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Monday 08/03/2020
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunday 07/19/2020
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…
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…
Monday 07/06/2020
"I knew I was getting a hit that at-bat': Former New Britain standout Rivera gets Bees' first hit as Futures League team Posted: 06 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Danniel Rivera has plenty of familiarity when it comes to representing New Britain on the baseball field.…
Friday 07/03/2020
New Britain boys basketball head coach Reis to hold annual youth clinic next month Posted: 03 July 2020 [02:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain boys basketball coach Kurt Reis will be hosting his yearly youth basketball camp at New Britain…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Former New Britain baseball star Rivera ready for homecoming season with Bees Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:23 PM] Former New Britain baseball star Danniel Rivera’s first collegiate season at Southern New Hampshire University was brought to an abrupt end…
Sunday 06/14/2020
Taking a closer look at local football teams' schedules for 2020 season Posted: 14 June 2020 [03:22 PM] The CIAC released its football schedules last week, with the big news coming from Berlin and Newington, where the Redcoats are…
Thursday 06/11/2020
Looking at notable local games on the fall sports schedule Posted: 11 June 2020 [02:09 PM] The CIAC released this year’s fall schedules, which of course are currently tentative depending on the status of coronavirus cases in…
Tuesday 06/09/2020
New Britain baseball honors its five seniors with outdoor ceremony Posted: 09 June 2020 [01:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The five seniors on the New Britain baseball team would have much rather celebrated Senior Day prior to…
Monday 06/08/2020
Berlin, Newington change playoff classes as CIAC releases 2020 high school football schedules Posted: 08 June 2020 [10:04 PM] High school sports in Connecticut have been absent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic and it’s still unclear what the…
Friday 06/05/2020
CIAC releases guidance for return of high school sports, hoping fall season can begin on time Posted: 05 June 2020 [01:38 PM] CHESHIRE – High school sports in Connecticut have been absent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and even fall sports…
Tuesday 06/02/2020
Remembering the best games between area teams in recent history Posted: 02 June 2020 [02:53 PM] The absence of live sports gives us a chance to continue looking back on historic athletes, teams and moments that have…
Sunday 05/31/2020
Looking back at the most memorable girls cross country runners in area history Posted: 31 May 2020 [08:36 PM] When it comes to the top girls cross country runners in area history, you don’t have to dive too deep into…
Tuesday 05/26/2020
Bright lights await: New Britain's Lugo off to Las Vegas for professional cornhole tournament Posted: 26 May 2020 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Tyler Lugo knows the car ride will be long, but he also knows the importance of the nearly 40-hour…
Wednesday 05/20/2020
Looking back at the area's top indoor track teams of all time Posted: 20 May 2020 [08:30 PM] Track has a rich history in both indoor and outdoor competition in the local area, so for our series chronicling the…
Thursday 05/14/2020
Documentary chronicling the life of New Britain baseball legend Dalkowski in the works Posted: 14 May 2020 [03:38 PM] Tom Chiappetta first met New Britain legend Steve Dalkowski back in 1991, when he took a trek across the country from…
Tuesday 05/05/2020
CIAC officially cancels spring sports season Posted: 05 May 2020 [01:54 PM] CHESHIRE – In what felt like a looming inevitability, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday afternoon that all spring…
Monday 05/04/2020
Remembering the best local outdoor track teams of all time Posted: 04 May 2020 [03:29 PM] When it comes to outdoor track, the Hardware City boasts the most hardware. The Hurricanes boast a remarkable 15 state championships,…
Wednesday 04/29/2020
Looking back at most memorable, dominant area football teams since start of CIAC championship era Posted: 29 April 2020 [08:58 PM] There have been a number of memorable dominant stretches by local football teams over the decades. There were the Newington teams…
Tuesday 04/28/2020
'He was complicated, but he was a great guy': Loved ones recall the life of New Britain legend Dalkowski Posted: 28 April 2020 [03:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Steve Dalkowski, often referred to as the fastest pitcher in baseball history, was at his best when life…
Friday 04/24/2020
Looking back on the most memorable area golf teams of all time Posted: 24 April 2020 [02:54 PM] You can’t talk about local high school golf without talking about Berlin, which has been far and away the cream of…
Thursday 04/23/2020
CIAC cancels spring state championships, says potential season would be confined to June only Posted: 23 April 2020 [03:08 PM] CHESHIRE – Time continues to dwindle on a potential spring season for high school sports as the calendar gets ready to…
Wednesday 04/22/2020
Looking back at the area's top soccer teams of all time Posted: 22 April 2020 [09:13 PM] The local area isn’t exactly loaded with history on the soccer front, but in recent years, a number of local teams…
Tuesday 04/21/2020
Remembering area's top girls volleyball teams of all time Posted: 21 April 2020 [03:52 PM] Bristol Eastern has been a head above the rest in terms of success among local girls volleyball teams, but that doesn’t…
Sunday 04/19/2020
