College baseball: GNCBL loaded with local players this summer

The Greater Northeast Collegiate Baseball League, based in southern Maine, pressed on with its season this summer, and that means more games for tri-county area players.

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.

New UMF men’s basketball coach Sam Leal goes on recruiting binge

Not only has the Beavers head coach added some of Maine's top high school players to the roster in his first month on the job, he has also lured longtime UMF assistant Jim Bessey back into the fold.

Three coaches turn to podcasting to combat boredom

Brothers Scott and Chris Bessey and good friend Zach Keene, produce "In The Den," featuring interviews with local coaches and sports-related banter.

Sam Leal named new men’s basketball coach at UMF

The former UMaine-Farmington player takes over for his former coach, the recently retired Dick Meader.

College coaches, potential players recruit around coronavirus restrictions

Inability to see targets face-to-face forces coaches to get creative as they pursue the next class.

Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return

The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.

College senior athletes mull futures after NCAA eligibility ruling

Some central Maine student-athletes say they'll return next spring, while others say this is the end of the line.

Bethany Lebel: A coach’s side of the COVID-19 story

UMF skiers and snowboarders compete at nationals as COVID-19 outbreak was unfolding

A week in Lake Placid, New York saw plenty of change and uncertainty for the Beavers before they came home a day early.