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Sunday 09/20/2020
Good manners guide vintage baseball series, pandemic and all Posted: 20 September 2020 [03:50 PM] BRISTOL – As the first game of a triple-header kicked off Sunday morning, masked players stepped onto Muzzy Field to play…
Friday 09/11/2020
MLS club Toronto FC to play next home game at Rentschler Field Posted: 11 September 2020 [01:53 PM] Major League Soccer is coming to Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont announced on Friday afternoon that the MLC club Toronto FC reached…
Health, CIAC officials meet to discuss high school football Posted: 11 September 2020 [11:21 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a huddle Friday with health officials and the organization overseeing high school sports in the…
Tuesday 08/18/2020
'It's based on doing something for our community': Despite not having the basketball part of the Osgood Shootout, tournament still able to award six scholarships to local students Posted: 18 August 2020 [07:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For 27 years, the Osgood Shootout tournament has been a mainstay in both the New Britain and basketball…
Wednesday 08/12/2020
As it had all summer, pitching and defense shined for the Bristol 17U CTEBA team on its way to a championship Posted: 12 August 2020 [05:42 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol 17U CTEBA head coach Bill Mason knew that with the loss of spring baseball, offense in the summer…
Monday 08/10/2020
Annual Children's Charities Tennis Classic is once again a big success Posted: 10 August 2020 [06:27 PM] …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Sunday 06/28/2020
Johnson hangs on in final round, wins Travelers Championship Posted: 28 June 2020 [08:12 PM] CROMWELL- Dustin Johnson won the Travelers Championship on Sunday to end a long drought and extend his career-long season victory streak to…
Mickelson falters down stretch, still encouraged by overall performance at Travelers Championship Posted: 28 June 2020 [05:31 PM] CROMWELL – Phil Mickelson, just a week after turning 50 years of age, entered the weekend as the 36-hole leader at…
Saturday 06/27/2020
Todd matches Johnson's 61 to take the lead after third round of Travelers Championship Posted: 27 June 2020 [07:12 PM] CROMWELL - Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke…
Friday 06/26/2020
Mickelson cruises in round two, leads Travelers Championship in first event since turning 50 Posted: 26 June 2020 [07:53 PM] CROMWELL - Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset. Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time major…
Gordon, still seeking PGA Tour card, dazzles at Travelers Championship Posted: 26 June 2020 [05:16 PM] CROMWELL – In his last two Monday qualifiers on the Korn Ferry Tour, Will Gordon missed the cut by three and…
Gordon has early lead at Travelers Championship, positive coronavirus test leads to more withdrawals Posted: 26 June 2020 [03:26 PM] CROMWELL - Will Gordon shot an 8-under 62 Friday to move into the early lead at the Travelers Championship, where two more…
Morikawa struggles at Travelers Championship, likely to see historic streak snapped Posted: 26 June 2020 [02:53 PM] CROMWELL – Success has seemed to follow Collin Morikawa around since he began his pro career on the PGA Tour. At…
Thursday 06/25/2020
Underdog Hughes dominates in first round of Travelers Championship, McIlroy starts off strong Posted: 25 June 2020 [07:39 PM] CROMWELL - Mackenzie Hughes shot a career-low 60 Thursday to take the first-round at the Travelers Championship as the PGA Tour tried…
Mickelson, McIlroy, separated by nearly 20 years, just one stroke apart after first round of Travelers Championship Posted: 25 June 2020 [02:41 PM] CROMWELL – Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson are separated in age by nearly two decades, McIlroy 31 years old and Mickelson…
McCumber goes from camping in North Carolina to thriving at Travelers Championship in 36 hours Posted: 25 June 2020 [02:37 PM] CROMWELL – Tyler McCumber had just finished a relaxing trip to Pisgah Forest near Asheville, North Carolina, taking time to himself…
Bristol Knights, Connecticut Twilight League kick off delayed season Posted: 25 June 2020 [02:33 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL – The Connecticut Twilight League is officially back in action, beginning its season on Wednesday night in style, with…
Wednesday 06/24/2020
Three storylines to watch heading into the Travelers Championship Posted: 24 June 2020 [09:16 PM] CROMWELL - The 2020 Travelers Championship is set to begin on Thursday and there was plenty of news leading up to…
Despite three testing positive for coronavirus, plus more players withdrawing, Travelers Championship will play on Posted: 24 June 2020 [05:44 PM] CROMWELL - The PGA Tour will go ahead as planned with the 2020 Travelers Championship. Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan made the…
Thursday 06/18/2020
Mickelson to return to Cromwell, commits to Travelers Championship Posted: 18 June 2020 [12:15 PM] CROMWELL – The 2020 Travelers Championship will already feature the top-five golfers in the world and eight of the top 10,…
Wednesday 06/17/2020
Former champions Jordan Spieth, Marc Leishman and Chez Reavie commit to play in 2020 Travelers Championship Posted: 17 June 2020 [04:43 PM] HARTFORD - The Travelers Championship has added three former champions to its upcoming field. The tournament announced on Wednesday that defending…
Monday 06/15/2020
