Maine’s favorite basketball player will likely be the No. 1 pick by the Mavericks and should be an instant contributor.
Travis Lazarczyk
Columnist
Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
For Sea Dogs, Mom was a big part of making it to pro ball
On Mother’s Day, Portland players show appreciation for the women who have been there every step of the baseball journey.
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Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
The most competitive sport this spring? It’s Class A girls lacrosse
The division is deeper than it’s been in years.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Cut from high school team, this Sea Dogs pitcher perseveres
Tyler Uberstine has had to prove doubters wrong and overcome injury to make it to Double-A.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine schools and the MPA aren’t doing enough to stop hazing | Column
Officials should send a message and deny the Mt. Ararat boys hockey team’s appeal to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
In Portland debut, Hearts of Pine look like a winner for Maine | Column
A packed house came out to see Portland’s pro soccer team play its inaugural game at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
Cape’s Nick Laughlin poised for big season with UMaine football
Moving from wide receiver to running back will give the redshirt sophomore a bigger role in Maine’s offense.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
MLB Network highlights Portland’s love for the Sea Dogs
‘Grass Routes,’ an MLB Network program, shows everything Mainers know about the relationship between the Sea Dogs and their fans.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Patriots are in rebuild mode, but drafting Will Campbell a start
The team still has a lot of holes, but left tackle was a good place to start.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
He coached Falmouth tennis for 53 years. Bob McCully now says his time is done.
The career of the longtime Falmouth High boys tennis coach should be celebrated.