Watch the buzzer beater that gave UMaine women stunning win over Harvard
For a split second, it looked like the game would go to overtime. Then Adrianna Smith jumped into action.
High school sports
Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy
The Bangor Christian girls snapped the Howlers’ 23-game winning streak with a 50-40 victory at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Tuesday night.
4 anonymous Maine high school basketball coaches on what it’s really like to do their job right now
Even though the 2025-26 season is barely underway, three boys basketball coaches have resigned in the past two weeks.
10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players
Camden Hills’ Ames makes scoring 29 points look almost effortless, as he did against Bangor over the weekend.
College sports
‘He has a gift’: UMaine hockey freshman is nation’s 2nd-leading goal scorer
Just 19 games into his college career, Justin Poirier has already scored 17 goals — and has been key to a winning streak for the Black Bears.
UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice
The yearly Skate with the Bears night gives fans the opportunity to get in a postgame meet-and-greet with the players.
UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall
The Black Bears will pocket $350,000 for their trip to Boone, North Carolina to play Appalachian State on Sept. 5, 2026, and $400,000 for the game in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts vs. BC on Sept. 19.
Professional sports
Cooper Flagg will turn 19 this weekend in rare NBA company
Before his birthday Sunday, Cooper Flagg will be able to boast one of the most prolific runs for an 18-year-old in NBA history.
Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
12 takeaways after Patriots blow lead against Bills
Early on, this matchup was everything Patriots fans hoped for against Josh Allen and the Bills. But the feeling didn’t last long.
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UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.
UMaine’s four home losses has left the Black Bears needing a strong finish or perhaps a second straight Hockey East Tournament championship to earn the program’s 21st NCAA appearance.
‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns
Trevor Reed has been tabbed as the school’s new varsity coach for the remainder of the season and will be assisted by Chad Blake.
Christmas comes early for UMaine hockey fans with 7-2 win before holiday break
In a week that the UMaine offense came alive with 17 total goals over three games, the Black Bears beat Lindenwood University 7-2 on Sunday.
UMaine women’s basketball comes back to beat Quinnipiac
The University of Maine women’s basketball team trailed by as many as 11 and battled back to earn a 63-55 victory on Sunday afternoon.
UMaine hockey roars out to early lead in 5-0 win over Lindenwood
The University of Maine men’s hockey team started fast and never let up on Saturday night en route to a 5-0 win over Lindenwood University.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the first-ever Heisman Trophy for his school on Saturday night.
UMaine men’s basketball drops to 1-12 after loss to Canisius
UMaine only scored 17 points in the first half and wound up losing to Canisius 70-43 on Saturday afternoon in Orono.
Camden Hills boys stay undefeated with win over Bangor
Bangor is now 2-2 as the Rams continue to rebuild after only winning a single basketball game last year.
UMaine’s Adrianna Smith records double-double in basketball loss to Fairfield
Maine returns to action on Sunday when it travels to meet Quinnipiac at 1 p.m.
‘Hard to ignore it’: Drake Maye and Josh Allen could fuel next great football rivalry
Think back to the Indianapolis Colts. Think back to Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning. That was a next-level rivalry.
UMaine hockey gets wild 5-4 overtime win against UMass-Lowell in Portland
UMaine senior forward Owen Fowler scored the game winner against his old team to get the Black Bears a much-needed win.
UMaine men’s basketball gets 1st win of season over Boston University
The Black Bears, now 1-11, return to Orono to take on Canisius on Saturday.
Brewer basketball turns to familiar face after boys coach resigns for ‘personal reasons’
On Wednesday, the school announced that former Brewer coach Mark Savage will lead the Witches for the rest of the season.
‘They just wanted me out’: John Bapst boys basketball coach resigns after parent complaints
Chris Bryant said the complaints about his intensity left him feeling like he no longer had the support of parents or the administration.
Orono guard drops 35 points in rivalry game against Old Town
“It’s awesome, the crowds are great,” Brady Hews said about the rivalry game atmosphere. “The energy, it just makes you want to play harder.”
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