A co-captain with the Black Bears, Hana Davis knows what she teaches younger teammates off the field is as important as what she teaches them on it, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Baseball: Winslow edges MCI in a game dominated by pitching
Black Raiders overcome dominant effort from MCI pitcher Joe Curtis for the victory.
Sidelines: Former UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman showing he belongs in the NHL
Swayman giving Boston Bruins much-needed lift, and he should be here to stay, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: As the high school tennis season begins, flexibility is key
Playing together for just the second time, Waterville’s top doubles team clicks quickly, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: WrestleMania is still enjoyable, but the show is too big and over done
World Wrestling Entertainment’s annual extravaganza can remain great but the show needs to be simplified and shortened, writes Dave Dyer.
Sidelines: Remembering University of Maine men’s hockey coach Red Gendron
Travis Lazarczyk remembers following Gendron’s career, from its early days in Vermont high school hockey to Alfond Arena in Orono.
Sidelines: Politics overshadow Masters’ celebrated return to form
The response to Georgia’s voting law has brought rain to the annual golf tournament’s parade, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: Listening to Red Sox baseball on the radio, sort of
Without NESN, Travis Lazarczyk writes about finding other ways to tune in to the Boston Red Sox this season.
Sidelines: Sports might be back in 2021, but in New England, you’d hardly know it
After decades of glory, Travis Barrett points out the region’s current rut in professional sports.
Sidelines: Red Sox rainout means answers to questions will have to wait
The Opening Day postponement extends winter by one more day, Travis Lazarczyk writes.