http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=960&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com Sports stories from the Morning Sentinel en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:40 GMT 2012-02-09T04:47:40Z en-us http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138984209&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FNHL-Miller-Sabres-roll-through-Bruins.html BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:40 GMT 62c63bb722cc509074371c5cd657f269 Tony Ronzio 2012-02-09T04:47:40Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138983034&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fbalanced-tigersroll-to-victory_2012-02-08.html WATERVILLE -- Forest Hills had four players score in double figures to post a 63-56 victory against Greater Portland Christian in a girls basketball game Wednesday at Thomas College. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:28:53 GMT 83ca632b4f7f1dba4c6814296fdb3cac Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-09T03:28:53Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138981659&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmt_-abrams-luce-wins-in-giant-slalom_2012-02-08.html RUMFORD -- A year ago, Mt. Abram's Erin Luce suffered what appeared to be a career ending knee injury in the Class B state Alpine finals at Saddleback Mountain. Luce tore her ACL and nearly ruptured her MCL while crashing into a gate near the finish line. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:17:09 GMT a240176b5de206be058edf4ac79e7914 BY DAVE MCLAUGHLINCorrespondent 2012-02-09T03:17:09Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138981664&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmt_-blue-in-overall-lead_2012-02-08.html RUMFORD -- Mt. Blue used its depth and team strength to take the overall lead on Day 1 in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference ski championships at Black Mountain, while the Maranacook boys claimed the lead in Alpine. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:13:52 GMT 3bd65a5d48f4219bfde735bac870d10d BY DAVE MCLAUGHLINCorrespondent 2012-02-09T03:13:52Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138981649&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmaines-makes-impact_2012-02-08.html Tom Maines has already established himself as one of the state's most successful basketball coaches, winning three state championships at Morse while guiding several other programs to tournament success. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:11:13 GMT 3ee62a5df2e7a23223677c36bc0e44b5 BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2012-02-09T03:11:13Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138979419&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Findians-get-spark_2012-02-08.html WINSLOW -- The Skowhegan hockey team is clinging to an Eastern A playoff berth despite entering Wednesday with just one victory in its last eight games. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08:27 GMT e642d01bed40c6bc418b9d56c91b77b1 BY BILL STEWART Staff Writer 2012-02-09T03:08:27Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138978754&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fbird-magic-to-hit-stage_2012-02-08.html NEW YORK (AP) -- Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:04:52 GMT 0b5952532e48ad45447c118890110c17 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-09T03:04:52Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138975614&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Flingering-species-sparse-in-northern-counts_2012-02-08.html This column is the last of three reviewing the results of the most recent Christmas Bird Counts in Maine. We'll jump all around the state today. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:37 GMT b9f7f0d9cf37d8e87146169e372b2d24 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-09T03:00:37Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138975589&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fa-trek-in-europe-is-well-worth-the-trip_2012-02-08.html The middle of a Maine winter is a good time to start planning your next big hiking adventure. A solid week on the trail somewhere, maybe two. It takes some doing to put a trip together, so it's best to get the process going now. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:59:43 GMT 2702230ad14a5b909476a771f6bee423 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-09T02:59:43Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138975564&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fpeak-to-peak-challenge-offers-incentive-to-explore_2012-02-08.html Now that virtually every Maine ski area is in full, or nearly full, operation, thanks to a little help from Mother Nature, the arrival of what is traditionally the coldest stretch of the winter from mid-January through mid-February, and the extraordinary work of snow making crews whenever temps have allowed, perhaps it's time to stretch your ski legs a little by exploring the rich variety of terrain and facilities that Maine has to offer. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:57:16 GMT 412b499638be499ba7542ddc3dc42820 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-09T02:57:16Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138906574&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fvaughan-sparks-colby-to-victory_2012-02-07.html WATERVILLE -- Jil Vaughan had 19 points and 12 rebounds as the Colby College women's basketball team beat Husson University 71-43 on Tuesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:44:03 GMT b5720416eeb055717f48602a8d1c6ab1 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-08T03:44:03Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138905369&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FNBA-Pierce-passes-Bird-in-Boston-win.html BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics’ career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:30:45 GMT 4bd2e6b16a8f7286f1560d46e867bfff Tony Ronzio 2012-02-08T03:30:45Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138905114&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Flawrence-earns-rare-win-in-bangor_2012-02-07.html BANGOR -- Emmitt Faulkner and Spencer Carey each scored nine points, as Lawrence High School beat Bangor 37-22 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A boys basketball game Tuesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:29:41 GMT 4b574656b7b0988c06cdda138f193b36 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-08T03:29:41Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138905119&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fmadison-holds-off-mt_-abram_2012-02-07.html MADISON -- Historically, the Mt. Abram girls don't play well in Madison. Even when the Roadrunners won their last state title, in the 2006-07 season, they lost by 25 there. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:27:20 GMT f904f2aa38c56aca7961392751dfd300 BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer 2012-02-08T03:27:20Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138905124&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Feagles-top-dragons-in-must-win-game_2012-02-07.html SOUTH CHINA -- On senior night at Erskine Academy, the team's seven seniors decided they wanted to extend their season to the Eastern Maine Class A tournament. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:26:48 GMT e23d0a651d4d39225881590f435cd92c BY GARY HAWKINS Staff Writer 2012-02-08T03:26:48Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138899869&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fgood-news-for-injured-wrestler_2012-02-07.html Erskine Academy senior Brenden Wood hasn't been able to wrestle this season, but he received a much-anticipated letter recently. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:24:19 GMT 9d77337d389d89ea662b37a9e1ccc67d BY TERRY DEVEREAUXCorrespondent 2012-02-08T03:24:19Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138899879&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fsuper-bowl-champs-celebrate-with-fans-in-nj_2012-02-07.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- It wasn't the Canyon of Heroes and there wasn't as much tickertape, but that didn't seem to bother about 30,000 New York Giants fans who flocked to MetLife Stadium on Tuesday to celebrate the team's rousing Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:23:50 GMT d9ca55daf7d0aab236dfc1d90c1e4fc8 BY DAVID PORTER 2012-02-08T03:23:50Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138904289&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fhales-return-dramatic_2012-02-07.html WATERVILLE -- Chris Hale missed two games after breaking his nose against Winslow on Jan. 28. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:19:39 GMT 618d57771f29af7eee958a20af979077 BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYK Staff Writer 2012-02-08T03:19:39Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138902304&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2FHales-buzzer-beater-lifts-Waterville-past-Nokomis.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:17:46 GMT 01e0dc063e423e2c61f2ccff8aff49af Betty Adams 2012-02-08T02:17:46Z http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=585542&44=138824234&32=10362&7=625047&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fbobcats-hold-off-lakers-charge_2012-02-06.html RANGELEY -- Richmond held off Rangeley's fourth-quarter rally to post a 43-40 East-West Conference girls basketball win Monday night. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:10:01 GMT 607ea5d8d46736a391d20d58185c2433 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-07T03:10:01Z