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Coaches say there are variety of reasons why the popularity of skimeister competition has declined over the years.

Leavitt, a Class A heavyweight champion who was killed in a car accident in 2020, helped to build what is now a growing program.

Even with new entry policies requiring a proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result, the two pro sports franchises are seeing a big increase in fan interest this year.

High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball. Share Softball umpire Craig Roberts eyes a strike from well behind the plate during a scrimmage between Falmouth and Greely on April 3. This year, home plate umpires in softball are required to stand 6 feet behind the catcher. “It’s not convenient,” Roberts says, “but the powers that be have said it’s necessary, so that’s what we’ll do.” Ben McCanna/Staff Photographe...

MPA Cancels Wrestling Season In an email to schools, Mike Bisson, the Executive Director of the Maine Principal's Association said It is with deep regret that I inform you of the cancellation of a competitive wrestling season for the 2020-2021 school year. The MPA Wrestling Committee met this morning and reviewed our current status. Prior to the season we developed guidelines that we hoped would allow for a competitive season in the safest possible manner. The committee did this knowing that the Maine DECD Community Sports Guidelines only allowed for "physically distanced skills and drills" a...