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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…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Former Goodwin Tech standout Hughes excited to get back on mound this summer with New Britain Bees Posted: 01 July 2020 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a different kind of summer for Tommy Hughes. Normally in the middle of his summer baseball…
Looking back at UConn women's basketball's top 10 Big East moments Posted: 01 July 2020 [08:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn women’s basketball team played its first Big East Conference regular season game on Jan. 15, 1983, a 73-51…
New Britain Bees have sports spotlight to themselves as Future League season begins Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The echoing of the ball hitting the bat, the pop of the leather glove, the call of the…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Former New Britain baseball star Rivera ready for homecoming season with Bees Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:25 PM] Former New Britain baseball star Danniel Rivera’s first collegiate season at Southern New Hampshire University was brought to an abrupt end…
Monday 06/29/2020
Bristol American Legion baseball begins new season as part of CTEBA Posted: 29 June 2020 [02:02 PM] The Bristol American Legion team, now part of the new CT Elite Baseball Association, welcomed baseball back to Connecticut on Sunday…
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…
UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts Posted: 24 June 2020 [01:34 PM] STORRS - The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by…
Tuesday 06/23/2020
Bristol American Legion team, now playing under CTEBA, announces 2020 schedule Posted: 23 June 2020 [01:23 PM] BRISTOL – There will be no Bristol Blues baseball this summer, but there will still be action at Muzzy Field in…
Monday 06/22/2020
New Britain Bees, Futures League announce 2020 season, will begin in Hardware City on July 2 Posted: 22 June 2020 [01:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Baseball is officially back in New Britain. After a lengthy delay and a general uncertainty about any sort…
Sunday 06/21/2020
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame cancels 2020 induction ceremony Posted: 21 June 2020 [09:26 AM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE – The Plainville sports Hall of Fame announced that its induction ceremony for the class of 2020 has been…
Former Central track star Elder pulled in numerous accolades in 2019-20 collegiate season Posted: 21 June 2020 [09:24 AM] BRISTOL – It was quite the collegiate season for Bristol Central graduate Ashley Elder. Elder, in her senior season with Southern…
Friday 06/19/2020
'I'm just happy I got a good opportunity': CCSU baseball slugger Bowens overcomes canceled season, shortened draft to reach pros Posted: 19 June 2020 [06:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - TT Bowens didn’t watch the MLB draft. As a small-school prospect from the Northeast and with the draft…
Judge dismisses discrimination suit that named former UConn basketball coach Calhoun Posted: 19 June 2020 [03:32 PM] HARTFORD - A federal judge has dismissed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the University of Saint Joseph that accused Hall of Fame…
Thursday 06/18/2020
Pair of New Britain Bees players sign on with MLB organizations Posted: 18 June 2020 [05:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Two New Britain Bees have signed on with MLB organizations, as outfielder Matt Chamberlain and infielder Jake Mackenzie…
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
CCSU baseball slugger TT Bowens signs free agent contract with Baltimore Orioles Posted: 17 June 2020 [05:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - TT Bowens can now officially himself a professional baseball player. The Central Connecticut State baseball slugger signed a…
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…
Tuesday 06/16/2020
Bristol Central boys basketball star Clingan continues to pull in offers from top schools Posted: 16 June 2020 [01:34 PM] BRISTOL – The local basketball courts have been relatively quiet as the coronavirus outbreak continues to put the sporting world on…
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…
Sunday 06/14/2020
Taking a closer look at local football teams' schedules for 2020 season Posted: 14 June 2020 [03:21 PM] The CIAC released its football schedules last week, with the big news coming from Berlin and Newington, where the Redcoats are…
Friday 06/12/2020
Former UConn athletes urge trustees not to cut their sports Posted: 12 June 2020 [05:43 PM] STORRS - Members of UConn's Board of Trustees heard from former athletes Friday as it considers eliminating several sports in budget cuts…
Bristol American Legion teams prepping for unique season as part of new league Posted: 12 June 2020 [02:43 PM] Connecticut American Legion teams announced last month that they would be forming their own summer league, the CT Elite Baseball Association,…
Thursday 06/11/2020
Looking at notable local games on the fall sports schedule Posted: 11 June 2020 [02:08 PM] The CIAC released this year’s fall schedules, which of course are currently tentative depending on the status of coronavirus cases in…
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…
Tuesday 06/09/2020
Local athletes receive Bristol Sports Hall of Fame scholarships Posted: 09 June 2020 [05:03 PM] Correspondent BRISTOL – The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame has its recipients for its $1,500 scholarship winners, with six local athletes being…