Remembering some of the Maine sports legends who died in 2025
Maine sports legends who shaped the state’s sports scene are remembered for their contributions and impact on the lives of athletes and fans.
High school sports
Watch another crazy finish in Maine high school basketball with heroics from Caribou
Down by double-digits at halftime, the returning Class B state champions found another gear against reigning Class C North champ Mattanawcook Academy.
Brewer’s thrilling rivalry win against Bangor punctuated by disagreement over score
The Bangor-Brewer rivalry is more than a century old, and players on both boys basketball teams did that storied history proud Tuesday night.
Cony quarterback and UMaine recruit from Portland among Fitzpatrick finalists
The four finalists for the prestigious Fitzpatrick Trophy Award have been announced.
College sports
Watch the buzzer-beater that gave UMaine women stunning win over Harvard
For a split second, it looked like the game would go to overtime. Then Adrianna Smith jumped into action.
Bangor native excels in 1st season on Stanford men’s soccer team
Bangor native Josh Partal shines in his freshman year at Stanford, starting in all 20 games and earning All-American honors.
‘He has a gift’: UMaine hockey freshman is nation’s 2nd-leading goal scorer
Just 19 games into his college career, Justin Poirier has already scored 17 goals — and has been key to a winning streak for the Black Bears.
Professional sports
Cooper Flagg scores 27 points in loss to Warriors on Christmas
Stephen Curry knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal the Golden State Warriors’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
‘It was sick’: Cooper Flagg’s brothers cheer him on as rookie scores 33 points
It’s the first time Flagg’s brothers sat courtside to watch him play an NBA game and they had the best seats in the arena to witness his best performance.
Mike Vrabel says there is ‘no issue’ among coaching staff as Patriots punch playoff ticket
“There’s no issue with any one of our coaches and me. If there’s a problem, they know about it,” the Patriots coach said on “The Greg Hill Show” on Monday.
MORE SPORTS
Central girls basketball beats Schenck
The Central girls basketball team beat Schenck 37-33 on Tuesday.
5 of the best plays in Maine sports this year
From high school gyms to NBA stadiums, Maine athletes spent much of 2025 delivering jaw-dropping moments and thrilling their fans along the way.
Miraculous buzzer-beater completes wild comeback in Maine high school basketball game
It’s only December, and Maine high school basketball may have already witnessed the best game of the year.
Hampden sports complex’s 1st artificial turf field should ready in spring
River City Athletics has added a new sponsor to the Quirk Sportsplex project, which will consist of three lighted outdoor artificial turf multi-sport fields and a domed facility containing another field.
Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener
MSAD 24 hired Jay Edgecomb, the district’s physical education teacher and a longtime coach, to fill the vacancy.
Cooper Flagg will turn 19 this weekend in rare NBA company
Before his birthday Sunday, Cooper Flagg will be able to boast one of the most prolific runs for an 18-year-old in NBA history.
Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy
The Bangor Christian girls snapped the Howlers’ 23-game winning streak with a 50-40 victory at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Tuesday night.
4 anonymous Maine high school basketball coaches on what it’s really like to do their job right now
Even though the 2025-26 season is barely underway, three boys basketball coaches have resigned in the past two weeks.
UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice
The yearly Skate with the Bears night gives fans the opportunity to get in a postgame meet-and-greet with the players.
10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players
Camden Hills’ Ames makes scoring 29 points look almost effortless, as he did against Bangor over the weekend.
UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall
The Black Bears will pocket $350,000 for their trip to Boone, North Carolina to play Appalachian State on Sept. 5, 2026, and $400,000 for the game in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts vs. BC on Sept. 19.
UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.
UMaine’s four home losses has left the Black Bears needing a strong finish or perhaps a second straight Hockey East Tournament championship to earn the program’s 21st NCAA appearance.
‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns
Trevor Reed has been tabbed as the school’s new varsity coach for the remainder of the season and will be assisted by Chad Blake.
Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Christmas comes early for UMaine hockey fans with 7-2 win before holiday break
In a week that the UMaine offense came alive with 17 total goals over three games, the Black Bears beat Lindenwood University 7-2 on Sunday.
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