Refsnyder is coming off his most productive big league season, batting .283 with a career-high 11 homers and 40 RBI.
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Sports Digest: Former Connecticut Sun coach hired to lead Caitlin Clark’s team
Stephanie White, who spent two seasons as the Sun’s coach, takes charge of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever.
Kyle Larson might need to ring the bell again for shot at NASCAR title
Larson has six wins this season, but seeks another with the final two spots in the winner-take-all final four to be decided Sunday.
Hunting: Knowing a few key ‘words’ might help bring that deer to you
Whether a grunt, bleat or blaat, vocalizations get a deer’s attention … and maybe cause it to flee.
Hiking in Maine: There’s coastal beauty – and so many trails – from Kittery to Calais
An updated guide to the top day hikes on the Maine coast details the many hiking options, and much more.
Birding: While wonderfully unlikely, vagrant sightings thrilling in Maine
From the variegated flycatcher to the Steller’s sea eagle, birders seek out those how-did-that-species-get-here moments.
Sports Digest: Maine shuts out New Hampshire, earns No. 1 seed in America East women’s soccer
The Black Bears take a 10-game unbeaten streak into the conference tournament and will have home-field advantage.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses second straight practice
Jackson is listed with back and knee injuries ahead of Sunday’s game against a tough Denver defense.
Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito exercises $19M option for 2025
Giolito missed last season after an elbow injury in spring training required surgery.
Patriots QB Drake Maye progressing through concussion protocol
He might still be a longshot to play on Sunday against the Titans, but Maye is moving in the right direction.