SOUTHINGTON - As Sal Conti watched three of his students take part in the American Poolplayers Association’s Junior Championships earlier this…
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Wednesday 08/15/2018
Former UConn men's basketball greats believe program is going to rebound Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:03 PM] UNCASVILLE - Don’t tell Jim Calhoun or his former players that UConn is no longer an elite basketball program. Yes, the Huskies…
Tuesday 08/14/2018
Bristol Knights fall to elimination bracket after failing to get bats going against Brickhouse Indians in Twilight League playoffs Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:26 PM] MANCHESTER - The Brickhouse Indians (Newington) punched their ticket to the Connecticut Twilight League title series with some early offense and…
'Small ball' has big results for Bristol Junior American Legion Baseball team in rapid rise to regional championship Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:04 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - A program that was just re-started two years ago, the Bristol Post 2 Junior American Legion Baseball team…
New Britain Bees sign former Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Beachy Posted: 14 August 2018 [04:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Every time the New Britain Bees lose a player to affiliated baseball, they manage to bring in another…
UConn, Lady Vols to renew rivalry in 2019-20, 2020-21 Posted: 14 August 2018 [02:55 PM] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Connecticut and Tennessee plan to face each other in women's basketball during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, renewing a…
Monday 08/13/2018
Bristol Knights set to take on Brickhouse Indians in playoff game tonight Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:10 PM] With rain forcing Monday’s game to be postponed, the No. 2-seed Bristol Knights are set to take on the No. 5…
Southington Legion baseball team had bittersweet feeling to end of season Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:09 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - The Cinderella season for the Southington American Legion baseball team came to an end Saturday in the semifinals…
Connecticut Public Links Championship tees off this week Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:07 PM] BERLIN - Eighty six of Connecticut’s best golfers will descend upon Timberlin Golf Club Tuesday and Wednesday for one of the…
Sunday 08/12/2018
Bristol Junior American Legion baseball team wins Northeast Regional championship in rained-shortened game over South Kingstown, RI Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:32 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - For once, Bristol’s Junior American Legion Baseball team didn’t need extra innings on Sunday to win a tournament…
Mather hits deciding home run as Rhode Island beats Massachusetts for New England title to secure spot in Little League World Series Posted: 12 August 2018 [04:14 PM] BRISTOL - Jake Mather had been producing all tournament for Rhode Island but he was still looking for his first home run.…
Bruno throws perfect game against Maryland to lead New York to Mid-Atlantic title, Little League World Series Posted: 12 August 2018 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL - With a trip to Williamsport, Pa. for the Little League World Series on the line, New York starting pitcher…
Saturday 08/11/2018
Bristol Junior American Legion Baseball team enjoys another comeback win to reach Northeast Regional championship game Posted: 11 August 2018 [11:05 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - Bristol’s Junior American Legion Baseball team is simply playing some of the most exciting baseball of any area…
Southington American Legion Baseball team eliminated from Northeast Regional after rout Posted: 11 August 2018 [11:04 PM] SHREWSBURY, Mass. - Six Southington pitchers combined to allow 10 earned runs on 14 walks and eight hits with just two…
Rain pushes back Little League New England, Mid-Atlantic Regional championships to Sunday Posted: 11 August 2018 [06:32 PM] BRISTOL - The New England and Mid-Atlantic Regional games scheduled for Saturday have been postponed to Sunday due to weather. Massachusetts…
Bees' Polish Heritage Night Cancelled Due to Rain Posted: 11 August 2018 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Nobody likes a soggy kielbasa - The New Britain Bees’ Polish Heritage Night has been rescheduled due…
New Britain Bees infielder Stassi has contract purchased by San Francisco Giants Posted: 11 August 2018 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Bees infielder Brock Stassi is heading back to affiliated baseball. The 29-year-old had his contract…
Friday 08/10/2018
Wade strikes out 10 as Maryland beats New Jersey to move on to Little League Mid-Atlantic championship game Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - Maryland cruised to the Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game defeating New Jersey 11-1 in five innings behind an impressive…
Bristol Junior American Legion team comes from behind to advance in Northeast Regional Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:15 PM] WINDSOR LOCKS - The team may not make it look easy, but Bristol’s Junior American Legion Baseball squad seems to somehow…
Henderson tosses complete-game shutout as Southington American Legion baseball team beats Rochester, NH to avoid elimination in Northeast Regional Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:03 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - It appears the Southington American Legion baseball team plays its best when its season is on the line.…
New Britain Bees have players to make run at playoffs in final month of second half Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - There’s still time left in the Atlantic League season, just not a lot to waste. With 33 games…
Rhode Island rallies for six runs in final inning against New Hampshire, will play for Little League New England title Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - Trailing New Hampshire 5-0 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, Rhode Island pulled off the improbable. Tommy…
CT United FC opening match against Lancaster Lions will be cancers research benefit Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Connecticut United Football Club and Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute are teaming up to strike down cancer. On Sunday,…
Thursday 08/09/2018
Cropper tosses complete-game shutout as Maryland eliminates Pennsylvania from Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:55 PM] BRISTOL - Maryland starting pitcher Kannon Cropper had a shot to redeem himself after struggling in his first start against Washington D.C.…
