Sometimes, even the best players need to shake off the rust. Rory McIlory is no different. The world’s third-ranked golfer admitted as…
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Wednesday 06/21/2017
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…
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…
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…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Bristol Central grad Guilmette happy to be back home playing for Blues Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:52 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL-Central Connecticut State University baseball player Mitch Guilmette has taken his talents to the Bristol Blues to continue…
Bristol Blues lose late in battle with Dirt Dawgs Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:51 PM] WACHUSETT - The Bristol Blues and Wachusett Dirt Dawgs traded punched throughout Tuesday night’s contest but it was the Dirt Dawgs that…
Bees hoping road trip can light spark as first half draws to close Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are ready to get out on the road. And right now, perhaps that is the…
Five-run fifth inning lifts Bees to win in first half of doubleheader with Revolution Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:48 PM] YORK, Penn. - In the first half of a doubleheader on Tuesday evening, the New Britain Bees started their seven-game road trip…
After title win, Warriors join Bulls, Lakers, Celtics on list of NBA's greats Posted: 13 June 2017 [11:47 AM] They could outrun teams like the Showtime Lakers and outgun them like Michael Jordan's Bulls - and the Golden State Warriors had…
Monday 06/12/2017
Bristol Blues' four-game winning streak snapped by Rox Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:10 PM] Special To The Press The Bristol Blues were in search of their fourth straight win after losing six consecutive games to start…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's David Bowes and Southington's Kara Zazzaro Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:06 PM] CORRESPONDENT Bristol Central’s David Bowes and Southington’s Kara Zazzaro earn this season’s final “Athlete of the Week” honors. It’s rare when a…
Former UConn baseball coach, CCSU alum Andy Baylock honored by NEIBA Hall of Fame Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:03 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - Former Central Connecticut State star athlete Andy Baylock has led an illustrious career in the…
Northeast Tigers softball ends season with win over Chippens Hill Blue Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:03 PM] BRISTOL - The Northeast Middle School Tigers wrapped up their season on Monday, holding off a late push by the Chippens Hill…
As offense continues to struggle, shakeup appears to be in New Britain Bees' future Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The frustration of the season finally boiled over for New Britain Bees manager Stan Cliburn Sunday afternoon. The Bees…
McCambridge named head coach of Hartford Wolf Pack Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:37 PM] NEW YORK - The New York Rangers announced on Monday that Keith McCambridge will be filling the Hartford Wolf Pack’s head coaching…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Bristol Blues stage late-innings comeback to earn third straight victory Posted: 11 June 2017 [11:00 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - A two-run homer by Mitch Williams in the top of the ninth inning completed a comeback from a three-run…
Southington softball once again exceed expectations despite question marks to begin season Posted: 11 June 2017 [10:46 PM] WEST HAVEN - The Southington softball team entered Saturday night’s Class LL championship game with a lot of confidence. The team was…
New Britain Bees falter late again, hurt by own miscues in loss to Somerset Posted: 11 June 2017 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have already seen this story play out so many times this season - take a…