National Sports Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle poised to add to family’s Olympic legacy

by ANDREW DAMPF December 16, 2021February 8, 2022

The 29-year-old son of 1972 slalom winner Barbara Ann Cochran, appears to be United States’ best chance for a men’s medal at Beijing Olympics in February.

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Oxford Hills graduate Amelia Moore wins boxing national championship

by Lee Horton December 12, 2021December 17, 2021

Norway-raised boxer won the 125-pound class at USA Boxing National Championships in Louisiana.

National Sports, Sports

NHL roundup: After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to Avs

by Paul Abramowitz December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

The Flyers fire Alain Vigneault and name Mike Yeo as interim coach.

National Sports, Sports

Elijah Mitchell a pleasant surprise in rookie season for 49ers

by JOSH DUBOW December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

San Francisco’s first-year back is the latest in a line of overlooked late-round runners to gain big yards for a Shanahan-coached team.

National Sports, Sports

Owners lock out players, MLB plunges into 1st work stoppage since 1995

by RONALD BLUM and STEPHEN HAWKINS December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

National Sports, Sports

Revolution fall to NYCFC in PKs in Eastern Conference semifinal

by MWC Bot November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Sean Johnson saved Adam Buksa’s attempt during a penalty shootout and all five of Johnson’s teammates scored as New York City FC advanced to its first Eastern Conference final following a 2-2 playoff draw with the New England Revolution

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Revolution’s Bruce Arena earns record 4th MLS Coach of Year

by MWC Bot November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Arena, who led New England to a Major League Soccer-record 73 points this season, also won the award with DC United in 1997 and the LA Galaxy in 2009 and 2011.

National Sports, Sports

Tom Caron: MLB labor talks could bring much-needed changes on the field

by TOM CARON November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

While financial issues are at the heart of the disagreement between owners and players, the sport would benefit from rule changes that create more on-field action.