UMaine running back Rashawn Marshall looking to add more physicality to his game
The Newark, New Jersey, native was the Black Bears’ second leading rusher last season and was third in receptions.
High school sports
Lobster Bowl raises more than $300K for Shriners Children’s hospitals
The fundraising game shattered the previous high by more than $90,000.
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.
Bangor High girls soccer coach stepping down after winning back-to-back state titles
Jay Kemble said coaching two sports was challenging especially since you are also responsible for coaching them during the summer program.
College sports
UMaine names new head coach to women’s ice hockey team
Alex Gettens most recently was an assistant coach at Colgate University for two seasons.
UMaine men’s hockey focuses on work ethic, team chemistry during summer workouts
The team has 15 newcomers this season with a goal of returning the program to its blue-collar ideology and outwork-the-opponent mentality.
Gifted newcomers join veteran UMaine women’s soccer team seeking 4th title in row
Eight returning players started in the team’s NCAA Tournament game against Central Florida, which was won by the host Knights, 2-0, in Orlando.
Professional sports
Cooper Flagg and family to appear on Family Feud
The family of basketball stars will be competing against Dave Portnoy and Bar Stool Sports.
Cooper and Ace Flagg are hosting another youth basketball camp at UMaine
It’s the third year in a row that the Flagg brothers are hosting the event at the University of Maine in Orono.
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.
MORE SPORTS
Delaware team captures Senior League East Region tourney in Bangor
The 12-team Senior League World Series will be held at the J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex in Easley, South Carolina, on Aug. 1-8.
For many participants, Maine Ironman is just another obstacle to overcome
More than 2,300 athletes from 45 states and 22 countries will compete in the Ironman 70.3 in Augusta on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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