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Thursday 01/23/2020
Hartford Yard Goats officially introduce Southington native Chris Denorfia as new manager Posted: 23 January 2020 [05:38 PM] HARTFORD - When Chris Denorfia retired in March of 2018, he knew he wasn’t done quite yet with baseball. So when…
Wednesday 01/22/2020
Mets tab Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager Posted: 22 January 2020 [01:46 PM] NEW YORK - The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Recorded phone calls from prison highlight Hernandez documentary series on Netflix Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:30 PM] “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez,” now streaming on Netflix, provide a deep dive into each of the factors that…
Monday 01/20/2020
St. Paul graduate Pikiell has Rutgers men's basketball ranked for first time since 1979 Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:05 PM] NEWARK, N.J. - Rutgers is back in the men's college basketball poll for the first time in more than 40 years. The…
Sunday 01/19/2020
St. Paul graduate Pikiell has Rutgers on verge of first top 25 national ranking since 1979 Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:52 PM] PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell, a Bristol native and St. Paul Catholic graduate, doesn’t want to talk about his team…
Friday 01/17/2020
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland realizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:03 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Thursday 01/16/2020
New Britain native Springer, Astros settle on $21 million, 1-year contract Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:40 PM] HOUSTON - George Springer, the World Series MVP of the tainted 2017 Houston Astros, and the team settled on a $21 million,…
New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal Posted: 16 January 2020 [03:24 PM] NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from…
Monday 01/13/2020
Astros manager Hinch, GM Luhnow banned for season for sign-stealing, fired Posted: 13 January 2020 [02:40 PM] NEW YORK - Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Killingly board of education votes to reinstate Native American mascot Posted: 09 January 2020 [12:29 PM] KILLINGLY - A board of education in Connecticut voted to bring back a controversial Native American-themed athletic mascot. The Killingly Board…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
MLB to investigate reports 2018 champion Red Sox cheated Posted: 07 January 2020 [03:54 PM] BOSTON - Major League Baseball says it will investigate allegations the Boston Red Sox illegally used their video replay room to steal…
Giants nearing deal with Patriots assistant Joe Judge to be next head coach Posted: 07 January 2020 [12:58 PM] EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants and New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him…
Hartford Yard Goats hire Southington native Chris Denorfia as manager Posted: 07 January 2020 [11:30 AM] HARTFORD – The Hartford Yard Goats have a new manager, Southington native Chris Denorfia. “We are excited to welcome Chris…
Saturday 12/14/2019
Newtown football beats Darien on final play to win Class LL state title on anniversary of Sandy Hook Posted: 14 December 2019 [08:18 PM] TRUMBULL - The ending could not have been anymore perfect for the Newtown football team. On the seventh anniversary of the…
Sheehan football scores 36 unanswered points to knock off Bloomfield for Class S championship, its first title since 1985 Posted: 14 December 2019 [07:58 PM] TRUMBULL - Bloomfield’s hopes of repeating as Class S football champions were spoiled Saturday at Trumbull High School. After not allowing…
No. 2 St. Joseph football leans on defense to hold off No. 1 Daniel Hand in Class L title game, wins third class in three years Posted: 14 December 2019 [07:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Defense took precedent in the Class L football state championship game between top-seeded St. Joseph and second-seeded Daniel…
Bower's three touchdowns lead Weston football to first-ever state title with rout of Killingly in Class M championship Posted: 14 December 2019 [06:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Being able to run the football proved to be crucial at a rain-soaked Veterans Stadium for the Class…
Friday 12/13/2019
No. 1 Daniel Hand, No. 2 St. Joseph clash in Class L football title game with both program's going for a three-peat Posted: 13 December 2019 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s a matchup of No. 1 and No. 2. Better yet, it might as well be called a…
Killingly football looks to win its second state title in three years as it faces Weston for Class M championship Posted: 13 December 2019 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - This year’s Class M state championship football game features two teams on different sides of history. Third-seeded Killingly…
Thursday 12/12/2019
Connecticut high school's mascot debate remains unsettled, will play state title football game in New Britain without nickname Posted: 12 December 2019 [12:32 PM] Connecticut high school's mascot debate remains unsettled The heated debate in a Connecticut town over whether to bring back the…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
New Britain native Martinez to take time away from boxing ring following busy 2019 Posted: 11 December 2019 [07:20 PM] MASHANTUCKET - For the first time in his professional boxing career, Nathan Martinez’s arm was left down at his side when…
Connecticut natives bring new version of volleyball to New Britain schools Posted: 11 December 2019 [03:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Woodstock native and recent Northeastern University graduate Mike Delpapa went to visit his childhood friends Chris and Greg…
Tuesday 12/10/2019
Two huge football state championship games to be decided in New Britain Saturday, including lone battle of undefeated teams Posted: 10 December 2019 [12:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the Southington and Plainville football teams saw its seasons come to an end with losses in the…
Saturday 12/07/2019
New Britain native Martinez falls by unanimous decision, loses first fight of pro career Posted: 07 December 2019 [05:36 PM] MASHANTUCKET – New Britain native Nathan Martinez battled through the first six-round bout of his professional boxing career on Saturday afternoon…
Monday 11/25/2019
New Britain's Jarrett, Bristol Eastern's Bender, Bristol Central's Ross shine at CT Senior All-Star Volleyball Game
Posted: 25 November 2019 [09:33 PM] MERIDEN - Some of the best senior talents in the area convened at Maloney High School on Monday night for the…
Saturday 11/23/2019
