Madison Chock and Evan Bates help the Americans maintain their lead, but Japan is just five points back after Yuma Kagiyama’s stellar men’s short program.
Sports
Local, high school and national sports news from the Sun Journal.
Dirigo wrestling wins Class B South title
Four wrestlers claim individual titles for the Cougars.
Maine goes into its first Patriots Super Bowl as a betting state
With New England playing, betting interest and action should be up — and how the Patriots do could steer the revenue for the state.
UMaine men’s basketball beaten by Bryant
The Black Bears drop to 6-19 overall and 2-12 on the road.
UMaine women’s basketball turns back Bryant
Adrianna Smith scores 29 points and records another double-double to lead the Black Bears.
Edward Little co-op, Yarmouth/Freeport girls hockey reach Northern Maine final
The top-ranked Red Hornets and No. 2 Clippers will meet for the regional title Wednesday in Portland.
Hilary Knight ties record as US women’s hockey rolls to win at Olympics
Knight scores her second goal of the games and the 14th of her Olympic career in the Americans win over Finland.
Seahawks, Patriots quarterbacks take different paths to Super Bowl
Darnold is on his fifth team in eight seasons, while Maye will be the second-youngest QB to start a Super Bowl.
Oxford Hills, Lisbon/Hebron, Ellsworth take home state cheering titles
The Vikings return to the top, the Greyhounds make it five in a row, and the Eagles secure their fourth straight title.
Through technical issues, the Lawrence cheering team fought on
The Bulldogs showed determination and grace when hit with a setback at the state championships.