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Monday 08/10/2020
Annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic is once again a big success Posted: 10 August 2020 [06:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN — The 42nd annual Children’s Charities Tennis Classic took place this past weekend at the New Britain High School…
UConn women's basketball's Bueckers marches for her little brother's future Posted: 10 August 2020 [06:18 PM] HARTFORD - UConn freshman Paige Bueckers marched for racial justice in her home state of Minnesota after the death of George Floyd…
'Everything is in a constant state of evaluation': CIAC football committee recommends moving season to spring of 2021 Posted: 10 August 2020 [05:00 PM] The high school football season has always been synonymous with Thanksgiving rivalries, but in an ever-changing world due to the coronavirus…
Sunday 08/09/2020
Shuttle Meadow Country Club crowns its annual champions Posted: 09 August 2020 [06:35 PM] Shuttle Meadow Country Club hosted its annual club championships on Sunday, and while the club has been around for more than…
New Britain Bees' bullpen roughed up in loss to North Shore Posted: 09 August 2020 [06:29 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees lost their second straight game on Sunday afternoon, falling to the North Shore Navigators in lopsided…
Friday 08/07/2020
Local CTEBA teams conclude abbreviated season Posted: 07 August 2020 [01:41 PM] The Newington 19U CTEBA Baseball team ended the first CTEBA season with its 10th victory of the season, closing the summer…
Thursday 08/06/2020
UConn football shifts focus to 2021 after season's cancellation Posted: 06 August 2020 [02:58 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Save the date: Aug. 28, 2021. On that Saturday afternoon 55 weeks and two days from now, the UConn football…
Wednesday 08/05/2020
Annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic to be held this weekend in New Britain Posted: 05 August 2020 [08:51 PM] STAFF REPORT The 42nd annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic is all ready to go. Don Lukowski, founder and chairperson of the charity tennis…
New Britain Bees notebook: Players with local ties have done well over past week Posted: 05 August 2020 [06:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Time is quickly winding down for the New Britain Bees this summer. Here are some things of note…
UConn becomes 1st FBS program to cancel football over virus Posted: 05 August 2020 [03:19 PM] HARTFORD - UConn canceled its 2020-2021 football season Wednesday, becoming the first FBS program to do so because of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Tuesday 08/04/2020
Newington CTEBA looks back on unique season with gratitude as it nears conclusion Posted: 04 August 2020 [12:41 PM] Following the Newington Connecticut Elite Baseball Association team’s 7-6 loss to West Hartford on Monday night, the two teams waved across…
Monday 08/03/2020
Newington 19U CTEBA unable to push past West Hartford as game gets called due to darkness Posted: 03 August 2020 [08:55 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington and West Hartford CTEBA teams battled through five lead changes in a span of three innings on…
New Britain native Jordan Reed agrees to 1-year deal with 49ers Posted: 03 August 2020 [05:40 PM] The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with free agent tight end Jordan Reed. General manager John Lynch announced…
Sunday 08/02/2020
New Britain Bees rained out Sunday, game against Westfield Monday to appear on NESN Posted: 02 August 2020 [04:34 PM] Thunderstorms rolled through the Hardware City and washed away the New Britain Bees’ plans on extending their winning streak Sunday afternoon.…
Friday 07/31/2020
CIAC pushes back start of fall season, regionalizes competition due to coronavirus Posted: 31 July 2020 [01:19 PM] CHESHIRE – The CIAC revealed its updated plan for fall sports on Friday afternoon, and it includes pushing back the start…
Thursday 07/30/2020
Southington track star Cardillo concludes storied high school career by setting state record Posted: 30 July 2020 [11:37 AM] Southington track star Trinity Cardillo has a knack for finishing her seasons on a high note, even if one of those…
Wednesday 07/29/2020
NEC postpones fall sports competition, including football, and championships due to coronavirus Posted: 29 July 2020 [09:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN — The Central Connecticut State football team won’t get a chance to defend its Northeast Conference title. Neither will…
'I've always been taught to find the positive': Bristol Central pitcher Michael Lorenzetti making the most of his summer with sights set on path to pros Posted: 29 July 2020 [05:43 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Lorenzetti knew he was entering a pivotal year that could have a lasting impact on the trajectory of…
Newington 19U CTEBA rallies in sixth inning to beat Cheshire Posted: 29 July 2020 [05:31 PM] STAFF REPORT CHESHIRE - The Newington 19U CT Elite Baseball team is making sure its final week of the regular season is…
Tuesday 07/28/2020
CTEBA notebook: Bristol, Berlin, Newington wrapping up regular season Posted: 28 July 2020 [11:16 AM] We are less than one week away from the conclusion of the CT Elite Baseball Association’s regular season for local teams,…
Monday 07/27/2020
'We had to get really creative': Southington football finding different ways to workout during pandemic, optimistic about playing upcoming season Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Just three months removed from a loss in the Class LL state tournament semifinals, the Southington football team was…
UConn men's basketball lands top 50 recruit for 2021 Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:16 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Rahsool Diggins knows how Dan Hurley can be a bit, perhaps, boisterous during UConn basketball games. But that’s one of…
Newington 19U CTEBA plays well over weekend, sets itself up to end regular season on strong note Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:07 PM] STAFF REPORT The Newington 19U CT Elite Baseball Association team won two of three games over the weekend, setting itself up to…
Saturday 07/25/2020
Knicks close to deal to make New Britain native Knicks close to deal to make New Britain native Thibodeau coachcoach Posted: 25 July 2020 [03:57 PM] NEW YORK - Tom Thibodeau is coming back to the New York Knicks, who are still seeking the success they enjoyed when…
