http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/-t1.htm Sports around the Nation. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:20 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/pats-defense-productive-offense-beat-jets-31-14-t18894.htm Outspoken Pats defense, productive offense beat Jets 31-14 By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The defense Bill Belichick didn't want to put on the field a week ago kept the offense of the New York Jets off it Sunday. Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown and 226 yards in a 31-14 win. The victory gave them a two-game lead in the AFC East and sent the Jets to their sixth loss ... Sports News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:20 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/pats-defense-productive-offense-beat-jets-31-14-t18894.htm#22215 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/pats-defense-productive-offense-beat-jets-31-14-t18894.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/red-sox-get-warm-reception-on-a-chilly-day-t18076.htm Outspoken Red Sox get warm reception on a chilly day By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald BOSTON — The 77-year-old man walked deliberately toward the pitcher's mound, with the help of a cane and Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Francona. A sold out Fenway Park crowd of 37,057, eager for the 2009 baseball season to begin after a rainout Monday, applauded loudly and waited patiently. U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., then threw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday, launching ... Sports News Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:40:14 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/red-sox-get-warm-reception-on-a-chilly-day-t18076.htm#21274 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/red-sox-get-warm-reception-on-a-chilly-day-t18076.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/back-in-swing-of-things-t18051.htm Outspoken Back in swing of things With a damp chill in the air, Boston's boys of summer start their season today at Fenway. By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald BOSTON — Before he walked out of the clubhouse, down the familiar tunnel and out into the chill of Fenway Park, Kevin Youkilis spoke Sunday about the joy of leaving sunny Florida behind. "For a lot of guys, the excitement is being here. It's a sense of being home," said Youkilis, the Boston Red Sox first ... Sports News Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:43:35 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/back-in-swing-of-things-t18051.htm#21247 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/back-in-swing-of-things-t18051.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-pull-off-rally-for-6th-super-bowl-title-t17133.htm Outspoken Steelers pull off rally for 6th Super Bowl title By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer TAMPA, Fla. – Ben Roethlisberger looked one way, then another. Finally, he somehow spotted Santonio Holmes in the right corner of the end zone, obscured by three defenders. Big Ben threw it up. Holmes stretched his hands as high as he could get them, but mindful of keeping both feet on the ground. The ball stuck to Holmes' hands as though they were coated in glue. The tips of his outstretched ... Sports News Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:01:00 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-pull-off-rally-for-6th-super-bowl-title-t17133.htm#20183 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-pull-off-rally-for-6th-super-bowl-title-t17133.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/optimistic-sled-dog-mushers-welcome-obama-as-president-t16898.htm Outspoken Optimistic sled dog mushers welcome Obama as president By Julia Bayly Special to the NEWS Bangor Daily News ST. JUST DE BRETENIERES, Quebec — Mushers love to debate everything from breeds to booties to biscuits. But on Tuesday at the International Federation of Sleddog Sports World Championships, it was all about Barack Obama as the international racers took a break from competition to watch a televised broadcast of the swearing in of the 44th president of the United States. “I ... 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Sports News Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:14:17 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/pennington-dolphins-beat-jets-for-afc-east-title-t16257.htm#19188 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/pennington-dolphins-beat-jets-for-afc-east-title-t16257.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/futile-first-lions-0-16-after-31-21-loss-to-pack-t16255.htm Outspoken Futile first: Lions 0-16 after 31-21 loss to Pack By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Detroit Lions own a distinction no team wants: worst in NFL history. Facing one last chance to avoid their dubious destiny, the Lions lost Sunday's season finale to the Green Bay Packers 31-21 to complete the league's first 0-16 season. The 1976 expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-14) were the last NFL team to complete a season without a victory. It didn't come without a ... Sports News Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:30:54 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/futile-first-lions-0-16-after-31-21-loss-to-pack-t16255.htm#19186 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/futile-first-lions-0-16-after-31-21-loss-to-pack-t16255.