PORTLAND – In 2011, Steven Wright decided to go for it. No more simply fooling around with the knuckleball. He became committed. “I jumped in headfirst,” said Wright, the newest Portland Sea Dogs pitcher after the Red Sox obtained him Tuesday from the Indians in a trade for Lars Anderson. Instead of relying on his […]
2012
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Olympics Notebook: Women’s boxing set for debut
LONDON – Queen Underwood is grateful to every woman whose collective fight allowed her to become the first American woman to climb into an Olympic boxing ring. When she takes that historic step between the ropes Sunday, she’ll be thinking more about the fight that’s right in front of her. That’s because British lightweight Natasha […]
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Olympics Roundup: Jamaican repeats in 100
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins a close race, Serena Williams gets gold, and U.S. basketball is tested.
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Men’s Tennis: Federer meeting Murray, one more time
Roger Federer and Andy Murray will replay their Wimbledon final — at Wimbledon — on Sunday.
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BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE: Falmouth’s Shaw beats ex- teammate
CAPE ELIZABETH — Ethan Shaw knew he’d probably trail Jonny Wilson soon after the start of the TD Beach to Beacon.
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BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE: Piers easily 1st for Maine women
CAPE ELIZABETH — Understand this about Sheri Piers: Running, to her, isn’t just about winning.
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Tradition roars on at speedway
At Beech Ridge on a summer Saturday, a younger crowd joins longtime car-racing fans, keeping the track vibrant.
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Town gets modern convenience: store
The Starks General Store opens, with the blessing of local voters, in what had been the town office.
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New England Babe Ruth: Portland beaten on tough inning
A six-run inning leads to a 14-4 loss – the first for Portland in the double-elimination tournament.
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BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE: A hot day for a race
CAPE ELIZABETH — It’s not every competition where 14-minute milers are greeted at the finish line with handshakes and high fives from an Olympic gold medalist, but Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Beach to Beacon 10K is not your ordinary road race.