Sports

January 12

Another tough night for UMaine

Merrimack continues its home success against the Black Bears, who suffer another shutout, 6-0.

January 14

Getting back in the Black: The little mountain that could

The small ski resort that thinks big, Black Mountain opens its first backcountry trail, begins grooming and remains an affordable $15.

January 14

Deirdre Fleming: Moosehead Lake awaits a Squaw Mountain renaissance

January 13

North Cairn: The moon outshines a squirrel

January 13

Kid Tracks: It's way ahead for an early trail

January 13

Carey Kish: Uplifting experience hiking the peaks

January 13

Hunting: Falcons the true winged wonders of hunting

January 13

Skiing in Maine: Skiing needn't be gone with the wind

January 13

Allen Afield: The old hound almost assured a hare-raising time

January 13

Best Bets

January 12

Ravens win in double overtime

Baltimore ties the game in the fourth quarter, then seals the victory with a 47-yard field goal 1:42 into the second overtime.

January 12

No. 1 Duke upset by N.C. State

The Wolfpack hand the Blue Devils their first loss, 84-76.

January 12

Clukey sixth in luge World Cup meet

Overall leader Natalie Geisenberger leads a German sweep of the top four places.

January 12

Armstrong to admit doping in Oprah interview

Lance Armstrong will offer a limited confession and apologize next week on Oprah Winfrey's TV show.

January 12

US skier wins downhill; Vonn 6th in Austria

Alice McKennis earns her first World Cup victory.

January 12

Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt unanimous NFL All-Pros

Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork is the only Patriot selected to the All-Pro team.

January 12

Pirates move to replenish their roster

Portland picks up five players to replace those called to Phoenix to try out for the Coyotes.

January 12

Craven won't quite drive off into sunset

Maine's NASCAR legend is happy with his ESPN gig and occasional R&R at his Moosehead Lake retreat.

January 12

Girls' basketball: Deering hands Cheverus first loss

Chelsea Saucier and Marissa MacMillan make key plays late in a 60-56 victory.

January 12

Boys' basketball: Blazes regroup, edge Spartans

Westbrook blows a big lead, then recovers for a 58-53 win over Sanford.

January 12

Boys' basketball: Crowd's energy powers Bulldogs

Portland takes a 63-47 win over rival South Portland and improves to 10-0.

January 12

Girls' basketball: Storey sisters propel Greely past Freeport

Ashley and Jaclyn Storey each score 18 points in a 51-41 victory.

January 12

Maine Colleges: Huskies' goalie forces Black Bears to settle for a tie

January 12

Melo's the man of the moment for Red Claws

Back from a concussion, the 7-footer banks a last-second rebound to lift the Red Claws over the Armor.

January 12

Girls' Roundup: Grover reaches 1,000 points

January 12

Boys' Roundup: York sweeps past Wells

January 12

NBA Roundup: Celtics extend streak with win over Rockets

January 12

Sports Digest

January 12

Red Sox, Sea Dogs extend affiliation

The big news at the Hot Stove banquet is the partnership will continue through 2018.

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