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Wednesday 03/20/2019
Leishman, Casey commit to play in 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:45 PM] HARTFORD - The Travelers Championship is bring back some familiar faces to bolster its 2019 field. The tournament announced Wednesday that…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Yale men's basketball tops rival Harvard to win Ivy League title, secures NCAA Tournament berth Posted: 17 March 2019 [05:26 PM] NEW HAVEN - Two thoughts kept running through Alex Copeland's mind as his Yale team prepared to take on Harvard for the…
Thursday 03/14/2019
New Britain native Martinez embraces tough training schedule as he prepares for next professional fight Posted: 14 March 2019 [03:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Nathan Martinez’s day is winding down, but you would never be able to tell. Dancing in the ring…
Wednesday 03/06/2019
New Britain native Sue Kassey wins Connecticut Masters' Games Athlete of the Year Posted: 06 March 2019 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When New Britain’s Susan Kassey opened her mailbox earlier this year and pulled out an envelope from the…
Tuesday 03/05/2019
Defending champion Bubba Watson commits to 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 05 March 2019 [03:58 PM] HARTFORD - Fan-favorite Bubba Watson is returning to Cromwell to defend his Travelers Championship title. Watson, a three-time Travelers Championship winner,…
Monday 02/25/2019
Authorities: Patriots owner Kraft visited parlor for sex on day of AFC championship game Posted: 25 February 2019 [03:27 PM] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Authorities say New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts on…
Connecticut runners part of debate over transgender athletes Posted: 25 February 2019 [11:45 AM] NEW HAVEN - Andraya Yearwood hears the comments, usually from adults and usually not to her face. She shouldn't be running, they…
Friday 02/22/2019
Tenth annual Northeast Football Showcase will take place at Cheshire High School Posted: 22 February 2019 [08:42 PM] CHESHIRE - The annual Northeast Football Showcase is returning for its 10th season. The event, which is part of the Nutmeg…
Thursday 02/21/2019
Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway Posted: 21 February 2019 [11:44 AM] SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man walking on an interstate late Wednesday night as…
Wednesday 02/20/2019
Journeys with Jim: Encountering owls, and a fond farewell Posted: 20 February 2019 [09:36 PM] Over the last few weeks, I’ve read a couple of articles in the paper on the subject of owls. When I consider…
Saturday 02/16/2019
Tryouts for Connecticut Cougars postponed, no makeup scheduled Posted: 16 February 2019 [10:14 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tryouts for the Connecticut Cougars, a semi-professional football team, were postponed on Saturday due to lingering snow and ice…
Friday 02/15/2019
Connecticut Cougars holding tryouts in Plainville for prospective football players Posted: 15 February 2019 [10:01 PM] STAFF REPORT The Connecticut Cougars, a semi-professional football team, are holding tryouts at Norton Park in Plainville today at 10…
Wednesday 02/13/2019
Registration deadline for Director's Club Banquet for Nutmeg State Games approaching Posted: 13 February 2019 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON-The registration deadline for the 25th Annual Director’s Club Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club is quickly approaching. The banquet, which…
Monday 02/11/2019
Defending British Open champion Francesco Molinari, Tony Finau commit to play in 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 11 February 2019 [05:05 PM] HARTFORD - The Travelers Championship added some more talent to its 2019 field. The tournament announced on Monday that Francesco Molinari,…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Journeys with Jim: State could be at dawn of new color for hunters to wear Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:45 PM] I suppose there are a number of people out there who, like me, have been battling a cold or flu of late.…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
Bryson DeChambeau, world's fifth-ranked golfer, commits to play at 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 05 February 2019 [03:49 PM] HARTFORD - Bryson DeChambeau is the latest high-profiled golfer to commit to the 2019 Travelers Championship. The tournament announced the move…
Sunday 02/03/2019
Patriots' defense stifles Goff, Rams' high-powered offense in Super Bowl LIII Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:47 PM] ATLANTA - For most of the season the New England Patriots have been creatures of habit on defense, sticking to their principles…
Patriots receiver Edelman wins Super Bowl LIII MVP Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:42 PM] ATLANTA - Julian Edelman was forced to watch only as a spectator as his disappointed Patriots teammates trudged off the field a…
Brady, Belichick earn sixth ring as Patriots top Rams in lowest-scoring Super Bowl Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:37 PM] ATLANTA — Defenses dominated what was supposed to be a super shootout, until Tom Brady led one classic drive to win the…
Friday 02/01/2019
As Super Bowl LIII approaches, here are three things the Patriots must do in order to beat the Rams Posted: 01 February 2019 [10:07 PM] With Super Bowl LIII set for Sunday, here are three things the New England Patriots will need to do to beat…
As Super Bowl LIII approaches, here are three things the Rams must do in order to beat the Patriots Posted: 01 February 2019 [10:06 PM] With Super Bowl LIII set for Sunday, here are three things the Los Angeles Rams will need to do to beat…
Hartford still losing money on popular baseball park Posted: 01 February 2019 [02:37 PM] HARTFORD - New financial figures indicate Hartford is losing over $3 million a year on the city's popular baseball stadium. The city…
Connecticut Open tennis tournament to leave New Haven Posted: 01 February 2019 [02:34 PM] NEW HAVEN - The Connecticut Open tennis tournament is leaving New Haven after a 21-year run in the city, organizers said Friday.…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Area boys basketball teams seek final push toward state tournaments Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:38 PM] Inclement weather on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon halted boys basketball action throughout the area, offering a time for players to…
