Bronson Arroyo Concert in Portland Yesterday

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Bronson Arroyo of the Boston Red Sox came up to Portland yesterday to play a concert in Monument Square. About 5000 people showed up to hear him play. Apparently, he did a passable job, although most people probably could have done without listening to him had he not...

USA takes top 4 in 200m final in Helsinki

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The 200m Men’s Final was run earlier today in Helsinki, Finland at the world championships. The United States swept the field by taking the top four positions. Justin Gatlin (USA) is only the second man to take the 100m-200m double at the world championships,...

The Terrell Owens and Eagles Circus Continues

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Terrell Owens continued his circus act today when he was booted from training camp, purportedly for snubbing his fans and not signing autographs. He was arguing with coach Andy Reid earlier in the day about running a full speed workout on his own instead of in...

Ty Law signs with the New York Jets

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Ty Law signed with the New York Jets, pending his passing a team physical. I am not really surprised by this turn of events. He will be averaging $6 million for 3 years, compared to the $6 million for 4 years that he refused to sign with the Patriots. The Jets...

Rich Gannon Retires

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Due to his horrific injury last season where he broke his neck, Rich Gannon has decided that it is time to retire. He has had an 18 year career with the Vikings, Redskins, Chiefs, and Raiders and was the 2002 MVP. He did not get to play much his last two seasons due...

Beach to Beacon 10k Repeat

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The Beach to Beacon 10k was yesterday, and it bears an uncanny resemblance to the Yarmouth Clam Festival Classic a few weeks ago. In Yarmouth, I ran the same time both years on the five mile course, averaging a 5:52 pace. This year at the Beach to Beacon, I ran within...