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/gusting-winds-blow-in-pats-favor-13-0-t16247.htm Outspoken Gusting winds blow in Pats favor 13-0 By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – A nasty wind strong enough to tilt the goal posts was no match for Matt Cassel and the New England Patriots, who did their part to remain in playoff contention. LaMont Jordan scored on a 2-yard run set up by Cassel's 12-yard completion into the wind on fourth down, and Stephen Gostkowski hit a pair of field goals to secure a 13-0 win over the bumbling Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Then came ... Sports News Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:39:33 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/gusting-winds-blow-in-pats-favor-13-0-t16247.htm#19178 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/gusting-winds-blow-in-pats-favor-13-0-t16247.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cassel-defense-lead-pats-to-47-7-rout-of-cards-t16094.htm Outspoken Cassel, defense lead Pats to 47-7 rout of Cards By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England is peaking in time for the postseason, whipping Arizona 47-7 with a blizzard of points on a snow-covered field Sunday. It won't keep the Cardinals out of the playoffs. And it might not be enough to get the Patriots in. "We have no one to be frustrated with but ourselves," Patriots guard Logan Mankins said. "We lost five games." Miami, tied ... Sports News Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:32:35 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cassel-defense-lead-pats-to-47-7-rout-of-cards-t16094.htm#18995 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cassel-defense-lead-pats-to-47-7-rout-of-cards-t16094.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/ravens-beat-cowboys-33-24-in-texas-stadium-finale-t16093.htm Outspoken Ravens beat Cowboys 33-24 in Texas Stadium finale By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas – Dallas Cowboys fans and Hall of Famers came early and stayed late, making sure they savored every bit of the 313th and last game at Texas Stadium. The Baltimore Ravens will remember it fondly, too. Willis McGahee ran 77 yards for a lead-stretching touchdown when things got tight late in the fourth quarter, then Le'Ron McClain topped that by going 83 yards for the real victory-clinching ... Sports News Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:58:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/ravens-beat-cowboys-33-24-in-texas-stadium-finale-t16093.htm#18993 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/ravens-beat-cowboys-33-24-in-texas-stadium-finale-t16093.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/peyton-and-eli-manning-qb-brothers-in-pro-bowl-t15946.htm Outspoken Peyton and Eli Manning: QB brothers in Pro Bowl The Associated Press NEW YORK – Peyton and Eli Manning were voted to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, the first time quarterback-playing brothers have been chosen for the same all-star game. The Indianapolis Colts' Peyton will make his ninth appearance in 11 seasons and will start for the AFC. It will be the first appearance for Eli, who was the MVP for the New York Giants in last February's Super Bowl. He will be on the NFC team. The Giants ... Sports News Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:18:06 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/peyton-and-eli-manning-qb-brothers-in-pro-bowl-t15946.htm#18824 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/peyton-and-eli-manning-qb-brothers-in-pro-bowl-t15946.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cowboys-defense-dominates-eli-giants-in-20-8-win-t15915.htm Outspoken Cowboys defense dominates Eli, Giants in 20-8 win By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas – The soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys' offense gets all the attention. The defense, however, is keeping them in the playoff hunt. DeMarcus Ware added three sacks to his NFL-leading total and the Cowboys took down Eli Manning eight times on their way to a crucial 20-8 victory Sunday night in a game where all eyes were otherwise on Tony Romo, Terrell Owens and Jason Witten. With ... Sports News Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:33:53 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cowboys-defense-dominates-eli-giants-in-20-8-win-t15915.htm#18789 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cowboys-defense-dominates-eli-giants-in-20-8-win-t15915.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/moss-cassel-lead-patriots-past-raiders-49-26-t15893.htm Outspoken Moss, Cassel lead Patriots past Raiders 49-26 The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. – Randy Moss pointed to his name on the back of his jersey after each touchdown catch, as if he needed to introduce himself to the fans who rarely saw that kind of performance in his two seasons in Oakland. Moss caught two of Matt Cassel's career-high four touchdown passes in his first game against the Raiders since his trade to New England last season, leading the Patriots to a 49-26 victory Sunday. Cassel's ... Sports News Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:51:13 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/moss-cassel-lead-patriots-past-raiders-49-26-t15893.htm#18762 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/moss-cassel-lead-patriots-past-raiders-49-26-t15893.