Our tennis insider Norm Archer of the Breaking Back Podcast joined us to talk about the state singles and doubles and the team tournaments ahead, plus preview the 2026 French Open, which kicks off Sunday in Paris.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Futbol Focus 5/19/26
On today’s Futbol Focus, brought to you by The Portland Zoo:
-Hearts beat RIFC to go top of Group 5 in Prinx Tires USL Cup after 2 matches – host Greenville Triumph in USL League One play on Saturday
-New England Revolution rebounded against Minnesota United after seeing its season-opening 6-match home win streak snapped by Eastern Conference leading Nashville SC last Wednesday
-Pep Guardiola announces his exit from Manchester City at the end of the season after his side won the FA Cup over Chelsea Saturday
-Arsenal closes in on the Premier League title after yesterday’s win over Burnley
-Some legends of the sport officially named to 2026 World Cup rosters as Brazil leaves a top striker off its own
-Jose Mourinho will manage Real Madrid next season, while Barcelona hand Hansi Flick a contract extension after back-to-back La Liga titles
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Scotty 2 Hotty 5/19/26
Maine pro wrestling legend Scott Garland (aka Scotty 2 Hotty) joined us to talk about his life in the ring and his new role as a producer and coach for All Elite Wrestling. AEW is bringing Collision and Dynamite to Cross Insurance Arena in Portland tomorrow night.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Nick Derba 5/19/26
Maine Black Bears baseball coach Nick Derba joined us to talk about the conclusion of the regular season and the upcoming America East tournament, which begins tomorrow in Binghamton.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Jesse Scaglion 5/18/26
Portland Sea Dogs general manager Jesse Scaglion joined us as the team gets ready to come home to a six-game series against the Reading Fightin’ Phils at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field, beginning tomorrow.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Rick Kowalsky 5/18/26
Maine Mariners Head Coach/GM Rick Kowalsky joined us from Wheeling ahead of his team playing Game 7 of the North Division Final against the Nailers tonight at WesBanco Arena in West Virginia!