Inconsistency in their own end costs the Celtics their last exhibition game, against 76ers.
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.
Boys’ Cross Country: Massabesic pulls upset in Western Class A
The Mustangs knock off Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth and Hall-Dale also earn team titles.
On Baseball: No room for Lin in Sox outfield
When the Boston Red Sox designated Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment last week, it was so they could make room for reliever Charlie Rosario (on waivers from the Marlins). But the move also helped thin out the ranks of outfielders trying to make it to the majors with Boston. Boston features a lot of outfield prospects. […]
On Basketball: First-rounder Melo may develop in Portland
BOSTON – From the 2012 NBA draft, the Boston Celtics picked two first-rounders — power forward Jared Sullinger of Ohio State and center Fab Melo of Syracuse. Sullinger has been the pleasant surprise of the preseason and will be in the rotation, if not a starter. Melo? Look for him in Portland. Melo, 22, won’t […]
Girls’ Cross Country: Tough conditions no problem for Falmouth
The Yachtsmen join Bonny Eagle and Merriconeag as team champions in Western Maine.
Massabesic, Bonny Eagle among regional champions in cross country
The Massabesic, Cape Elizabeth and Hall-Dale boys, and Bonny Eagle, Falmouth and Merriconeag girls win Western Maine titles.
Football: Reversal of form for Windham
The Eagles take an early 17-point lead, then pull away for good in the second half to end a two-game losing streak.
Former Red Claw cut before Celtics fall to Nets
Jamar Smith, who played in Portland two years ago, fails to make the team as a backup point guard.
Red Claws Notebook: Smith hopes future points to Boston
WALTHAM, Mass. – During the Boston Celtics’ practice last week, Jamar Smith passed the ball, ran through a series of screens and got the ball again at the 3-point line, his back to the basket. Turn, shoot and swoosh. Maine basketball fans saw the agile, 6-foot-3 Smith make that play countless times at the Portland […]
On Baseball: Which Sea Dogs castaways make the All-Traded Team?
Watching so many former Sea Dogs in the playoffs — and not playing for Boston — had me wondering, who were the best Portland players sent to other organizations since the Sea Dogs became a Red Sox affiliate in 2003? So, presenting the All-Traded Sea Dogs team: CATCHER: Tim Federowicz Federowicz was traded July 31, […]