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12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Panthers rally for OT win

WATERVILLE -- Waterville junior JP Michaud was in the right place at the right time Friday night as he recovered a blocked shot and laid it in at the buzzer to send the game to overtime.

12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Macomber paces Tigers to victory

BATH -- Kelly Macomber had five points, 10 rebounds and six blocks to lead Gardiner past Morse 53-33 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B girls basketball game Friday night.

12:00 AM

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Mack, Colby top Williams

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Rachael Mack had a double-double as the Colby College women's basketball team earned a key 62-56 win over Williams College in a New England Small College Athletic Conference game Friday night.

12:00 AM

COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine slips past Alabama-Huntsville

ORONO —The University of Maine Black Bears, fresh from a sweep at Boston University last week, faced lightly-regarded University of Alabama-Huntsville Friday, and barely escaped.

12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Depth helps Eagles top Indians

SKOWHEGAN -- For a couple years now, the Messalonskee girls have been looking for other players to score besides Mary Badeen and Megan Pelletier.

12:00 AM

COMMENTARY — MIKE LOWE: Coaching is in his blood

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jack Bicknell Jr., admits that there is much that he misses about college football.

12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: KVACs slated for today

AUGUSTA -- Camden Hills was awarded top-four seeds in 11 of the 14 weight classes and is the clear favorite at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference wrestling championships, which start at 9:30 a.m. today at Cony High School.

12:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Super fan loves all things Patriots

BELGRADE -- The electric sign outside of Christy's General Store doesn't advertise any specials these days. You'll see the New England Patriots logo, followed by "Brady Brady Brady," followed by the simple and succinct nickname every Patriots fan knows well, "Gronk."

8:36 PM

Why the Patriots will win

Rarely is Bill Belichick outcoached. Tom Brady almost never gets outplayed. That's why the New England Patriots will beat the New York Giants, 31-24.

2:12 PM

Belichick brushes aside thoughts of retirement

Coaching "beats working," says Bill Belichick, who turns 60 on April 16. The long-time Patriots coach will seek his fourth Super Bowl victory in 11 years on Sunday.

1:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Cooper's 17 lift Rams

AUGUSTA — Walker Cooper scored 17 points and grabbed nine re-bounds to lead the Cony High School boys basketball team past Mt. Ararat 63-49 in an Eastern A game Thursday night.

1:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Coughlin hasn't changed beliefs

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not like Tom Coughlin is delivering cookies and warm milk to the players at curfew this week. Or patting them on the back and offering words of encouragement when they make a mistake at practice.

1:00 AM

NHL: Hurricanes sweep Bruins

1:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Mayo 'sets the pace'

INDIANAPOLIS -- Big things have been expected of linebacker Jerod Mayo since the New England Patriots drafted him out of Tennessee with the 10th pick of the 2008 NFL draft.

1:00 AM

MAINE HOCKEY: Anthoine finally feels at home

ORONO -- Near the end of his third season in the U.S. Hockey League for junior players, Mark Anthoine learned that he was traded, from his Chicago Steel team to Sioux Falls, S.D.

1:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Eagles gear up for bid in tourney

With just three games left in the regular season, there are still a number of scenarios among teams fighting for playoff berths in Eastern Maine Class A.

Yesterday at 6:32 PM

'Tebowmania' comes to Super Bowl

Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting.

Yesterday at 5:57 PM

For Patriots' Ellis, Super Bowl caps tumultuous year

Patriots defensive end Shaun Ellis holds thoughts of a slain friend close to his heart as he prepares to take the field Sunday.

Yesterday at 2:48 PM

Sebago ice-fishing derby canceled for lack of ice

The big prize of $100,000 for anyone who breaks the 54-year-old state record for togue now applies to all lakes around Maine on March 3 and 4.

9:00 AM

SLIDE SHOW: Patriots, fans prep for Sunday

Yesterday at 1:02 AM

NBA: Celtics rout Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — The compact schedule of the post-lockout NBA doesn't offer many breaks, so the Boston Celtics created one of their own.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Magnusson's both coach unbeaten teams

Things are pretty good right now in the Magnusson household.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Hurley picks Maine, Mace picks UConn

Danica Hurley knew for several weeks that she would attend the University of Maine to play soccer.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: They love their Giants

New York Giants fans are not so much coming out of the woodwork these days; they've been there all along, waiting patiently for another shot at the Lombardi Trophy.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

PATRIOTS BEAT: Giants tough to simulate

INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Giants' defensive line is relentless.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Wells senior signs with Black Bears

Josh Ingalls already had a inkling that he would accept a football scholarship to the University of Maine.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Messalonskee hockey blanks Winslow

WINSLOW -- James Varney scored three goals and two assists to lead the Messalonskee High School hockey team past Winslow 12-0 in an Eastern B game Wednesday night.

