National Sports Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Minnesota tops Boston 4-1, grabs 2-1 lead in inaugural PWHL championship series

by Associated Press May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Michela Cava and Taylor Heise both had a goal and an assist to lead Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over Boston, giving their team a 2-1 lead in the inaugural championship series of the Professional Women’s Hockey League

High-profile rookies have already been a huge boon for WNBA

by DOUG FEINBERG May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Fueled by Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.

Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Isaiah Harris runs leg of DMR relay that sets world record

by Sun Journal Staff Report April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

Lewiston native and three of his Brooks Beasts teammates break distance medley relay record at Oregon Relays.

National Sports, Sports

Lindsey Horan’s penalty kick lifts U.S. over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

by The Associated Press April 6, 2024April 6, 2024

PK in the 77th minute gives the United States a 2-1 victory to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd in Atlanta.

Maine colleges, National Sports, Sports

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

by WILL GRAVES April 4, 2024April 5, 2024

Two of college basketball’s biggest stars face off when Iowa meets UConn on Friday night.

Maine colleges, National Sports, Sports

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?

by DOUG FEINBERG April 4, 2024April 5, 2024

Both college stars have decided to forgo their final year of eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft.

National Sports, Sports

NFL competition committee considers version of XFL kickoff for next season

by Mark Maske February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

NFL might use something similar to an alignment in which the kicker is in the traditional spot but the other members of the kicking team line up farther down the field.

Maine colleges, National Sports, Sports

Meet Grace Beyer, the small-school scoring phenom Iowa star Caitlin Clark might never catch

by DAVE SKRETTA February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy senior ranks fifth all-time in scoring, men or women, and is a few hundred points ahead of the Iowa star.