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 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:54:17 GMT 2013-06-20T03:54:17Z en-us http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212262951&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FSTANLEY-CUP-FINALS-Blackhawks-beat-Bruins-in-OT-even-series-at-2.html BOSTON (AP) — Brent Seabrook's goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through four games. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:54:17 GMT c4993f46a62bb9b406de6b512f641302 Tony Ronzio 2013-06-20T03:54:17Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212252551&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fgardiner-wins-battle-with-the-red-barn_2013-06-19.html AUGUSTA -- Wednesday evening's Zone 2 American Legion Baseball game between Gardiner and The Red Barn was a chess match. It had a few chances for redemption. It was a marathon. A slugfest that was finally clinched by a stellar relief performance. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:49:48 GMT 57644a568ae0827ec576b1bc21750a3b BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2013-06-20T01:49:48Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212240171&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fvachon-in-touch-with-game_2013-06-19.html The game has changed since Amy Vachon led the Cony High School girls basketball team to a pair of Class A state championships and went on to star for the University of Maine. But it's hardly passed her by. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:22:20 GMT 8d1508d488efc5b912794ad02e28114f BY GARY HAWKINS Staff Writer 2013-06-20T00:22:20Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212240141&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fhernandez-home-visited_2013-06-19.html NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:17:20 GMT d40be84f233237910a09af7bc0af1309 Kennebec Journal Staff 2013-06-20T00:17:20Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212240161&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fa-title-and-legacies-on-the-line-for-heat-spurs_2013-06-19.html MIAMI (AP) -- Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:16:41 GMT ea0232981a3dc6e40b36c38baf8913a3 Far The 2013-06-20T00:16:41Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212240151&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fbruins-run-excites-city_2013-06-19.html BOSTON (AP) -- They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:12:19 GMT 048b506bb71e9b844a6aeffbcddbdfda Kennebec Journal Staff 2013-06-20T00:12:19Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212082001&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Ffarrin-sparks-gardiner-to-win_2013-06-18.html GARDINER -- Gardiner overcame six errors to defeat Lincoln, 10-5, in American Legion Zone 2 baseball action Tuesday night. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:18 GMT 28e176c74d87222abc725aa4dad0c807 Morning Sentinel Staff 2013-06-19T03:27:18Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212079871&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FMLB-Ortiz-Red-Sox-top-Rays-in-opener.html BOSTON (AP) — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:19 GMT 6d4f058317e87703e283a9745bbdc6c4 Tony Ronzio 2013-06-19T03:26:19Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212080191&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fnewly-brought-together-post-51-wins-opener_2013-06-18.html WATERVILLE -- Both Post 51 and The Red Barn aren't sure exactly what they have yet. That still won't stop people from speculating, and in fact, they might be the two best teams in American Legion Baseball Zone 2. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:57:35 GMT 72b6a6f8f41838442e1951b114578e18 BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2013-06-19T01:57:35Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212078251&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fgronk-has-back-surgery_2013-06-18.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fifth operation this year. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:29:38 GMT 1d502ef1059818deff06d4b35c982ae6 Morning Sentinel Staff 2013-06-19T01:29:38Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212076821&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpirates-business-as-usual_2013-06-18.html No matter what happens with the impending change in ownership or location of the NHL parent Phoenix Coyotes, it will be business as usual for the Portland Pirates.The NHL, which has operated the Coyotes since buying the team out of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 2009, has approved the sale of the team to Renaissance Sports and Entertainment, but the deal hinges on whether the prospective buyers can reach a lease agreement with the financially-strapped city of Glendale for Jobing.Com Arena, home of the Coyotes. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:28:37 GMT e9a8bef30a527ddf976fdacf534f4c1f BY PAUL BETIT Staff Writer 2013-06-19T01:28:37Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212076811&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpirates-coaches-to-return_2013-06-18.html NHL parent Phoenix Coyotes have agreed to contract extensions with Portland Pirates head coach Ray Edwards and assistant coaches John Slaney and Mike Minard. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:27:07 GMT c3adb65d00bb6ffb0504ef565803c400 BY PAUL BETIT 2013-06-19T01:27:07Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212071191&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fswift-content-with-new-coaching-job_2013-06-18.html Bill Swift had a pretty good thing as a high school baseball coach in Phoenix, Ariz. His team was a perennial playoff contender and played in a beautiful facility. But the last couple of years, Swift began wondering what life at the next level would be like. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:43:35 GMT 1302c309634bf6613fc2be70bcce5219 BY MIKE LOWE 2013-06-19T00:43:35Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212066761&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpaille-steps-up-for-bs_2013-06-18.html BOSTON (AP) -- His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:40:53 GMT 11679bcca02dc765cc3f8dffc2914954 Morning Sentinel Staff 2013-06-19T00:40:53Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212027651&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FMaine-Hall-of-Fame-revokes-hoopsters-induction-after-child-porn-conviction.html Dana Wilson of Brewer was arrested a month after his induction. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:14:38 GMT 8c16eb9742c3811d22fe6e69f0004814 Brenda Boykin 2013-06-18T21:14:38Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=212017911&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2F5-things-learned-in-Game-3-of-Stanley-Cup-finals-.html Noteworthy themes from Boston Bruins' win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:51:39 GMT 23642e7d15efa104255f8c0a18c1f5c2 Rick Wakely 2013-06-18T18:51:39Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=211919421&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2Fmadison-slowsfranklin_2013-06-17.html FARMINGTON -- Three pitchers held Franklin County to four hits as Madison earned a 6-1 American Legion baseball victory Monday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:21:11 GMT 6779728b08607c53be13cb34c6c67a21 Morning Sentinel Staff 2013-06-18T03:21:11Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=211923841&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FSTANLEY-CUP-FINALS-Bruins-shut-out-Blackhawks-take-2-1-series-lead.html BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:00 GMT 1f16a94a48deab7dfad295c5109031e2 Tony Ronzio 2013-06-18T03:20:00Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=211913151&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FNE-BASKETBALL-HALL-OF-FAME-Thomas-graduate-DeRoche-heads-to-Hall-.html Growing up in Westbrook in the 1970s and 1980s, Joe DeRoche gravitated toward basketball. It was easy to do. The city was a basketball hotbed. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:50:07 GMT 659985111ff0f3ee1335fd3080960303 Tony Ronzio 2013-06-18T00:50:07Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585082&44=211911681&32=10357&7=624612&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fsports%2FCOLLEGE-BASEBALL-Summer-means-more-baseball.html The longest season of their baseball careers continues for several central Maine collegians who have hooked on with teams this summer. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:29:18 GMT ea5c304de510e4b40078267d1eab9ada Tony Ronzio 2013-06-18T00:29:18Z