Professional bowler Chris Barnes lets one roll Sunday at Bayside Bowl in Portland during a two-day team event of 40 professional bowlers competing for a $250,000 prize purse from the Professional Bowlers Association. The sold-out event will be rebroadcast on ESPN over several Sunday afternoons.

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A boisterous crowd cheers for Australian professional bowler Jason Belmonte on Sunday at Bayside Bowl in Portland. About 200 tickets were sold for the two-day event.

Australian professional bowler Jason Belmonte — the top-ranked bowler in the world and leader in PBA point standings  — prepares to roll against opponent Chris Barnes on Sunday, March 29, at Bayside Bowl in Portland. 

Former Miss USA and ESPN sideline reporter Kim Pressler prepares to interview professional bowling team managers Mark Baker, left, and Andrew Cain.

Professional bowler Patrick Allen tosses promotional giveaways into the crowd Sunday, March 29, at Bayside Bowl in Portland. 

Cape Elizabeth resident Rick Vaughan whoops it up with the rest of the crowd at Bayside Bowl in Portland.

Professional bowler Chris Barnes releases the ball during a competition Sunday, March 29, at Bayside Bowl.


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