Connecticut Cougars holding tryouts in New Britain for prospective football players Posted: 30 January 2019 [07:39 PM] STAFF REPORT The Connecticut Cougars, a semi-professional football team, are holding tryouts at Willow Brook Park in New Britain on Feb. 16…
Monday 01/28/2019
Justin Thomas commits to play at 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 28 January 2019 [09:14 PM] HARTFORD - Attendees of this year’s Travelers Championship can expect to see at least two top-five golfers in the world when…
Monday 01/21/2019
Super Bowl: Patriots vs Rams in a meeting of Past vs Future Posted: 21 January 2019 [11:12 AM] It began in 2002, back when the Rams were in St. Louis and the Patriots were a plucky underdog standing in the…
Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT Posted: 21 January 2019 [11:10 AM] KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
Orange Crush: Clemson topples No. 1 Alabama for national title Posted: 08 January 2019 [12:24 PM] SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Dabo Swinney kissed the championship trophy and proclaimed this Clemson team the greatest of all time. He's got…
Wednesday 01/02/2019
Journeys with Jim: Weather has not been great for ice fishing in state Posted: 02 January 2019 [09:54 PM] My wife and I have sort of made it a tradition to journey up to Maine for New Year’s Day. We’ve made…
Wednesday 12/19/2018
Big 10 Bound: Berlin native, Cheshire Academy defensive lineman Burby signs letter of intent to play football at Rutgers Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:15 PM] CHESHIRE - Malachi Burby knew he didn’t want to go anywhere else. So at 7:40 a.m. Monday morning he made…
Journeys with Jim: Damage still evident in New Fairfield from tornado in May Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:04 PM] CORRESPONDENT I recently revisited a section of the Pootatuck State Forest in the town of New Fairfield which was hit pretty hard…
Saturday 12/08/2018
Greenwich, Daniel Hand, Bloomfield football teams capture Class LL, L, S state titles Posted: 08 December 2018 [08:09 PM] STAMFORD - The Greenwich football team rolled through its first 12 games of the season, No. 13 wasn’t going to be…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
Journeys with Jim: Not a good year for animals seeking nuts Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:13 PM] Correspondent I’m sure that many of you have wondered what’s happening with me, as I haven’t been in the paper at all…
Saturday 11/10/2018
Connecticut Brawlers win NEFL's Harvest Bowl, to play for national championship Posted: 10 November 2018 [07:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Brawlers, a member of the New England Football League, will get to play for a national…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Boston throws a party for World Series-winning Red Sox Posted: 31 October 2018 [11:36 AM] BOSTON - Confetti cannons boomed and huge crowds of fans accustomed to the success of their beloved sports franchises cheered wildly as…
Monday 10/29/2018
Red Sox fans celebrate latest title; parade on Wednesday Posted: 29 October 2018 [12:39 PM] BOSTON - In what has become a championship tradition in the city, the Boston Red Sox will climb aboard duck boats for…
Boston's Market: Red Sox fans roar for another World Series title in LA Posted: 29 October 2018 [12:37 PM] LOS ANGELES - Way up in the reserve seating level at Dodger Stadium, thousands of Boston Red Sox fans screamed, hugged and…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Price pitches Red Sox past Dodgers 4-2 for 2-0 Series lead Posted: 25 October 2018 [12:23 PM] BOSTON - From playoff flop to October ace in two legacy-shifting starts, David Price earned his second postseason victory in a row…
Wednesday 10/17/2018
Journeys with Jim: Recent rain has benefited wild mushrooms Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:28 PM] CORRESPONDENT Even though we’d had what seems like a ton of rain this year, some parts of the state are still lacking…
Washington Redskins finding more ways to get New Britain native Reed involved in offense Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:26 PM] THE WASHINGTON POST Jordan Reed needs to be heavily involved in the Redskins' offense in order for it to maximize its potential.…
Late Berlin wrestling coach Day will be inducted into Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame as member of 2018 Class Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 2018 Class of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame has been set. Eight coaches and…
Thursday 10/11/2018
New Britain native Springer has been key for Astros' run at possible second World Series Posted: 11 October 2018 [09:04 PM] HOUSTON- Ask Houston manager AJ Hinch to name the best thing about George Springer and he rattles off a laundry list of…
Tuesday 10/02/2018
Sports Roundup: Southington girls swimming suffers first loss of season to Hall Posted: 02 October 2018 [09:48 PM] WEST HARTFORD - The Southington girls swimming and diving team finally met its match. After being undefeated for the first…
Friday 09/28/2018
New Britain native Springer has MLB's 17th-highest jersey sales Posted: 28 September 2018 [09:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - George Springer’s jersey has been a hot item this season. Based off sales from MLB.com, the New…
Monday 09/24/2018
Quinnipiac University men's lacrosse team suspended Posted: 24 September 2018 [11:20 AM] HAMDEN - Quinnipiac University officials have confirmed that the school's men's lacrosse team has been suspended, effectively immediately. In a statement issued…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Journeys with Jim: Discover Outdoor CT Day coming this Saturday Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:09 PM] Correspondent Save the date: Saturday, Sept. 22. Activities for Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day, otherwise known as Hunting & Fishing Appreciation Day, will…
Monday 09/10/2018
Analysis: Despite shutout win in Week 1, Berlin football must clean up mistakes to reach lofty goals this season Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:09 PM] BERLIN - It may be a new season, but it didn’t take the Berlin football team long to revert back to…
Wednesday 09/05/2018
Journeys with Jim: Brown bats becoming scarce this time of year Posted: 05 September 2018 [08:03 PM] Correspondent A once common sight in the evening sky is fast becoming a thing of days past. Sadly, the little brown bats…