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TV, radio sports schedule for May 25-26, 2013
on May 24, 2013, at 7:03 p.m.
SATURDAY AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup, Coca Cola 600 practice, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.,, Speed-TV NASCAR Nationwide, History 300 qualifying, 11 a.m., ESPN-TV; race, noon, ABC-TV; WWNZ Veazie (1400 AM) radio BASEBALL, COLLEGE ACC Tournament NORTH CAROLINA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA, 7 p.m., NESN-TV BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE CLEVELAND at BOSTON, 1:30 ...
University of Maine likely to make offer to hockey coach this weekend
ORONO, Maine — University of Maine athletic director Steve Abbott said Friday they haven’t offered the men’s hockey coach’s job to anyone as yet “but we will have one next week, as early as Tuesday.” He wouldn’t comment on speculation from reliable sources in the hockey community that the choice ...
Rangers defeat Bruins to force Game 5
By Denis Gorman, The Sports Xchange on May 24, 2013, at 12:26 a.m.
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers are on life support. They’ll take it over the alternative. Chris Kreider’s goal 7:03 into overtime gave the Rangers a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. ...
On Deck, a sports calendar for May 23, 2013
on May 23, 2013, at 8:47 p.m.
BASEBALL AAU tryouts At Brewer, Heddericg Field, tryouts for 15U AAU baseball, May 26, 4-6 p.m., for info visit www.mainesluggers.com or call at 207-951-2250. BASKETBALL Clark Noonan Tourney At Bangor High School, 2nd Annual Clark Noonan Memorial Scholarship Tournament, June 28-30, $10 per player, entry deadline June 12, ages 16 ...
TV, radio sports schedule for May 24, 2013
on May 23, 2013, at 6:34 p.m.
BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE CLEVELAND at BOSTON, 7 p.m., NESN-TV; WZON Bangor (620 AM), WDEA Ellsworth (1370 AM), WHOU Houlton (100.1 FM), WQDY Calais (92.7 FM), WSYY Millinocket (1240 AM), WALZ Machias (95.3 FM), WEGP Presque Isle (1390 AM), WBYA Islesboro (105.5 FM), WFAU Augusta (1280 AM), WKTJ Farmington (99.3 FM), ...
Bangor High interim hockey coach Paradis elevated to full-time coach
BANGOR, Maine — Quinn Paradis, who took over as the interim head coach of the Bangor High School hockey team last season after suspended coach Denis Collins resigned, will be the Rams’ permanent head coach next season. Paradis led the Rams to the second seed in Eastern Maine Class A ...
Sports briefs for May 22, 2013
By Wire Service Reports on May 22, 2013, at 7:20 p.m.
Bears’ Urlacher ends 13-year career Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday with a message on Twitter. Urlacher walks away from football with a list of accomplishments that include an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro and the 2005 ...
TV, radio sports schedule for May 23, 2013
on May 22, 2013, at 6:37 p.m.
AUTO RACING F-1 Monaco Grand Prix practice, 8 a.m., NBCSP-TV NASCAR Nationwide Series, HIstory 300 practice, 1 & 5 p.m., Speed-TV NASCAR Sprint Cup, Coca Cola 600 practice, 3:30 p.m.,qualifying 7 p.m., Speed-TV BASEBALL, COLLEGE America East Tournament MAINE vs. TBD, 8 p.m., WAEI Bangor (910 AM) radio; UMaine Internet ...
Bruins rally by Rangers, take 3-0 series lead
By Denis Gorman, The Sports Xchange on May 22, 2013, at 6:42 a.m.
NEW YORK — One of the universal truths in the Stanley Cup playoffs is that the teams that receive secondary scoring are usually the ones that win games and series. It is an axiom that the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers are experiencing firsthand with drastically different results. Daniel ...
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
HOULTON, Maine — At the start of every winter, the Millar Civic Center becomes a hub of activity for youths and adults taking part in ice skating and hockey in southern Aroostook. And over the past few years, town officials have become increasingly determined to replace the hockey boards surrounding ...
Howard, Nyquist propel Red Wings past Blackhawks
By Paul Harris, The Sports Xchange on May 20, 2013, at 10:53 p.m.
DETROIT — Former University of Maine goaltender Jimmy Howard made 39 saves as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at Joe Louis Arena on Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead over the Presidents’ Trophy winners in the Western Conference semifinals. Game 4 is Thursday night ...