Friday 07/24/2020
Annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic to be held in New Britain next month Posted: 24 July 2020 [12:44 PM] STAFF REPORT Don Lukowski, chairperson and founder of the Children’s Charities Tennis Classic, announced that the 42nd annual tournament will be held…
New Britain Bees notebook: Offensive outburst not enough to climb out of last place Posted: 24 July 2020 [12:33 PM] The New Britain Bees are now less than a month away from the end of the regular season, and have a…
Thursday 07/23/2020
CIAC announces all-time sports dynasty tournament, with New Britain football as potential entry Posted: 23 July 2020 [01:29 PM] The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced the creation of the CIAC Sports Dynasty Tournament on Thursday morning, an event that will…
Wednesday 07/22/2020
Former UConn men's basketball player Stanley Robinson dies at 32 Posted: 22 July 2020 [08:06 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Stanley Robinson, the 6-foot-9 forward who helped UConn to the 2009 Final Four and who was perhaps the greatest dunker…
Newington football to face added challenge this fall as star quarterback Pestrichello transfers to prep school Posted: 22 July 2020 [01:28 PM] Given the coronavirus pandemic that shut down high school sports for months and affected preparations for the 2020 football season, area…
Tuesday 07/21/2020
Berlin's deep pitching staff pivotal to its success in CTEBA Posted: 21 July 2020 [02:21 PM] In a drastically abbreviated and condensed schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic, the CT Elite Baseball Association’s unique season may likely…
Monday 07/20/2020
Intentional walk backfires on Berlin 19U CTEBA in loss to Meriden Posted: 20 July 2020 [08:38 PM] MERIDEN - In baseball, the right decision sometimes brings about the wrong outcome. Locked in a tie game with Meriden in…
New Britain Bees sign former UNC and current UConn pitcher/infielder Ben Casparius Posted: 20 July 2020 [05:44 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added a significant name to their roster. The Futures League team announced…
Hurley's son joining UConn men's basketball program as walk-on Posted: 20 July 2020 [04:52 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team is becoming a family, just as Dan Hurley predicted it would. The Huskies’coach likely wasn’t…
Newington 19U CTEBA sweeps Meriden, gets swept by Berlin over weekend Posted: 20 July 2020 [04:39 PM] STAFF REPORT The Newington CT Elite Baseball Association team had a busy weekend, playing a total of four games over the course…
Sunday 07/19/2020
New Britain Bees make furious comeback, but fall late for fifth straight loss Posted: 19 July 2020 [07:00 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees rattled off an improable comeback against the Worcester Bravehearts on Sunday afternoon, turning an 8-3 deficit…
Former Osgood Shootout star Kuminga elects to go pro Posted: 19 July 2020 [01:28 PM] One of the top high school basketball recruits in the nation, who the city of New Britain became familiar with in…
Friday 07/17/2020
Newington CTEBA rides Venrtura's home run to victory over Cheshire Posted: 17 July 2020 [04:23 PM] STAFF REPORT The Newington 19U CT Elite Baseball Association team was deadlocked with Cheshire on Thursday night, until Jose Ventura broke it…
Take me to out to the ballgame: Attending New Britain Bees game during pandemic different experience, but similar as well Posted: 17 July 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a cool July night - a perfect one for baseball. The New Britain Bees, now in…
Lamont reluctant to let UConn football travel to virus hotspots this fall Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:48 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he would be reluctant to allow UConn’s football team to travel to any state…
New Britain Bees notebook: Team squandered multiple late leads this week, fall further back in standings Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:39 AM] The New Britain Bees began the week in last place in the Futures League after a 12-9 loss to the then-last…
Thursday 07/16/2020
Newington takes down Simsbury, gains in CTEBA standings Posted: 16 July 2020 [03:18 PM] STAFF REPORT The Newington 19U CT Elite Baseball team defeated Simsbury by the score of 6-3 in a game played Wednesday night…
New Britain chamber enjoys another successful golf outing Posted: 16 July 2020 [01:47 PM] The state of Connecticut may still be easing back into normalcy due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the Greater New Britain…
Wednesday 07/15/2020
'Everyone's happy to be out here playing baseball': New Britain fielding baseball team in Connecticut Twilight League for first time in 11 years Posted: 15 July 2020 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kevin Noyola should be considered a seasoned veteran in the Connecticut Twilight League. A member of the…
Former UConn stars Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them Posted: 15 July 2020 [05:02 PM] Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird know that they are on the tail end of their basketball careers. After missing last season due…
Tuesday 07/14/2020
New Britain Bees' Rivera adjusting to unique season filled with coronavirus precautions Posted: 14 July 2020 [10:58 AM] As a New Britain High School graduate, Danniel Rivera has a strong sense of familiarity with New Britain Stadium. During his…
Monday 07/13/2020
Connecticut High School Coaches Association names Canzanella its new executive director Posted: 13 July 2020 [05:11 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association has its new executive director. Joe Canzanella, the former New Haven public schools athletic director,…
Newington 19U drops doubleheader to West Hartford in CT Elite Baseball Association play Posted: 13 July 2020 [05:08 PM] STAFF REPORT WEST HARTFORD - It was a tough weekend for the Newington 19U CT Elite Baseball Association team. Newington, playing in…
Checking in on where New Britain Bees stand in Futures League so far this season Posted: 13 July 2020 [12:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Bees have been in action for nearly two weeks, as the Futures League began its…
Sunday 07/12/2020
New Britain Bees make late comeback attempt, can't overcome errors in loss to Brockton Posted: 12 July 2020 [05:28 PM] The New Britain Bees nearly completed a dramatic comeback on Sunday afternoon against the last-place Brockton Rox, but five errors and…