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Thursday 06/22/2017
Farmington native Zaback enjoying chance to play in PGA event on his home course Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:39 PM] CROMWELL - Based upon his first round result, Farmington native and former UConn golfer Zach Zaback is not likely to make the…
Spieth takes lead after first round of Travelers Championship Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:39 PM] CROMWELL - Jordan Spieth didn’t take long to figure out TPC River Highlands. Making his debut at the Connecticut course, the 23-year-old…
After tough US Open, McIlroy gets back on track at Travelers Championship Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:38 PM] CROMWELL - After a tough couple of rounds at the U.S. Open, where he missed the cut this past weekend, Rory McIlroy…
Bats quiet for Blues, swept in doubleheader by struggling Navigators Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:36 PM] LYNN, Mass. - It was not a good night for the Bristol Blues. But it got ugly in the fifth inning. John…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
Shaking off the Rust: McIlroy looks to regain old form at Travelers Championship Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:51 PM] Sometimes, even the best players need to shake off the rust. Rory McIlory is no different. The world’s third-ranked golfer admitted as…
Defending the Fort: Knox looks to become only second golfer to repeat as Travelers champion Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:46 PM] Russell Knox remembers the moment fondly. It’s hard not to. It was just last year when the 32-year-old approached his ball on…
Journeys with Jim: Passing of Madsen great loss for Bristol Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:43 PM] COLUMNIST I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr. Elmer Madsen. The City of Bristol and indeed the state…
Spieth looks to find consistency at TPC River Highlands Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:39 PM] For Jordan Spieth, consistency is everything. That is part of what has made this season so frustrating for the 23-year-old - it…
Bees complete another comeback, defeat Skeeters Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:38 PM] Special To The Press The New Britain Bees came back in the eighth inning on a huge go-ahead two-run double by…
Frasca homers again as Blues battle back to take down Sharks Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:37 PM] MARTHA’S VINEYARD - The Bristol Blues scored multiple runs in three different innings on their way to a 9-6 win over the…
Four storylines to watch at the Travelers Championship Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:36 PM] Here are four storylines to watch at this week’s Travelers Championship: A Crowded Field Much of the talk leading up to this…
Tebucky Jones will return next season as New Britain High head football coach Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tebucky Jones’ position as the head coach of the New Britain football program is safe for the time being.…
Crouse's big day at the plate helps New Britain Bees spit doubleheader with Sugar Land Posted: 21 June 2017 [12:14 AM] NEW BRITAIN - After failing to stage a comeback in the first game of the night, the New Britain Bees made sure…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Winds of Change: Reis looks to get New Britain boys basketball back on track Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kurt Reis wants to make New Britain boys basketball fun to watch again. The process of making that happen…
Blues blow late five-run lead, fall to Suns at home in extras Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:54 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - What was an offensive onslaught for the Bristol Blues, turned into a tough late-inning loss as…
UConn women's basketball returning to MLK Day, will play Texas Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER It was a game that for almost two decades was among the first to be circled on the UConn women’s…
Goodwin Tech baseball players earn all-conference honors Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Once again, the Goodwin Tech baseball team showed itself to be one of the top contenders in Class M…
UConn men's basketball playing Colgate for first time this season...kind of Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:48 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team will open the 2017-18 season against an opponent it has never faced. Well, sort of.…
New Britain Bees re-sign left-hander Greenwood Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are getting a boost to their starting rotation. Team officials announced the re-signing of left-hander…
Wethersfield native Tony DiCicco, coach of '99 Women's World Cup champs, dies Posted: 20 June 2017 [04:07 PM] Tony DiCicco, who coached the U.S. to the 1999 World Cup title before an overflow Rose Bowl crowd in a landmark for…
Monday 06/19/2017
Southington's Scafariello commits to play softball for Adelphi University next season Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Another Blue Knight is headed for collegiate softball, as Maighread Scafariello committed to play for Adelphi University next year with…
Hartford Public's Kurt Reis selected to be next New Britain boys basketball coach Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain boys basketball team has its new head coach. On Monday night, the New Britain Board of…
Blues finding chemistry on the fly this season Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:43 PM] Special to the Press With just 15 games under their belt, the Bristol Blues have found themselves playing comfortable with one another,…
Sunday 06/18/2017
CCSU pitcher Tom Curtin has three saves in three appearances for Bristol Blues Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol native Tom Curtin joined the Bristol Blues late this summer, but he is quickly making up for lost time.…
New Britain Bees held scoreless over first seven innings of loss to Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:53 PM] WALDORF, Md. - Southern Maryland’s Brian Grening held the New Britain Bees scoreless over the first seven innings, helping his team earn…