UMaine narrows candidate list, hopes to name men’s hockey coach next week
ORONO, Maine — The search for a new men’s hockey coach at the University of Maine is winding down. Maine athletic director Steve Abbott said Monday there will probably be an announcement next week. “The search is progressing really well. We’ve talked to some outstanding candidates and we’re going to ...
TV, radio sports schedule for May 21, 2013
on May 20, 2013, at 6:26 p.m.
BASEBALL, HIGH SCHOOL HERMON at MDI, 8 p.m., (tape), Time Warner Cable Access-TV (Ch. 9) BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE BOSTON at CHICAGO WHITE SOX, 8 p.m., NESN-TV; WZON Bangor (620 AM), WDEA Ellsworth (1370 AM), WHOU Houlton (100.1 FM), WQDY Calais (92.7 FM), WSYY Millinocket (1240 AM), WALZ Machias (95.3 FM), ...
Bruins beat up Rangers, take 2-0 series lead
By Matthew Carroll, The Sports Xchange on May 19, 2013, at 6:50 p.m.
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins’ young defenseman has yet to panic through his first two playoff games. The New York Rangers’ stalwart goaltender, meanwhile, has reason for concern. Rookie Torey Krug and Brad Marchand each tallied a goal and an assist, lifting the Bruins to a 5-2 win over goalie ...
TV radio sports schedule for May 20, 2013
on May 19, 2013, at 6:34 p.m.
BASEBALL, HIGH SCHOOL LAWRENCE at BANGOR, 4:15 p.m., WZON Bangor (620 AM) radio; WZON Internet (zoneradio.com) CARIBOU vs. JOHN BAPST, 8 p.m., (tape), Time Warner Cable Access-TV (Ch. 9) BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE BOSTON at CHICAGO WHITE SOX, 8 p.m., NESN-TV; WZON Bangor (620 AM), WDEA Ellsworth (1370 AM), WHOU Houlton ...
TV radio sports schedule for May 18-19, 2013
on May 17, 2013, at 10:26 p.m.
SATURDAY AUTO RACING Indianapolis 500 qualifying, 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m., NBCSP-TV NHRA, Kansas Nationals qualifying, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2-TV NASCAR Sprint Cup, All-Star Race, 7:30 p.m., Speed-TV; WZAN Portland (970 AM), WNZS Veazie (1340 AM) radio BASEBALL, COLLEGE UMBC at MAINE, 1 p.m., WAEI Bangor (910 AM); UMaine Internet (GoBlackBears.com) BASEBALL, ...
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
HOULTON, Maine — There is little dispute among residents of Houlton or surrounding communities that the Millar Civic Center is a gem that enriches life in the area, particularly in the winter. But gems cost money, and for the past few years, the center has cost a lot more than ...
Marchand goal in OT lifts Bruins by Rangers in series opener
By Mike Shalin, The Sports Xchange on May 17, 2013, at 9:33 a.m.
BOSTON — Brad Marchand’s hockey Thursday began with him leaving the morning skate in pain after pulling up at the end of a drill. His hockey Thursday ended with him finishing off a Patrice Bergeron pass for a goal 15:40 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory ...
TV, radio sports schedule for May 17, 2013
on May 16, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.
AUTO RACING NASCAR Truck Series, N.C. Education Lottery 200, final practice, 10:30 p.m., qualifying 4 p.m., race 8 p.m., Speed-TV NASCAR Sprint Cup, Showdown qualifying, 5 p.m., Speed-TV NASCAR Sprint Cup, All-Star qualifying, 6 p.m., Speed-TV BASEBALL, COLLEGE UMBC at MAINE, (2), 4 p.m., WAEI Bangor (910 AM); UMaine Internet ...
TV Radio schedule for May 16, 2013
on May 15, 2013, at 5:58 p.m.
BASEBALL, HIGH SCHOOL DEXTER at BANGOR CHRISTAIN, 4:30 p.m., WZON Bangor (620 AM) radio; WZON Internet (zoneradio.com) MDI at JOHN BAPST, 4:30 p.m., WEZQ Bangor, (92.9 FM) radio, Internet (929theticket.com) BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE BOSTON at TAMPA BAY, 7 p.m., NESN-TV; WZON Bangor (620 AM), WDEA Ellsworth (1370 AM), WHOU Houlton ...
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New University of Maine hockey coach expected to be named next week
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UMaine trails Binghamton 8-2 in suspended game at America East baseball tourney
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Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school
