Jim Bessey’s passion for basketball keeps him in the game
University of Maine at Farmington men's assistant basketball coach Jim Bessey is looking forward to helping first-year coach Sam Leal.
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In the latest set of guidelines, golf courses can open driving ranges and practice greens, and they can now determine their tee-time intervals. Also, golfers are no longer limited to playing courses in their own counties.
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White Mountain Motorsports Park will host the Pro All Stars Series season opener Sunday, June 7, with PASS Mods, Honey Badger Street Stock Series and NELCAR Legends also on the track.
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Sports
Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory
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Sports
For WNBA, return is more about ‘data’ than ‘dates’ — but a plan is starting to take shape
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Sports
Texas to allow some fans at outdoor pro sports events
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Sports
NFL coaches could return to team facilities next week
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Sports
Baffert horse knocked out of contention for Triple Crown because of injury
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Sports
John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
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Sports
Top Sports Movies: Even in the end, ‘Rocky’ is a big winner
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Sports
Jim Bessey’s passion for basketball keeps him in the game
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Varsity Maine
2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Dirigo Cougars
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Dirigo High School.
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Varsity Maine
2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Mountain Valley Falcons
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Mountain Valley High School.
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Varsity Maine
2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Spruce Mountain Phoenix
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Spruce Mountain High School.
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Softball
Lost Season: Jordyn Rubin a leader from the start for Lewiston softball
Rubin batted leadoff and patrolled center field since in her first game as a freshman and was looking forward to a strong conclusion to her four-year career with the Blue Devils. She'll continue her career at Simmons University.
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Varsity Maine
Lost Season: With key pieces gone, St. Dom’s girls lacrosse was ready to defend title
The Saints were going to return third-leading scorer Mia-Angelina Leslie and goalie Simone Long, who were going to help lead St. Dom's in their Class C state championship title defense.
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Boys' Lacrosse
Lost Season: Drew LaCerda, Patriots were poised for more success
After scoring 64 goals and helping the Gray-New Gloucester boys lacrosse team reach the state semifinals, Drew LaCerda was hoping for more this season from the team and himself.
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Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo says he isn't sure how the NBA will keep everyone healthy if the league resumes this pandemic-interrupted season, and more from athletes that The Associated Press spoke to about resuming competition.
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Athletes from around the globe to provide insight into how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.
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Washington pitcher, a member of the union's executive board, says that players had "no reason to engage with MLB" over pay cuts.
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Proposal tabled for reconsideration at another time. A similar proposal failed to gain approval last year.
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The social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outbreak end 124-year run that had persisted through two World Wars, a volcanic eruption and even another pandemic.
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David Pastrnak and Washington's Alex Ovechkin each finished with 48 goals, and Bruins goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak will get the award for fewest goals allowed.
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England's top soccer league, which last had a game on March 9, will need strict medical protocols in place and government approval to resume play – without spectators.
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A complaint by several high school female track athletes argues that two transgender runners – identified as male at birth – have an unfair physical advantage.
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Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
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Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that this year’s enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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People familiar with their deliberations tell The Associated Press that baseball players appeared likely to propose increasing the number of regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries.
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A sport that for generations has been built on minor league players developing in relative obscurity likely won't be able to offer that obscurity in which to develop.
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Baseball players will take at least a few days and possibly until next week to respond to Major League Baseball’s proposed salary-slashing plan for a pandemic-delayed season.
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Instead of kicking off, teams may be allowed a fourth-and-15 scrimmage play from their own 25-yard line.
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Veteran cornerback says he's been able to stay focused during an abnormal offseason as he works his way back from a groin injury that limited him to 12 games last season.
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The NHL’s regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey can resume this summer.
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Giving teams a fourth-and-15 from the 25, instead of an onside kick, and a 'sky judge' are among a number rule changes on the table for owners.
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Time is very much a factor now, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic permitting a slim path to a truncated, fan-less baseball season this summer.
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Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south into the U.S. this summer.
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Local Sports
Ali-Liston: Memories of the moment
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Local Sports
Ali-Liston 50th: Harvie brothers never had their chance to run
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Local Sports
Ali-Liston 50th: Mason’s memories signed, sealed, delivered
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Cross Country
Boys cross country: Schomaker wins first wheelchair state title, Lisbon’s Laviolette takes second
Leavitt's Jonathan Schomaker makes history as first wheelchair champ, while Lisbon's Aidan Laviolette takes second in Class C and Lisandro Berry-Gaviria leads Mt. Ararat to Class A title.
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Cross Country
Cross country: Jonathan Schomaker races at regionals in first wheelchair division
Schomaker, after fighting to race at the Class B South regional meet at Twin Brook, finishes to great applause.
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Cross Country
WATCH: Jonathan Schomaker at Class B South regional cross country meet
Leavitt Area High School sophomore competes in newly created wheelchair division.
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Cross Country
Cross country: MPA to allow Jonathan Schomaker to race in wheelchair with other runners
The Maine Principals’ Association has granted Leavitt sophomore permission to race alongside other runners and to be scored in his own wheelchair division.
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Cross Country
Cross country: MPA offers Jonathan Schomaker two options to compete at regional meet
Family not satisfied with two options provided by the Maine Principals' Association for Leavitt wheelchair athlete to participate in regional race.
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Cross Country
Cross country: Jonathan Schomaker tries out Twin Brook course with no MPA officials in attendance
No MPA officials witness Leavitt sophomore's trial run of course in his wheelchair to prove he can participate in B South regional race.
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Local Sports
Looking Back: Michael Sauschuck’s leadership skills carry him through life
Diligence and dedication have guided Mt. Abram graduate Michael Sauschuck, who is now Maine's Commissioner of Public Safety.
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Local Sports
Lewiston’s Monica Morin reached highest peaks in the pool
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Sports
Coaching football keeps former Mt. Blue standout Jordan Stevens in the game
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Looking Back: Ben Fletcher was born to run
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Born to play football, Lewiston’s Turcotte gained other priorities
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Looking Back: Jeremy Tardiff 'tremendous' in football and baseball
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Three-time Oxford 250 winner Dave Dion was one of a kind
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Dustin Ireland still reaching for new heights with the Air Force
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Shorey took non-traditional route to becoming a success story
