Sanford Mainers head coach Nic Lops joined us for a look back at the team’s NECBL Opening Round playoff victory over the Valley Blue Sox and their semifinal best-of-three series against the Bristol Blues, which kicks off tonight at Sanford’s Goodall Park.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Futbol Focus 8/4/26
On today’s Futbol Focus, presented by The Portland Zoo:
-Portland Hearts of Pine announce plans for a new stadium on Portland’s Cassidy Point
-Hearts surrender a 2-goal second half lead and settle for USL League One draw with Greenville Triumph
-Hearts home friendly against CT United FC tomorrow and USL League One home match with Corpus Christi FC Saturday
-Mauricio Pochettino signs 4-year extension to remain UMSNT manager through 2030 World Cup
-LAFC Co-Owner Larry Berg named as successor to Don Garber as MLS Commissioner, taking over in January
-New England Revolution lose 2-goal lead in 2-2 Maple Syrup Derby draw at CF Montreal last Saturday, host Houston Dynamo this weekend
-MLS results and Leagues Cup previews
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Jack Webb 8/4/26
Jack Webb joined us to talk about his new role as Patriots Pregame and Postgame host at patriots.com, Pats training camp, and the Maine Black Bears preparations for the 2026 football season.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Jesse Scaglion 8/4/26
Portland Sea Dogs general manager Jesse Scaglion joined us to talk about the affects of the MLB Trade Deadline on the roster, the team’s series in New Hampshire against the Fisher Cats this week, and broadcaster Emma Tiedemann’s opportunity to call tomorrow night’s Red Sox game on NESN as part of their Women’s Celebration Night.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Alex Gettens 8/3/26
The new University of Maine Black Bears women’s hockey coach Alex Gettens joined us to talk about rejoining the Black Bears after a stint as the program’s assistant coach during the 2017-18 season and his vision for how to get Maine women’s team toward the top of Hockey East.