Former UMaine standout Raheem Singleton scores points for his versatility and work ethic.
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
Former UMaine guard sticks with Claws
Raheem Singleton has a spot with the Red Claws, who cut four players on Sunday.
On Basketball: Joseph gets the chance to play for Red Claws, and play he did
It was just a scrimmage for the Maine Red Claws, but Kris Joseph showed his array of talent.
On Baseball: A busy season finally ends for some Sea Dogs
For some, the baseball season just ended. “It’s finally over,” tweeted right-handed reliever Brock Huntzinger, a native of Anderson, Ind., on Thursday night. “I’ll be on Hoosier soil tonight. Huntzinger’s season began in spring training in Florida, then it was on to Portland for the season before he finished in the playoffs with Pawtucket, the […]
Melo, Joseph sent from Celts to Claws
Fab Melo and Kris Joseph, both pro rookies, will receive the playing time not available in Boston.
Red Claws setting the stage: Release, and revival
A backup last year in Washington, Shelvin Mack’s road back to the NBA starts with the Maine team.
Champ Oguchi back in Maine, waiting for call
After a year overseas, Champ Oguchi returns to the Red Claws, hoping to entice an NBA team.
Red Claws’ Taylor made to coach basketball
That’s all he wrote as a boy when asked by a teacher which career he planned to pursue.
New England Cross Country: Eastman meets goal with a furious finish
Silas Eastman of Fryeburg Academy leads the Maine contingent with a third-place finish.
On Basketball: Red Claws arrive, with plenty of tales from backgrounds
There will be 16 players competing for the 10 roster spots as practice begins Monday.