Rahm, Simpson commit to Travelers Championship Posted: 15 June 2020 [12:51 PM] CROMWELL – The Travelers Championship begins next week at TPC River Highlands, and the tournament announced on Monday morning that two…
Wednesday 06/10/2020
Johnson, Day commit to Travelers Championship Posted: 10 June 2020 [12:37 PM] CROMWELL – The upcoming Travelers Championship received another boost to its ever-growing field of recognizable names, with two former No. 1…
Monday 06/08/2020
Top-25 golfers Justin Rose, Tony Finau, Paul Casey commit to play in Travelers Championship Posted: 08 June 2020 [06:51 PM] HARTFORD - The Travelers Championship will have a much different feel at the end of June with no fans being allowed…
Friday 05/29/2020
Goodwin Tech baseball finds way to honor trio of seniors amid lost season Posted: 29 May 2020 [08:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - AJ Williams, Chris Cumba and Kenny Hemenway were looking forward to their final season playing baseball at Goodwin…
Thursday 05/28/2020
Connecticut transgender policy found to violate Title IX Posted: 28 May 2020 [11:36 AM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates the civil rights of female athletes, the…
Tuesday 05/26/2020
Bright light await: New Britain's Lugo off to Las Vegas for professional cornhole tournament Posted: 26 May 2020 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Tyler Lugo knows the car ride will be long, but he also knows the importance of the nearly 40-hour…
Thursday 05/21/2020
Koepka commits to TV-only Travelers Championship next month Posted: 21 May 2020 [10:38 AM] HARTFORD – Add another top-ranked golfer to the field at the upcoming Travelers Championship. Brooks Koepka, currently the No. 3 golfer…
Monday 05/11/2020
Connecticut American Legion baseball's 2020 season suspended Posted: 11 May 2020 [09:52 PM] Another local summer sports event has been suspended, the latest victim being American Legion baseball. David Greenleaf, Connecticut state chairman of…
HEALTHY LIVING: Maintain a healthy lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 11 May 2020 [04:32 PM] Bristol Health As events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak continue to unfold, it’s understandable…
Documentary chronicling the life of New Britain baseball legend Dalkowski in the works Posted: 11 May 2020 [03:05 PM] Tom Chiappetta first met New Britain legend Steve Dalkowski back in 1991, when he took a trek across the country from…
Tuesday 05/05/2020
CIAC officially cancels spring sports season Posted: 05 May 2020 [01:53 PM] CHESHIRE – In what felt like a looming inevitability, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday afternoon that all spring…
Monday 05/04/2020
Nutmeg State Games cancels 2020 event, delays move to Middletown until 2022 Posted: 04 May 2020 [03:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Another local sporting attraction has been lost as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, as the Nutmeg State…
Sunday 05/03/2020
Summer without local baseball slowly becoming a sad reality Posted: 03 May 2020 [02:00 PM] Baseball and summer have been synonymous for nearly 150 years. In the New Britain area, professional baseball has been a part…
Thursday 04/30/2020
Little League World Series canceled for first time ever Posted: 30 April 2020 [06:11 PM] WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - This year's Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled…
Stanley Golf Course preparing to bring back golf carts with careful precautions Posted: 30 April 2020 [03:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Friday was supposed to mark the first day of golf carts returning to Stanley Golf Course, marking another…
Tuesday 04/28/2020
'He was complicated, but he was a great guy': Loved ones recall the life of New Britain legend Dalkowski Posted: 28 April 2020 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Steve Dalkowski, often referred to as the fastest pitcher in baseball history, was at his best when life…
Friday 04/17/2020
NCAA annouces changes to initial-eligibility standards in response to COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 17 April 2020 [03:36 PM] At this point, there is not an aspect of anyone’s life, no matter how specific, that has not been impacted by…
Thursday 04/16/2020
Travelers Championship prepares to host spectator-free tournament Posted: 16 April 2020 [06:25 PM] With the Travelers Championship now set to be played without spectators in attendance, the tournament administrators are hard at work figuring…
Travelers Championship plans to go forward without fans Posted: 16 April 2020 [10:52 AM] CROMWELL - The Travelers Championship is planning to go forward as scheduled in June, but without allowing fans to attend the golf…
Wednesday 04/15/2020
Lamont says he would support fan-less Travelers Championship in June Posted: 15 April 2020 [06:48 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday he would support the idea of holding the Travelers Championship golf tournament in June,…
Wednesday 04/08/2020
American Legion Baseball cancels 2020 regionals, World Series Posted: 08 April 2020 [06:21 PM] STAFF REPORT There will be no American Legion Baseball national tournaments this summer, including the World Series. The Americanism Commission, in consultation…
Friday 04/03/2020
Bristol Tramps reunion dinner postponed Posted: 03 April 2020 [01:43 PM] STAFF REPORT With mass gatherings banned until further notice and everyone staying at home as much as they can, the Bristol Tramps…