The University of Maine at Farmington’s Riley Robinson (20) and Eric Berry (33) try to stop Bowdoin Colleges Liam Farley from going up for two points in basketball game at Morrell Gymnasium in Brunswick on Sunday. BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College men’s basketball coach Tim Gilbride said University of Maine at Farmington gave him an uneasy […]
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Women's basketball: Fomer Lawrence standout Irving fitting in at Boston U.
Boston University’s Nia Irving, a former Lawrence High School standout, drives the lane during a home game for the Terriers. Irving has taken Boston basketball by storm. No, not that Irving. Nia Irving, a former Lawrence High School standout, has elevated her game at Boston University this season. The sophomore has risen to earning a […]
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Katrina evacuee Hicks takes the long road to DI basketball
In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, Sacramento State guard Kevin Hicks, right, drives against UC Davis guard Delveion Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Hicks broke down in his first trip back to the 9th Ward of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina uprooted his family. […]
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College basketball: UMaine’s Fleming works to expand basketball skills within new offense
University of Maine’s Andrew Fleming looks for an open teammate as he’s guarded by Quinnipiac University’s Chaise Daniels during a game last season at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. BANGOR — Andrew Fleming had a productive first year with the University of Maine men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-7-inch forward from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High […]
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CMCC men's basketball hopes better chemistry leads to more success
Sophomore captain Cam Duncan said 2017-18 CMCC men’s basketball team might not have the talent of last year’s squad, but he still expects it to be better than last year’s squad. “We had a lot of talent on paper, like we should have performed better,” Duncan, a sophomore forward from Bundaberg, Australia, said. “However, I […]
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Report: Louisville fires Rick Pitino in wake of FBI investigation
In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Louisville coach Rick Pitino reacts to a question during an NCAA college basketball press conference in Louisville, Ky. Lousiville has scheduled a news conference Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, during which officials are expected to address the university’s involvement in a federal bribery investigation, the latest scandal involving the […]
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Fleming family moves to Bangor, closer to UMaine hoops star Andrew
Life and athletics have been truly a family affair for the Flemings of South Paris. Whether it’s involved following sons Andrew and Matthew as they have emerged among the state’s top basketball players of recent vintage or supporting twin daughters Abby and Libby as they develop in their chosen sports, parents Brian and Gretchen Fleming […]
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Dropping Dimes: Gonzaga is America’s Team
Early in the year 2000, I met a Canadian. He was obsessed with Tombstone, Arizona, and Wyatt Earp, and had even visited the site of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. He also had a major gripe about the United States’ culture: The Dallas Cowboys “What makes them America’s Team?” he said with irritation. I’m […]
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CMCC wins national basketball title
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Jenny Schlim saved her best basketball for the games in which it mattered most, and her efforts alongside an aggressive defense and a deep bench helped lift Central Maine Community College into uncharted territory Saturday. Schlim shattered her points-per-game average for the second consecutive night, draining a game-high 20 points, and All-American […]
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Local roundup: Devils blank Kings
LEWISTON — Alex Robert had a hat trick and an assist to lead Lewiston to a 11-0 victory over the Kings of Poland/Leavitt/Oak Hill/Gray-New Gloucester in boys’ ice hockey action Wednesday night. Cole Ouellette and Alex Rivet had a goal and two assists for the Blue Devils (9-1). Jack Leblond had two goals. Joe Bisson […]