Boston is one win away from advancing to the second round after a 3-1 victory in Game 4.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/27/bruins-go-2-for-2-in-toronto-grab-3-1-series-lead/
A crowd of 65,612 – the largest ever at Gillette Stadium – watches Lionel Messi lead his team past the Revolution.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/27/messi-scores-twice-as-inter-miami-beats-new-england-4-1/
Boston holds Miami to 12 points in the first quarter, builds a 24-point halftime lead and cruises to a 104-84 victory in Game 3.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/27/celtics-trounce-heat-regain-series-lead/
Jillian Robinson earns both wins in the circle for the Cobras.
High groove pays dividends for multi-time track champion on opening day.
Whether it's getting a good snap on a release, or leg drive for power, multiple strategies come into play for throwers at annual meet.
Here's a sample of game action and postgame interviews from around the state taken by our reporters this week.
Pitcher Mia Coots talks about the experience of throwing to her younger sister, Hallie, for the Warriors this season.
The USL franchise, which will debut in March 2025, pays homage to the city’s beloved 'Valentine’s Day Bandit' in its crest.
Hayli Paradis comes up big in the circle with 10 strikeouts and at the plate with three RBIs.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/26/local-roundup-monmouth-softball-rolls-to-win-over-telstar/
Eagles fall 13-7 to defending Class A champion Cape Elizabeth, a move the team hopes pays off later in the season.
Raegan King and Sydney King add three hits for Warriors in 10-0 victory.
Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week's games. Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspaper...
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/26/central-maine-athlete-of-the-week-spring-week-2-2/
The first 12 selections are quarterbacks, wide receivers or tackles, led by USC quarterback Caleb Williams going to the Bears.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/25/top-portion-of-nfl-draft-dominated-by-offense/
New England takes Drake Maye of North Carolina with the third pick of the NFL draft, with QB Caleb Williams going to Chicago at No. 1.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/25/patriots-select-maye-as-their-next-quarterback/
Maddy Morris adds four hits for River Hawks in 13-0 victory over Eagles.
Will Power has not been accused of any wrongdoing by IndyCar, but his two teammates were disqualified for manipulating the push-to-power system.
With 144 players among 12 teams, there is not enough room for everyone selected in the annual draft.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/25/roster-spots-at-a-premium-for-wnba-draft-picks/
With 144 players among 12 teams, there is not enough room for everyone selected in the annual draft.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/25/roster-spots-at-a-premium-for-wnba-draft-picks-2/
Boston's comeback bid from a 5-0 deficit falls short, as Cleveland holds on for a 6-4 win.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/25/ramirez-grand-slam-propels-guardians-past-red-sox/
Wyllum Deveaux, once a longshot to make Maine's roster, recently earned a promotion to play with the Providence Bruins in the AHL.
The former New York Yankee performed a work he composed in his second career as a classical guitarist.
Brad Marchand nets the winner, then adds an empty-netter as Boston picks up a 4-2 victory in Game 3 of the first-round series.
Marcelo Mayer, Nick Yorke and Nick Decker connect in a 7-4 victory.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/24/sports-digest-sea-dogs-use-three-homers-to-defeat-hartford/
Miami sets a franchise playoff record with 23 3-pointers and evens the first-round series at 1-1.
Lance Theriault earns victory on the mound.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/24/local-roundup-cony-baseball-picks-up-win-over-oceanside/
Ramblers plate six runs in fourth to aid ace pitcher in win.
Bello joins fellow starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock on the injured list.
Since the 2011 draft, 38 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Twenty left their original teams without receiving a second contract.
The 37-year-old Nadal is trying to come back from hip surgery and might not be ready for the French Open, which he has won 14 times.
Portland scores four runs in the ninth inning, but its winning streak ends at five with a 9-6 loss.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/23/sea-dogs-cant-complete-rally-lose-to-yard-goats/
Houck allows two runs in the seventh inning in his first start since shutting out Cleveland and Boston's three-game winning streak ends.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/23/guardians-finally-get-to-tanner-houck-beat-red-sox-4-1/
First baseman Triston Casas had tests in Boston that revealed the rib fracture after suffering the injury on Saturday.
Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, agrees to the richest sponsorship deal for a women's basketball player.
The Last 2 Minute report also says Philadelphia Coach NIck Nurse twice tried to call timeout and neither was granted or recognized by officials.
A world bantamweight title bout is at the top of the card for the June 15 event.
The 25-year-old has made the move to receiver for the Seacoast Warhawks.
Montgomery says 'I just don’t think our players were in sync' as Toronto tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
Matthews' goal in the third period gives Toronto a 3-2 win in Boston.
Kyle Palleschi tosses two-hitter in the Mustangs victory.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/22/local-roundup-monmouth-baseball-shuts-out-mountain-valley/
River Hawks and Eagles get creative, going back and forth in KVAC A showdown.
The Bulldogs get ahead early and lengthen win streak to 57 straight games.
Big bats help River Hawks overcome rough defensive performance in the win.
Aaron Boone, tossed after five pitchers, claims it was a fan yelling at the umpire, and Oakland goes on to claim a rare victory in the Bronx.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/22/yankees-lose-manager-then-ballgane/
Wilson, who never lived up to his potential in New York, is heading to Denver with a seventh-round pick for a sixth-rounder.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/22/jets-trade-former-no-2-pick-zach-wilson-to-broncos/
The Falcons stay unbeaten with the victory.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/22/local-roundup-freeport-softball-doubles-up-lake-region/
Lugo is named the player of the week after hitting .483 in five games.
New England is most likely to stay put at No. 3 and select a quarterback, but there are other options.
Boston has been hammered by injuries and played poor defense, but is somehow three games above .500 after a sweep of the Pirates.
Michael Jordan is filling his competitive void as a NASCAR Cup team owner, and savored in a victory by one of his drivers Sunday.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/04/22/nascar-revels-in-its-air-jordan-moment/