Ricky Craven looking forward to opening of his Hermon speedway
Ricky Craven has put in some “really late nights and really early mornings” in preparation for the June 6 opening.
High school sports
Unbeaten Washington Academy baseball team seeking to avenge state title loss
The Raiders are doing everything they can to earn another crack at a state championship after losing to Monmouth Academy last year.
Brothers combine for 7 hits to lead Bangor High baseball past Oxford Hills
In a battle between the top two teams in the Heal Points standings in Class A North, Bangor improved to 8-1 while Oxford Hills fell to 6-1.
Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down
Cliff Urquhart’s teams earned 15 tournament berths in his 17 seasons on the bench.
College sports
UMaine baseball advances to America East tourney’s winners bracket with victory over UMBC
The Black Bears now will face top seed and defending Binghamton in Friday’s 1 p.m. winners bracket game.
UMaine’s 3 Major Leaguers return from injured list
Jeremy Pena (Houston), Cody Laweryson (Minnesota) and Matt Pushard (St. Louis) have all recently returned.
UMaine baseball thumps Albany in America East play-in game, faces UMBC on Thursday
The third time was a charm for the Black Bears as they roughed up America East Pitcher of the Year Dylan Banner to the tune of 15 hits and 11 runs in just 5 ⅔ innings.
Professional sports
Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes has career-high night for WNBA’s Seattle Storm
Through the Storm’s first five games, she has shot 61% from the floor and made all of her free throw attempts.
Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend
The 6-foot-3 former Indiana University two-time All-American went to Australia in the off-season and had a productive campaign with the Geelong Venom.
Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault
Stefon Diggs’ former live-in chef, Jamila “Mila” Adams, accused Diggs of choking and slapping her in his home on Dec. 2, 2025.
MORE SPORTS
2 freshmen power UMaine baseball’s offense as it prepares for tourney play-in game
They both played at prestigious baseball academies in Florida last season and have made major impacts for the Black Bears.
1976 College World Series ‘seems like yesterday’ for UMaine teammates
The recognition Saturday was special for the former teammates as they reminisced and got caught up on current activities.
UMaine baseball freshman named America East Rookie of the Year
Hunter St. Denis became the first Black Bear since 2007 to receive the honor.
Jason Krieger has emerged as UMaine’s ace after Tommy John surgery
He hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in a start and has held opponents to two earned runs or less in six of those eight outings.
Colby College softball wins its 1st regional title
The Colby College softball team made the most out of its first-ever NCAA Division III regional berth.
Whitworth’s 17-hit attack ousts Husson baseball from regional tournament
The Pirates pounded out 17 hits in the win over Husson after Endicott had collected 19 hits in a 17-0 victory over Husson on Friday.
UMaine baseball sweeps Albany but misses out on America East tourney bye
UMaine beat Albany 11-6 on Saturday after posting a 12-1 win on Thursday and 7-5 triumph on Friday.
UMaine basketball coaches support NCAA tourney expansion but unsure of its impact
Under the old format, there were four First Four games, and the winners moved on to the 64-team tournament field. With the new format, there will be 12 games involving 24 teams with six games after Selection Sunday.
Colby softball beats Husson with walkoff homer in regional contest
Husson concluded a 36-6 campaign.
Scarborough native sparks 19-hit attack as Endicott baseball routs Husson in regional opener
Husson will now play the loser of Friday’s Montclair State-Whitworth contest in an elimination game at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Maine high school postseason sporting events can finally be held on Sundays
The MPA has scheduled its first-ever Sunday event for this weekend when 18 matches will be held at the state tennis championships at Bates College.
UMaine to honor College World Series baseball teams before Saturday finale
The seven teams are from 1964, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1986.
Endicott softball capitalizes on 2 errors in 7th-inning rally to upend Husson
Husson, now 36-5 after having its 15-game winning streak snapped, will face the loser of Thursday’s second game between Colby and MIT.
Former Nokomis softball standout has been Husson’s catalyst entering regional
It has been a memorable season for Husson University leadoff hitter Camryn King from Corinna.
Maine state tennis championships will move inside due to weather
A high chance of showers throughout the day on Thursday forced the move indoors.
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