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-past-seahawks-24-21-t15667.htm Outspoken Patriots rally past Seahawks 24-21 By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer SEATTLE – Matt Cassel rallied the New England Patriots when they needed him most. New England's fill-in quarterback calmly stared down blitzes for completions with his team's playoff chances in the balance. Then Sammy Morris leaped into the end zone from 1 yard on fourth down with 2:44 remaining and the Patriots rallied past the Seattle Seahawks 24-21 on Sunday. One week after flopping with four turnovers in ... Sports News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:21:14 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-past-seahawks-24-21-t15667.htm#18504 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-past-seahawks-24-21-t15667.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/townsend-s-int-seals-it-steelers-top-dallas-20-13-t15666.htm Outspoken Townsend's INT seals it, Steelers top Dallas 20-13 By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Deshea Townsend scored on a 26-yard interception return with 1:40 remaining as the Pittsburgh Steelers scored their only two touchdowns 24 seconds apart to rally from a 10-point deficit and deal the Dallas Cowboys a potentially damaging loss, winning 20-13 on Sunday. Pittsburgh was stopped on a fourth-and-goal play at the Dallas 1 early in the fourth while falling behind 13-3, but ... Sports News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:17:56 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/townsend-s-int-seals-it-steelers-top-dallas-20-13-t15666.htm#18503 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/townsend-s-int-seals-it-steelers-top-dallas-20-13-t15666.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/dan-marino-sr-father-of-nfl-great-dies-at-71-t15665.htm Outspoken Dan Marino Sr., father of NFL great, dies at 71 The Associated Press MIAMI – The father of Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino has died at the age of 71. Linda Elachko of the John N. Elachko Funeral Home in Pittsburgh said Dan Marino Sr. died Sunday in Weston, Fla. She did not immediately know the cause of his death. Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga said in a statement that the team was saddened to learn of the death of the former quarterback's father. "A visible ... Sports News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:14:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/dan-marino-sr-father-of-nfl-great-dies-at-71-t15665.htm#18502 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/dan-marino-sr-father-of-nfl-great-dies-at-71-t15665.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cardinals-beat-rams-34-10-clinch-nfc-west-t15664.htm Outspoken Cardinals beat Rams 34-10, clinch NFC West By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. – The final seconds ticked away and the Arizona Cardinals weren't sure how to celebrate. After all, it's been 33 years since the franchise last won a division title. "My coach was like, `Act like you've been there before, act like you've been there before,'" defensive tackle Darnell Dockett said. "I said `Coach, I ain't been there before. I don't know how to act right now.'" Kurt ... Sports News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:12:49 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cardinals-beat-rams-34-10-clinch-nfc-west-t15664.htm#18501 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/cardinals-beat-rams-34-10-clinch-nfc-west-t15664.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/giants-suspend-super-bowl-hero-burresss-t15499.htm Outspoken Giants suspend Super Bowl hero Burresss By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year. The New York Giants fined and suspended Burress on Tuesday for four games — the rest of the regular season — after he accidentally shot himself in the right thigh over the weekend at a Manhattan nightclub. The team also placed him on the reserve non-football injury list, which means the wide receiver couldn't come back for playoffs, either. The ... Sports News Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:28:17 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/giants-suspend-super-bowl-hero-burresss-t15499.htm#18309 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/giants-suspend-super-bowl-hero-burresss-t15499.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-top-ranked-defense-stifles-patriots-33-10-t15440.htm Outspoken Steelers top-ranked defense stifles Patriots 33-10 By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Pittsburgh's NFL-best defense stopped Matt Cassel's two-game offensive surge and pushed New England closer to strange territory: a sideline seat for the playoffs. The Steelers held the Patriots to 267 yards, got two touchdown passes from Ben Roethlisberger and four field goals from Jeff Reed and beat the Patriots 33-10 on a cold, rainy Sunday. Cassel lost two fumbles and ... Sports News Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:51:28 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-top-ranked-defense-stifles-patriots-33-10-t15440.htm#18243 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/steelers-top-ranked-defense-stifles-patriots-33-10-t15440.