Southington American Legion baseball team rolls past Ellington to avoid elimination in Northeast Regional Posted: 09 August 2018 [08:45 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - Good things tend to happen for the Southington American Legion baseball team when it faces Ellington in postseason…
Fairfield American ousted from Little League New England Regional by New Hampshire Posted: 09 August 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - After reaching the U.S. semifinal at the Little League World Series in Williamsport last year, a return trip this…
Despite falling short of championship, Bristol Blues have plenty of positive takeaways from summer Posted: 09 August 2018 [07:55 PM] BRISTOL - The season for the Bristol Blues may have come to an end short of a championship, but there was…
Former UConn star Drummond will participate in upcoming Osgood Shootout Posted: 09 August 2018 [07:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Andre Drummond is coming back to New Britain. The former UConn star and current all-star center for the…
Wide receiver Mayala believes UConn football ready to return to postseason Posted: 09 August 2018 [07:43 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - He’s one of the last remaining links on the roster to UConn’s postseason past, so perhaps Hergy Mayala…
Wednesday 08/08/2018
Season ends for Bristol Blues with loss to Worcester Bravehearts in Futures League playoffs Posted: 08 August 2018 [11:33 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues put up a fight, but it just wasn’t enough. Bristol’s season came to a close…
Blake launches Massachusetts into Little League New England Regional Championship Posted: 08 August 2018 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - In the bottom of the fifth inning against Rhode Island on Wednesday, Massachusetts shortstop Evan Blake launched a mammoth solo…
New York edges New Jersey to reach Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Posted: 08 August 2018 [08:35 PM] BRISTOL - New York’s 5-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon over New Jersey was much different than the Empire State’s first two.…
Kids play, create friendships at Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:59 PM] BERLIN - For many, summer is a time for camp, and the Hospital for Special Care’s Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp,…
Southington Legion baseball team falls to Essex (Vermont) in Northeast Regional opener Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:19 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - The Southington American Legion baseball team started out slow and never really got going in its Northeast Regional…
Genaro was pitcher Bristol Blues could count on in time of need Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:14 PM] BRISTOL - There was never a doubt who would be on the mound for the Bristol Blues in the team’s biggest…
Tuesday 08/07/2018
Plenty of smiles to go around as 30th annual Nutmeg Games wrap up Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After three weeks of running Connecticut’s largest amateur multi-sport event, Nutmeg Games executive director Patrick Fisher can finally…
Fairfield American jumps out to early lead against Maine, stays alive in Little League New England Regional Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut jumped ahead early and never looked back on Tuesday afternoon, as Fairfield American coasted to a 7-1 victory…
Maryland rallies to advance in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional, eliminates Washington DC Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:35 PM] BRISTOL - Washington, D.C. had the hot start, but it was Maryland that had the strong finish. After putting up a…
Bristol Knights begin Twilight League playoffs tonight Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:32 PM] Special to The Press The Bristol Knights, with an 18-7-1 regular season record, have won the Central Division of the Connecticut Twilight…
Loparco steps up as leader for Bristol Blues Posted: 07 August 2018 [07:21 PM] Roaix BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have reached the playoffs with a roster filled with young college players in their first…
Sophomore running back Hopkins leaving UConn football program, will transfer Posted: 07 August 2018 [07:15 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The depth at running back that UConn football coach Randy Edsall was so excited for this season took…
UConn football goes with full pads in practice despite heat Posted: 07 August 2018 [07:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - UConn held its first workout in full pads Monday afternoon on the steamy grass practice fields on the…
Monday 08/06/2018
Strong outing from Genaro, timely hitting lead Bristol Blues past Pittsfield Suns and into semifinals Posted: 06 August 2018 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - All the Bristol Blues had to do was watch Michael Genaro go to work and provide a little bit…
Bruno leads New York over Pennsylvania in Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:10 PM] BRISTOL - Gregory Bruno did it all for New York on Monday morning. His three RBI and five scoreless innings…
Children's Charities Tennis Classic has successful 40th tournament Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:09 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - The Children’s Charities Tennis Classic continues to make as many memories off the court as on it. The…
Bristol Eastern's Kolloverja, Collins, McPhee and Consalvo to play college football Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - As the Bristol Eastern football team gears up for another training camp, which is now just weeks away, four…
New Jersey picks up first win of Mid-Atlantic Regional with defeat of Maryland Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - Some things are worth the wait. After waiting around all day Sunday and most of Monday to get…
Rhode Island tops Vermont for second straight win in New England Regional Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Rhode Island could already be the team to beat in the New England portion of the Little League Eastern Regional…
Stephens showcasing variety of skill sets for Bristol Blues Posted: 06 August 2018 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - Few teams have players who can do a little bit of everything. In Peyton Stephens, the Bristol Blues have…
Sunday 08/05/2018
Bristol Blues will host Pittsfield Suns in first round playoff game tonight at Muzzy Field Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - After finishing the regular season in third place, the Bristol Blues will host the sixth place Pittsfield Suns in…