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Every game is like a drama. You never really know what you’re going to see. more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 11/18/09 | 837 views

So what can we read into the University of Maine men’s hockey team’s last three home wins over nationally ranked Michigan State, Vermont and Boston University? BU is the defending national … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 11/11/09 | 626 views

UMaine honorees deserving

One was witty and gregarious. The other was quiet and unassuming. But once the game began, they transformed themselves into game-changing athletes. Brad Colton was the left fielder for the … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 11/4/09 | 535 views

Black Bears need wins, confidence

Hockey is a simple game. But it is anything but simple for the University of Maine men’s hockey team these days. The Alfond Arena faithful were expecting to see some progress this season … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 10/28/09 | 1169 views

Memories of rivalries are special

There is something special about rivalry games. They provide you with an entire second season all within the confines of one game. There is more excitement and anticipation in the week leading … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 10/21/09 | 623 views

Tough times for Sox, Pats

You are a Boston sports fan and you are still reeling from the weekend. You saw Red Sox ace reliever Jonathan Papelbon transformed into Jonathan Papel-bombed in Game 3 of their AL division series … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 10/14/09 | 552 views

Honduran Acosta now plays soccer at Husson

Edwin Acosta will be glued to his television set Saturday night when his native Honduras entertains the United States in an important World Cup qualifier. “I can’t wait to see that,” said … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 10/7/09 | 544 views

Crocker not missing life in fast lane

As he put medals around the necks of Bangor-area youngsters who competed in a triathlon last weekend, Ian Crocker seemed relaxed and content. He shook the hands of the young triathletes and posed … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 9/30/09 | 446 views

Sox bullpen not looking well-armed

Don’t panic. Summer had to officially come to an end. Today is the first full day of fall. The Red Sox are preparing for the playoffs and, hopefully, manager Terry Francona is going to use … more

By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 9/23/09 | 447 views