Plenty of options to choose from for most memorable baseball teams in area history Posted: 19 April 2020 [03:38 PM] When it comes to the history of local high school baseball, there is no shortage of memorable teams to choose from.…
Monday 04/13/2020
Recounting the top girls basketball teams in area history Posted: 13 April 2020 [07:13 PM] In continuing with our new series remembering the best high school teams, in every sport, from the New Britain and Bristol…
Sunday 04/12/2020
Looking back at most memorable boys basketball teams in area's history Posted: 12 April 2020 [04:23 PM] A world without live sports has offered a chance to look back on past teams and players that are still recognized…
Friday 04/03/2020
Record-breaking athletes lead way on annual All-Herald indoor track team Posted: 03 April 2020 [04:35 PM] The indoor track season saw a number of area athletes break school records or replace their own top marks in program…
Wednesday 04/01/2020
Trio of area boys basketball players earn All-State honors Posted: 01 April 2020 [07:34 PM] The untimely end to this year’s boys basketball season may have come more than three weeks ago, but the individual postseason…
Southington standouts lead way in annual All-Herald wrestling team Posted: 01 April 2020 [05:36 PM] The wrestling season concluded just before all remaining winter sports were canceled, allowing some of the best grapplers in the area…
Tuesday 03/31/2020
New Britain, Innovation highlight 2019-20 All-Herald boys basketball squad Posted: 31 March 2020 [04:30 PM] The boys basketball season was unexpectedly cut short, with a number of teams still alive in state tournament competition. Many of…
Monday 03/30/2020
Prolific senior scorers highlight annual All-Herald girls basketball squads Posted: 30 March 2020 [06:14 PM] This year’s All-Herald Girls Basketball Team is loaded with 1,000-point scorers and program record-holders, making up a squad that represents some…
Friday 03/27/2020
Looking back on best moments from eventful winter season Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:30 PM] new britain area @ryanchichester1 The winter season ended with shock and anger when the CIAC canceled the remainder of all state tournaments…
Friday 03/20/2020
'I came back and realized I could win here too': New Britain boys basketball hopes recent transfers help keep local talent from leaving for prep schools Posted: 20 March 2020 [04:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Kurt Reis, head coach of the New Britain boys basketball team for the last three years, admittedly finds…
Thursday 03/19/2020
'This is my way of giving back': Isaiah Boddie ready to show why he was picked as New Britain's next head football coach Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Isaiah Boddie knows the New Britain football program and its fans are anxious for a fresh beginning and…
Area athletes find hope in CIAC's decision to hold off on canceling spring season Posted: 19 March 2020 [07:41 PM] Local spring athletes eagerly waited for the CIAC’s announcement regarding the upcoming season on Wednesday morning and were relieved to know…
Isaiah Boddie set to become New Britain football's new head coach pending board of education approval Posted: 19 March 2020 [12:15 AM] NEW BRITAIN - It appears the New Britain football team will soon have its next head coach. Isaiah Boddie…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Area coaches pleased to know spring sports are not canceled yet Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:57 PM] The CIAC gave everyone involved with spring sports a slight sense of relief Wednesday. Connecticut high school sports’ governing body decided…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Dupree's career with New Britain boys basketball ended unexpectedly, but also with history Posted: 17 March 2020 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tahmeen Dupree’s 1,000th career point didn’t come on a flashy basket. Rather, it was much more mundane than…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Spring high school athletic teams are still hoping to get a chance to play this season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:58 PM] As sporting delays and cancelations continue to go into effect across the country, and at all levels of competition, local spring…
Friday 03/13/2020
Area coaches more understanding of CIAC's decision to cancel winter tournaments amid latest sports news Posted: 13 March 2020 [05:56 PM] It’s been just three days since the CIAC shook the state with the cancelation of all remaining winter state tournament games,…
Thursday 03/12/2020
CIAC expected to meet next week to discuss fate of high school spring sports Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:18 PM] As institutions from professional sports to local schools shut down in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the spring season…
New Britain Hall of Fame announces 2020 class, but induction dinner postponed Posted: 12 March 2020 [05:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Hall of Fame has its 2020 class, but when they will be honored is still…
New Britain native Jordan Reed visits Seattle Seahawks Posted: 12 March 2020 [04:07 PM] Jordan Reed is still drawing interest from NFL teams. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the former Washington Redskins tight end and…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus Posted: 11 March 2020 [10:26 PM] Associated Press MIAMI - The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday…
'Just let us play': Area seniors react to CIAC's cancellation of winter state tournaments Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:14 PM] When senior All-State forward LJ Hazelwood and the rest of the Innovation boys basketball team were called out of class by…