BRUNSWICK — Area wrestling teams are enjoying growth in their programs and after a successful 2017/18. They will look to build on that success and take that increased confidence to the next level this upcoming season. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick returns a number of strong juniors for another season, while adding a talented group of freshmen to the program. Morse will rely […]
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Baseball Trade: St. Louis Cardinals get Goldschmidt from Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — The St. Louis Cardinals struck gold in their search for a big hitter, acquiring slugging first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Eager to push for the playoffs after a three-year absence, St. Louis sent pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, minor league infielder Andy Young and […]
NFL Pro Picks: Jags-Titans should be a defensive standoff
Jacksonville won the AFC South and Tennessee earned a wild-card playoff berth out of the division last season. Now, they get the prime-time spotlight tonight even though both are also-rans. Oh, the Titans (6-6) still are in the playoff chase. But it’s difficult to take serious a team that needs a late rally to beat […]
Kennebunk gridder named to Fitzpatrick list
The semifinalists for the 48th annual James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy were announced on Wednesday and four local standouts made the cut for the state’s top high school football honor. Kennebunk’s Dante DeLorenzo,Biddeford’s Carter Edgerton, Thornton Academy’s Anthony Bracamonte and Wells’ Tyler Bridge were among the 12 semifinalists for the award, which goes to the state’s […]
Bowdoin Roundup: Polar Bears rally for men’s hockey win
GORHAM — The Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team mounted a third period comeback to defeat host University of Southern Maine, 5-4, on Tuesday evening at USM Arena. The Polar Bears improved to 3-3-1. The Huskies fell to 1-8-2. Bowdoin jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first period. Jack Bliss put the Polar Bears […]
Coach to Retire: Ohio State football leader Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Urban Meyer walked off the field after Ohio State routed Michigan, he was pondering his future and when to make a decision about when to call it quits. The 54-year-old Meyer, in fact, had been thinking about retiring since the middle of last season. The pain from headaches caused by an arachnoid […]
Justice Not For All: Hunt video just latest case of NFL’s inconsistent discipline
The NFL is still out of its league when it comes to disciplining players for troubles off the field. Kareem Hunt is the latest example of the NFL’s delayed and inconsistent approach toward serious matters despite league efforts to improve following its mishandling of Ray Rice’s domestic violence case in 2014. From Greg Hardy to […]
Defensive standout Voter led Spartans to playoffs
SANFORD — Most years the Journal Tribune’s Most Valuable Player award in boys soccer will go to a player who put the ball in the back of the net a lot or set up his teammates to do just that throughout the season. This year, the honor goes to a player who was simply outstanding […]
Journal Tribune 2018 Boys Soccer All-Stars
MVP: Kevin Voter, Sanford Rookie of the Year: Cody Bowker, Thornton Academy All-Stars Josh Nagle, Biddeford Tyler Nagle, Biddeford Mustafa Najm, Biddeford Ryan Harriman, Wells Tyler Carpenter, Wells Teddy Morin, Wells Isaac Plante, Sanford Cole Randt, Sanford Garrett Gallant, Sanford Eric McCullum, Thornton Academy Alec McAlary, Thornton Academy Max Spaulding, Thornton Academy Tristan Wirth, Kennebunk […]
Boys Ice Hockey Preview: Area hockey teams eye postseason as season openers near
BRUNSWICK — With the girls high school ice hockey teams getting their regular season underway over the past two weeks, the boys are ready for the puck to drop this upcoming weekend. Mt. Ararat/Hyde/Lisbon/Morse returns a solid core of experienced players for coach A.J. Kavanaugh, including seniors goalie Cade Charron and top scorer Noah Austin. “When you have one […]
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