UMaine splits doubleheader after unveiling brand new softball complex
The new softball complex is the first athletic facility on campus to be renovated thanks to a $90 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation.
Ellsworth will rely on a brand-new pitching rotation to defend its state title
Whoever ends up on Ellsworth’s pitching rotation this spring will be stepping onto the mound for the first time as a varsity player.
Gardiner girls basketball coach retires after 19 seasons
Gardiner High School girls basketball coach Mike Gray says his decision to retire was to spend more time with his family.
Old Town’s top-notch softball program is getting its 3rd coach in 4 seasons
John Milligan has replaced Morgin Cossar as Old Town’s head softball coach.
Andrew Varisco won’t return as Bangor High’s girls soccer coach
Despite failing to secure a Class A North title, Andrew Varisco led the Rams to a 9-1-4 record and second seed last season.
Hampden Academy promotes Jaimee Perry to head softball coach
The Broncos went 13-3 last season before they were upset by Bangor 4-0 in the Class A quarterfinals
The big changes in Maine’s new round of high school sports classes
Here’s what you need to know about the Maine Principals’ Association’s proposed slate of classes in all sports for the next two years.
University of Maine
UMaine baseball erupts for 11 runs in 1 inning to take 2 of 3 from St. Joseph’s
The Black Bears scored a combined 32 runs in weekend slugfests to win the series over an out-of-conference opponent.
Rebuilding UMaine football team enters spring practice with a lot to prove
Coach Jordan Stevens had a frustrating first season last fall as his team went 2-9 with five of those losses coming by four points or less.
4 UMaine men’s hockey players won’t be returning next season
The Black Bears are losing a left winger and two defensemen to the NCAA Division 1 transfer portal, and a a left winger to a pro career in Sweden.
Professional sports
Faster Major League Baseball games will ‘shock’ fans, Red Sox broadcasters say
The rule changes to Major League Baseball are designed to shorten the game and produce more runs.
GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Aaron Rodgers trade talks
Aaron Rodgers remains under contract with Green Bay but said he wanted the Packers to “do the right thing.”
Former UMaine star scores game-winning goal in women’s pro hockey championship
Tereza Vanisova became just the second player in league history to play on three Isobel Cup-winning teams.
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Red Sox broadcasters think this year’s team could surprise you
Long-time broadcasters Joe Castiglione and Dave O’Brien think the Boston Red Sox have the potential to bounce back after a dismal last season.
Bangor native Justin Courtney uses Nolan Ryan’s tips to rise in Mets’ farm system
Justin Courtney has made five spring training relief appearances for the Mets and is 0-1 with a 6.23 earned-run average.
What UMaine men’s basketball is looking for in the transfer portal
The UMaine Black Bears have signed two guards, but 3-point shooting and rebounding stand out as big needs.
UMaine women’s ice hockey captain among 10 players not returning next year
Neither Morgan Trimper nor her sister Ally Trimper was offered a spot on next year’s UMaine women’s hockey team, much to their dismay.
Star UMaine women’s basketball guard Anne Simon returning for 5th year
Simon was America East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year two seasons ago and she landed on the all-conference second team this past season despite missing 16 games with a high ankle sprain.
Husson football coach among Maine Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Ten people, including Bangor’s Jonathan “Gabby” Price, will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in October.
Former UMaine hockey captain Jakub Sirota prepares for AHL debut
The 24-year-old Jakub Sirota led the UMaine Black Bears to a sixth-place finish in America East.
A staggering number of Maine basketball stars reached 1,000-point milestone this season
This year 26 high school boys and girls reached the 1,000-point landmark.
UMaine baseball sweeps 3-game set at UMBC to open America East schedule
The University of Maine’s baseball team opened the defense of its America East regular season co-championship in impressive fashion.
Hermon girls basketball coach Chris Cameron steps down
After eight years, Chris Cameron has decided to step away at the same time his daughter, Allie, finishes her senior season.
Patriots sign Mike Gesicki, a top tight end on the free agent market
New England agreed to a one-year deal with Mike Gesicki that maxes out at $9 million, a source confirmed.
How Orono’s latest basketball state championship united the entire community
The 2023 Class B champions got plenty of input and guidance from members of the ’81 team that defeated the Eagles for the title.
Ben Goodwin steps down as Brewer boys basketball coach
Goodwin, who has held the position since 2016, will be taking the time to watch his daughter, Ainsley, and son, Ryder, play in their sports next year.
Maine basketball classification committee ditches statewide Class AA proposal
“Going to a statewide class eliminates our regional championship,” Gorham Athletic Director Tim Spear said.
UMaine softball team stays confident despite chaos early in season
The UMaine Black Bears softball team has racked up five wins over 18 games, and the players are feeling confident.
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