UMaine men’s hockey will enter the season outside top 20 in national poll
The Black Bears posted a 18-14-3 overall record last season, going 12-11-1 in Hockey East.
High school sports
Hermon, Old Town and Stearns/Schenck football teams looking to remain unbeaten
Bangor, Brewer, Bucksport and Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft are among teams that will seek a second straight victory this weekend after losing their openers.
Piscataquis senior reaches 100-goal milestone
“He thinks of his teammates as family and he gets excited when they score, too, and you see that on the field.”
Gina Davis embracing role as new Skowhegan High field hockey coach
Davis took over the reins from a multi-Hall-of-Fame coach Paula Doughty, who was not rehired.
College sports
UMaine women’s field hockey, ice hockey, soccer teams play home games this weekend
The Black Bears squads will face Albany, Dartmouth and UNH.
Boston Bruins, UMaine hockey alums to square off in Robbins Lumber benefit Saturday
The bears vs. bears game will benefit first responders, mill workers, families and others impacted by the Robbins Lumber mill explosion and fire.
UMaine football looking to get its sluggish offense on track at BC
The Black Bears are 4-26 against opponents from the Football Bowl Subdivision, including a current streak of eight straight losses.
Professional sports
Cooper Flagg and cousin Tyler excited about Flagg Trading Co. opening Saturday in Bangor
The NBA star and his cousin addressed the media Friday night in the collectibles store located at 35 Main St.
Former UMaine standout Zavier Scott signs with Chicago Bears
The 27-year-old former Black Bears’ running back-wide receiver played for the Minnesota Vikings last season but was waived by the team earlier this week.
Former UMaine quarterback Joe Fagnano earns NFL job with Ravens
Fagnano, an undrafted free agent, capped an outstanding preseason by completing 19 of 27 passes for 162 yards in a 41-3 win over the Washington Commanders.
MORE SPORTS
UMaine men’s hockey picked 7th in Hockey East preseason coaches poll
The women’s team, under first-year head coach Alex Gettens, was chosen to finish eighth in the 10-team league.
Bangor High girls soccer goalkeeper preserves 1-0 win over Brewer with late save
Emily Caulkins finished with four saves and Brewer junior goalkeeper Lily Clark also shone as she wound up with nine stops.
UMaine football’s offense among the worst in FCS so far
The offense has been inept, and the statistics bear it out.
Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach
Skowhegan posted an impressive 6-0 victory over previously unbeaten Bangor High at Cameron Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Springfield coasts to football win over Husson
The Springfield College Pride racked up 436 rushing yards and 508 total yards en route to a 48-0 football victory over Husson University Saturday.
Merrimack spoils UMaine home opener as Black Bears’ offense goes nowhere
UMaine’s offense was almost nonexistent in a home-opener loss to Merrimack, which sealed a 23-14 win with a late safety.
UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night
The Black Bears lost four of their last five home openers, including to heavy underdog Stonehill a year ago.
Bangor High football will be a work in progress after graduating many starters
The Rams were hit hard by graduations, including standout workhorse quarterback Kyle Johnson.
Maine high school football weekend slate includes playoff rematches
Winslow and John Bapst will square off Friday in Bangor, and Hermon and Nokomis will meet Saturday in Newport.
UMaine football linebacker tied for solo tackle lead in FCS
Sam Oppenheimer earned a starting berth this season, and, through the first two games, he is making the most of the opportunity.
National champion rugby coach hired as UMFK athletic director
Becky Carlson was the founding coach of the women’s rugby team at Quinnipiac University and won three consecutive national championships.
Former Bangor and UMass football star Pete McCarty dies at age 70
Between the lines, he was an intense competitor who never took a play off. But, off the field, he was a gentle giant with a great sense of humor.
UMaine football is preparing for home opener after blowout loss to Appalachian State
That 52-point loss is UMaine’s most lopsided setback since 1995.
Fowler named UMaine hockey captain
Graduate student left wing Owen Fowler was named UMaine’s men’s hockey captain, with senior centers Sully Scholle and Max Scott as assistants.
Appalachian State football thumps UMaine 55-3
The 55-3 loss to Appalachian State is one of the worst losses in the history of the UMaine football program.
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