Bristol Blues beat league-leading Brockton Rox for seventh victory in last nine games Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:52 PM] BRISTOL - In a wild game at Muzzy Field on Sunday night, the Bristol Blues defeated the league-leading Brockton Rox 11-7 for…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Newington's Maycock has sparked Blues with his bat Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL - A local product has been one of the Bristol Blues’ best hitters this season. Ben Maycock graduated from Newington High…
Crouse homers twice as Bees snap Blue Crabs' winning streak Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:52 PM] WALDORF, Md. - Michael Crouse hit a pair of home runs, collecting five RBI, as the New Britain Bees defeated the Southern…
Blues score seven runs in second straight game to beat Mavericks Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:51 PM] PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - For the second consecutive game, the Bristol Blues offense scored seven runs, lifting the team to a 7-4 win…
Friday 06/16/2017
Bristol Blues players Frasca, Edmond among Futures League stat leaders Posted: 16 June 2017 [11:20 PM] Entering play on Friday night, the Bristol Blues’ Jake Frasca was tied with five other players for second place among the Futures…
Yanosy stepping down as head coach of Berlin girls soccer Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:59 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Berlin- After 15 years of making the calls on the sidelines for the Berlin girls soccer team, Steve…
New Britain Bees lose road game shortened to six innings by rain Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:57 PM] Staff report New Britain’s Jon Griffin collected two RBI, but the Bees lost Friday night’s game at Southern Maryland 3-2 in…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Bees hold onto one-run lead, beat Revolution for second straight win Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:56 PM] YORK, Penn. — The New Britain Bees’ two-run lead was cut in half by the York Revolution in the bottom of…
Blues continue their late heroics with five-run eighth inning in win over Navigators Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:51 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL — Less than 24 hours removed from their first walk-off win of the year, the Bristol Blues…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Berlin's Marzi pitches five-hit shutout for New Britain Bees Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:01 PM] YORK, Penn. - Berlin native Anthony Marzi pitched a five-hit shutout for the New Britain Bees on Wednesday night, recording one walk…
Southington's Howe places second in hammer throw as athletes compete in final CIAC track and field events of the season Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - St. Paul’s Christian Sturm won the state boys hammer throw title on Wednesday afternoon at Willow Brook Park, as…
Fry still learning through ups and downs with New Britain Bees Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Brandon Fry knew he had to work himself out of the inning as he had already done a number…
St. Paul baseball's Owsianko named to Class S All-State team Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - For the second consecutive year, the Class S All-State baseball team has a representative from St. Paul, as senior third…
Three former Blues selected on third day of MLB draft Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:55 PM] BRISTOL - Former Bristol Blues players Dominic LoBrutto, Willy Yahn and Ryan Costello were all selected on Wednesday in the 2017 MLB…
Davis' walkoff double lifts Blues to thrilling win over Bravehearts Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:53 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - Two defensive miscues late in the game hurt the Bristol Blues, but Chris Davis lifted the…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Bees hoping road trip can light spark as first half draws to close Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are ready to get out on the road. And right now, perhaps that is the…
Five-run fifth inning lifts Bees to win in first half of doubleheader with Revolution Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:50 PM] YORK, Penn. - In the first half of a doubleheader on Tuesday evening, the New Britain Bees started their seven-game road trip…
CCSU's Guilmette happy to be back home playing for Blues Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:47 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL-Central Connecticut State University baseball player Mitch Guilmette has taken his talents to the Bristol Blues to continue…
Bristol Blues lose late in battle with Dirt Dawgs Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:46 PM] WACHUSETT - The Bristol Blues and Wachusett Dirt Dawgs traded punched throughout Tuesday night’s contest but it was the Dirt Dawgs that…
After title win, Warriors join Bulls, Lakers, Celtics on list of NBA's greats Posted: 13 June 2017 [11:48 AM] They could outrun teams like the Showtime Lakers and outgun them like Michael Jordan's Bulls - and the Golden State Warriors had…
Monday 06/12/2017
Bristol Blues' four-game winning streak snapped by Rox Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:11 PM] Special To The Press The Bristol Blues were in search of their fourth straight win after losing six consecutive games to start…
Former UConn baseball coach, CCSU alum Andy Baylock honored by NEIBA Hall of Fame Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:03 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - Former Central Connecticut State star athlete Andy Baylock has led an illustrious career in the…
As offense continues to struggle, shakeup appears to be in New Britain Bees' future Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The frustration of the season finally boiled over for New Britain Bees manager Stan Cliburn Sunday afternoon. The Bees…
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Newington's Andres Ithier-Vicenty and Southington's Kara Zazzaro Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:41 PM] STAFF WRITERS Every team needs players it can rely on to perform at a different level when the games begin to matter…