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Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return

by Travis Lazarczyk April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.

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Survey: Major college athletic directors bracing for financial crisis

by RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Many programs are expecting significant revenue shortfalls and are trying to formulate plans to move forward.

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College hockey: UMaine’s Swayman named finalist for Hobey Baker Award

by Staff report April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman led the nation with 1,099 saves and is among the top three players in Division I.

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Collegiate senior athletes mull futures amidst NCAA eligibility ruling

by By Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Some central Maine athletes say they’ll return next spring, while others say this is the end of the line.

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UMaine’s Gendron a finalist for Spencer Penrose award

by Staff report March 31, 2020

Red Gendron is one of eight finalists for the NCAA Division I men’s hockey coach of the year honor after leading the Black Bears to an 18-11-5 record.

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Former Bates lacrosse player Jack Allard yet to start experimental treatment

by Randy Whitehouse March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

Doctors are waiting for 25-year-old’s condition to improve before he receives a novel antiviral drug called Remdesivir.

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College notebook: UMaine’s Swayman a finalist for Richter Award

by Scott Martin March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

The Black Bears junior in the running for honor as the top Division I goaltender in the nation.

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Sister Jean, Loyola’s 100-year-old team chaplain, sends out a message of hope

by Shannon Ryan Chicago Tribune March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who became a celebrity during Loyola’s 2018 Cinderella run to the Final Four, delivers a pep talk. “As the days go by, let us continue our team spirit.”