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NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation

by RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

After years of fighting against it, the NCAA is setting up a structure that will allow athletes to be compensated for endorsements.

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Tulane basketball player charged with murder in Georgia

by Associated Press April 27, 2020

Teshaun Hightower, who led Tulane in scoring and entered the NBA draft pool, is one of six wanted in connection to an April 6 shooting death.

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Earnest Edwards, Clay Cordasco sign as undrafted free agents

by Mike Lowe April 25, 2020April 25, 2020

UMaine receiver/kick returner Earnest Edwards is headed to the Rams, and former Sacopee Valley player Clay Cordasco agrees to a deal with the Bengals.

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Analysis: Expect college football to take slow road back

by RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Students will need to return to campuses before football can come back, with mass gatherings the ‘last thing we check off the box.’

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Sidelines: University of Maine All-American receiver Earnest Edwards awaits the NFL draft

by Travis Lazarczyk April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

With no opportunity to showcase talent for professional scouts, Black Bear senior had to get creative, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

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Men’s basketball: Former Maine high school stars commit to Black Bears

by Mike Lowe April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

UMaine Coach Richard Barron is bringing in seven recruits, including three from Maine: Matty Fleming of Bangor, Wol Maiwen from Edward Little and Leyton Bickford from Sanford.

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UMD’s Perunovich wins Hobey Baker Award; Swayman gets Richter Award

by Associated Press April 12, 2020

UMaine’s Jeremy Swayman is named college hockey’s best goalie but loses out to Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich for the top player overall.

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College recruiting during the pandemic: ‘It’s stressful’ for coaches and athletes alike

by Mike Lowe April 12, 2020April 11, 2020

With no campus visits and no in-person recruiting until at least May 31, coaches are relying more on film to find new recruits. And some high school athletes are making decisions about scholarship offers without ever stepping on a campus or meeting a coach in person.