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Tulley Hescock/Maine PublicRoller derby is an intense and often aggressive full-contact sport. But it's also known for its inclusivity. -
Kaitlyn Budion/Maine PublicAs expected, Maine basketball phenom Cooper Flagg was the first pick in last night's NBA draft, chosen by the Dallas Mavericks. There were several boisterous watch parties in Flagg's hometown of Newport, where locals who knew the outcome cheered nonetheless.
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The Southern Maine Community College softball team won the National Championship for the first time after defeating Florida National University in the conference title game Thursday. -
Critics say the movement to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports doesn't have anything to do with fairness. -
The Mavericks, who had just a 1.8% chance to receive the first pick, had never won the draft lottery until Monday night. And they're expected to select Duke's standout player Cooper Flagg. -
Several proposals aim to reverse gender identity protections in the Maine Human Rights Act that have existed for years, but have drawn repeated criticism from Republicans and President Donald Trump. -
Tickets for the game sold out quickly, according to team founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson. He says the Portland club is expected to set a league record for attendance. -
The report details physical aggression and sexually inappropriate conduct between players, including the use of homophobic language, intentional urination on teammates in the shower and other degrading conduct.
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But school superintendents and athletic directors told a legislative committee Wednesday that a moratorium would prevent them from installing synthetic turf projects already approved by voters, or replacing existing turf fields that need repair. -
More than 3,000 fans braved rainy conditions last night to watch the inaugural match of Maine's new minor league soccer team. -
In a formal response, the Maine Principals' Association asserted that the Title IX investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lacks jurisdiction because the group does not receive federal funding. -
Opportunities for people living with disabilities to participate and compete in athletic activities
