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Monday 08/19/2019
Beaudry making strong case to be UConn football's starting quarterback Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:08 PM] Journal Inquirer Top of Form Bottom of Form STORRS - The UConn football coaching staff continues to insist they have not decided…
Members of New Britain Bees look back on players who influenced their style of play Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of the beauties of baseball is its widespread uniqueness. Every ballpark contains different dimensions, different obstacles that…
Sunday 08/18/2019
Anderson leads Flight Fam (Hartford) past 2 Official (new Britain) to win Open Division championship at Osgood Shootout Posted: 18 August 2019 [10:32 PM] 
Former UConn star, current Pistons All-Star center Drummond working on evolving his game Posted: 18 August 2019 [10:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The evolution of the NBA has brought with it a devaluation of the “true center,” a rim-running, back-to-the-basket…
New Britain Bees right-hander Riordan settling back into rotation after injury Posted: 18 August 2019 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite being a 32-year-old veteran with four seasons of Atlantic League experience and more than 200 starts in…
Friday 08/16/2019
SWAT team covering Bristol, Plainville, Southington and Plymouth snags first place in regional skills competition Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL - The SWAT team that covers Bristol and multiple surrounding towns took first place this week in a regional skills…
Born deaf, Bibisi hasn't let condition hinder him from having breakout season for Bristol Knights Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:58 PM] BRISTOL - Throughout his baseball career, Rob Bibisi has been counted out, the skeptics lacking confidence in him. And all his…
New acquisition Jackson focused on helping New Britain Bees win ballgames Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Like almost every other player in the Atlantic League, New Britain Bees infielder Ryan Jackson wants to get…
Thursday 08/15/2019
All-or-nothing swing helps New Britain Bees' Moreno briefly break out of slump Posted: 15 August 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Rando Moreno had made up his mind. The New Britain Bees second baseman had been mired in a…
'Up and down' season for Bristol Knights ends with surprising runner-up finish in championship series Posted: 15 August 2019 [04:41 PM] BRISTOL - As they gathered bats, cleats and gloves to stuff inside their backpacks Wednesday night, there weren’t any disgruntled faces…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Bristol Knights swept by Fat Orange Cat Brewers in Connecticut Twilight League championship series Posted: 14 August 2019 [11:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Knights’ surprising run through the Connecticut Twilight League playoffs came one step shy of a happy ending…
Riordan solid, New Britain Bees get timely hitting to take second straight from High Point Rockers Posted: 14 August 2019 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If the New Britain Bees are to climb back in the Liberty Division Race, they will have to…
Bristol Central baseball sending three more players into college programs Posted: 14 August 2019 [08:00 PM] BRISTOL - Throughout his 20 years coaching the sport and 13 seasons as Bristol Central baseball’s head coach, Bunty Ray has…
A look at how the New Britain Bees' midseason acquisitions have fared so far Posted: 14 August 2019 [03:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees’ roster looks a lot different to the one it fielded back in April to…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
Bristol Knights overcome sluggish regular season, recognize potential in run to Connecticut Twilight League championship series Posted: 13 August 2019 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL - On paper, the Bristol Knights didn’t appear to be a clear threat to make a deep run at the…
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 is getting ready for its 27th annual tournament. The 27th Osgood Shootout…
Children's Charities Tennis Classic to hold youth clinic Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:31 PM] …
New Britain Bees still struggling to win close games Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees dropped a close contest in Monday’s series opener with the first-place High Point…
Grad transfer Brown having early effect on UConn football's wide receiving corp Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:26 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Ardell Brown is only two weeks into his career as a Division I football player, yet the wide…
Former UConn men's basketball head coach Ollie wins ruling on union protection in fight over firing Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:24 PM] HARTFORD - The arbitrator in the dispute between UConn and Kevin Ollie has ruled that the former basketball coach is protected by…
Monday 08/12/2019
Bristol Knights advance to Connecticut Twilight League championship series with win over Elmer's Angels Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - In the playoffs, all it takes is for a team to get in to become a threat. Just ask…
Bristol Blues feeling good about 2019 season despite loss in playoff championship round Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - As the Bristol Blues finished clearing out their lockers at Muzzy Field for the final time of the season…
UConn football offers double threat as transfer, vet give Huskies options in running game Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:12 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Despite its struggles a year ago, the UConn football team possessed a pretty impressive 1-2 punch of runners…