Yesterday at 10:56 AM

AP: Giants will win Super Bowl

The Associated Press predicts that the New York Giants will beat the New England Patriots 33-30 in overtime to win their second Super Bowl in five years.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs hold off Seahawks to win Round 3

FARMINGDALE -- After playing to overtime and double overtime in two previous meetings this season, did anyone expect anything other than a close game between the Boothbay and Hall-Dale girls basketball teams Tuesday night?

February 1

COLLEGE MEN'S HOCKEY: Fabian, DelGiudice lose at 'home'

WATERVILLE -- University of New England forwards Ted Fabian and Matt DelGiudice returned "home" Tuesday to play a non-conference men's hockey game against Colby.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hurley's 3-pointers spark Bobcats to victory

BINGHAM -- Danica Hurley scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Richmond past Valley 53-24 in East-West Conference girls basketball action Tuesday.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING NOTEBOOK: 'Jammers favored to defend KVAC title

Defending champion Camden Hills is the favorite again this year at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference wrestling championships, which will take place Saturday at Cony High School.

February 1

NHL: Seidenberg's long goal lifts Bruins

BOSTON (AP) — Dennis Seidenberg scored the tiebreaking goal on a slap shot from center ice in the third period, rallying the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

February 1

NBA: Celtics survive Cavaliers' rally

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics avenged a disappointing loss to Cleveland two days earlier by barely holding off the Cavaliers 93-90 on Tuesday night.

February 1

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: UMF finally beats MMA

CASTINE -- The University of Maine at Farmington finally wrapped up a victory over Maine Maritime Academy, after three weeks and a second meeting between the two teams, on Tuesday night.

February 1

SUPER BOWL: Media Day has little bit of everything

INDIANAPOLIS -- Katie Daryl, host of the HDNET entertainment show "Deadline!," put a camera on the top of a giant red and blue foam finger and raised her arm as she walked through the throng of media and players at Media Day Tuesday.

February 1

SUPER BOWL: Gronkowski sheds walking boot

INDIANAPOLIS -- The boot is off and Rob Gronkowski's ankle is feeling much better.

January 31

Tuesday night's local sports scores

February 1

PATRIOTS BEAT: Patriots' Cannon, Giants' Herzlich share survival

INDIANPOLIS -- Marcus Cannon, the rookie offensive lineman of the New England Patriots, stood on the turfed floor of Lucas Oil Stadium, taking in all the sights and sounds of Media Day on Tuesday morning as members of the media came to him.

January 31

Gronkowski says he's day-to-day

'The game is six days away. I can be 100 percent by then or I can be 2 percent by then."

January 31

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: LaPorte's first 2 goals of season lift MHW

Kents Hill -- Jason LaPorte figured he would score a goal at some point this season, but acknowledged the drought was a bit frustrating.

January 31

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Berth still in Tigers' grasp

The Gardiner Area High School hockey team is holding onto the fifth and final playoff berth in Western B with just a third of the regular season remaining.

January 31

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cony remains perfect

AUGUSTA -- No one has yet come up with a formula for beating the Cony girls basketball team. But Oxford Hills has come close.

January 31

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Scates, Erskine top Mt. Ararat

SOUTH CHINA -- Erskine scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to pull away from Mt. Ararat and earn a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A boys basketball win Monday night.

January 31

UMAINE BEAT: Sweeps of BC, BU lift Maine hockey back into national picture

The University of Maine hockey team is forcing its way back into the national picture.

January 31

COMMENTARY — ON TENNIS: Greatest athlete right now?

PARIS -- What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men's 100-meter sprint final and men's tennis final fall on the same day, Aug. 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly becoming the first man since Carl Lewis to win the 100 at consecutive games or Novak Djokovic perhaps putting a golden sheen on what promises to be another astounding year?

January 31

SUPER BOWL NOTEBOOK: Cruz remembers time in Bridgton fondly

INDIANAPOLIS -- Before Victor Cruz became the breakout player of the year in the NFL, before Cruz regained his football edge at the University of Massachusetts, there was Bridgton Academy

January 31

PATRIOTS BEAT: Interchangeable parts

INDIANAPOLIS -- Dan Connolly stepped in for Matt Light on Monday.

