http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=960&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com Sports stories from the Morning Sentinel en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:45 GMT 2012-05-16T15:31:45Z en-us http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151633315&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmcnamee-blames-clemens-for-woes_2012-05-16.html Brian McNamee, the former pitcher's longtime strength trainer, says his life was damaged in many ways by getting involved with Roger Clemens. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:45 GMT 3e429dd3ce413be0ad2a694df61a1843 2012-05-16T15:31:45Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151639845&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2F76ers-surprisingly-tied-with-celtics_2012-05-15.html PHILADELPHIA -- See ya, Chicago. Thanks for the split, Boston. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:15:31 GMT d177f3457a0f527be895c23b381566ac BY DAN GELSTON 2012-05-16T02:15:31Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151641345&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fwelker-says-hesigned-tender_2012-05-15.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team's franchise player. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:13:38 GMT 9c451bbdbacad9ebbdbc1d4c28f4bb8d Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-05-16T02:13:38Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151641365&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fbeckett-sharpin-sox-victory_2012-05-15.html BOSTON (AP) -- Josh Beckett redeemed himself less than a week after being booed off the mound, striking out a season-high nine as the Boston Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday and extended their winning streak to five. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:31 GMT 66fb962be56511fbb3d371be6f98d753 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-05-16T02:12:31Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151644925&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmessalonskee-holds-off-gardiner_2012-05-15.html GARDINER -- The Messalonskee girls lacrosse team overcame an early two-goal deficit and held of Gardiner to earn an 8-7 victory on Tuesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:08:05 GMT 6acd16c613337f9933980e3189fa9d1c Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-05-16T02:08:05Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151639865&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fpanthers-favored-to-repeat-at-cup_2012-05-15.html The eighth annual Community Cup is Friday at Skowhegan Area High School, and it's expected to end just like the first seven did: With a Waterville sweep. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:33:57 GMT 499563e2df128d539bd14aa2e75461ee BY BILL STEWART Staff Writer 2012-05-16T01:33:57Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151629975&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fhancock-set-standard-at-colby-college_2012-05-15.html Matt Hancock had a pretty good idea what to expect from opponents when he arrived at Colby College in the fall of 1986. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:27:43 GMT e7296fd57348a123f438c428ec245b26 BY GARY HAWKINS Staff Writer 2012-05-16T01:27:43Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151637995&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Ffriedman-moving-to-skowhegan_2012-05-15.html SKOWHEGAN -- When it came time to decide if he wanted to stay at Madison Area Memorial High School or make the move to Skowhegan Area High School, Matt Friedman talked to his wife, Kristen Dubord. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:51:46 GMT 565ad084234f406ecf4bfd9c0b1af53d BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYK Staff Writer 2012-05-16T00:51:46Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151629955&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmcnamee-says-wife-convinced-him-to-keep-evidence_2012-05-15.html WASHINGTON -- Amid his year-by-year narrative of his complex relationship with Roger Clemens and performance-enhancing drugs, Brian McNamee weaved in a tale of two wives. He said it was his own wife who nagged him into keeping evidence that has become crucial in the trial of the storied pitcher, and it was a request from Clemens' wife that led to what McNamee called a "creepy" injection scene in a bathroom. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:49:18 GMT 247fd6f4481083d670104cc176104d70 BY JOSEPH WHITE 2012-05-16T00:49:18Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151617025&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FRed-Sox-honor-Tim-Wakefield-at-todays-game.html Tim Wakefield got to throw one more knuckleball at Fenway Park, wiping away tears as fans and teammates cheered him. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:51:52 GMT 51053bf1fb589247a4cc35dc61ea760f Angie Muhs Only 2012-05-15T21:51:52Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151500025&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FSecret-drug-relationship-outlined-at-Clemens-trial-.html "Roger would ask me, 'What are you doing? Are you available tonight?' I knew exactly what he was talking about," says former friend and trainer Brian McNamee. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:57 GMT 64876fc911a0cf035278d81656b77798 Rick Wakely 2012-05-15T17:40:57Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151471015&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FNBA-PLAYOFFS-Late-layup-helps-76ers-even-series-with-Celtics.html BOSTON (AP) — Evan Turner made the go-ahead layup with 40.4 seconds left and Philadelphia held off Boston the rest of the way with six straight free throws as the 76ers evened the second-round Eastern Conference series with an 82-81 victory Monday night. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:26:10 GMT 8296983b9ac9df1a830df8f8c177e12e Tony Ronzio 2012-05-15T04:26:10Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151471425&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FMLB-Lester-Nava-lift-Red-Sox-to-win.html BOSTON (AP) — Jon Lester pitched his second complete game of the season and Daniel Nava and Kelly Shoppach each homered, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:24:43 GMT 1823d7b9dcd8ba7fdbd8328fa8e85045 Tony Ronzio 2012-05-15T04:24:43Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151471085&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmt_-blue-rallies-in-7th-for-victory_2012-05-14.html FARMINGTON -- Mt. Blue scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a come-from-behind 7-6 win over Brewer in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A baseball game Monday. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:05:18 GMT 5d4b58d4ff038a6565c01d81a909b0ce Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-05-15T02:05:18Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151471075&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fskowhegan-scores-11-in-5th-to-win_2012-05-14.html HAMPDEN -- Morgan Buker hit a grand slam as the Skowhegan Area High School softball team scored 11 times in the fifth inning on their way to a 13-0 win over Hampden Academy in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Monday. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:04:29 GMT f12b738589b30e6053421850e5590080 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-05-15T02:04:29Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151467765&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fpanthers-bounce-back_2012-05-14.html WATERVILLE -- The Waterville softball team had all weekend to think about losing a seven-run lead and the game to Camden Hills on Friday. On Monday, the Purple Panthers discovered the secret to recovery: Play one of your best games of the year, and don't let the other team score. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:40:14 GMT 90cd586e8213d20175fe5665cf33849f BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2012-05-15T01:40:14Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151463905&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Funder-armour-founder-hopes-to-make-impact_2012-05-14.html GLYNDON, Md. -- After bucking the odds to become a major player in the sports apparel business, Kevin Plank is eyeing a similar role in horse racing. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:41:12 GMT e3bcd70cbe824ded61c765ce0101af1a BY DAVID GINSBURG 2012-05-15T00:41:12Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151461865&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Flawrence-building-program_2012-05-14.html The Lawrence High School boys lacrosse program is 2-years-old and hopes to become a varsity program in the next couple of seasons. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:35:54 GMT 0ef16cecedcbf3c50fe89cf0ef37659d BY DAVE MCLAUGHLIN 2012-05-15T00:35:54Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151458015&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmcnamee-1st-gave-clemens-steroids-in-98_2012-05-14.html WASHINGTON -- Speaking softly, nervously and in detail, Brian McNamee testified about the life-changing moment when, he said, he first injected Roger Clemens with steroids. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:34:43 GMT f9291371826d3af4efeae9a53b098fac BY JOSEPH WHITE 2012-05-15T00:34:43Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=151345465&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FClemens-to-face-chief-accuser-today.html Brian McNamee, Clemens' former strength coach, said he injected the ex-Red Sox pitcher with steroids and HGH in 1998, 2000 and 2001. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:20:54 GMT 4e8526d030ac9d5acc08446c09e26d9f Rick Wakely 2012-05-14T17:20:54Z