Before leaving a 9-4 loss to the Reds in the opener of a doubleheader, Shohei Ohtani hits his 44th homer.
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Patriots notebook: Elliott a good fit as Stevenson’s backup
New running back Ezekiel Elliott should help ease the burden on starter Rhamondre Stevenson.
Hunting: With seasons starting, time to end your summer hibernation
Bear season kicks off on Aug. 26 with Youth Day – then Aug. 28 for the grown-ups – with deer season not too far around the corner.
Canoeing in Maine: Exploring the North Basin of Lake Maranacook
The basin in Readfield provides superb end-of-summer swimming, birding and gunkholing among islands.
Ask Maine Audubon: Hummingbird feeders are tempting for other species, too
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
NFL notebook: Jones leads Patriots during inconsistent day against Packers
Mac Jones goes 18 for 26 with a TD to Devante Parker.
MLB roundup: Ohtani learns he’s staying with Angels, then throws 1-hitter
Shohei Ohtani pitches his first career shutout, hours after the team declares he won’t be traded, and follows up with two homers in the second game of a doubleheader.
Women’s World Cup roundup: Canada bounces back, eliminates Ireland
The Canadians erase an early deficit an earn their first win of the tournament, 2-1.
Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC
Bronny James, 18, was in a basketball practice at USC when he went into cardiac arrest and was taken to a local hospital.
Ask Maine Audubon: It’s more than a breath of fresh air producing those long-winded songs
Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox