Sep 13, 2012 11:24 pm | The Associated Press BOSTON — Derek Jeter shook off an injury to tie Willie Mays for 10th place on the career hits list, backing Phil Hughes and helping the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 Thursday night to maintain a share of the AL East lead. New York won consecutive ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 11:23 pm | UnBylined Today's games HIGH SCHOOL Football Boothbay Region at Sacopee Valley, 7 p.m. Brunswick at Lewiston, 7 p.m. Bucksport at Orono, 7 p.m. Camden Hills at Brewer, 7 p.m. Cheverus at South Portland, 7 p.m. Cony at Mount Ararat, 7 p.m. Deering at Massabesic, 7 p.m. Dirigo at Poland, 7 p.m. ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 10:32 pm | The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — One troublesome inning interrupted what had been a sensational start to Brett Anderson’s season following Tommy John surgery. The Athletics’ left-hander did all he could to match zeros with Jered Weaver through six innings before it fell apart. Torii Hunter triggered a six-run seventh with a leadoff ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 10:32 pm | The Associated Press NEW YORK — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet Monday with Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma to discuss Vilma’s suspension that was temporarily lifted last week. A person familiar with the plans tells The Associated Press that Vilma will be in New York to present his case in the Saints’ bounties ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 09:31 pm | Larry Mahoney HAMPDEN, Maine — The Bangor High School girls soccer team extended its winning streak to 23 games Thursday night, receiving three goals from senior striker Grace MacLean and a strange pivotal goal from Emily Smith late in the first half en route to a 6-1 win over Hampden Academy. Defending ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 09:03 pm | Ernie Clark BANGOR, Maine — Twice the Hampden Academy boys soccer team took a one-goal lead over Bangor during their initial meeting of the season Thursday evening. But each time the Broncos tried to build momentum off those goals, Bangor responded with a quick-strike response, leaving the Class A rivals to settle ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 08:37 pm | UnBylined WATERVILLE — Thomas (2-3) topped Unity College (2-1) in a non-conference women’s soccer contest at the turf field at Thomas College Thursday evening 3-1. Jenn Day had two goals and an assist in the Thomas victory. Kajsa Kaufeldt opened the game scoring off a cross from Day in the box ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 08:27 pm | Dave Barber CAMDEN, Maine — As coach of the Five Town Football youth teams, Chris Christie continually stresses the fundamentals to his players. The two teams are made up of 34 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders from Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Appleton and Hope. The varsity team includes all the sixth-graders; all the fourth-graders ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 08:03 pm | UnBylined LONDON — The World Anti-Doping Agency would consider an amnesty for riders who confess to drug offenses even though the proposal by cycling’s ruling body would take the sports world into “uncharted territory.” WADA director general David Howman told The Associated Press on Thursday he’ll wait to see more details ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 07:58 pm | The Associated Press NEW YORK — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman maintains the league will lock out players Sunday if a new labor deal isn’t reached, and star player Sidney Crosby isn’t optimistic the season will start on time. With both sides far apart and little time before the current deal expires at midnight ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 07:46 pm | UnBylined There’s no way around it. I throw like a girl. Luckily, it’s not difficult to avoid situations in which throwing is required, and I’ve managed to do it successfully my entire adult life. Except that one time. A decade or so ago, in New York, a ball came flying over ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 07:32 pm | Pete Warner ORONO, Maine — In July, the University of Maine began the search for a Senior Associate Athletics Director. More than two months later, the effort continues. UMaine Athletics Director Steve Abbott said Thursday the department is redirecting the screening process after interviewing an undisclosed number of in-house candidates. "We've had ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:40 pm | The Associated Press HOYLAKE, England — South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu took a share of the lead in her Women’s British Open debut, birdieing the final hole for a 2-under 70 at Royal Liverpool. South Korea’s Haeji Kang also opened with a 70, the highest leading score in the first round since the ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:39 pm | The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Cardinals might not know who will start at quarterback for Arizona this weekend at New England. But to the Patriots, it doesn’t much matter. John Skelton? Kevin Kolb? Either way, the Patriots have a challenge in front of them. “He’s a good quarterback, let’s get that ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:23 pm | UnBylined STORRS, Conn. — As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting for his final news conference as Connecticut’s basketball coach, Pat Calhoun turned to her husband and gave him one final piece of advice. “Don’t change your mind,” she said. Calhoun had stayed on at UConn through ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:21 pm | UnBylined BASEBALL Sunday, Oct. 14 At UMaine, Orono, University of Maine baseball's Prospect Camp, open to ages 15-18, camp is designed for the serious college/professional baseball prospects, campers should bring spikes, glove and bat, catchers need to bring their own gear, for more info contact the baseball office 581-1096 or email: ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:20 pm | UnBylined AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint cup, GEICO 400 practice, 1 & 4 p.m., ESPN2-TV NASCAR Nationwide Series, Dollar General 300 practice, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2-TV; final practice 5:30 p.m., Speed-TV IRL, IndyCar, MAVTV 500 qualifying, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN-TV BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE BOSTON at TORONTO, 7 p.m., NESN-TV; WZON Bangor (620 AM), WDEA ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 06:19 pm | Pete Warner ORONO, Maine — Chris Howley must have been an imposing presence on the soccer field. He was always among the biggest kids in his class, but since there was no youth football in Runnemeade, N.J., he played soccer and baseball like many of his friends. Howley had always been interested ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 03:09 pm | Edward Rudnicki All Saints Catholic School is sponsoring a Harvest 5k and Fun Run on Saturday Oct.13th. The 1 mile fun run is at 9am and the 5k run is at 10 AM. The cost to register is $15 per person and everyone registered by September 28th will receive a T-shirt. Both ... read more | comment
Sep 13, 2012 02:57 pm | Kalle Oakes Covering high school football for a living every autumn sometimes leaves me feeling so… used. Hear me out. It’s the greatest job in the world. Free access to the sideline and all the action and camaraderie. The best seat in the house for some of the most intense sights and ... read more | comment
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