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The Portland Hearts of Pine have been awarded a USL W League franchise, with season ticket deposits opening next Thursday. The league’s May‑July schedule is designed to keep players eligible for NCAA competition.
A gym teacher in Maine has broken several basketball shooting records, earning national attention and a growing nickname.
Coach Ryan Odom has committed Mahamadou Landoure, a 6‑foot‑11, 260‑pound forward from Mali, to the 2027 roster, adding depth to a team projected as an ACC contender.
Mahamadou Landoure, a 6'10" center from Mali, has committed to Virginia's 2027 recruiting class, joining fellow international frontcourt player Favour Ibe after a stint at Bridgton Academy.
Coach Ryan Odom announced the signing of Mahamadou Landoure, a 17‑year‑old prospect who impressed in the Basketball Africa League, marking the first verbal pledge for the upcoming class.
Saint Joseph's College announces that five of its baseball standouts have been named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, highlighting a season that combined a program‑best 34 victories with top academic performance.
A look at the recent championship pedigree, seeding details and standout players from the Seacoast region as the state baseball tournaments approach.
The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.
After a 2-1 victory over South Portland, Gorham surges to No. 1 in the latest Varsity Maine baseball poll, while South Portland slides to fourth and Washington Academy makes its first appearance.
A former UMaine soccer player has transformed her competitive spirit into a thriving gluten‑free dessert brand, Sweet Addison’s, now shipping nationwide and planning a return to her home state.
The 2026 T&G Hometeam All‑Star selections highlight exceptional performances across Central Massachusetts, from championship breakthroughs to record‑setting careers.
NASCAR mourns the passing of Kyle Busch, a two‑time champion who died at 41, highlighting his 234 career wins and his deep ties to Oxford Plains Speedway.
Peter Webb, who led Maine’s basketball community for nearly three decades and contributed to the game for over six decades, died surrounded by family. His legacy lives on through the halls that honored him and the officials he mentored.
The Boston Bruins shine at the IIHF Worlds, the Buffalo Sabres force a Game 7, the Minnesota Wild’s trade attempt falls through, and a pink‑tinged Panthers jersey design sparks conversation.
Adrianna Smith, a senior forward for the University of Maine, has been selected as Maine's nominee for the America East's Woman of the Year honor, recognizing her unprecedented on‑court achievements and scholarly dedication.