Travis Lazarczyk

Columnist

Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

Caleb Manuel grabs first round lead at the Maine Amateur Championship

by Travis Lazarczyk July 13, 2021July 14, 2021

The 19-year old from Topsham makes consecutive birdies on final three holes to finish the round 2-under par.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

San Francisco Giants select UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola in the 7th round of MLB draft

by Travis Lazarczyk July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

The Black Bears righty is set to play pro ball after he earned America East Pitcher of the Year honors this season.

Sports

With PGA Tour cards at stake, Korn Ferry Tour players thankful to make the cut

by Travis Lazarczyk June 26, 2021June 27, 2021

At the Live and Work in Maine Open, Korn Ferry Tour players keep the ultimate goal in the back of their minds.

Sports

Young golfer recovers from rough start, with help from fellow Mainer

by Travis Lazarczyk June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Amateur Caleb Manuel, 19, gets encouragement from his playing partner, Falmouth Country Club teaching pro Shawn Warren, during the first round of the Live and Work in Maine Open.

Sports

Club builders on the Korn Ferry Tour keep pro golfers well-supplied

by Travis Lazarczyk June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

The crew, working behind the scenes, does everything from getting new clubs ready to getting spikes for shoes.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Class B North softball: Winslow holds off Nokomis to win Class B North title

by Travis Lazarczyk June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Black Raiders will play in the state championship game for the first time since 2007.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine names Ben Barr as its next men’s ice hockey coach

by Travis Lazarczyk May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

The former UMass assistant coach replaces Red Gendron, who died April 9.

Local & State, Maine colleges, Sports

Six Colby College female athletic coaches allege pay inequalities with male counterparts

by Travis Lazarczyk April 30, 2021October 20, 2022

The coaches have filed a discrimination complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission, detailing examples of what they see as violations of state and federal discrimination laws.