Patriots coach: Drake Maye missed practice ahead of Super Bowl because of illness, not shoulder injury
It was the first practice Maye had missed all season, but head coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t concerned.
High school sports
These 16 Maine basketball players joined the 1,000-point club this season
Scoring 1,000 points over the course of a high school career has long been considered one of the most prestigious milestones in Maine high school basketball.
Allen sisters lead Bangor Christian girls basketball to 3rd win over Penobscot Valley
It’s tough enough to beat a defending state champion once, but to do it three times in a season is rare.
How much do these high school players love hockey? They travel 100 miles just to practice.
Three players travel from Skowhegan and one comes from Steuben to play for a cooperative high school hockey team based in Bangor and Brewer.
College sports
Freshman becomes 1st Maine-born player to score for UMaine men’s hockey in a decade
Freshman center Brock James broke the long dry spell when he scored the game-winning goal last Friday against UMass Lowell.
After 15-year absence, UMaine’s baseball team is returning to Hadlock Field
The home of the Boston Red Sox’s AA affiliate, the Eastern League’s Portland Sea Dogs, has been a good venue for the Black Bears.
Falmouth freshman’s 1st collegiate goal helps UMaine hockey top UMass Lowell
Freshman center Brock James from Falmouth scored his first career goal in Friday’s win for the Black Bears.
Professional sports
‘I don’t understand it’: Tom Brady weighs in on Hall of Fame snub for Bill Belichick
“There’s no coach I’d rather play for,” Brady said. “If I’m picking one coach to go out there to win a Super bowl, give me one season, I’m taking Bill Belichick.”
Cooper Flagg feels ‘really blessed and honored’ to be chosen as NBA Rising Star
Flagg is one of 10 rookies that will attend the annual showcase between the league’s premier young talent, which also includes 11 sophomores and seven G League players.
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility
Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers.
MORE SPORTS
Maine’s top high school athletics official is retiring
Mike Burnham, director of the organization that oversees high school athletics across Maine, will be leaving the Maine Principals’ Association at the end of the school year.
New England Patriots advance to their 12th Super Bowl
This story will be updated. DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions and scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Christian Gonzalez intercepted Jarrett Stidham,…
UMaine hockey rallies for wild overtime win over UMass Lowell
University of Maine junior center Max Scott had gone 13 games without a goal dating back to a two-goal game he had against Boston University on Nov. 1. His drought ended in dramatic fashion as he scored with 1:46 remaining in overtime to give the Black Bears a wild 6-5 Hockey East victory over UMass…
Late 3-pointer enables Binghamton to survive UMaine women’s basketball rally
UMaine fell to 10-11 overall and 5-3 in America East.
What makes Maine the ‘golfiest state’ in America? Tougher golfers.
According to the USGA, Mainers played 523,883 rounds of golf despite having only 200 playable days a year.
Ace Flagg steps up for UMaine basketball after another key injury
“I just thought his toughness just really shined through on both sides of the floor, and we need that from him,” UMaine coach Chris Markwood said about the freshman.
Maine basketball team will wear pink jerseys after donating thousands to fight cancer
Ellsworth High School is hosting its annual “Pink Night” on Friday in support of a local cancer center, and this year’s charitable effort will look a little different.
How the transfer portal helped UMaine women’s soccer become a league powerhouse
“The transfer portal has transformed our team and our success,” said UMaine head coach Scott Atherley.
UMaine women’s basketball earns 1st win at Albany in 4 years
UMaine improved to 10-10 overall and 5-2 in America East while the Great Danes fell to 11-8 and 1-5, respectively.
UMaine hockey still searching for mental toughness and consistency
The Black Bears are closer to last place than fourth place. And the fourth place spot will be important at tournament time.
Maine skier Sam Morse named to US Olympic team roster
Sam Morse of Carrabassett Valley will be part of Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, which run from Feb. 6-22 in Italy.
This dominant athlete from northern Maine finds the net in multiple sports
After setting a new school record for the Caribou boys soccer team, Corrigan morphed into one of Maine high school basketball’s top scorers.
Patriots players won’t overlook Broncos backup quarterback
Patriots defense players say they expect a tough matchup – even if they’re not quite too sure what to expect out of the quarterback.
UMaine’s Justin Poirier in running for college hockey top honor as Hobey Baker nominee
Poirier, a freshman at UMaine, leads the Black Bears in goals, points, power play goals and shots on goal.
What UMaine men’s basketball needs to turn its season around
Despite the struggles so far this season, head coach Chris Markwood isn’t worried — even though he’s frustrated with the Black Bears’ record.
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