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Monday 08/21/2017
Anselmo's single propels Greater Hartford Twilight League All-Stars to win over Connecticut Twilight League Posted: 21 August 2017 [11:00 PM] BRISTOL - With one swing of the bat in the top of the ninth, Chris Anselmo all but sealed the win for…
Gibson powers McCabe-Waters to City Series title over Forestville Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:54 PM] BRISTOL - Chase Gibson’s final at bat on a Little League diamond was one he’ll never forget. With the bases loaded and…
UConn quarterback Pindell making strides in starting role Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:47 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Junior quarterback David Pindell has been through more than a half-dozen practices since he was named the starter…
Sunday 08/20/2017
Hartford's Amerikas Nightmare wins Osgood Shootout over Bridgeport's Dem Boyz Posted: 20 August 2017 [11:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Gary Thomas needed to sink one free throw to seal a win for Hartford’s Amerikas Nightmare in the 25th…
Simon's gem helps New Britain split doubleheader, take series from Bluefish Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kyle Simon ended the long weekend for the New Britain Bees with four pitches. The Bees right-hander struck out…
UConn women's basketball loses to Slovenia's Celje in final exhibition game Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:52 PM] STAFF REPORT KOPER, Slovenia - What started out as a close game between the UConn women’s basketball team and the Slovenian pro…
Connecticut falls to Southwest (Texas) in second round of Little League World Series Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:52 PM] WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - From the first inning, Connecticut found itself in a back-and-forth game against the Southwest little leaguers from Texas Sunday…
Twilight Leagues to play third annual All-Star game at Muzzy Field Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:46 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - The Connecticut Twilight League and Greater Hartford Twilight League are getting ready for their 3rd annual All-Star Game.…
Saturday 08/19/2017
Former Husky Drummond returns to Osgood Shootout to improve game, give back to the community Posted: 19 August 2017 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Days before declaring to play basketball at UConn as a 17-year-old, Andre Drummond stepped foot in the New Britain…
New Britain Bees sweep Bluefish in home-away doubleheader Posted: 19 August 2017 [10:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees doubleheader on Saturday did not disappoint. Needing some things to fall their way in the…
Friday 08/18/2017
Drummond, Ledo headline strong field in this weekend's Osgood Shootout Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Over the years, Darwin Shaw has watched the tournament he founded grow from just the best basketball players in…
UConn women's basketball has no trouble beating Italian All-Stars Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:50 PM] STAFF REPORT VINCENZA, Italy - It was a new city in Italy and a new day, but a familiar result for the…
New Britain Bees game against Bridgeport rained out, doubleheader scheduled for Sunday Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Due to inclement weather in the area, the New Britain Bees game against the Bridgeport Bluefish Friday night was…
Thursday 08/17/2017
Bullpen fails again as New Britain Bees fall to Southern Maryland Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the New Britain Bees, Thursday night’s game came to a quick and sudden halt. Their bullpen allowed nine…
Former UConn star Drummond will partake in Osgood Shootout Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN — There will be plenty of big names and star power descending upon the New Britain High School gym floor…
Wednesday 08/16/2017
New Britain Bees can't find offense, fall to Southern Maryland Posted: 16 August 2017 [10:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees couldn’t find any offense against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs pitching staff Wednesday night. The…
Journeys with Jim: Plenty of upcoming outdoor events to enjoy Posted: 16 August 2017 [10:45 PM] CORRESPONDENT Of all the events that occur in the natural world, probably one of the most magnificent will be the upcoming solar…
Community rallies to support teen softball player Amyot as she battles cancer Posted: 16 August 2017 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL - Those around Morgan Amyot know her as a quiet, kind and reserved girl. Amyot loves the game of softball.…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
New Britain Bees score two or more runs in five different innings, shut out Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees scored two or more runs in five different innings, piling up 14 hits in an…
New Britain Little League wins Bator Tournament hosted by Southington North Little League Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:13 PM] Staff report New Britain Little League won the Bator Tournament that is hosted yearly by Southington North Little League. The team…
Area student-athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University qualify for Little East Conference All-Academic Team Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:10 PM] Staff report WILLIMANTIC - Thirty-six student-athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University qualified for the Little East Conference All-Academic Team in the…
Another exciting day in Italy for UConn women's basketball and its local traveling fans Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:08 PM] Staff report ROME - The UConn women’s basketball team’s final full day in Rome on Tuesday was another busy and enjoyable…
UConn women's basketball alum Chong proving she belongs in WNBA Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:07 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Two weeks after her career with the UConn women’s basketball team came to a close, Saniya…
Bristol Central High School girls swimming and diving holding tryouts soon Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:02 PM] Staff report Bristol Central High School’s girls swimming and diving season is just around the corner and the team will be…
