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Monday 08/10/2020
UConn women's basketball's Bueckers marches for her little brother's future Posted: 10 August 2020 [06:18 PM] HARTFORD - UConn freshman Paige Bueckers marched for racial justice in her home state of Minnesota after the death of George Floyd…
'Everythingis in a constant state of evaluation': CIAC football committee recommends moving season to spring of 2021 Posted: 10 August 2020 [04:59 PM] The high school football season has always been synonymous with Thanksgiving rivalries, but in an ever-changing world due to the coronavirus…
Sunday 08/09/2020
New Britain Bees' bullpen roughed up in loss to North Shore Posted: 09 August 2020 [06:28 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees lost their second straight game on Sunday afternoon, falling to the North Shore Navigators in lopsided…
Friday 08/07/2020
Local CTEBA teams conclude abbreviated season Posted: 07 August 2020 [01:40 PM] The Newington 19U CTEBA Baseball team ended the first CTEBA season with its 10th victory of the season, closing the summer…
Thursday 08/06/2020
Bristol 17U team ready to ride momentum of dominant regular season into CTEBA playoffs Posted: 06 August 2020 [06:04 PM] BRISTOL - Before the CT Elite Baseball Association season began, Bill Mason wasn’t quite sure what kind of team he would…
UConn football shifts focus to 2021 after season's cancellation Posted: 06 August 2020 [02:58 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Save the date: Aug. 28, 2021. On that Saturday afternoon 55 weeks and two days from now, the UConn football…
Wednesday 08/05/2020
Annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic to be held this weekend in New Britain Posted: 05 August 2020 [08:52 PM] STAFF REPORT The 42nd annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic is all ready to go. Don Lukowski, founder and chairperson of the charity tennis…
New Britain Bees notebook: Players with local ties have done well over past week Posted: 05 August 2020 [06:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Time is quickly winding down for the New Britain Bees this summer. Here are some things of note…
UConn becomes 1st FBS program to cancel football over virus Posted: 05 August 2020 [03:20 PM] HARTFORD - UConn canceled its 2020-2021 football season Wednesday, becoming the first FBS program to do so because of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Monday 08/03/2020
Newington 19U CTEBA unable to push past West Hartford as game gets called due to darkness Posted: 03 August 2020 [08:55 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington and West Hartford CTEBA teams battled through five lead changes in a span of three innings on…
Sunday 08/02/2020
New Britain Bees rained out Sunday, game against Westfield Monday to appear on NESN Posted: 02 August 2020 [04:34 PM] Thunderstorms rolled through the Hardware City and washed away the New Britain Bees’ plans on extending their winning streak Sunday afternoon.…
Friday 07/31/2020
CIAC pushes back start of fall season, regionalizes competition due to coronavirus Posted: 31 July 2020 [01:18 PM] CHESHIRE – The CIAC revealed its updated plan for fall sports on Friday afternoon, and it includes pushing back the start…
Thursday 07/30/2020
Southington track star Cardillo concludes storied high school career by setting state record Posted: 30 July 2020 [11:38 AM] Southington track star Trinity Cardillo has a knack for finishing her seasons on a high note, even if one of those…
Wednesday 07/29/2020
NEC postpones fall sports competition, including football, and championships due to coronavirus Posted: 29 July 2020 [09:50 PM] THIS STORY WILL BE UPDATED NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team won’t get a chance to defend its…
'I've always been taught to find the positive': Bristol Central pitcher Michael Lorenzetti making the most of his summer with sights set on path to pros Posted: 29 July 2020 [05:43 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Lorenzetti knew he was entering a pivotal year that could have a lasting impact on the trajectory of…
Tuesday 07/28/2020
CTEBA notebook: Bristol, Berlin, Newington wrapping up regular season Posted: 28 July 2020 [11:15 AM] We are less than one week away from the conclusion of the CT Elite Baseball Association’s regular season for local teams,…
Monday 07/27/2020
'We had to get really creative': Southington football finding different ways to workout during pandemic, optimistic about playing upcoming season Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:34 PM] SOUTINGTON - Just three months removed from a loss in the Class LL state tournament semifinals, the Southington football team was…
UConn men's basketball lands top 50 recruit for 2021 Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:16 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Rahsool Diggins knows how Dan Hurley can be a bit, perhaps, boisterous during UConn basketball games. But that’s one of…
Sunday 07/26/2020
Bristol Eastern football excited to be back together for summer workouts Posted: 26 July 2020 [01:10 PM] Sports have always seemed to bring a sense of comfort and familiarity to those who enjoy them, and amid the coronavirus…
Saturday 07/25/2020
Knicks close to deal to make New Britain native Tom coach Posted: 25 July 2020 [03:57 PM] NEW YORK - Tom Thibodeau is coming back to the New York Knicks, who are still seeking the success they enjoyed when…
Friday 07/24/2020
New Britain Bees notebook: Offensive outburst not enough to climb out of last place Posted: 24 July 2020 [12:32 PM] The New Britain Bees are now less than a month away from the end of the regular season, and have a…
Wednesday 07/22/2020
Former UConn men's basketball player Stanley Robinson dies at 32 Posted: 22 July 2020 [08:06 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Stanley Robinson, the 6-foot-9 forward who helped UConn to the 2009 Final Four and who was perhaps the greatest dunker…
Monday 07/20/2020
New Britain Bees sign former UNC and current UConn pitcher/infielder Ben Casparius Posted: 20 July 2020 [05:43 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added a significant name to their roster. The Futures League team announced…
Hurley's son joining UConn men's basketball program as walk-on Posted: 20 July 2020 [04:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team is becoming a family, just as Dan Hurley predicted it would. The Huskies’coach likely wasn’t…
Sunday 07/19/2020
ELDER SECURITY: Three simple words are important to ask Posted: 19 July 2020 [08:27 PM] By STEPHEN O. ALLAIRE What, where and who represent critical questions on what kind of care a person with dementia or physical…
