BRISTOL - Mike Campasino couldn’t hide his excitement about the boxing tournament he and facility director Steve Beecher held over the…
Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:05 PM] General Sports
Top Story
Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:05 PM] Recent Headlines
Sunday 03/17/2019
New Britain boys basketball unable to come up with defensive stops when needed, falls in Division II title game to Waterford Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:39 PM] UNCASVILLE - The New Britain boys basketball team had ridden its elite defense all the way to Sunday’s Division II state…
Dupree, Diaz among key returnees set to lead New Britain boys basketball next season Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:36 PM] UNCASVILLE - Days before his team headed into its Division II state championship matchup with Waterford, New Britain head coach Kurt…
Yale men's basketball tops rival Harvard to win Ivy League title, secures NCAA Tournament berth Posted: 17 March 2019 [05:26 PM] NEW HAVEN - Two thoughts kept running through Alex Copeland's mind as his Yale team prepared to take on Harvard for the…
Innovation boys basketball cruises past Old Lyme to cap off 'special' season with program's first state title Posted: 17 March 2019 [03:47 PM] UNCASVILLE - Six years after construction on the Innovation boys basketball program began, senior Lenny Okonya stepped off the floor for…
Merger with Two Rivers was turning point to help make Innovation boys basketball Division V state champions Posted: 17 March 2019 [03:44 PM] UNCASVILLE - As the Innovation boys basketball team celebrated its Division V state tournament championship on Sunday afternoon, seniors Carlos Gonzalez…
Friday 03/15/2019
Championship preview: New Britain boys basketball looks to win first state title since 1950 when it takes on Waterford for Division II crown Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain boys basketball team is one win away from its first state title in 69 years,…
Championship preview: Innovation boys basketball looks to cap off special season as it faces Old Lyme in Division V title game Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ramiesh Bogle collapsed to the floor, the weight of the moment crippling him with emotion. One of seven…
Breakdown: Three things New Britain boys basketball must do to beat Waterford for Division II state title Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:23 PM] The New Britain boys basketball team is set to take on No. 1 Waterford on Sunday for the Division II state…
Breakdown: Three things Innovation boys basketball must do to beat Old Lyme for the Division V state title Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:19 PM] The top-seeded Innovation boys basketball team is all set to take on No. 3 Old Lyme in the Division V state…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Emanuel has given Innovation boys basketball 'another element' against teams this season Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:46 PM] HARTFORD - Matt Lance loves Starbursts. Before most of this season’s games, the Innovation boys basketball head coach has dunked…
New Britain boys basketball relying on decade of team chemistry as it prepares for Division II title game Posted: 14 March 2019 [07:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain boys basketball team’s road to a state championship appearance began long before its 71-47 win…
Elite college boxers to duke it out in Bristol for chance at spot in national tournament Posted: 14 March 2019 [06:43 PM] More than 40 boxers will converge on Bristol this weekend as the Bristol Boys and Girls Club will host the East…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Innovation boys basketball headed to state Division V championship game Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:36 PM] HARTFORD - Seconds before his team took the court for the biggest game of the season, Innovation boys basketball coach Matt…
Speed helps New Britain boys basketball race into state championship game Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:36 PM] NORTH HAVEN - Throughout its Division II state tournament semifinal matchup against No. 2 Glastonbury on Tuesday night, the New Britain…
Tuesday 03/12/2019
New Britain boys basketball hits late free throws to beat Glastonbury, seals first trip to state title game since 2002 Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:48 PM] NORTH HAVEN - Back on Friday night against Wilton, the New Britain boys basketball team watched helplessly as its season came…
East Regional champion of National Collegiate Boxing Association will be crowned in Bristol Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:27 PM] The East Regional champion of the National Collegiate Boxing Association’s national tournament will be crowned in Bristol. The University of…
Friday 03/08/2019
Hall of Fame wrestler Mills to speak during Siegmann's induction this spring Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:28 PM] Hall of Fame wrestler Gene Mills will be a guest speaker at the 2019 induction banquet of the Connecticut chapter of…
Tuesday 03/05/2019
Defending champion Bubba Watson commits to 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 05 March 2019 [03:58 PM] HARTFORD - Fan-favorite Bubba Watson is returning to Cromwell to defend his Travelers Championship title. Watson, a three-time Travelers Championship winner,…
Monday 02/25/2019
Authorities: Patriots owner Kraft visited parlor for sex on day of AFC championship game Posted: 25 February 2019 [03:27 PM] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Authorities say New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts on…
Connecticut runners part of debate over transgender athletes Posted: 25 February 2019 [11:45 AM] NEW HAVEN - Andraya Yearwood hears the comments, usually from adults and usually not to her face. She shouldn't be running, they…
Friday 02/22/2019
Tenth annual Northeast Football Showcase will take place at Cheshire High School Posted: 22 February 2019 [08:42 PM] CHESHIRE - The annual Northeast Football Showcase is returning for its 10th season. The event, which is part of the Nutmeg…
West Bristol boys basketball has undefeated season Posted: 22 February 2019 [08:32 PM] The West Bristol boys basketball team capped an undefeated season after picking up its 10th win against Greene-Hills on Feb. 14.…
Thursday 02/21/2019
Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway Posted: 21 February 2019 [11:43 AM] SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man walking on an interstate late Wednesday night as…
Wednesday 02/20/2019
Newington girls basketball getting key production from all players Posted: 20 February 2019 [09:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With starting forward Alexie Armour sidelined with an injury prior to Tuesday night’s CCC Tournament semifinal matchup against…
Journeys with Jim: Encountering owls, and a fond farewell Posted: 20 February 2019 [09:41 PM] Over the last few weeks, I’ve read a couple of articles in the paper on the subject of owls. When I consider…
Friday 02/15/2019
Connecticut Cougars holding tryouts in New Britain for prospective football players Posted: 15 February 2019 [10:00 PM] STAFF REPORT The Connecticut Cougars, a semi-professional football team, are holding tryouts at Willow Brook Park in New Britain today at 10…
Wednesday 02/13/2019
Forestville Little League set to debut Intermediate Division for ages 11-13 citywide this spring Posted: 13 February 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - A new division of Little League baseball is expected to arrive in Bristol this spring, allowing players the option…
Registration deadline for Director's Club Banquet for Nutmeg State Games approaching Posted: 13 February 2019 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON-The registration deadline for the 25th Annual Director’s Club Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club is quickly approaching. The banquet, which…
Monday 02/11/2019
Defending British Open champion Francesco Molinari, Tony Finau commit to play in 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 11 February 2019 [05:05 PM] HARTFORD - The Travelers Championship added some more talent to its 2019 field. The tournament announced on Monday that Francesco Molinari,…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Journeys with Jim: State could be at dawn of new color for hunters to wear Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:46 PM] I suppose there are a number of people out there who, like me, have been battling a cold or flu of late.…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
Bryson DeChambeau, world's fifth-ranked golfer, commits to play at 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 05 February 2019 [03:49 PM] HARTFORD - Bryson DeChambeau is the latest high-profiled golfer to commit to the 2019 Travelers Championship. The tournament announced the move…
Sunday 02/03/2019
Patriots' defense stifles Goff, Rams' high-powered offense in Super Bowl LIII Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:47 PM] ATLANTA - For most of the season the New England Patriots have been creatures of habit on defense, sticking to their principles…
Patriots receiver Edelman wins Super Bowl LIII MVP Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:42 PM] ATLANTA - Julian Edelman was forced to watch only as a spectator as his disappointed Patriots teammates trudged off the field a…
Brady, Belichick earn sixth ring as Patriots top Rams in lowest-scoring Super Bowl Posted: 03 February 2019 [10:37 PM] ATLANTA - Super it wasn't - until the drive that won New England its record-tying sixth Super Bowl. The projected shootout Sunday…
Friday 02/01/2019
As Super Bowl LIII approaches, here are three things the Patriots must do in order to beat the Rams Posted: 01 February 2019 [10:07 PM] With Super Bowl LIII set for Sunday, here are three things the New England Patriots will need to do to beat…
As Super Bowl LIII approaches, here are three things the Rams must do in order to beat the Patriots Posted: 01 February 2019 [10:06 PM] With Super Bowl LIII set for Sunday, here are three things the Los Angeles Rams will need to do to beat…
Hartford still losing money on popular baseball park Posted: 01 February 2019 [02:36 PM] HARTFORD - New financial figures indicate Hartford is losing over $3 million a year on the city's popular baseball stadium. The city…
Connecticut Open tennis tournament to leave New Haven Posted: 01 February 2019 [02:35 PM] NEW HAVEN - The Connecticut Open tennis tournament is leaving New Haven after a 21-year run in the city, organizers said Friday.…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Connecticut Cougars holding tryouts in New Britain for prospective football players Posted: 30 January 2019 [07:39 PM] STAFF REPORT The Connecticut Cougars, a semi-professional football team, are holding tryouts at Willow Brook Park in New Britain on Feb. 16…
Monday 01/28/2019
Justin Thomas commits to play at 2019 Travelers Championship Posted: 28 January 2019 [09:13 PM] HARTFORD - Attendees of this year’s Travelers Championship can expect to see at least two top-five golfers in the world when…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Elder honored as Northeast-10 Conference Womens Field Athlete of the Week following record throws Posted: 24 January 2019 [09:33 PM] Staff report Southern New Hampshire University senior Ashley Elder of Bristol was named the Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week…
Monday 01/21/2019
Super Bowl: Patriots vs Rams in a meeting of Past vs Future Posted: 21 January 2019 [11:12 AM] It began in 2002, back when the Rams were in St. Louis and the Patriots were a plucky underdog standing in the…
Friday 01/18/2019
Former Bristol Knights players bring Southington Aftershock into CT Twilight League Posted: 18 January 2019 [09:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Connecticut Twilight League has added a new team in the area, announcing on Thursday that the Southington Aftershock,…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
Orange Crush: Clemson topples No. 1 Alabama for national title Posted: 08 January 2019 [12:25 PM] SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Dabo Swinney kissed the championship trophy and proclaimed this Clemson team the greatest of all time. He's got…
Thursday 01/03/2019
Bristol Tramps announce award recipients, scholarship winners for 49th annual recognition and sports reunion dinner Posted: 03 January 2019 [03:03 PM] Staff report The Bristol Tramps have announced the award recipients and scholarship winners for its Friday, April 26, recognition and sports reunion…
Wednesday 01/02/2019
Journeys with Jim: Weather has not been great for ice fishing in state Posted: 02 January 2019 [10:06 PM] My wife and I have sort of made it a tradition to journey up to Maine for New Year’s Day. We’ve made…
Wednesday 12/19/2018
Big 10 Bound: Berlin native, Cheshire Academy defensive lineman Burby signs letter of intent to play football at Rutgers Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:08 PM] CHESHIRE - Malachi Burby knew he didn’t want to go anywhere else. So at 7:40 a.m. Monday morning he made…
Journeys with Jim: Damage still evident in New Fairfield from tornado in May Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:04 PM] CORRESPONDENT I recently revisited a section of the Pootatuck State Forest in the town of New Fairfield which was hit pretty hard…
Tuesday 12/11/2018
Analysis: Class M title game result shouldn't, doesn't take away from what Berlin football accomplished this season Posted: 11 December 2018 [09:18 PM] SHELTON - It was a short, brief moment that last just a couple of seconds. Berlin head football coach Joe Aresimowicz…