SANFORD — The first college basketball game Sanford High standout Paige Cote attended was a University of New Hampshire women’s contest versus Stony Brook in 2016. Despite going back to watch the Wildcats a few more times, Cote didn’t give much thought to the idea of playing for the program after high school. That was […]
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Women’s World Cup — Lloyd’s tiny golf clap delivers big message for U.S.
PARIS — Carli Lloyd had just scored on an 18-yard volley to put the United States ahead 11 minutes in against Chile. After leaping, pumping a fist and hugging teammate Lindsey Horan, she raised both hands chin high and made four tiny pitter-patter claps , the type seen more frequently at Pebble Beach than Parc des […]
Porcello pitches Sox past Twins, 2-0
MINNEAPOLIS — After an awfully sluggish start to their World Series title defense, the Boston Red Sox have begun to round into form. Their latest stride came in the series opener at first-place Minnesota, with a dominant Rick Porcello on the mound. Porcello pitched seven innings to outduel Twins ace Jose Berrios, and the Red Sox […]
Is there a wrong time, ethically, to ask for a stick check in lacrosse?
In lacrosse, coaches are allowed once a game to ask officials to check the legality of an opposing player’s equipment. But is there a wrong time, ethically, to ask for a stick check? That question is being debated in the high school lacrosse community after the Class A boys’ state championship game, won by Thornton […]
Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade
NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade the disgruntled Davis to the Lakers for point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Josh Hart and three first-round draft choices, several people familiar with the situation said […]
World Cup Soccer: Lloyd scores 2 as U.S. beats Chile
PARIS — Carli Lloyd wasn’t thrilled to open the Women’s World Cup on the bench for the United States. She accepted the role, but made no secret she wanted to start. When the call came Sunday, Lloyd made it count with a pair of goals to lead the defending champions to a 3-0 victory over Chile. […]
Woodland denies history with U.S. Open title at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — In front of Gary Woodland was a 263-yard shot to the scariest green on any par 5 at Pebble Beach, especially with a U.S. Open on the line. Behind him by one shot on the leaderboard was Brooks Koepka, the most dangerous figure in major championship golf these days. The safe shot […]
Red Sox sweep Orioles, win 8-6 in extras
BALTIMORE — A comeback victory in a game that appeared to be lost enabled the Boston Red Sox to stroll out of Camden Yards feeling quite satisfied about where they stand at this point in the season. Rafael Devers led off the 10th inning with a home run after Marco Hernandez tied it with a solo […]
Lisbon Greyhounds race to perfection, win Class C baseball title
BANGOR — Noah Austin had it going on the mound, but Lisbon had to battle through flashbacks late in the Class C baseball state championship Saturday against Orono. But, this is 2019, and in 2019 the Greyhounds finished the deal, and claimed the state championship with a 4-1 victory over the Red Riots. Austin struck out […]
Freeport baseball loses B State Final to Ellsworth, 2-0
STANDISH — The Freeport High School baseball team had played in a lot of close games this year on its way to winning the Class B South region, and Saturday’s State Final against Ellsworth was no different. Starting pitcher Matt Burnett’s sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth broke a scoreless tie as the Ellsworth righty pitched […]
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