Yale football rallies to beat Harvard in two overtimes to clinch share of Ivy League crown Posted: 23 November 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW HAVEN - There have been some interesting games in The Game’s previous 135 editions between the Yale and Harvard football…
Pair of overtime goals sends Old Saybrook boys soccer to win over Holy Cross, second straight Class S state title Posted: 23 November 2019 [03:10 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – A full 80 minutes wasn’t enough to determine the boys soccer Class S state champion on Saturday…
Holy Cross girls soccer avenges 2017 loss, beats Old Lyme for Class S state title at Veterans Stadium Posted: 23 November 2019 [12:30 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – It only took one goal to decide Saturday morning’s girls soccer Class S state championship. Sophomore Devon…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Yale women's soccer leaves school amid report of misconduct Posted: 21 November 2019 [12:37 PM] NEW HAVEN - Yale University says women’s soccer coach Brendan Faherty has left the school amid misconduct allegations by former players at…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
CIAC creating Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament Posted: 19 November 2019 [07:22 PM] STAFF REPORT For the first time ever, the CIAC will host a Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament. The event, which will be the…
Friday 11/08/2019
Middletown to host Nutmeg Games, Masters Games starting in 2021, replacing New Britain Posted: 08 November 2019 [03:06 PM] STAFF REPORT The Nutmeg State Games and Connecticut Masters’ Games will have a new host city beginning in 2021. The city of…
Friday 10/11/2019
Sun hope to rise again in 2020 after losing in WNBA Finals Posted: 11 October 2019 [11:47 AM] UNCASVILLE - Connecticut fell one game short of winning its first WNBA championship, but the Sun's title hopes don't end with Thursday's…
Wednesday 10/09/2019
New Britain native Martinez to put undefeated pro record to test in first fight in Hartford since pro debut Posted: 09 October 2019 [08:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Nathan Martinez’s first professional six-round fight is going to have to wait. The New Britain native’s upcoming boxing…
Thursday 09/19/2019
Registration deadline approaching for seventh annual Nutmeg Basketball Coaches Clinic Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:45 PM] NEW HAVEN - The seventh annual Nutmeg Basketball Coaches Clinic is set to get underway next weekend and Friday’s deadline to…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Area youth meet New England Revolution soccer stars Posted: 28 August 2019 [07:13 PM] Staff Report Hundreds of youth soccer players and fans were able to learn from some of the top players of the New…
Fresh off FedEx Cup title, Rory McIlory commits to 2020 Travelers Championship Posted: 28 August 2019 [06:03 PM] HARTFORD - Rory McIlroy didn’t get a chance to play at TPC River Highlands back in June Due to the…
Thursday 08/22/2019
New Jersey state champs become fan favorite at Little League World Series after winning regional in Bristol Posted: 22 August 2019 [08:45 PM] In the moments after his team had been eliminated from the Little League World Series in a 4-1 loss to Louisiana,…
Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge Posted: 22 August 2019 [12:45 PM] LACONIA, N.H. - Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession. A Belknap County…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Champions from Bristol-held regionals meet as New Jersey beats Rhode Island in Little League World Series Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:42 PM] Bunkmates during their time at the regionals Aug. 4-10 in Bristol, players from the New Jersey and Rhode Island baseball teams…
Friday 08/16/2019
Osgood Shootout tips off this weekend in New Britain, highlighted by return of NBA star Drummond Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Darwin Shaw, the man behind the annual Osgood Shootout in New Britain, was enjoying a week-long vacation in…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
Detroit Pistons All-Star, former UConn standout Drummond highlights talented field for 27th annual Osgood Shootout Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Osgood Shootout has been a staple of summer league basketball since 1993. Now, the tournament is getting…
Children's Charities Tennis Classic to hold youth clinic Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:31 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The Children’s Charities Tennis Classic will have another component this year. Don Lukowski, the chairman and founder…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Rhode Island enjoys a memorable, thrilling run as regional title doesn't come easy Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:36 PM] BRISTOL - For Rhode Island manager Chris Promades, all four of his team’s games this week have been an exhilaration-fueled thrill…
New Jersey wins it 'for Ralphy' as it carries memory of beloved uncle, mentor through tournament Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:36 PM] BRISTOL - Jairo Labrador’s eyes brightened the moment he brought up Elizabeth, N.J., a city he says is a special, hard-working…
Saturday 08/10/2019
Explosive offensive performance vaults New Jersey past New York, into Little League World Series Posted: 10 August 2019 [10:56 PM] BRISTOL - Heading into Saturday night, New York’s Little League team had deployed the deadliest offense in the Mid-Atlantic Regional, scoring…
Chaotic play helps Rhode Island zap New Hampshire momentum, advance to Little League World Series Posted: 10 August 2019 [04:43 PM] BRISTOL - Chaos reigned on Saturday. When the dust settled and the confusion simplified, Rhode Island was left standing, a 6-4…
Friday 08/09/2019
New Jersey blanks Washington, D.C. to reach Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game Posted: 09 August 2019 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Yady Mateo’s favorite athlete is Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez, and Derek Escobar’s favorite food is filet mignon. Perhaps…
Thursday 08/08/2019
New York routs Washington D.C. to advance to championship game of Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [11:50 PM] BRISTOL – A rain delay could sometimes disrupt a player’s rhythm, but in Thursday night’s Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional contest, New…
Pitching, key defense help New Hampshire beat Rhode Island in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [08:34 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL - Rhode Island charged back hard in its final at-bat, but some key defense and Nate Kiah buckling down…