National Sports Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

UConn March Madness steamroller may signal start of a new era

by EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

In the new college landscape reconstituted by the transfer portal and name, image and likeness deals, anything is possible.

Kyle Busch ahead of Richmond: Parity keeps it interesting

by HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer April 1, 2023April 1, 2023

Busch is off to a solid start, earning a victory, two top-10 finishes and sitting fourth in points through six races.

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2023 MLB preview: New rules, big-money Mets and Shohei Ohtani’s walk year

by RONALD BLUM The Associated Press March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros sealed the franchise’s second title in six seasons.

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NWSL’s Carson Pickett embraces being a role model

by ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer March 24, 2023

There was a time earlier in her soccer career when Racing Louisville defender didn’t want to draw attention to her left arm or even talk about it.

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March Madness: Low-cut sneakers gain traction on court

by PAT GRAHAM The Associated Press March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

High-top basketball shoes aren’t as common a sight on the college basketball floor these days

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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for championship

by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009

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NBA feud or rivalry? Warriors, Memphis drama is must-see TV

by TERESA M. WALKER The Associated Press March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Stephen Curry has a simple answer for the drama between his four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the upstart Memphis Grizzlies over the past two seasons.

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Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Devon Levi to 3-year contract

by JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres have sign goalie to a three-year entry level contract less than a week after the 21-year-old’s junior season ended at Northeastern.