Budig was the American League president until 2000 when the position was eliminated by Bud Selig.
2020
Osaka, Brady advance to U.S. Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka rolls by Shelby Rogers in straight sets, while American Jennifer Brady continues her long climb and reaches the semis in a Grand Slam for the first time.
NFL notebook: Cardinals give receiver Hopkins two-year extension
The deal with DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly worth $54.5 million over two years.
Sports Digest: Nadal set to return at Italian Open
Rafael Nadal has not played since February due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Patriots offense led by Newton will keep teams guessing
New England’s offense will surely look different without Tom Brady, and teams won’t have a chance to see it until games start.
Some southern Maine high school teams gather for the first time
Restrictions had kept many high schools from conducting preseason workouts until Tuesday, as teams await word on which sports can be played during the fall sports season.
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Some school districts have opted for a mix on online and in-person instruction.
Woman struck, killed by Downeaster train in Portland
A 43-year-old homeless woman who was camping out near Morrill’s Corner was hit shortly after midnight Tuesday.
Maine deer lottery signals start to fall hunts
Maine’s annual deer permit drawing is scheduled for later this week, signaling the start of some of the state’s fall hunting seasons.
Police say protester in Portland threatened man with gun
A man who was protesting police brutality Monday showed a handgun in a threatening manner to a motorcyclist stopped at an intersection, police say, and was charged with criminal threatening.