STAFF REPORT TERRYVILLE - The Terryville girls basketball team was unable to make a winning streak out of their last game and…
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Tuesday 01/21/2020
Recorded phone calls from prison highlight Hernandez documentary series on Netflix Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:29 PM] “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez,” now streaming on Netflix, provide a deep dive into each of the factors that…
Bristol boys swim co-op needs all 12 events for win over South Windsor Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol boys swimming and diving co-op is continuing to improve with every meet and picked up another win…
Monday 01/20/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball ends losing skid with win over Platt Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team closed the door on its five game losing streak Monday with a 34-32 win…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Kaiya Alexander and Donovan Clingan Posted: 20 January 2020 [08:57 PM] CORRESPONDENT Two Bristol Central athletes have been selected as this week’s “Athletes of the Week.” They are senior indoor track participant Kaiya…
Clingan achors defense for Bristol Central boys basketball team during winning streak Posted: 20 January 2020 [08:47 PM] BRISTOL - Three quarters had passed in the Bristol Central boys basketball team’s Friday night win over Simsbury and the Rams…
St. Paul wins close game over Holy Cross to claim first place of NVL Posted: 20 January 2020 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team entered the week as the No. 2 team in the NVL behind Holy…
CCSU men's basketball routed by Fairleigh Dickinson, still winless in conference play Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:30 PM] STAFF REPORT HACKENSACK, NJ - The bumpy road through the conference schedule continued for the CCSU men’s basketball team on Monday afternoon.…
CCSU women's basketball silenced in fourth quarter, falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in seventh straight loss Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:26 PM] STAFF REPORT HACKENSACK, NJ - The CCSU women’s basketball team made a bid for a second-half comeback in Monday’s matinee against Fairleigh…
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
City series basketball contests highlight week ahead in area high school sports Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:55 PM] The first round of city series play highlights the coming week’s action as the high school sports season moves past its midpoint.…
Terryville wrestling looking to improve as team battles through season with too few grapplers Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:54 PM] BRISTOL - For wrestling teams that struggle to overcome their small rosters, each match is more about the growth of each…
St. Paul graduate Pikiell has Rutgers on verge of first top 25 national ranking since 1979 Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:53 PM] PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell, a Bristol native and St. Paul Catholic graduate, doesn’t want to talk about his team…
UConn women's basketball extends long conference unbeaten streak with rout over Tulsa Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:53 PM] STORRS - Freshman Anna Makurat has struggled with her confidence since arriving at UConn from Poland’s top basketball league. The 19-year-old sharpshooter…
Friday 01/17/2020
St. Paul girls basketball earns seventh straight win in close game against Ansonia Posted: 17 January 2020 [10:06 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team improved its record to 9-2 Friday with a 43-42 win at home over Ansonia.…
Bristol Central boys basketball qualifies for Division II state tournament with win over Simsbury Posted: 17 January 2020 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - A slew of 3-pointers failed to impede the Bristol Central boys basketball team from picking up its fifth consecutive…
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland recognizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:04 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:39 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
'It's supposed to be about the kids': How area coaches, athletes are trying to put a lid on toxic commentary from parents, fans at sporting events Posted: 17 January 2020 [11:30 AM] New Britain softball coach Joel Simmone said it was the worst thing he’s ever heard at a high school sporting event.…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Sports Roundup: Terryville girls basketball earns second win of season in close game with Innovation Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:20 PM] STAFF REPORT TERRYVILLE - A 19-point performance from senior Amy Roqi lifted Terryville to its second win of the season in a…
Terryville junior Avolt having standout success for wrestling team despite minimal experience Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:20 PM] When Levi Avolt and the Terryville wrestling team left the Art Powers Duals at Berlin High School, their depleted roster only…
Terryville wrestling earns first team win of year in dual meet against St. Paul Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul and Terryville wrestling teams only competed in five matches in their dual meet Thursday night, with…
Bristol Central boys basketball's Clingan tops Innovation's Hazelwood in battle of the bigs Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Heading into Wednesday night’s game between the Bristol Central and Innovation boys basketball teams, the highlight matchup was…
After nine seasons coaching his high school alma mater, Jones steps down as head football coach at New Britain High School Posted: 16 January 2020 [06:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tebucky Jones had been thinking about it for a while. On Thursday, it became official. After nine seasons coaching…
New Britain native Springer, Astros settle on $21 million, 1-year contract Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:41 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 [03:23 PM] NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from…
