A class-action suit argues that minor-league players often make less than minimum wage.
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan joined the Portland Press Herald in 1994 to cover the fledgling Portland Sea Dogs. A native of Vermont, he studied philosophy in college and worked at two newspapers in New Hampshire and one in Connecticut before moving to Maine. He spent his first two years of marriage living in the keepers quarters of the Portland Head Light and has three grown children. In addition to baseball, he has covered nearly every sport played in Maine, from biathlon and curling to running and sailing. Currently he works part-time and can be found near cross country trails in fall, swimming pools and ski slopes in winter and tennis courts in spring. All other times, he’s probably on a pickleball court. He is a two-time USA Pickleball national medalist (silver and gold) and played for both the Austin Ignite and Indianapolis Drivers in 2023, helping Indy win the inaugural National Pickleball League championship over Austin in a league for senior pros aged 50 and over.
Red Claws rally to 91-81 victory over Delaware
Ralph Sampson III blocks nine shots, and the Red Claws hold Delaware to 30 points in the second half.
Red Claws cruise past Westchester, 121-108
Omari Johnson pours in 30 for Maine
Boys’ swimming: Cheverus wins third straight conference title
The Stags win four individual events and two relays to easily outdistance Cape Elizabeth.
Red Claws lose point guard to NBA, then lose game
Maine loses Tim Frazier signs with 76ers prior to 101-96 loss to the Iowa Energy.
Long-shot heave from half court earns Mainer $10,000
Dan Ray, a Temple University student from Cumberland, makes ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ after his unlikely feat and wild celebration at a women’s basketball game. Watch video.
Red Claws can’t rally to win
The Maine players come out sluggish and fall behind early on their way to their fourth loss in five games.
Portland Pirates’ rivals may move to West Coast
A Pirates executive is confident that hockey in Portland is safe despite the potential move of Manchester and Worcester.
Pirates let a two-goal lead slip away in third period
Jeremy Langlois scores three times in the third period as Worcester wins 8th straight, 3-2.
UNE athletic director resigned days after OUI arrest
Kimberly Allen’s sudden departure followed her arrest Monday in Westbrook.