Sophomores Abbe Laurence and Anne Simon are providing a boost for a Black Bears team off to a 2-0 start.
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Sidelines: With questions to answer, UMaine men’s hoops looks to finally play games
The progress of the UMaine men’s basketball team has to be measured in baby steps this season, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
College roundup: UCLA joins list of teams opting out of bowl consideration
The school says the the decision was largely made by players and supported by the administration.
Finally, UMaine men’s basketball may get in a season opener
The Black Bears were scheduled to start their season on Nov. 25 before heading into COVID quarantine for two weeks. They’ll try again this weekend with two games at Hartford.
UMaine men’s hockey series called off after positive COVID-19 test
The Black Bears have gone into quarantine and their weekend series at UMass Lowell will not be played.
Lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill: College Athletes Bill of Rights
A bill being introduced by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation and create a federal commission on college athletics.
Thornton Academy alum among new additions for UMaine football
Offensive lineman Jack Webb is one of eight players who join the Black Bears on the first day of the early signing period for Division I teams.
College notebook: Northeast-10 Conference latest to halt winter athletics during pandemic
Decision a tough break for Messalonskee graduate Sophie Holmes, a senior at Franklin Pierce University; Cony’s McCormick handles lost season at Bates.
Young players show promise for UMaine men’s hockey team after opening games
Sophomore goalie Matthew Thiessen and freshman forward Lynden Breen provide strong performances in weekend series at New Hampshire.
Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA athlete compensation case
The high court agreed to review a court decision in an antitrust lawsuit the NCAA has said blurred ‘the line between student-athletes and professionals.’