Heritage Auctions said Ruth gave the road jersey to one of his golfing buddies around 1940 and it remained in that family for decades.
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Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in central Maine
Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.
They expected an Olympic boom. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust
Some would-be tourists have decided to avoid Paris altogether during the Olympics, fearing high prices, crowds or general chaos.
Augusta area prepares for Ironman 70.3 Maine triathletes, spectators
Road closures and traffic pattern changes will accommodate about 2,000 athletes and spectators next Sunday for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Maine.
Freeport High golf team fundraising after sweltering Texas tourney
The varsity golf team from Freeport High School recently returned from a tournament in extreme heat. Now, the team is focused on fundraising for the remaining costs of the off-season trip.
Opinion: He may be off the field, but Brady still inspires
He no longer plays football, yet Pats fans still cling to the words of adopted New Englander Tom Brady.
Caleb Manuel to announce plans for career in pro golf in Brunswick Friday
Caleb Manuel, of Topsham, recently completed his final season on the University of Georgia golf team. He is set to announce his plans for his professional career at press event at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Bill Dodge Auto Group in Brunswick. Manuel, 22, played in the 2022 U.S. Open and is the […]
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s families expect engagement ‘sooner than later,’ report says
The report comes as the couple is spending time together in Italy.
March brought record-setting sports wagering in Maine, but also a decline in state revenues
Bettors wagered nearly $14 million more than they did in February, but the state took in about $150,000 less.
U.S. government agrees to $138.7 million settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
The U.S. Justice Department is paying a $138.7 million to settle more than 100 claims that it badly mishandled allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.