Sports Roundup: Bristol boys swimming co-op qualifies three for state meet in win over Avon Posted: 16 January 2020 [02:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol co-op boys swimming and diving team set 26 team-best times in its 98-88 win over Avon on…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
St. Paul boys basketball pours in eight three-pointers in win over Watertown Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - St. Paul junior Will Barton hit a three-pointer to open the Falcons’ game against Watertown and they never looked…
Bristol Central boys basketball smothers Innovation in dominant defensive performance Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Early in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup with Bristol Central, the Innovation boys basketball team took…
CCSU men's basketball battles late into second half, but falls short at Sacred Heart Posted: 15 January 2020 [08:59 PM] STAFF REPORT FAIRFIELD - The CCSU men’s basketball team battled late into the second half, but when the final horn sounded, the…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Bristol Eastern boys basketball looking to learn from series of close games Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - Clinging to a one-point lead to start the fourth quarter, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball went back and forth…
Terryville wrestling building from beginning with small, inexperienced team Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:31 PM] BERLIN - The Terryville wrestling team entered the Art Powers Duals on Saturday with a small, injury-riddled roster that was never…
Hurley encouraged by effort from UConn men's basketball over last two games Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley has liked what he’s seen from his UConn men’s basketball team in the last two games. He only…
Parent's 22 points not enough as Bristol Eastern boys basketball drops close game to Maloney Posted: 14 January 2020 [07:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys basketball team took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter against Maloney, but were unable…
CCSU names Kelly interim head coach for men's soccer program Posted: 14 January 2020 [04:14 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Dave Kelly, an assistant coach for the CCSU men’s soccer team since 2013, has been named the…
Monday 01/13/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball looking to learn from loss against undefeated Berlin Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Going up against one of the top opponents in the state can serve as a credible barometer for where…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central picks up easy win with dominant first half from Clingan Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys basketball team opened the second half of its game against Platt with 20 unanswered points and…
The Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Jordan Ouellette and Bristol Central's Jose Ramirez Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:39 PM] Correspondent Two high school seniors who have already received multiple Athlete of the Week nods prior to now have been chosen once…
CCSU football ranked in both final FCS Top 25 polls Posted: 13 January 2020 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It ended up being quite the season for the Central Connecticut State football team. The Blue Devils, who…
Astros manager Hinch, GM Luhnow banned for season for sign-stealing Posted: 13 January 2020 [02:40 PM] NEW YORK - Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday and the team…
Sunday 01/12/2020
Another active week in high school sports as teams begin to concentrate on postseason qualification Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:24 PM] The high school sports scene is active again this week as the season moves towards its midpoint and teams begin to concentrate…
Defense has been a key for St. Paul girls basketball as team looks to set the tempo Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team was able to dispatch Torrington long before their Friday night matchup reached its…
UConn men's basketball battles, but comes up short in double OT against Wichita State Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:18 PM] HARTFORD - Wichita State gave up a nine-point point lead in just over a minute at the end of regulation and had…
Saturday 01/11/2020
Bristol Eastern boys basketball earns fourth win of season in close contest with Derby Posted: 11 January 2020 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys basketball team improved its record to 4-3 on the season with a 37-35 win over…
New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker to join Philadelphia Phillies organization Posted: 11 January 2020 [06:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Former New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker is on his way to the profession ranks. The Bees announced…
Berlin, Terryville display varied levels of success at Art Powers Duals Posted: 11 January 2020 [05:53 PM] BERLIN - The Gibney Gymnasium at Berlin High School was packed Saturday as Berlin hosted the Art Powers Duals. Each…
Friday 01/10/2020
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls basketball has winning record for first time this season behind Collins' 18 points Posted: 10 January 2020 [11:00 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls basketball is over .500 for this first time this season as the Lancers defeated Middletown…
Former UConn men's basketball coach Calhoun records 900th career college victory Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:45 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Jim Calhoun’s 900th win looked like so many others during a Hall of Fame coaching career. He stomped. He…
Bristol Central girls basketball unable to slow down unbeaten Berlin Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Berlin girls basketball team might be tired, but it can sleep soundly knowing it finished a busy week…
St. Paul girls basketball uses overwhelming defense to blowout Torrington Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team did not need much time to secure its win over Torrington on Friday…