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Thursday 07/20/2017
Local teams show well in opening rounds of Nutmeg Games girls soccer tournaments Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:53 PM] The Nutmeg Girls Soccer Tournaments were underway Thursday and saw a number of top performances throughout the different age brackets. The Southington…
Bristol Blues earn easy win over Silver Knights in first game post All-Star break Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:51 PM] NASHUA, N.H. - The Bristol Blues had played just one game over the last nine days thanks to a combination of bad…
Former UConn women's basketball guard Jefferson persevering through San Antonio Stars rough season Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:50 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Moriah Jefferson wasn’t sure if it was a dream or an April Fool’s Day joke. The…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Southington American Legion baseball team gets second chance, but falls run short against Avon Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:33 PM] Special To The Press AVON - The American Legion state tournament series between Southington and Avon was a wild one, but it…
Newington Little League Baseball team wins District 7 championship Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:28 PM] STAFF REPORT ROCKY HILL - For the second time in as many seasons, the Newington 12U Little League All-Stars are district champions.…
Edgewood Senior Little League Baseball claims state title, advances to East Regional Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:26 PM] The Edgewood Senior Little League Baseball team has claimed the state title and will next play in the Senior League Baseball East…
Silva golden for East Division, as he provides only runs of FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:19 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva got a final cheer from the crowd when the FCBL All-Star Game had ended Tuesday, posed for pictures…
Walton hits two HR, including grand slam, but New Britain Bees lose slugfest to Long Island Ducks Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:19 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - New Britain’s Jamar Walton hit two home runs, including a grand slam, but the Bees lost a slugfest…
JOURNEYS WITH JIM: Lots of fun to be found while fishing in Rhode Island Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:18 PM] In keeping with some of my annual traditions, my buddy Dave and I made our annual journey to Rhode Island for a…
Edsall, UConn football will face familiar uphill battle in coming season Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:07 PM] Journal Inquirer NEWPORT, R.I. - That the UConn football team was picked to finish last in the Eastern Division of the American…
Made-up UConn football rivalry with UCF over, but trophy still missing Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:07 PM] Journal Inquirer NEWPORT, R.I. - It likely wasn’t akin to a scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” where a lonely worker…
Record number of former UConn players in WNBA All-Star Game Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:06 PM] Journal Inquirer Geno Auriemma has watched all of his former players in the WNBA in action, whether by going to an arena…
Tuesday 07/18/2017
Silva's home run lifts East Division over West Division in FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:04 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva rounded the bases and high-fived Ryan Sullivan as he touched home plate. He then went over to the…
Southington Post 72 shut out by Avon in American Legion state tournament Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:01 PM] Special To The Press AVON - The Southington Post 72 bats were kept quiet by Avon starter Connor Harris and his defense…
Bristol Blues' Gonzalez wins FCBL Home Run Derby with dominant final round Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:01 PM] BRISTOL - Jayson Gonzalez wasn’t supposed to be in the FCBL’s Home Run Derby - in fact, he was a late fill…
Walton three-run double helps lift New Britain Bees over Long Island Ducks Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:00 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A three-run double by Jamar Walton in the third inning provided all the offense the New Britain Bees…
Bees to hold Polish Heritage Night on Aug. 5 Posted: 18 July 2017 [08:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are planning a special night for the area’s Polish community next month. Polish Heritage Night…
Monday 07/17/2017
Two Bristol natives, Newington native, three CCSU players among FCBL All-Stars to play in Bristol tonight Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:56 PM] The Futures Collegiate Baseball League, now in its seventh year of operation, has established a history of helping to develop college players…
Southington 66ers rout Bristol Greeners in Tri-State Baseball League action Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:52 PM] Special To The Press SOUTHINGTON - The Southington 66ers exploded for 11 runs to defeat the Bristol Greeners 11-1 at Recreation Park…
Rosa has home run, two RBI, but New Britain Bees lose to Long Island Ducks Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:48 PM] Central Islip, N.Y. - The New Britain Bees took an early lead, but couldn’t hold on in a 5-3 road loss to…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Minions from Plainville win pair of gold medals in Nutmeg State Games roller hockey tournaments Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:42 PM] HARTFORD - The Minions from Plainville won a pair of gold medals in the Nutmeg State Games roller hockey tournament on Sunday…
Crouse, Bierfeldt lead New Britain Bees to come-from-behind, walk-off victory Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Michael Crouse three-run homer in the sixth inning turned a deficit into a lead for New Britain, then…
Bristol Blues score five runs in late innings to beat North Shore Navigators Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:32 PM] The Bristol Blues piled on five runs in the seventh and eighth innings to pick up a 6-4 victory on the road…
UConn women's basketball's defeat in national semifinals was worthy of ESPY award Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:31 PM] Journal Inquirer Over the 25 years of the ESPYs, the UConn women’s basketball team - from Rebecca Lobo to Breanna Stewart -…
2017 All-Herald Baseball Team: 10 diamond stars make up our standout list Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:40 PM] Our All-Herald Baseball Team is full of big names, as the local talent continued to shine throughout the 2017 season. All good…
2017 All-Herald Softball Team: Plenty of area talent on our tremendous unit Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:40 PM] As always, the area’s softball season was full of great performances. While Southington is often the program that gets the most attention,…
2017 All-Herald Lacrosse Team: This group of six continues to grow the sport in the area Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:40 PM] Area lacrosse has continued to make strides, and our All-Herald Lacrosse Team is made up of six of the top players from…
2017 All-Herald Boys Volleyball Team: State champion Newington leads our outstanding squad Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:39 PM] There are only two boys volleyball programs in the area, but the players on this year’s All-Herald Boys Volleyball Team have proven…
2017 All-Herald Girls Tennis Team: Area was stock full of talent this season Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:39 PM] The All-Herald Girls Tennis Team is one full of talent, and the five players on our list have shown they can compete…
2017 All-Herald Boys Tennis Team: Season fill with plenty of strong court play from this group Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:39 PM] There was plenty of strong tennis play from the boys side this season, and the five players that make our All-Herald Boys…
2017 All-Herald Boys Golf Team: Our group of stars on the links certainly can shoot low Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:38 PM] Our All-Herald Boys Golf Team had a tremendous season on the links. While some started slow, the area teams were peaking at…
2017 All-Herald Girls Golf Team: New era of area golf, as newcomers populate our stellar group Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:38 PM] There are plenty of newcomers on our All-Herald Girls Golf Team, but each rose to the challenge and proved more than capable…
2017 All-Herald Boys Track Team: Diverse group of athletes make up our squad Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:38 PM] The year’s All-Herald Boys Track & Field Team is a group that has showed to be as diverse as it is talented.…
2017 All-Herald Girls Track Team: All-around great athletes on the track this spring Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:37 PM] There’s not much the All-Herald Girls Track & Field Team cannot do. This year’s squad has great runners, both sprinters and long…
Saturday 07/15/2017
Berlin's Preece finishes second in NASCAR Xfinity Series race in debut with Joe Gibbs Racing team Posted: 15 July 2017 [11:02 PM] LOUDON, N.H. - Berlin native Ryan Preece finished second in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in…
Oneals going the distance: New Britain triplets continue to steal show at Nutmeg Games Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the runners lined up for the 2000-meter steeplechase and took their places at the starting line, the only…
Simon, Rosa lead New Britain Bees to victory over Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After falling in 11 innings on Friday night, the New Britain Bees evened up their series against the visiting…
Track and field continues to be big draw for Nutmeg Games Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - There was a steady increase to the heat as Saturday wore on, but that didn’t stop the crowds and…
Friday 07/14/2017
Bristol Blues have five players selected to FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:43 PM] BRISTOL - The Futures Collegiate Baseball League’s All-Star rosters are set and the host-team Bristol Blues have five playing for the Western…
Nutmeg State Games get underway with track & field, roller hockey, figure skating Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For some, summer represents a chance to relax, but for others it is a chance to go against top-notch…
New Britain Bees looking for spark from new players post All-Star break Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:36 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are seeking better results in the second half with some of…
Outfielder Pileski staying sharp, having fun playing with Bristol Blues Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:32 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder Kyle Pileski has been taking this summer with the Blues as a way…
Thursday 07/13/2017
Astros outfielder, New Britain native Springer not letting stutter stop him Posted: 13 July 2017 [10:57 PM] THE WASHINGTON POST With a spreadsheet of impressive stats this season, Houston Astros star George Springer is used to making physical statements…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Bristol Senior League Baseball Team will begin play in state championship tonight Posted: 12 July 2017 [09:15 PM] Staff report The Bristol Senior League Baseball Team, sponsored by Edgewood Little League of Bristol, has advanced to the state championship…
Rain causes pair of Bristol Blues games to be suspended, canceled Posted: 12 July 2017 [09:12 PM] Staff report The Bristol Blues’ doubleheader in Massachusetts against the Worcester Bravehearts on Wednesday did not go off as planned thanks…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Weiner wild as Bristol Blues lose handily to Dirt Dawgs Posted: 11 July 2017 [10:42 PM] Leominster, Mass. - It took just one inning for Tuesday night’s game to slip away from the Bristol Blues. Unfortunately, that inning…
Monday 07/10/2017
Despite Gonzalez HR, Blues unable to hold lead against Worcester Bravehearts Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:51 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - After a go-ahead three-run homer from Jayson Gonzalez, the Blues were not able to hold on…
UConn men's basketball gets boost in recruiting, adds 6-foot-7 junior college transfer Williams Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:48 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team took a big leap in recruiting Sunday. That’s when the Huskies received a commitment from…
Sunday 07/09/2017
New Britain Bees lose to Bridgeport Bluefish, but Rosa adds to league-leading hits total Posted: 09 July 2017 [10:40 PM] BRIDGEPORT - In a key early second-half divisional battle, the New Britain Bees were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 7-3 on Sunday…