New Britain Bees see improvement in pitching, but offense stumbles in latest series loss Posted: 12 August 2019 [07:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Heading into last weekend’s series with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, the New Britain Bees were looking to…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Bristol Knights come home for Connecticut Twilight League playoffs tonight at Muzzy Field Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:13 PM] Submitted report The Bristol Knights opened their playoffs last Monday, Aug. 5, as the No. 6 seed in the Connecticut Twilight League…
Bristol Blues fall in FCBL championship series to Worcester Bravehearts, but still proud of accomplishments this season Posted: 11 August 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues stood at the top of the dugout and watched the Worcester Bravehearts make a dog pile…
Rhode Island enjoys a memorable, thrilling run as regional title doesn't come easy Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:37 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 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL - Jairo Labrador’s eyes brightened the moment he brought up Elizabeth, N.J., a city he says is a special, hard-working…
For second straight day, New Britain Bees lose to visiting Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in extra innings Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second straight day on Sunday, the New Britain Bees lost to the visiting Southern Maryland Blue…
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…
Rhode Island rides standout pitching effort into Little League New England Regional championship game Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - The pitch count racked up, and so did the sticky situations for Alex Anderson. It didn’t matter. With each…
Scuffle during practice may not be a bad thing for UConn football Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:52 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - The notion that familiarity breeds contempt is older than the game of football. But the idea of a…
Bristol Blues show resiliency in reaching FCBL championship series Posted: 09 August 2019 [06:13 PM] BRISTOL - When Bristol Blues players took the field in game one of their semifinal matchup with the North Shore Navigators…
UConn men's basketball adds Springs to 2019 recruiting class Posted: 09 August 2019 [06:10 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn men’s basketball team made the final piece of its 2019 recruiting class official on Thursday with the announcement…
Disastrous sixth inning dooms Southington American Legion baseball, eliminated from Northeast Regional Tournament Posted: 09 August 2019 [04:54 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - The Southington American Legion baseball team appeared poised to once again fight off elimination in the Northeast Regional…
New Britain Bees receive much-needed pitching boost in series win over Lancaster Barnstormers Posted: 09 August 2019 [04:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It hasn’t been the kindest of starts to the second half of the season for the New Britain…
Second straight rally pulls Bristol Blues from postseason exit into first FCBL championship series since 2015 Posted: 09 August 2019 [01:04 AM] BRISTOL - It was long, it was thrilling, and it was tense … and it was everything the Bristol Blues have…
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…
Becker, Quezada combine for seven hits, eight RBI for New York in rout of Washington D.C. in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [11:25 PM] BRISTOL – A rain delay could sometimes disrupt a player’s rhythm, but in Thursday night’s Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional contest, New…
Blues third baseman Dewaine earns Futures League's Defensive Player of the Year award Posted: 08 August 2019 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues third baseman Buddy Dewaine ranged several feet to his left, sidestepping his way to field a grounder…
Pitching, key defense help New Hampshire beat Rhode Island in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [08:35 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL - Rhode Island charged back hard in its final at-bat, but some key defense and Nate Kiah buckling down…
Leifert's clutch triple keeps Southington American Legion baseball alive in Northeast Regional Tournament Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:32 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - The Southington American Legion baseball team needed a hero to help fight off elimination in Thursday’s Northeast Regional…
New Britain Bees looking for pitching to bounce back in upcoming series with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees return home from a brief road trip to begin a three-game series with the…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Key players come through for Connecticut state champ Madison to beat Maine in Little League New England Regional Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut rode the bottom of its order to victory in Tuesday’s Little League New England Regional Tournament contest against…
New Jersey gets another great start as Escobar tosses two-hit shutout for Garden State Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - Heading into a second elimination game in as many days, New Jersey starter Derek Escobar knew his team needed…
Missed chances on offense, key fielding play hurt Bristol Blues in opening FCBL playoff loss Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:33 PM] BRISTOL - On paper, Tuesday night’s matchup of the Bristol Blues and North Shore Navigators in game one of their FCBL…
UConn men's basketball adds power forward from New York to incoming class Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:33 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - We may only be finishing up summer, but there are signs of spring on the UConn campus. Actually,…