Sports

March 17

'Big dance' cards set

In all, 68 hopefuls are looking for a Final Four date at Atlanta, led by the No. 1 seeds: Louisville, Kansas, Indiana and Gonzaga.

March 17

Kasey Kahne wins first career race at Bristol

March 17

Major League Roundup: Nearly perfect day for Lester, Red Sox

Jon Lester pitches six perfect innings in the spring training exhibition game.

March 17

Bruins come up short vs. Penguins

Pittsburgh's defense holds in the final two periods, allowing the Penguins to take a 2-1 win over Boston.

March 17

Making a point to be personal

Outfitters and outdoors enthusiasts will get face-to-face about fins and furs at the State of Maine Sportsman's Show.

March 17

For Rachele Burns, a point of no return

Rachele Burns came back from four knee surgeries, and while she might wonder what might have been, nobody can question her determination.

March 17

Boys Swimming: Humble as they come, Lawton leads by example

Trebor Lawton, who led Cheverus to its first Class A title, is a repeat choice as Swimmer of the Year.

March 17

Concussion woes forced Wheeler to end her career

Samantha Wheeler is still bothered by concussion symptoms that caused her to stop playing for UMaine.

March 17

Girls Swimming: Easterling takes place among state's all-time greats

Sarah Easterling of Greely becomes a three-time selection as Swimmer of the Year.

March 17

On Baseball: A look at who you'll be seeing at Hadlock this year

March 17

Major League Notebook: Aceves involved in a spat after a split

March 17

Steve Solloway: One accident, 24 losses – UMaine's Barron says look ahead

March 17

Red Bulls settle for scoreless tie

March 17

Sports Digest

March 17

NFL Notebook: Stallworth in balloon crash

March 17

Danes get to NCAAs by beating Vermont

Albany, which had to come back for a 50-49 win over Maine in the first round, is the America East champ.

March 17

UMaine Hockey: Wounded Bears set to prowl next year

Despite a painful ending to 2012-2013, Tim Whitehead sees better days ahead for a once-dominant program.

March 17

Maine Colleges: UMaine men manufacture a 1-0 win

March 17

Just a gut feeling ... Welker is exactly what Broncos need

All his football life he's been told he's too small, too slow, too whatever ... yet he's always proved his detractors wrong.

March 17

Downs paces Red Claws

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