January 30

BOYS HOCKEY: MHW rallies for victory

KENTS HILL — Jason LaPorte scored two goals in the final four minutes of the third period — his first goals of the season — and the Maranacook/Hall-Dale/Winthrop co-operative hockey team edged Gray-New Gloucester/Poland 4-3 on Monday at Bonnefond Ice Arena.

January 30

Indy readies state-of-the-art security for Super Bowl

Though the city has ample experience hosting large sporting events – the Indianapolis 500 attracts more than 200,000 fans each year – the city's first Super Bowl poses some unique challenges.

January 30

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING NOTEBOOK: McNeff doing it all for Rams

In preseason, Cony boys swimming coach Jon Millett said he expected his team to surprise a few other teams this season. Millett won't pass judgment on that until the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference meet, but so far, so good.

January 30

HIGH SCHOOL SKIING NOTEBOOK: Sophomores vault Black Bears to top

An exceptional sophomore class has lifted the Maranacook boys Alpine team into serious contention for a conference title when league championships are up for grabs in early February.

January 30

NBA: Big run sinks Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points, sinking a layup with 2.6 seconds left as the Cleveland Cavaliers scored the last 12 points of the game to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Sunday night.

January 30

SUPER BOWL: Fun-loving Gronkowski all business on field for Pats

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The sign outside the restaurant a mile up the road from where Rob Gronkowski scores touchdowns has a flashing suggestion for motorists: "HONK FOR GRONK!"

January 30

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Libby, Mars named top linemen in state

AUGUSTA -- While the Frank J. Gaziano Award ceremony was held to honor the top high school offensive and defensive linemen in the state, Sunday's brunch at the Augusta Civic Center became a love letter to line play in general.

January 30

NHL ALL-STAR GAME: Gaborik's hat trick lifts Team Chara to win

OTTAWA (AP) -- Marian Gaborik made New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist pay for not selecting him to play for Daniel Alfredsson's team in the NHL All-Star game.

January 30

AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Djokovic wins marathon final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso the way a prize fighter would after a desperate, last-round knockout.

January 29

Former Maine player in NFL Pro Bowl game

Former University of Maine football star Montell Owens has been added to the AFC roster for the NFL Pro Bowl.

January 29

Black Bears complete sweep of Terriers

BOSTON -- The final three weekends were going to be make-or-break games for the University of Maine hockey team as it faced the top three Hockey East teams

January 29

HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Monmouth goes big

AUGUSTA -- It's common for high school cheering squads to alter their routines a bit from one championship competition to another.

January 29

COLLEGE HOCKEY: Black Bears complete sweep of Terriers

BOSTON — The final three weekends were going to be make-or-break games for the University of Maine hockey team as it faced the top three Hockey East teams

January 29

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Polar Bears pull away late to top Mules

BRUNSWICK — A big late-season rivalry game against a big opponent. Five-foot-six guard Kaitlin Donahoe’s response? Hit a big shot. Then hit another. And another.

January 29

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Eagles fall to Witches

WINSLOW -- For one period on Saturday night, the Messalonskee High School boys hockey team was dominant. But against a strong team like Brewer, one good period isn't going to cut it.

January 29

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: McAllister, Moore pace Tigers to win

NEWCASTLE -- Katie McAllister and Jenna Moore both had 11 points as Gardiner defeated Lincoln 59-26 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B girls basketball game Saturday.

January 29

TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Much deserved recognition

Some thoughts while I wait for this little football game we call the Super Bowl....

January 29

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Bird's 35 points spark Terriers

POULTNEY, Vt. -- Karin Bird scored 35 points to lead the Thomas College women's basketball team to a 91-70 win over Green Mountain College in North Atlantic Conference action Saturday.

January 29

SUPER BOWL: Moving Wilfork a huge chore

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Try to shove massive Vince Wilfork out of the middle. Tough to do, isn't it?

January 28

Maine golf tourney features sports celebrities

Former President George H.W. Bush has lined up some big names in New England sporting history for his golf tournament this summer in Maine.

January 28

SUPER BOWL: Gronkowski out of practice for 2nd day

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle.

January 28

SUPER BOWL: Patriots' line has tough job against Giants D

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady felt the power of the New York Giants' pass rushers when he was sacked five times in their first Super Bowl confrontation.