Cape Elizabeth’s Tiernan Lathrop, middle, tries to dribble up the field past Gray New-Gloucester’s Nick McCann, left and Kyle Mercier, right. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)Cape Elizabeth’s John O’Connor, center splits the gap between Gray New-Gloucester’s Hunter Brown, left and Nick McCann, right. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)Gray New Gloucester goalie Brannon Gilbert punches the ball away on a […]
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Field hockey: Falcons swoop in on Patriots early in 8-2 win
STANDISH — Freeport found the back of the cage on its first three shots within a two-minute span in the first half to roll to an 8-2 victory over Gray-New Gloucester at St. Joseph’s College in Western Maine field hockey play on Wednesday. The Falcons received goals from six different players as they improved to […]
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On Football: Phillip Dorsett earning Tom Brady's trust
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett runs after catching a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s all about trust with Tom Brady. If he has trust in you, you’re going to get the ball and have volumes […]
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Patriots notebook: Defense contains Texans' Watson
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, is sacked by the New England Patriots defense during the second half Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots defense faced a huge challenge Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson, who puts a lot of […]
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Brady, Gronk lead Patriots to season-opening win over Texans
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski sent New England fans into a panic this offseason when they hinted at retiring rather than returning to the Patriots in 2018. On Sunday, it was the rest of the NFL watching in fear. Brady threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, hitting Gronkowski for 123 yards […]
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Girls' soccer: Gray-New Gloucester finishes off Poland
Gray-New Gloucester’s Jordan Grant, right, runs a step ahead of Poland’s Ally Gagne during the Patriots’ win in Gray on Saturday. (Wil Kramlich/Sun Journal) GRAY — The scoring chances were tilted heavily in Gray-New Gloucester’s favor at halftime, but the Patriots held only a one-goal lead over Poland on Saturday. Finishing has been the focus […]
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For the love of the game: The joy of football is undiminished for Tom Brady at 41
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — He’s 41 now but the joy is still there for Tom Brady. “It’s a blessing to be able to do it,” the New England quarterback said Friday as he awaits his 19th NFL season with Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans. “I love playing football. I love the sport and I’ve […]
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NFL’s top QBs: Tom Brady still the best, but Aaron Rogers is closing the gap
DENVER — Although Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles kept him from adding to his fistful of Super Bowl rings last winter, Tom Brady remains the best quarterback in the NFL, even at age 41. In the first of the weekly Associated Press position rankings for this season, Brady edged out Aaron Rodgers in voting […]
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H.S. football: Dirigo runs by Gray-New Gloucester
Dirigo’s Michael Packard nearly hauls in a pass in the endzone while being defended by Gray-New Gloucester’s Trent Overcash during Friday night’s football game in Dirigo. Dirigo defeated Gray-New Gloucester 22-8. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) DIXFIELD — The first half was a defensive struggle between Gray-New Gloucester and Dirigo, and the host Cougars held a narrow, […]
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Dorsett thinks Patriots are OK at wide receiver, even without Edelman
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Phillip Dorsett has a message for anyone who thinks the New England Patriots don’t have enough talent at wide receiver with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games of the season. “I think we’re ready to go,” Dorsett said Thursday as his team gets ready for Sunday’s opener against the Houston […]