Teams face multiple games packed into a small window of time, and have to manage themselves physically and mentally.
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Field hockey: Victories Over Violence debuts to aid victims of domestic abuse
Skowhegan, Lawrence, Nokomis and Mt. Blue participate in tournament that raises funds for Family Violence Project.
Hang on, if you dare: Professional bull riders come to Maine and put on a show
Riders on the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour earn points — and paychecks — the longer they can stay on a bull.
From canoe slalom to rock climbing, the Tokyo Olympics are full of intriguing yet lesser-known sports
Many of the niche sports people can watch at the Summer Games are also performed across Maine, according to local athletes.
Bailey Plourde takes the opening round lead at the Maine Women’s Amateur Championship
Plourde, 21, finished with an even par 71 to keep ahead of top challengers Ruby Haylock and Kristin Kannegieser.
Caleb Manuel grabs first round lead at the Maine Amateur Championship
The 19-year old from Topsham makes consecutive birdies on final three holes to finish the round 2-under par.
San Francisco Giants select UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola in the 7th round of MLB draft
The Black Bears righty is set to play pro ball after he earned America East Pitcher of the Year honors this season.
Auto racing notes: Douglass gets ‘over the hump’ with Pro Stocks victory
Sidney driver had been running consistently in top five; speed records fall at Wiscasset Speedway.
Golf notebook: Decision to miss Maine Am not an easy one for Anderson
Two-time defending champion will instead play Southern Am in Mississippi; Belgrade Lakes’s Rodrigue excels in qualifier.
Legion baseball: Hope, friendship, love of game drive senior members of Augusta team
While other high school graduates hit summer destinations, players find something more on the diamond.