Foxcroft Academy relishes role as training site for Shrine Lobster Bowl
This will be the 36th annual contest and will be played at 4 p.m. Saturday at Don Roux Field in Lewiston.
High school sports
Northern Maine schools will compete against Canadians in new basketball tourney
Aroostook County will host the first CANUSA Showcase basketball tournament in Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield, July 24-25.
Maine high school baseball implementing new safety rule next season
One of the changes could mean either a double first base or a larger first base bag.
Senior League regional baseball tournament in Bangor won’t have a Maine team
The winner will advance to the 12-team Senior League World Series at the J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex in Easley, South Carolina, on Aug. 1-8.
College sports
Legendary Husson coach remembered for his caring nature, charisma and positivity
Donald Bruce MacGregor, who was inducted into five halls of fame, died on July 8 at the age of 87 after an illness.
UMaine freshman slugger who led America East in homers is transferring
Troy Carpenter led America East in homers with 16 and earned a spot on the league’s All-Rookie team this past spring.
UMaine men’s hockey team will have 15 newcomers this season
The new players include a defenseman with 140 ECHL games and two American Hockey League contests under his belt.
Professional sports
UMaine pitcher Jason Krieger drafted by Yankees
The junior right-hander was drafted in the 17th round over the weekend and has signed with the team, according to UMaine head coach Nick Derba.
Chris Mantis becomes 1st former UMaine player to make NBA Summer League roster
The 6-foot-7 forward from Lowell, Indiana, played for the Capital City Go-Go in the NBA’s developmental G League this past season.
Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and picks in blockbuster deal
The move brings an end to Brown’s 10-year tenure in Boston which began with the team selecting him at No. 3 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.
MORE SPORTS
Ruth White named top America East outdoor track scholar-athlete of the year
The 20-year-old Orono native is the eighth University of New Hampshire woman to earn the honor.
18-year-old Mick Madden captures 107th Maine Amateur Golf Championship
Madden fired an eight-under 208 at the Sanford Country Club on Thursday.
Belgium bursts United States’ World Cup bubble with dominant performance
The Belgians made the Americans look completely disorganized and constantly forced mistakes and turnovers with their pressure. The U.S. also had a lot of unforced errors.
Eli Spaulding seeking 3rd-straight Maine Amateur golf title
Spaulding is looking to join Dick Diversi, Mark Plummer and Caleb Manuel in the group that has won at least three in a row.
Successful Ellsworth High baseball coach steps down to follow son’s career
Dan Curtis said he thought about his decision “long before” he made it.
UMaine basketball teams announce opponents in America East-MAAC challenge
Game times have not been determined yet, as they will be established by the host schools.
Brewer track stars among latest inductees into school’s Sports Hall of Fame
Two teams, two athletes and a man who pioneered track technology are among the Class of 2026.
Jack Cosgrove to become 6th inductee into UMaine football’s Ring of Honor
Cosgrove, who leads all UMaine head coaches in wins, had nine winning seasons during his 23 years at the helm of the football program.
UMaine men’s hockey will play most of its non-conference games at home this season
Headlining the list of non-conference games will be a two-game home series against perennial NCAA championship contender Quinnipiac on Oct. 9-10.
UMaine men’s hockey lands 1st-round NHL draft pick
Maksim Sokolovskii has verbally committed to UMaine beginning with the 2027-28 season.
Lee Academy basketball prep graduate drafted by Dallas Mavericks
Tobi Lawal, originally of London and a graduate of Lee Academy, was picked 48th in the 2026 NBA draft.
North Yarmouth Academy routs Penobscot Valley to win Class D softball title
The Panthers rode a 10-run first inning and a complete game from Lily Fortin to easily win the title.
Fryeburg quiets Cony’s big bats to win Class B baseball championship
A big inning and a complete game from pitcher senior left‑hander Oliver Dean lifted Fryeburg Academy to a 4-3 title win.
Gorham outlasts Bangor 3-2 to win Class A baseball championship
Gorham needed 11 innings to beat Bangor for its first Class A state championship.
Powerhouse Cheverus wins Class A softball championship 3-2 over Hampden Academy
The underdog Broncos sparked a comeback attempt at the end of the game but fell to the Stags and star pitcher Addison DeRoche.
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