Paul Newberry: The reduced, bubble-like schedules are effectively a Hail Mary to save a season that, frankly, may not be worth saving at this point.
Maine colleges
NCAA to allow players to support causes with uniform patches
The NCAA says college athletes in all sports can wear patches on their uniforms to support social justice issues
College sports: Bates AD Jason Fein tabbed to chair NCAA D-III council
The Bobcats’ athletic director has been elected to chair the Division III Management Council — a “dream come true” he says.
Pro lacrosse: Former Bates star Kyle Weber makes MLL debut in Boston Cannons’ title win
Kyle Weber played in a pro game for the first time and helped the Boston Cannons win the Major League Lacrosse championship.
Sources: Notre Dame could drop football independent status, join ACC for 2020
Under a proposal in this pandemic-ravaged season, Notre Dame would play a full schedule as a member of the ACC, and not as an independent.
Timeout: Something’s cooking with the Bates football team
Bobcat players contribute their own recipes on Instagram, and their coaches are getting into the act, too.
College sports: UMaine-Farmington athletes share mix of frustration, understanding with canceled season
For some UMF athletes, it’s the second time in 2020 hearing that a season is over.
Women’s Amateur: Competitive juices flowing again for college and high school golfers
With the college season shortened in the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and the fall season for high school and college starting in a few months, players were excited for the competition the Maine Women’s Amateur provided this week.
UMaine-Machias suspends athletics indefinitely
The school, which is restructuring campus operations because of loss of revenue caused by the pandemic, shuts down its six sports programs.
UMaine, UNE among latest colleges to forgo fall sports
Husson, Maine Maritime and New Hampshire also announce Friday that they will not compete in sports this fall.