http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=960&32=10357&7=-1&40=hhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com Latest sports news from the Kennebec Journal en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:27:25 GMT 2010-07-30T01:27:25Z en-us http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99588179&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Foffense-comes-up-big-for-augusta-in-victory_2010-07-29.html SOUTH PORTLAND -- After Wednesday's loss to Brewer on the first day of the American Legion baseball state tournament, Augusta was disappointed in its offense. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:27:25 GMT 517bdd161b3176ca8b472a895732a6d4 BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYK Staff Writer 2010-07-30T01:27:25Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99588204&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Ffun-is-just-beginning_2010-07-29.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick: What do Buddy Farnham and Taylor Price -- two relatively-unknown receivers trying to make the New England Patriots -- have in common with All-Pro Randy Moss? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:26:51 GMT 51ea9beb14d668efd112905819a5822e BY MIKE LOWE 2010-07-30T01:26:51Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99588224&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fafter-slow-start-bessey-ends-gardiners-season_2010-07-29.html SOUTH PORTLAND -- When Gardiner scored three runs in the top of the first inning Thursday morning, it had Bessey Motors coach Shane Slicer questioning his team's desire. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:24:38 GMT 59d9fa92d7bd31bd9f289b3425c91782 BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2010-07-30T01:24:38Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99588229&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fwhite-trying-to-get-back-on-track_2010-07-29.html Jeff White enjoyed a strong start but a disastrous finish at the 37th annual TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway on July 18. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:24:02 GMT f45b731196f561d7026bf1913c23d037 BY BILL STEWART Staff Writer 2010-07-30T01:24:02Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99588274&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fcentral-maine-ready-for-new-englands_2010-07-29.html Before Monday's practice at Winslow's Nivison Field, coach Jeff Gardiner asked one question to the Central Maine Babe Ruth 13-year-old team. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:23:30 GMT 33eabcf80b82ce3651b58e6154ac4776 BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYK Staff Writer 2010-07-30T01:23:30Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99589554&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fschillings-business-bluster-bleed-into-politics_2010-07-29.html BOSTON (AP) -- The U.S. is fighting two wars, and millions are looking for work. So what is making politicians thump their lecterns in two of New England's hottest political races this summer? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:20:59 GMT 8f17ce2abaeeaa7d898d705390db9ae8 Kennebec Journal Staff 2010-07-30T01:20:59Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99508334&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fscutaros-slam-finishes-off-sweep_2010-07-28.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast road trip with a 7-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:39:31 GMT 17b490f8de1082cd8fa85e2c9b76daef Kennebec Journal Staff 2010-07-29T02:39:31Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99506214&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fmaine-begins-18th-season-under-cosgrove_2010-07-28.html BALTIMORE -- This has been a busy summer for Maine head football coach Jack Cosgrove, and his hectic pace doesn't have anything to do with the Black Bears. Cosgrove and his wife, Marilyn, have four teenagers and the veteran coach has been attending his children's youth games in softball, baseball and basketball. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:37:49 GMT 20bd3617cd7c30a19f7783cd28540fb3 BY DAVID DRIVERSpecial Correspondent 2010-07-29T02:37:49Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99506259&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fmistakes-sink-gardiner_2010-07-28.html SOUTH PORTLAND -- In the nine-inning games featured in the American Legion baseball state tournament, teams often need their closer to pitch two or three innings. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:36:53 GMT 1f6e999ce9f067adb5b9adad31cb6e0e BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2010-07-29T02:36:53Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99507409&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fgardner-comes-up-short_2010-07-28.html BATH -- Mary Brandes stood in the shade under the clubhouse porch after a long, hot, frustrating day at the Bath Country Club and said, simply, "The best player won today. I don't think anyone will argue that." Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:34:52 GMT 4e1c0ceb3aa145ea362a450b118bb162 BY MIKE LOWE 2010-07-29T02:34:52Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99508299&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Ferrors-hurt-augusta_2010-07-28.html SOUTH PORTLAND -- Inning by inning, Brewer pitcher Kyle McLain thought the same thing. Throw strikes. Let Augusta hit it. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:33:54 GMT c9595d6ee379e0eb9d4fa540935e5a9e BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYK Staff Writer 2010-07-29T02:33:54Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99508359&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fyounger-patriots-hope-to-find-leader_2010-07-28.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots faltered badly late last season without four veteran leaders who were gone before the opener. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:30:53 GMT 698bdf3d24dfcca6b0763c28e9fd6c2a Kennebec Journal Staff 2010-07-29T02:30:53Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99474644&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FMaine-football-picked-to-finish-7th-in-conference-.html The Black Bears open their season Sept. 2 at home against Albany. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:53:14 GMT 4b4107acd5080a98180c41574a0a1e7d Rick Wakely 2010-07-28T16:53:14Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99473144&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FNASCARs-Roush-injured-in-Wisconsin-plane-crash-.html Roush, an aviation buff, was attending the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:42:16 GMT d7943c1116209791df0db5a8fee92923 Rick Wakely 2010-07-28T16:42:16Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99442594&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2F99442594.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Lackey pitched into the eighth inning to win in his return to Angel Stadium, and Jed Lowrie's two-run double in the seventh put the Boston Red Sox ahead in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:39:17 GMT 3e519c2dce0887f5d44346021fde48d0 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-28T05:39:17Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99394239&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fho-hum-another-no-no_2010-07-27.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:32:08 GMT eceaa07395f02d6a680ae9aecabd1154 BY MIKE FITZPATRICK 2010-07-28T01:32:08Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99394269&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fwelkerplaced-onpup-list_2010-07-27.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots say they have placed wide receiver Wes Welker on the active/physically unable to perform list. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:31:49 GMT 8bfd217e6bbce3ef1bc2618d69d3a32a Kennebec Journal Staff 2010-07-28T01:31:49Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99394389&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpats-need-a-healthy-welker_2010-07-27.html Officially, the New England Patriots' 2009 season ended on Jan. 10 of this year, when they were embarrassed in Foxboro by the Baltimore Ravens, 33-14, in the opening round of the playoffs. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:31:08 GMT 4091b237d165f8bdcc12c7d05143d497 BY JIM DONALDSON 2010-07-28T01:31:08Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99397729&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fkannegieser-takes-2-shot-lead_2010-07-27.html BATH -- Somehow, the back nine holes agreed with Kristin Kannegieser. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:30:50 GMT b6bb2d76c157823b0f090c14049ea043 BY RACHEL LENZI 2010-07-28T01:30:50Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=99399904&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fready-for-battle_2010-07-27.html Augusta, Gardiner join 6 others in state tourney Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:29:54 GMT 2ddb6a1dbdf6dfac3639d18f6ccfe047 BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2010-07-28T01:29:54Z