The delicate nature of the discussions shows the level of mistrust that has only heightened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
Joe Grant
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NFL notebook: Dolphins owner suspended and fined for tampering with Brady, Payton
The penalties against Stephen Ross relate to an investigation of Miami’s tampering and tanking, begun in the aftermath of Coach Brian Flores’s racial discrimination lawsuit.
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Birding: What’s in a name? There are so many factors
Sometimes naming a bird is based on a good description of the species, but it may honor a scientist or friend, or maybe is based on some totally frivolous reasons.
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Hiking in Maine: A bounty of beauty, just over the border
Just a couple miles from the Maine border in Eaton, N.H., there are chances to hike, bike and swim, but most of all just simply enjoy the outdoors.
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MLB roundup: Judge reaches milestone in Yankees win over Royals
Aaron Judge becomes the second fastest player to 200 career home runs.
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Tennis notebook: Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at U.S. Open
The United States does not allow unvaccinated noncitizens to enter the country, but Novak Djokovic is holding out hope for some sort of exemption.
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Patriots notebook: Rookies look right at home early in training camp
Tyquan Thornton and Marcus Jones are trying to focus on their games and not get too overwhelmed by their first NFL training camp.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Here’s how you can help boost a dwindling population of fireflies
Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
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Sports Digest: Vingegaard in position to win Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard drops his main rival in the last big mountain stage to increase his overall lead to three minutes, 26 seconds, with one big test remaining.
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Judge, Yankees on top as baseball returns from All-Star break
Three teams lead their divisions by at least nine games, but there is still ‘a lot of baseball to play.’