UMaine hockey get 4-0 win over Northeastern featuring rare goalie assist
The Black Bears earned a 4-0 Hockey East victory over Northeastern at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Friday night.
High school sports
Give the Mr. Maine Basketball award to this ‘prime-time’ player now
No matter what happens for the Camden Hills Windjammers in Saturday’s Class A State championship, Nolan Ames has already left little doubt that he is the worthy choice.
Video: How the Hampden girls fought their way back to the state basketball championship
If the Broncos are going to bring home the state title, it’s going to take another defensive masterclass and solid night from their offense-by-committee.
A legendary Maine girls basketball player is having more fun as a coach
In 1998, Tracy Guerrette led the Wisdom High School girls basketball team from St. Agatha to the state Class D championship. Now she’s an assistant coach for the Pioneers.
College sports
Youthful UMaine women’s hockey seeking upset over No. 6 team in the country
The seventh-seeded Black Bears supplied Engstrom with her first playoff win on Wednesday night, 4-0, over 10th seed Merrimack.
Seniors have cherished their time with UMaine women’s basketball. But they’re not done yet.
The winner of the upcoming Black Bears versus Binghamton game will earn the second seed for the America East quarterfinals.
UMaine men’s hockey seeks to climb standings with crucial Northeastern series
The Black Bears will play at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Friday night and at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Saturday night.
Professional sports
Jeremy Swayman says ‘we should have reacted differently’ to Donald Trump dig at US women’s hockey team
“We have so much respect for the women’s team. To share that gold medal with them is something we’re forever grateful for,” the Boston Bruins goaltender and former UMaine player said.
Cooper Flagg to guest on the ‘Tonight Show’
The Dallas Mavericks forward is scheduled to be a guest on the show Monday, Feb. 23.
In Lakers’ win over Mavericks, LeBron James becomes oldest player to have triple-double in NBA history
Deep into the 23rd season of the longest career in NBA history, James sunk his 123rd career triple-double in the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Mavs.
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Late basket gives UMaine women’s basketball a win over Albany
The Black Bears improved to 16-12 overall and 11-4 in America East with its sixth win in its last seven games.
Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race co-founder ‘Sonny’ Colburn dies at 93
Colburn co-founded the annual race along with the late Lew “Spook” Gilman in 1967.
UMaine football will be paid $625K to play Penn State next year
The UMaine-Penn State game will be played at the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, which is the second-largest stadium in the United States.
In defiant turnaround, UMPI men’s basketball has a shot at its 1st NCAA Tournament
The Owls’ 78-74 win over Husson punched their first ticket to the NAC Championship.
UMaine women’s basketball eyeing top 2 finish in America East
The Black Bears control their own destiny heading into Thursday night’s America East showdown with rival Albany.
Wurm, Lahtinen lead UMaine women’s ice hockey to playoff win over Merrimack
The Black Bears, now 13-18-4, will travel to take on sixth-ranked UConn, 24-8-2 and the second seed, in Saturday’s 3 p.m. quarterfinal in Connecticut.
Josh Nadeau’s 8-point weekend gives UMaine hockey big lift at important time
The Black Bears, 16-12-3 overall and 10-10-1 in Hockey East, will take on Northeastern (15-15-1, 10-11) in a two-game set this weekend.
Gardiner’s Brady Bunch and Fort Kent triple threat lay claim to boys All-Tourney teams
The stars of Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center have plenty of familiar company on their respective all-tourney squads.
Here are the full 2026 boys high school basketball North all-tourney teams
These boys have dominated on the court during this year’s tournament.
Meet the full 2026 girls high school basketball North all-tourney teams
Class B Maddie Provost, Sr., Guard, Lawrence (MVP) Ashley Shores, Sr., Forward Lawrence Kaylee Bagley, Sr., Guard, Ellsworth Molly Takatsu, So., Guard, Gardiner Alexa Quintana, Fr., Center, Gardiner Honorable mentions: Maddie McMahon, Gardiner; Rebecca Balmas, Hermon; Marion Young, Presque Isle Class C Addison Cyr, Sr., Forward, Mattanawcook Academy (MVP) Megan House, Sr., Guard, Mattanawcook Academy Quinn…
These talented northern Maine girls just added tourney MVPs to their basketball resumes
And now, each of them has been named the recipients of the Owen Osborne Award, which is given to the regional tournament’s most valuable player in each class.
Fort Kent Warriors bask in community support after historic win
“The biggest thing about it is seeing the joy in these kids’ faces. Just knowing what these kids have brought to the community, for joy, is just overwhelming.”
Hard work, and lots of sprints in practice, paid off for this Maine basketball team
The Penobscot Valley Howlers were only seeded fourth in the Class D North girls tournament lineup. But they showed up in a big way.
It’s almost like this central Maine basketball duo can read each other’s minds
That almost telepathic anticipation made the difference for Lawrence on Friday night against Gardiner.
10 unforgettable moments from Maine’s high school basketball tournament
As it does every year, the tourney provided a long list of inspiring team efforts and unbelievable individual plays.
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