Gray-New Gloucester High School hosted about 1,200 young athletes representing more than 100 teams, with some proceeds going to the Dempsey Center.
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Marshwood rolls past Andy Valley in 8U baseball state championship
Photos from Marshwood’s victory in the Cal Ripken final in Auburn.
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Dylan Blue’s big week helps Maine Gladiators win national championship
The former Lewiston standout’s game-winning, shorthanded overtime goal was the finishing touch on a brilliant tournament.
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Maine Gladiators, Casco Bay youth hockey teams victorious again at nationals
The Gladiators boys 18U and Casco Bay Mariners 14U girls teams remain perfect in pool play. Casco Bay’s 14U boys team also wins.
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Commentary: Practice makes profits – rising stars, name, image, likeness and cash
As recent changes to NCAA’s NIL rules give college athletes a major opportunity to earn income, they need financial education and professional support to ensure long-term financial success.
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Efforts intensify to recruit referees and umpires for Maine youth sports
Clinics are popping up across the state for new officials – ranging in age from teenagers to retirees – in multiple sports.
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Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports
Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.
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Our View: Maddie Ripley’s win a victory for all those who paved the way
Ripley, the first girl to win a wrestling state title in Maine, shares her victory with Lisa Nowak and others who fought to overcome sexism.
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Our View: ‘NIL’ policy a win for athletes at all levels
Student-athletes in Maine may not get rich from endorsements, but there are still upsides to the changing landscape of amateur sports.
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Our View: Loudmouths take joy out of high school sports
With abuse on the rise, coaches and game officials are in short supply.