Professional Sports
Patriots’ Danny Amendola talks about new team
By The Sports Xchange on May 21, 2013, at 7:12 p.m.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Neither quarterback Tom Brady nor head coach Bill Belichick met with the media at the New England Patriots’ first open organized teams activities workout of the offseason on Tuesday. So the spokesman left to talk about the dramatic overhaul at the receiver position with the Patriots was ...
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 ...
Dunn, White Sox beat Red Sox, hand Lester first loss
By Jack McCarthy, The SportsXchange on May 20, 2013, at 8:20 p.m.
CHICAGO — Patience is finally paying off for Adam Dunn. The White Sox designated hitter is making up for a difficult start to the season as he clubbed fifth home run in seven games to lead Chicago to a 6-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. “It ...
NBA Draft: Lottery winner still facing roll of the dice
By The Sports Xchange on May 20, 2013, at 7:13 p.m.
Winning the rights to the top overall draft pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery might not cause franchise-wide celebration or bring a surge in ticket sales at the team’s box office. The 2013 draft, more than any in recent memory, has no sure thing at No. 1. “I think when ...
Sports briefs for May 20, 2013
on May 20, 2013, at 6:49 p.m.
Celtics’ Williams arrested for gun threats Boston Celtics guard Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday for making threats with a gun, the Seattle Times reported. The incident occurred during an argument involving Williams and a woman at a parking lot in Kent, Wash., at 1:55 p.m. on Sunday. The woman told ...
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), ...
Lackey helps Red Sox sweep Twins
By Joe Oberle, The Sports Xchange on May 19, 2013, at 7:21 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS — After waiting out a three-hour rain delay in the seventh inning, the Boston Red Sox expanded the lead they built before the storm and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 at Target Field on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. “This is where we are supposed to win ball ...
Sports briefs for May 19, 2013
By Wire Service Reports on May 19, 2013, at 6:52 p.m.
Gronkowski having fourth forearm surgery Monday New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have an operation on his left forearm on Monday, according to the Boston Herald. Gronkowski broke the forearm during last season and he reinjured it during the playoffs. It also got infected. It will be the ...
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 ...
Gomes’ sacrifice fly in 10th lifts Red Sox past Twins
By Joe Oberle, The Sports Xchange on May 18, 2013, at 5:55 a.m.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Boston Red Sox came to Target Field on Friday night looking to avenge a series loss to the Minnesota Twins last week at home and won the series opener 3-2 in a tightly contested 10-inning game. With the score tied in the 10th, the Red Sox manufactured ...
Sea Dogs’ Thomas making smooth transition with position switch
PORTLAND, Maine — Versatility can be an important ingredient in success. Portland Sea Dogs left fielder Tony Thomas is banking on it. Thomas is an infielder by trade, primarily a second baseman, but during the last week of spring training, the Red Sox brass told him they would like him ...
Red Sox score three in ninth, beat Rays
By The Sports Xchange on May 17, 2013, at 9:35 a.m.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Will Middlebrooks was torn. Fernando Rodney had just blazed a 100 mph fastball by him and was one strike from closing out the game at Tropicana Field on Thursday night. The previous fastball had beaten him so badly, Middlebrooks thought, that Rodney might come back with ...
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 ...
Sports briefs for May 16, 2013
By Wire Service Reports on May 16, 2013, at 7:03 p.m.
Jaguars release UMaine grad Montell Owens The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran running back Montell Owens, the club announced Thursday. Owens, a two-time Pro Bowler in special teams, played in 104 games with the Jaguars over the past seven seasons after earning a roster spot as a ...
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 ...
Jacksonville Jaguars release UMaine grad Montell Owens
BDN staff reports on May 16, 2013, at 12:42 p.m.
The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran running back Montell Owens, the club announced Thursday. Owens, a two-time Pro Bowler in special teams, played in 104 games with the Jaguars over the past seven seasons after earning a roster spot as a rookie free agent in 2006, according ...
Lester, Drew propel Red Sox past Rays; Tampa’s Price injured
By The Sports Xchange on May 15, 2013, at 11:33 p.m.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Price’s unfulfilling follow-up to his 2012 American League Cy Young campaign took another frustrating, if not ominous turn on Wednesday when he left injured in the third inning of a 9-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon ...
Boston’s Ortiz admits having oblique issue
By The Sports Xchange on May 15, 2013, at 7:02 p.m.
Turns out, there may be more to David Ortiz’ slump than a negative newspaper column. After going 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Tuesday night in the Red Sox’ 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Ortiz revealed that he has been dealing with tightness in the oblique muscle on his ...
Sports briefs for May 15, 2013
By Wire Service Reports on May 15, 2013, at 7:01 p.m.
Rutgers names its first female athletic director NEWARK, N.J., — Rutgers University picked a woman to head its athletic programs on Wednesday, as New Jersey’s largest public college looks to move on from a scandal that saw several top sports officials resign. Julie Hermann, 49, who was a senior executive ...
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UMaine narrows candidate list, hopes to name men’s hockey coach next week
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Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
UMaine’s Fransoso overcomes injuries, turns passion for baseball into stellar career
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Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console
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