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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] Friday 08/16/2019
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…
Thursday 08/15/2019
'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…
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] …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
Connecticut's subs come up big as state champs rally to beat Massachusetts to stay alive in Little League New England Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - When Connecticut head coach James Maynard called on his bench in Tuesday night’s Little League New England Regional Tournament…
New Jersey bounces back after stunning loss to defeat Maryland in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - A day after suffering a brutal loss to Washington D.C. in the Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional, New Jersey needed…
Pennsylvania bats come alive late to defeat Delaware in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [08:59 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - Pennsylvania was handcuffed by Delaware starting pitcher Cameron Kelley through three innings on Tuesday, totaling just one baserunner…
Little League Regional Roundup: Blue hits walk-off double with two outs to keep Maine alive and eliminate Vermont Posted: 06 August 2019 [05:52 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - In what has thus far been a wild Little League Eastern Regional Tournament in both the Mid-Atlantic and…
Monday 08/05/2019
Rhode Island wins thriller in extra innings over Vermont in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 05 August 2019 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - Monday’s first three games of both the Mid-Atlantic and New England Regionals in the Little League Baseball Tournament at…
New York takes advantage of Delaware's miscues, wins in extra innings in Little League Eastern Regional Posted: 05 August 2019 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - In his four years as manager of the Haverstraw Little League baseball team, Jason Fabbri says he has never…
After benches-clearing incident earlier in Nutmeg State Games girls basketball tournament, pair of New Britain teams battle in intense rematch in championship game Posted: 05 August 2019 [04:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mikayla Mobley grabbed an errant New Britain Hurricanes pass near the baseline at the CT Trotters’ (New Britain)…
Little League Regional Roundup: Goldman's walk-off homer leads Washington D.C. past New Jersey Posted: 05 August 2019 [04:03 PM] BRISTOL - Even if Washington D.C. doesn’t win another game in the Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Regional, Jacob Goldman will always…
Sunday 08/04/2019
Connecticut falls to Vermont in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 04 August 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - Leading 3-2 heading into the fifth inning against Vermont, a four-run frame cost the Madison Little League baseball team…
Little League Regional Roundup: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York pull out opening-day victories Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:33 PM] BRISTOL - Richie Hayes’ start to the Little League Baseball Eastern Regional Tournament was just what Massachusetts needed on Sunday at…
CT Trotters 11th grade girls basketball stifles New Britain Hurricanes comeback bid to win championship at Nutmeg State Games Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The clock ticked to less than 3 minutes, 30 seconds left in the gold medal matchup of the…
Friday 08/02/2019
Registration open for 41st annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Every summer Newington boys tennis head coach Don Lukowski holds a tournament to raise money for various pediatric…
Though not among finalists for league award, Faello is highly prized pitcher for Bristol Blues Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:07 PM] BRISTOL - Ronnie Palmer is upset with the FCBL, and the Bristol Blues manager isn’t bashful about it. “It’s just absurd…
Playing in Bristol, Madison Little League Baseball looking to get Connecticut back into World Series Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:06 PM] BRISTOL - When the Little League New England Regional begins this weekend, the Madison Little League baseball team will be looking…
Twelve state champions set to contend for Little League World Series berths this week in Bristol Posted: 02 August 2019 [03:58 PM] BRISTOL - Twelve teams will be competing in the New England Regional and the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the Little League Baseball…
New York champs began great Little League World Series run last year in Bristol Posted: 02 August 2019 [03:57 PM] BRISTOL - Gregory Bruno’s magnificence on the mound last summer showed how one great pitcher can be the backbone of a…
Little League Baseball implements new extra innings rule, age determination standard Posted: 02 August 2019 [03:57 PM] BRISTOL - Little League Baseball’s 73rd World Series tournament will have a bit of a different feel to it in 2019…
Thursday 08/01/2019
Southington American Legion baseball aims to win second straight state championship Posted: 01 August 2019 [04:00 PM] SOUTH WINDSOR - Four years ago, the Southington American Legion baseball team won just five games. Last season, the program won…
CT Takeover (Berlin) 14U boys basketball program strives for player development Posted: 01 August 2019 [03:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Prior to his team’s 14U boys basketball tournament matchup against Meriden’s We R 1 CT in the Nutmeg…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
CT Takeover (Berlin) falls to WE R 1 CT in Nutmeg Games 14U boys basketball tournament Posted: 31 July 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Berlin’s CT Takeover 14U boys basketball team stayed within striking distance for the majority of its game against…
Bristol, Southington to be represented at American Legion All-Star game Posted: 31 July 2019 [05:18 PM] Staff Report Bristol, Southington and Newington will all be represented Thursday at the Connecticut American Legion All-Star baseball game between players from…
Tuesday 07/30/2019
Area pros play 100 holes of golf to support CT PGA Junior Tour Posted: 30 July 2019 [09:05 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - One hundred holes of golf can certainly be a lot to play. But when it goes to a…
Monday 07/29/2019
Warkoski's gem not enough as Bristol American Legion baseball eliminated from state tournament Posted: 29 July 2019 [08:22 PM] Staff Report GLASTONBURY - Stephen Warkoski was terrific on Monday for the Bristol American Legion baseball team, but Robert Zawacki was just…
Sunday 07/28/2019
Bristol American Legion surrenders 7th-inning lead, falls to Southington in state tournament Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:33 PM] Staff Report GLASTONBURY - Leading 2-0 over Southington in the top of the seventh inning on Sunday, the Bristol American Legion baseball…
Brownfield, Buccitti lead Connecticut Raiders Gold to 18U fast-pitch softball tournament championship at Nutmeg State Games Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:32 PM] BERLIN - It may have been a long, draining Sunday morning and afternoon in the mid-90s heat at Sage Park, but…
Swanson Baseball helps young players learn game's intricacies Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Alex Smith spent the weekend with Berlin’s SB Tides team at the Nutmeg State Games 15U baseball tournament,…
Friday 07/26/2019
Five years later, Little League Baseball phenom Davis still seen as star as she prepares to enter college Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:42 PM] The Washington Post WASHINGTON - Mo’ne Davis stepped into the marble hallways of the Library of Congress on Thursday night and gave…
Milford represents state well despite loss in Little League Softball East Regional tournament final Posted: 26 July 2019 [06:10 PM] BRISTOL - Judy Tarczali watched on Tuesday night as her fellow Milford softball pitchers allowed bomb after bomb to Pennsylvania in…
Thursday 07/25/2019
Seven-run inning boosts Bristol American Legion to Super Regional Posted: 25 July 2019 [07:45 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol’s American Legion baseball team is headed to the Super Regional on the back of a seven-run fifth inning…