CROMWELL - Jordan Spieth on Friday provided a perfect example of how players can be hot one day at the Travelers Championship, but quickly…
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Friday 06/23/2017
McIlroy plays just well enough to survive cut at Travelers Championship Posted: 23 June 2017 [11:03 PM] CROMWELL - Jordan Spieth played well enough in the second round of the Travelers Championship to stay in the lead. Rory McIlroy…
Lahiri, with boost from meditation, drops 10 strokes from opening round score at Travelers Championship Posted: 23 June 2017 [11:02 PM] CROMWELL - Things can change quickly on the Travelers Championship leaderboard. Just ask Anirban Lahiri. The 29-year-old from India, ranked 66th in…
With rain coming, Travelers Championship adjusts Saturday schedule Posted: 23 June 2017 [11:01 PM] With rain and thunderstorms in the forecast, the Travelers Championship has adjusted its schedule for third round play on Saturday. Ordinarily during…
Palmer happy to be back in baseball, doesn't regret taking Blues manager job Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:54 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - Bristol Blues manager Ronnie Palmer left the game of baseball three-years ago due to personal health…
Blues' offense continues to perform in win over Sharks Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues and the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks each scored three runs over the first two innings but the Blues…
Blues bat for breast cancer at annual Pink Night Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:21 PM] BRISTOL - For the third year in a row, the Bristol Blues put on pink jerseys and swung pink bats while working…
Thursday 06/22/2017
Offense leads New Britain Bees to series win over Sugar Land Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:42 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - Coming off an eighth inning outburst on Wednesday’s night game, the New Britain Bees started…
Farmington native Zaback enjoying chance to play in PGA event on his home course Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:41 PM] CROMWELL - Based upon his first round result, Farmington native and former UConn golfer Zach Zaback is not likely to make the…
Spieth takes lead after first round of Travelers Championship Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:40 PM] CROMWELL - Jordan Spieth didn’t take long to figure out TPC River Highlands. Making his debut at the Connecticut course, the 23-year-old…
After tough US Open, McIlroy gets back on track at Travelers Championship Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:40 PM] CROMWELL - After a tough couple of rounds at the U.S. Open, where he missed the cut this past weekend, Rory McIlroy…
Bats quiet for Blues, swept in doubleheader by struggling Navigators Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:36 PM] LYNN, Mass. - It was not a good night for the Bristol Blues. But it got ugly in the fifth inning. John…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
Shaking off the Rust: McIlroy looks to regain old form at Travelers Championship Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:51 PM] Sometimes, even the best players need to shake off the rust. Rory McIlory is no different. The world’s third-ranked golfer admitted as…
Defending the Fort: Knox looks to become only second golfer to repeat as Travelers champion Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:46 PM] Russell Knox remembers the moment fondly. It’s hard not to. It was just last year when the 32-year-old approached his ball on…
Journeys with Jim: Passing of Madsen great loss for city Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:42 PM] COLUMNIST I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr. Elmer Madsen. The City of Bristol and indeed the state…
Frasca homers again as Blues battle back to take down Sharks Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:39 PM] MARTHA’S VINEYARD - The Bristol Blues scored multiple runs in three different innings on their way to a 9-6 win over the…
Spieth looks to find consistency at TPC River Highlands Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:39 PM] For Jordan Spieth, consistency is everything. That is part of what has made this season so frustrating for the 23-year-old - it…
Bees complete another comeback, defeat Skeeters Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:38 PM] Special To The Press The New Britain Bees came back in the eighth inning on a huge go-ahead two-run double by…
Four storylines to watch at the Travelers Championship Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:36 PM] Here are four storylines to watch at this week’s Travelers Championship: A Crowded Field Much of the talk leading up to this…
Bristol Blues to host Pink Night Friday Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues won’t be so blue this Friday. During a home game at Muzzy Field at 7 p.m., the…
Crouse's big day at the plate helps New Britain Bees spit doubleheader with Sugar Land Posted: 21 June 2017 [12:14 AM] NEW BRITAIN - After failing to stage a comeback in the first game of the night, the New Britain Bees made sure…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Blues blow late five-run lead, fall to Suns at home in extras Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:54 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - What was an offensive onslaught for the Bristol Blues, turned into a tough late-inning loss as…
UConn women's basketball returning to MLK Day, will play Texas Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:50 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER It was a game that for almost two decades was among the first to be circled on the UConn women’s…
UConn men's basketball playing Colgate for first time this season...kind of Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:49 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team will open the 2017-18 season against an opponent it has never faced. Well, sort of.…
New Britain Bees re-sign left-hander Greenwood Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are getting a boost to their starting rotation. Team officials announced the re-signing of left-hander…
Wethersfield native Tony DiCicco, coach of '99 Women's World Cup champs, dies Posted: 20 June 2017 [04:06 PM] Tony DiCicco, who coached the U.S. to the 1999 World Cup title before an overflow Rose Bowl crowd in a landmark for…