New Britain Bees make furious comeback, but fall late for fifth straight loss Posted: 19 July 2020 [07:00 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees rattled off an improable comeback against the Worcester Bravehearts on Sunday afternoon, turning an 8-3 deficit…
Friday 07/17/2020
Take me to out to the ballgame: Attending New Britain Bees game during pandemic different experience, but similar as well Posted: 17 July 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a cool July night - a perfect one for baseball. The New Britain Bees, now in…
Lamont reluctant to let UConn football travel to virus hotspots this fall Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:47 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he would be reluctant to allow UConn’s football team to travel to any state…
New Britain Bees notebook: Team squandered multiple late leads this week, fall further back in standings Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:38 AM] The New Britain Bees began the week in last place in the Futures League after a 12-9 loss to the then-last…
Wednesday 07/15/2020
'Everyone's happy to be out here playing baseball': New Britain fielding baseball team in Connecticut Twilight League for first time in 11 years Posted: 15 July 2020 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kevin Noyola should be considered a seasoned veteran in the Connecticut Twilight League. A member of the…
Former UConn stars Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them Posted: 15 July 2020 [05:01 PM] Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird know that they are on the tail end of their basketball careers. After missing last season due…
Tuesday 07/14/2020
New Britain Bees' Rivera adjusting to unique season filled with coronavirus precautions Posted: 14 July 2020 [10:58 AM] As a New Britain High School graduate, Danniel Rivera has a strong sense of familiarity with New Britain Stadium. During his…
Monday 07/13/2020
Connecticut High School Coaches Association names Canzanella its new executive director Posted: 13 July 2020 [05:11 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association has its new executive director. Joe Canzanella, the former New Haven public schools athletic director,…
Checking in on where New Britain Bees stand in Futures League so far this season Posted: 13 July 2020 [12:21 PM] The New Britain Bees have been in action for nearly two weeks, as the Futures League began its delayed season on…
Sunday 07/12/2020
New Britain Bees make late comeback attempt, can't overcome errors in loss to Brockton Posted: 12 July 2020 [05:28 PM] The New Britain Bees nearly completed a dramatic comeback on Sunday afternoon against the last-place Brockton Rox, but five errors and…
Friday 07/10/2020
UConn football loses two of its 2020 opponents Posted: 10 July 2020 [02:02 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn football team’s fall schedule, assuming Huskies are allowed to play a full contingent of games given COVID-19 restrictions,…
Thursday 07/09/2020
Plainville football back on field for workouts, feeling hopeful about 2020 season Posted: 09 July 2020 [12:46 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville football head coach Tim Shea has a new mantra for the 2020 season. Last year, when the Blue…
Wednesday 07/08/2020
Notebook: Looking at the New Britain Bees' first week of games Posted: 08 July 2020 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been an exciting week for baseball - at least locally anyway. The New Britain Bees have officially…
Tuesday 07/07/2020
New Britain Bees adjusting to live pitching after long hiatus Posted: 07 July 2020 [10:30 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees are early into the 2020 season and playing their first competitive baseball games since…
Monday 07/06/2020
"I knew I was getting a hit that at-bat': Former New Britain standout Rivera gets Bees' first hit as Futures League team Posted: 06 July 2020 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Danniel Rivera has plenty of familiarity when it comes to representing New Britain on the baseball field.…
Howard University joins Northeast Conference as associate member Posted: 06 July 2020 [03:49 PM] SOMERSET, N.J. - The Northeast Conference is adding another member into its ranks - at least in some sports. Howard University,…
Sunday 07/05/2020
Bullpen struggles as New Britain Bees suffer first loss of season Posted: 05 July 2020 [05:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees entered the eighth inning on Sunday looking to move to 2-0 on the young…
Friday 07/03/2020
'It's the only show in town:' New Britain Bees fans embrace baseball's return to city in socially distanced sellout Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Thursday night’s season opener for the New Britain Bees after nearly six weeks of delay had the looks…
Thursday 07/02/2020
New Britain Bees welcome baseball back to city, pick up victory to begin Futures League era Posted: 02 July 2020 [10:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the first time since last September, the lights came on at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain…
Hurley excited about UConn men's basketball's return to Big East Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:40 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley has been looking for what he calls small victories as he tries to bring the UConn men’s basketball…
UConn women's basketball head coach Auriemma adjusting to coronavirus restrictions Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:33 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER In normal times, the players on the UConn women’s basketball team would be wrapping up summer school this week. They’d…
UConn men's basketball's top Big East moments Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:18 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER For several years, during the pregame presentation that was shown on the big screens overlooking Gampel Pavilion, UConn’s video staffers…
Interim tag taken off Elliot's role as she returns to UConn women's basketball staff Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:02 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER On the day the UConn women’s basketball team became part of the Big East again, it announced one of the…
Trio of former UConn basketball greats leading social justice charge Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:57 AM] NEW YORK - Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped…