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Former UMaine football star Wheeler dies

Former University of Maine football standout Manchester “Manch” Wheeler has died, the school announced in a press release on Monday. Wheeler, who was born in Augusta before graduating from Maine in 1962, was 79. “The University of Maine football team extends our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Manch Wheeler,” current UMaine […]

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AFC Wild Card: Jaguars win ugly over Bills

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey wasted little time turning his attention to Jacksonville’s next playoff game. He also knew everyone else wanted to look back at that Week 5 matchup at Pittsburgh. “I’m sure they’re thinking that game was a fluke,” Ramsey said. The Jaguars (11-6) will try to prove it wasn’t […]

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Injuries, cheap shots overshadow Patriots’ win over Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Rob Gronkowski was apologetic for pile-driving his shoulder into the back of Bills rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White’s head. Bills safety Micah Hyde was livid, calling it a dirty play. Injuries and accusations overshadowed New England extending its winning streak to eight games and closing in on its ninth consecutive AFC […]