Bristol Central to SCSU pipeline continues as Cummings, Conrod sign to run track for Owls Posted: 20 June 2017 [03:11 PM] BRISTOL - Two more Bristol Central runners are headed to Southern Connecticut State University. At a signing on Monday afternoon, Kaynan Conrod…
Monday 06/19/2017
Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern baseball players earn accolades Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:45 PM] While neither team got far in postseason play, the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern baseball teams both enjoyed solid seasons on the…
Blues finding chemistry on the fly this season Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:43 PM] Special to the Press With just 15 games under their belt, the Bristol Blues have found themselves playing comfortable with one another,…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Bristol native, CCSU pitcher Tom Curtin has three saves in three appearances for Bristol Blues Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol native Tom Curtin joined the Bristol Blues late this summer, but he is quickly making up for lost time.…
Athletes from Bristol Central and St. Paul compete in New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:56 PM] Athletes from Bristol Central and St. Paul competed in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet this past weekend in Greensboro, N.C. The…
Bristol Blues beat league-leading Brockton Rox for seventh victory in last nine games Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:54 PM] BRISTOL - In a wild game at Muzzy Field on Sunday night, the Bristol Blues defeated the league-leading Brockton Rox 11-7 for…
New Britain Bees held scoreless over first seven innings of loss to Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:53 PM] WALDORF, Md. - Southern Maryland’s Brian Grening held the New Britain Bees scoreless over the first seven innings, helping his team earn…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Newington's Maycock has sparked Blues with his bat Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL - A local product has been one of the Bristol Blues’ best hitters this season. Ben Maycock graduated from Newington High…
Blues score seven runs in second straight game to beat Mavericks Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:52 PM] PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - For the second consecutive game, the Bristol Blues offense scored seven runs, lifting the team to a 7-4 win…
Crouse homers twice as Bees snap Blue Crabs' winning streak Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:41 PM] WALDORF, Md. - Michael Crouse hit a pair of home runs, collecting five RBI, as the New Britain Bees defeated the Southern…
Friday 06/16/2017
Bristol Blues players Frasca, Edmond among Futures League stat leaders Posted: 16 June 2017 [11:19 PM] Entering play on Friday night, the Bristol Blues’ Jake Frasca was tied with five other players for second place among the Futures…
Local boy presents 23rd Annual Shawn Reeder Memorial Scholarship Posted: 16 June 2017 [11:03 PM] Staff report Jack Reeder, age 8, the son of Kevin and Kristen Reeder of Bristol, recently presented a scholarship that bears…
New Britain Bees lose road game shortened to six innings by rain Posted: 16 June 2017 [11:00 PM] Staff report New Britain’s Jon Griffin collected two RBI, but the Bees lost Friday night’s game at Southern Maryland 3-2 in…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Bristol Eastern softball's Girard earns All-State honors in freshman season Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL — Bristol Eastern softball pitcher Erin Girard finished the 2017 season with an 18-2 record, she struck out double-digit batters…
Four Bristol Central runners participating in New Balance National Outdoor track and field meet Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:56 PM] GREENSBORO, S.C. — For the third consecutive year, the Bristol Central boys track and field team will be represented at the national…
Bees hold onto one-run lead, beat Revolution for second straight win Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:55 PM] YORK, Penn. — The New Britain Bees’ two-run lead was cut in half by the York Revolution in the bottom of…
Blues continue their late heroics with five-run eighth inning in win over Navigators Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:51 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL — Less than 24 hours removed from their first walk-off win of the year, the Bristol Blues…
Boys & Girls Club sponsors Blues game Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL- The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center's Older Members Association is hitting one out of the park…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
St. Paul's Christian Sturm wins state boys hammer throw title as athletes compete in final CIAC track and field events of the season Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - St. Paul’s Christian Sturm won the state boys hammer throw title on Wednesday afternoon at Willow Brook Park, as…
Berlin's Marzi pitches five-hit shutout for New Britain Bees Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:57 PM] YORK, Penn. - Berlin native Anthony Marzi pitched a five-hit shutout for the New Britain Bees on Wednesday night, recording one walk…
St. Paul baseball's Owsianko named to Class S All-State team Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - For the second consecutive year, the Class S All-State baseball team has a representative from St. Paul, as senior third…
Fry still learning through ups and downs with New Britain Bees Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Brandon Fry knew he had to work himself out of the inning as he had already done a number…
Three former Blues selected on third day of MLB draft Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:56 PM] BRISTOL - Former Bristol Blues players Dominic LoBrutto, Willy Yahn and Ryan Costello were all selected on Wednesday in the 2017 MLB…
Davis' walkoff double lifts Blues to thrilling win over Bravehearts Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:52 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - Two defensive miscues late in the game hurt the Bristol Blues, but Chris Davis lifted the…