A local attorney tried to prod investigators into moving faster on the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, who later was convicted of abusing dozens of female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts.
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Women to swim, bike and run for cancer cure in virtual triathlon
Hundreds of women are set to compete in Tri for a Cure, which has adopted a virtual format for the second straight year.
Our View: By coming out, NFL player sends a powerful message
The announcement by Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman with the Las Vegas Raiders, should come as comfort to others going through the same thing.
Pro bowlers feed off the energy of fans at Bayside Bowl
The Professional Bowlers Association returned to Portland to host televised events during a weeklong stay that ended Sunday.
Northern: Spring sports and weather heating up, stretch run begins
Highlights galore in a busy week
Portland: Spring sports and weather heating up, stretch run begins
Highlights galore in a busy week.
Thomas College announces plans for new athletic center to open in fall 2022
Construction on the new athletic center expected to begin later this year.
Influential Maine athletic director Marty Ryan dies at 73
He served as executive director of the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for three decades, and as athletic director in Wells and Kennebunk schools.
Gabrielle Wener joins wave of Maine players succeeding in Division I women’s college basketball
Messalonskee product starts in opener as freshman at Monmouth, continuing trend of state’s stars faring well at high collegiate level.
Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field
In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though COVID will have the last word.