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Sox win again

11:46 PM, May 17, 2013

(NEWS CENTER)-- Clay Buchholz settled for a no-decision, but the Sox won their third straight by beating the Twins in 10 innings. 3-2 was the final score as Johnny Gomes drove in the game winning run on a sac fly.

Old Town pitcher hopes to inspire future Coyotes

7:08 PM, May 17, 2013

OLD TOWN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Old Town senior Kendra Hayward has made her presence known on the mound as a pitcher for the Coyotes softball team. But she doesn't want this new found legacy to stop anytime soon. In fact, she's making sure Old Town will be a powerhouse on the diamond in the years to come.

Marchand lifts Bruins past Rangers in OT

11:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Brad Marchand netted the winner at 15:40 of overtime as the Boston Bruins took a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Red Sox rally in 9th to take series

11:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Will Middlebrooks' three-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Boston Red Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series.

UMaine Field House closed for renovations

8:33 PM, May 16, 2013

ORONO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Field House at UMaine is now closed for renovations. The building will be renamed the "New Balance Field House" in recognition of the $5 million dollars donated by the Skowhegan company.

Maine baseball player recovers after being hit by pitch

8:31 PM, May 16, 2013

ORONO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine baseball team may be without one of its top players this weekend in their regular season finale. Senior captain Mike Fransoso was injured in the Black Bears' game at Boston College on Tuesday, when he took a pitch to his face in his 1st at-bat of the game.

Waterville athlete stars on the track and elsewhere

6:50 PM, May 16, 2013

(NEWS CENTER)-- When it comes to high school seniors in the spring, you couldn't blame them for having a case of senioritis.

USM wins St. Joe's loses at NCAA's

11:53 PM, May 15, 2013

(NEWS CENTER)-- NCAA Division III baseball tournament.

Drew, Red Sox slam Rays

11:15 PM, May 15, 2013

Stephen Drew's grand slam capped an eight-run third inning which propelled Boston over Tampa Bay by a 9-2 count in the second edition of a three-game series from Tropicana Field.

Portland's Phoenix rise to the occassion

7:42 PM, May 15, 2013

Four years into their infancy, Portland Phoenix GPS will get a shot many college kids and amateurs dream of: to play against the pros in soccer.

Sea Dogs Spotlight - Rich Gedman

8:47 AM, May 15, 2013

If the name Rich Gedman sounds familiar to you Red Sox fans, it should. Gedman, the Portland Sea Dogs newest hitting coach is the one and the same Rich Gedman who played for the Red Sox from 1980 to 1990.

Bruins complete improbable comeback

8:02 AM, May 14, 2013

BOSTON (AP)- Patrice Bergeron tied the game with 51 second left and then won it in overtime as the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in game 7 of their Stanley Cup series.

USM baseball ready for another NCAA regional

7:01 PM, May 13, 2013

The USM baseball team has made it an almost annual tradition to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Their next step is to get back to to the Division III College World Series for the first time since 2001.

Maple Leafs edge Bruins to force Game 7

11:59 PM, May 12, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs' first home playoff win since 2004 couldn't have come at a better time.

Spruce Mtn. coach elected to New England Basketball Hall of Fame

11:59 PM, May 12, 2013

Spruce Mountain girls coach Gavin Kane's success at all stops and all leves has him headed to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.

Bowdoin women's lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarters

11:50 PM, May 12, 2013

The eighth ranked Bowdoin women's lacrosse team proved themselves by advancing to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals, but they realized just how elite the Elite 8 is.

Sea Dogs unbeaten series streak extends to nine

11:48 PM, May 12, 2013

Anthony Ranaudo pitched six scoreless innings and Matt Spring was perfect at the plate as the Portland Sea Dogs salvaged a series split with New Britain after a 3-2 win.

Blue Jays power past Red Sox

10:14 PM, May 12, 2013

Jose Bautista hit two of Toronto's five home runs and had three RBI as the Blue Jays powered past the Boston Red Sox, 12-4, in the rubber match of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

Former UMaine star snaps Sea Dogs streak

12:20 AM, May 12, 2013

 Former UMaine All-American Curt Smith's two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth snapped the Portland Sea Dogs streak of eigth consecutive series victories as the New Britain Rock Cats won 5-4.

USM baseball wins LEC title, headed back to the NCAAs

11:59 PM, May 11, 2013

For the first time in 2013 Little East Conference tournament the Southern Maine baseball team received a test. They still had plenty of smarts to pass as they clinched their second consecutive LEC tourney title with a 4-2 win over UMASS-Dartmouth.

Lind, Jays edge Red Sox

7:20 PM, May 11, 2013

Adam Lind's solo home run in the ninth inning led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in the second of three from Fenway Park.

Sox reliever Hanrahan done for the season

7:19 PM, May 11, 2013

The season is over for closer Joel Hanrahan of the Red Sox. He needs season-ending surgery on his right forearm.

College recap: Bowdoin women's lax advances to NCAA quarters

7:00 PM, May 11, 2013

The Bowdoin women's lacrosse team won their second NCAA tournament game this week by advancing to the Division III quarterfinals after a 10-6 win over Geneseo St.

Lewiston fighter's making MMA a family trade

11:51 PM, May 10, 2013

Lewiston's Erik Nelson got into mixed martial arts got into mixed martial arts as a hobby four years ago. Now, thanks to his mom, it's becoming a professional pursuit.

Leafs trim Bruins in Game 5

11:18 PM, May 10, 2013

James Reimer stopped 43 shots and Clarke MacArthur netted the winning goal early in the third period, as the Toronto Maple Leafs staved off elimination with a 2-1 win over the Boston at TD Garden in Game 5 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal.

Lester shines in Red Sox win

11:17 PM, May 10, 2013

Daniel Nava hit a two-run double during a four- run seventh inning to back a near-perfect Jon Lester, as the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-0, in the opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

Lewiston fighter's making MMA a family trade

7:39 PM, May 10, 2013

Lewiston's Erik Nelson got into mixed martial arts got into mixed martial arts as a hobby four years ago. Now, thanks to his mom, it's becoming a professional pursuit.

Arcia helps Twins top Red Sox

11:10 PM, May 9, 2013

Oswaldo Arcia went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in the finale of a four-game set at Fenway Park.

More injury woes for Mark Rogers

11:10 PM, May 9, 2013

(NEWS CENTER)-- Another bad break for Maine's own Mark Rogers. The Mount Ararat High School graduate and first round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers has had an injury setback.

Patriots' Ninkovich appears in Portland

12:03 AM, May 9, 2013

A year ago, very few people knew of Rob Ninkovich, but after a breakout season for New England, the Patriots defensive end drew hundreds for a guest appearance at Hadlock Field.

Sox Morales solid in rehab outing, Sea Dogs win 8th straight series

11:56 PM, May 8, 2013

Red Sox pitcher Franklin Morales allowed only two hits and struck out three in two shutout innings while Portland provided plenty of offense in a 10-4 win over Reading.

#16 USM opens LEC tourney in blowout fashion

11:42 PM, May 8, 2013

The 16th ranked USM baseball team trailed early, but scored the next 13 out of 14 runs to knock off Western Connecticut State in the opening game of the Little East Conference Tournament.