With an eye on joining the SEC, the schools won’t renew their media-rights deal with the Big 12, signaling their intent to depart.
2021
Maine hospitals and health care providers hesitate on staff vaccination mandate
Several hospitals and other providers say they are still considering vaccine requirements for staff, amid calls for mandatory inoculation by national groups and some states.
Outdoor play brought a new dimension to summer high school boys basketball league
After missing last summer, teams returned to July preseason in the G&E Roofing league, with games often played in the elements.
Vandals hit Oxford County playground for 2nd week in a row
Closed following last weekend’s vandalism, the latest incident included breaking the gate and lock, breaking another piece of equipment and an attempt to cut the chain on the gate.
MLB roundup: Judge, Higashioka closing in on return for Yankees
The Yankees await key players returning, but are still nine games behind the Red Sox and face important decisions with Friday’s trade deadline looming.
Tom Caron: Starting pitchers pave the way for Red Sox success
Boston has had to use only six starters this season, the fewest of any team in the major leagues.
USM grad David Hughes competing in second Olympics for U.S. sailing team
Hughes will partner with Stuart McNay in the 470 class and attempt to improve on their fourth-place finish at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Singer Pink backs beach handball team on ‘sexist’ clothing
The pop star offers to pay the Norwegian team’s $1,770 fine for ‘breach of clothing regulations.’
Washington State football coach refusing COVID-19 vaccine creates divide on team, campus and beyond
All Washington State students are required to be vaccinated, but Coach Nick Rolovich will not get his shot for “reasons which will remain private.”
Red Sox notebook: Sale will make at least two more rehab starts
Boston will not rush Chris Sale back to the majors, giving him at least two more starts after two starts with the Portland Sea Dogs.