“I know everyone hates them,” says Phillies shortstop Trea Turner as the players association conveys concerns.
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Sports Digest: Mariners suffer overtime loss in Kalamazoo
Collin Adams scores just 15 seconds before a shootout, giving the Wings a 3-2 victory.
Patriots captain Matthew Slater announces retirement after 16 seasons
Bill Belichick calls special-team standout Matthew Slater ‘just about the perfect player’ and says he deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.
College notebook: UMaine senior again captures conference award
Women’s basketball: Senior Anne Simon is named America East Player of the Week for the seventh time this season.
Ask Maine Audubon: Where is the Steller’s sea eagle?
Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
After breaking NCAA scoring record, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wants more focus on team
The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes are again a Final Four contender, though the team’s success has been somewhat overshadowed by Clark’s pursuit of various scoring records.
Sports Digest: Maine Mariners rally fall short against Norfolk Admirals
The Mariners give up four straight goals and lose, 5-4.
MLB notebook: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora thinks baseball needs a free-agent deadline
Signings in the offseason were slow and there are still high-profile players still on the market.
A Sea Dog a year ago, Ceddanne Rafaela fighting for roster spot with Red Sox
Rafaela will try to win a spot on the Opening Day roster, and possibly the starting center fielder job, in spring training.
Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks NCAA women’s career scoring record
Iowa senior Caitlin Clark passes Kelsey Plum’s total of 3,527 career points, finishing with 49 points in the Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan.