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PGA Golf: Johnson wins in Mexico City

by Doug Ferguson / The Associated Press February 25, 2019November 20, 2019

MEXICO CITY — Dustin Johnson arrived in Mexico trying to figure out what was wrong with his swing. He left Sunday night with his 20th career PGA Tour victory, his sixth World Golf Championship and now wonders how far that will take him. Over 72 holes, only two were worse than par. No one got closer […]

Women’s College Basketball: Polar Bears dispatch Panthers to reach NESCAC Final

by Eric Maxim / The Times Record February 25, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK – Host Bowdoin College raced out to a 21-14 first-quarter lead after what some would call a “slow” start and never looked back, defeating fifth-seed Middlebury, 84-58 in the New England Small College Athletic Conference Semifinals in packed Morrell Gymnasium at the school on Saturday. The win pits the top-seeded Polar Bears (26-0) against third-seeded Tufts (24-2) in […]

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Maine high schools struggle to grow ranks of referees

by Glenn Jordan February 24, 2019February 24, 2019

Many who officiate at the high school level will retire soon, but rigid schedules and fan hostility can deter younger refs.

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NBA Action: Antetokounmpo nets 30, Bucks nip Celtics, 98-97

by Joe Totoraitis / The Associated Press February 22, 2019November 20, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks shook off any All-Star break hangover in a hurry. Antetokounmpo scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the NBA-leading Bucks held off the Boston Celtics 98-97 on Thursday night. On the second-to-last position, Marcus Smart […]

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Class B South Girls Hoops: Freeport ‘frees’ itself from Capers

by Eric Maxim / The Times Record February 22, 2019November 20, 2019

PORTLAND — Freeport took advantage of 21 trips to the free-throw line in the second half, connecting on 14 and forcing overtime, eventually pulling away for a 49-42 victory over Cape Elizabeth in Thursday’s girls Class B South high school basketball semifinal at Cross Insurance Arena. The win puts Freeport in its second regional final in […]

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Back to Second: This time, Pedroia is cautious on injury return

by JIMMY GOLEN / The Associated Press February 22, 2019November 20, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dustin Pedroia’s goal isn’t merely to come back from his knee injury. He’s done that before. The challenge for the Boston second baseman this time is to return at the right time, to stick around longer than three games, and to help the Red Sox get back to the World Series with […]

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Change for ’Dogs: Eastern League going to split-season format

February 22, 2019February 28, 2019

PORTLAND — Last season the Portland Sea Dogs got off to a poor start and quickly fell out of the playoff hunt. A similar start may not doom them this year. The Eastern League announced Thursday that it’s changing its structure to a split-season format. The best team in each division for the first half of […]

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Wrestlers make history at first-ever girls state tourney

by PAT McDONALD February 21, 2019

HOWLAND — Sixty female wrestlers from across Maine made history on Wednesday as they competed in the first-ever girls state wrestling tournament at Penobscot Valley High School. “It means a lot being part of the first girls state tournament,” said Deering’s Brooke Birkhahn, who won the 145-pound championship. Birkhahn picked up a 10-6 decision over […]

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Nosebleed Section Wrestling Rankings

by PAT McDONALD February 21, 2019November 9, 2019

Here are the top five wrestling teams and top 10 pound-for-pound wrestlers in Maine, according to Journal Tribune Sports Editor Pat McDonald. The team rankings are based on how teams stack up in an individual tournament format. Top 5 Wrestling Teams 1. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick 2. Wells 3. Marshwood 4. Camden Hills 5. Cony Honorable Mention: […]

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Class A South Girls Hoops Semifinal: Dragons go big in 51-46 win

by BY BOB CONN / THE TIMES RECORD February 21, 2019November 11, 2019

PORTLAND — There were times Wednesday’s Class A South girls high school basketball semifinal had the look of Marshwood ending Brunswick’s run to a third consecutive Class A South regional final at Cross Insurance Arena. The Hawks battled hard, going for loose balls with reckless abandon, and held the lead for a majority of the game. […]