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/lawyer-to-ap-burress-to-turn-himself-in-monday-t15439.htm Outspoken Lawyer to AP: Burress to turn himself in Monday By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. – Plaxico Burress plans to turn himself in to police Monday morning in New York City and plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, his lawyer said. Benjamin Brafman wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Sunday that he was advised the New York Giants' star receiver will be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh. "I do not expect that ... Sports News Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:48:19 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/lawyer-to-ap-burress-to-turn-himself-in-monday-t15439.htm#18242 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/lawyer-to-ap-burress-to-turn-himself-in-monday-t15439.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/kenseth-signs-contract-extension-with-roush-fenway-t15362.htm Outspoken Kenseth signs contract extension with Roush Fenway The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. – Matt Kenseth signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday with Roush Fenway Racing to continue driving the No. 17 Ford. The deal comes at the end of one of Kenseth's most disappointing seasons: He failed to win a race for the first time since 2001, and his 11th-place finish in the standings was his lowest since that season. But the 2003 series champion has been with Roush since 1998, winning ... Sports News Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:04:12 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/kenseth-signs-contract-extension-with-roush-fenway-t15362.htm#18153 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/kenseth-signs-contract-extension-with-roush-fenway-t15362.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/what-splint-bandaged-romo-gets-dallas-by-seattle-t15361.htm Outspoken What splint? Bandaged Romo gets Dallas by Seattle By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas – Tony Romo might not want to take the splint off his passing hand the way he and the Dallas Cowboys are playing. Romo crisply guided Dallas to touchdowns on its first three drives and points on the first four, then turned the early surge into a 34-9 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The Cowboys won their third straight, matching their best roll of the season, all coming ... Sports News Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:59:34 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/what-splint-bandaged-romo-gets-dallas-by-seattle-t15361.htm#18152 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/what-splint-bandaged-romo-gets-dallas-by-seattle-t15361.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/favre-jets-hand-titans-season-s-first-loss-34-13-t15227.htm Outspoken Favre, Jets hand Titans season's first loss, 34-13 By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans are unbeaten no more. Brett Favre and the New York Jets served notice they will be a factor in the AFC this season. Favre threw two touchdown passes, Leon Washington ran for two scores and the Jets routed the Titans 34-13 on Sunday, snapping the 13-game regular-season winning streak by the NFL's last undefeated team. The Jets (8-3) came in atop the ... Sports News Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:04:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/favre-jets-hand-titans-season-s-first-loss-34-13-t15227.htm#18003 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/favre-jets-hand-titans-season-s-first-loss-34-13-t15227.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-3-times-to-beat-dolphins-48-28-t15217.htm Outspoken Patriots rally 3 times to beat Dolphins 48-28 By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI – Three times the New England Patriots lost the lead, and three times they took it back. The message: Don't count them out of the AFC East race just yet. Matt Cassel threw for 415 yards, Randy Moss caught three touchdown passes and the resilient Patriots won a shootout Sunday, beating the feisty but outgunned Miami Dolphins 48-28. The Patriots (7-4), who remained a game behind the AFC East-leading ... Sports News Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:03:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-3-times-to-beat-dolphins-48-28-t15217.htm#17993 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/patriots-rally-3-times-to-beat-dolphins-48-28-t15217.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/to-snags-7-catches-as-cowboys-defeat-49ers-35-22-t15216.htm Outspoken TO snags 7 catches as Cowboys defeat 49ers 35-22 By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas – With Tony Romo scrambling, Terrell Owens kept chugging down the sideline. Once the pass went up, Owens went to work. He caught the ball and turned upfield, getting pushed out of bounds after a 52-yard gain. Then he kept going, drawing more attention. With all eyes and TV cameras on him, Owens stretched his arms out to form a T, then curled them over his head to form an O. Yes, T.O. is ... Sports News Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:51:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/to-snags-7-catches-as-cowboys-defeat-49ers-35-22-t15216.htm#17992 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/sports-news-f14/to-snags-7-catches-as-cowboys-defeat-49ers-35-22-t15216.htm