk meets at Mixer’s parking lot on Sabattus Road, and heads out at 6 p.m. Anyone of any age/ability is welcome to join in and get some exercise. Those attending can choose […]

BOSTON Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird said he’s taking a break from the team following charges that he choked and kicked his girlfriend and prevented her from leaving his apartment. In a statement Thursday, the 24-year-old Bird apologized to his teammates and fans for creating an “unnecessary distraction” and said he’s taking time away to […]