Monday 08/14/2017
Local golf pros play 100 holes for charity Posted: 14 August 2017 [11:07 PM] BERLIN - Shuttle Meadow Country Club Golf Professional Tim Gavronski has been playing 100 holes of golf in one day, once a…
Group of area fans joins UConn women's basketball on Italy trip Posted: 14 August 2017 [11:04 PM] STAFF REPORT ROME - As the UConn women’s basketball team continues its tour of Italy, there are six Huskies fans from…
New Britain Bees pitcher Pettibone aims to earn return to MLB organization Posted: 14 August 2017 [11:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Bees starting pitcher Jonathan Pettibone has had a whirlwind of a career. Previously a promising 22-year-old…
Junior transfer Pindell is named starting quarterback for UConn football Posted: 14 August 2017 [11:02 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD -Perhaps the biggest question facing the UConn’s football team this season has been answered. Coach…
Australian native arrives at UConn to begin football career as Huskies' punter Posted: 14 August 2017 [11:02 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - When the UConn football team opens its season 17 days from now, it’s likely to do so…
Eastern Regional manager criticized for breaking rule Posted: 14 August 2017 [09:22 AM] BRISTOL - The international Little League organization is criticizing a New Hampshire manager's decision to violate rules about mandatory play during a…
Sunday 08/13/2017
Maddox two-run single caps winning rally as New Britain Bees defeat York Revolution Posted: 13 August 2017 [10:56 PM] YORK, Pa. - Craig Maddox hit a two-run single with two out in the top of the eighth inning to put New…
UConn women's basketball season-opening opponent switched to Stanford Posted: 13 August 2017 [10:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Seniors Gabby Williams and Kia Nurse have helped the UConn women’s basketball team to a 112-2 record in…
Plainville trio who are members of PARC medal in Special Olympics Posted: 13 August 2017 [10:49 PM] Three young adults who are long-time members of PARC are proudly displaying the gold, silver and bronze medals that they…
ESPN to widen its sports streams Posted: 13 August 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - ESPN’s new multi-sport video streaming service is set to debut in early 2018. The Walt Disney Co., ESPN’s parent…
Saturday 08/12/2017
Righter helps lead Fairfield American Little League to New England Regional title Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:10 PM] BRISTOL - With a trip to Williamsport, Pa., and the Little League World Series on the line, Ethan Righter, the starting pitcher…
New Jersey's top hitters help send team to Little League World Series Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:08 PM] BRISTOL - The top of the order for New Jersey made sure that its season didn’t end in Bristol. Garrett Drew,…
Enjoying his chance to play everyday with New Britain Bees, Rosa playing his best baseball 11 years into pro career Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Jovan Rosa’s baseball career has been a journey well travelled. After many ups and downs, Rosa has finally found…
Dupra struggles again as New Britain Bees blown out by Revolution Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:07 PM] YORK, Pa. - The New Britain Bees were just getting hot and riding a three game win streak. However, the York Revolution…
Southington schools offering online registration for fall sports Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:06 PM] Staff report Southington High School, along with Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools, are offering online registration for fall sports through FamilyID (www.familyid.com).…
UConn women's basketball's trip to Italy giving veterans, underclassmen chance to bond Posted: 12 August 2017 [10:53 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - There were no banners inside Gampel Pavilion the last time coach Geno Auriemma had to incorporate six newcomers…
Osgood Shootout getting ready for 25th annual tournament Posted: 12 August 2017 [10:45 PM] STAFF REPORT The 25th Annual Osgood Shootout is coming to New Britain High School Aug. 19-20. Admission is free for those looking to…
Little League finals thrill fans and organizers Posted: 12 August 2017 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - The Giamatti Little League Center was filled with families and fans Saturday afternoon as Connecticut battled Maine in the New…
Friday 08/11/2017
Welcome to Ohio: Newington's Simmons chooses to play prep year at Spire Academy outside Cleveland Posted: 11 August 2017 [11:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For four years, Jared Simmons both wowed spectators and frustrated opponents on the court for the Newington boys basketball…
Nappo's strong pitching, early offense leads New Britain Bees past Revolution Posted: 11 August 2017 [11:03 PM] YORK, Pa. - James Skelton set the tone right out of the gate for the New Britain Bees, ripping a leadoff home…
Maine Little League avoids elimination against New Hampshire, will play Connecticut in rematch for New England title Posted: 11 August 2017 [11:02 PM] BRISTOL - One swing of the bat changed it all. Down three runs in the top of the fourth inning, Maine-South Portland…
Despite playoff exit, Bristol Blues showed plenty of promise this season Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:52 PM] BRISTOL - After a late collapse last season, a new summer represented a fresh season for the Bristol Blues and a fresh…
Maryland Little League powers way past Pennsylvania, reaches Mid-Atlantic title game Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:46 PM] BRISTOL - Maryland made sure it was going to play for the Mid-Atlantic title. Thanks to a big fourth inning, Maryland beat…
Thursday 08/10/2017
Bristol Blues come up short against Silver Knights, eliminated from playoffs Posted: 10 August 2017 [11:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues and center fielder Chris Davis saw a game-changing hit flash right before their eyes. Davis stepped…
Maine avoids elimination after win over Vermont in Little League Eastern Regional Posted: 10 August 2017 [10:58 PM] BRISTOL - Maine-South Portland American Little League jumped out to an early lead over Vermont’s-Essex Junction Little League and captured an 8-5…