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Friday 10/25/2019
New Britain's Veterans Memorial Stadium chosen to host four state soccer championship games Posted: 25 October 2019 [11:30 AM] STAFF REPORT Not only will two champions be crowned on the field at Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain this fall, but…
Friday 10/18/2019
New Britain's Veterans Memorial Stadium chosen to host two football state championship games this December Posted: 18 October 2019 [11:04 AM] STAFF REPORT Two high school football state champions this season will celebrate on the field at New Britain’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. The…
Friday 10/11/2019
Sun hope to rise again in 2020 after losing in WNBA Finals Posted: 11 October 2019 [11:48 AM] UNCASVILLE - Connecticut fell one game short of winning its first WNBA championship, but the Sun's title hopes don't end with Thursday's…
Sunday 09/22/2019
President Andrzej Duda and first lady arrive at Holy Cross Church in New Britain Posted: 22 September 2019 [01:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN –Under a bright sun and blue skies, residents and visitors to the city began to gather outside Holy Cross…
Thursday 09/12/2019
The late Bonnie (Higgins) Maskery of Bristol among inductees into Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:58 PM] A former umpire, the late Bonnie (Higgins) Maskery of Bristol will be among the inductees for the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall…
Sunday 09/08/2019
Seven of city's all-time greats selected to be inducted into Bristol Sports Hall of Fame Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:08 PM] Staff report The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 23rd annual induction program on Friday, Nov. 22, at the DoubleTree…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
Behind history of program rebuilds, Bristol native, St. Paul alum Pikiell has Rutgers on track to contend in Big Ten Posted: 03 September 2019 [05:43 PM] BRISTOL - Steve Pikiell lists the group of team logos clinging to a wall in his New Brunswick, N.J. office. It…
Sunday 09/01/2019
Little League City Series participants come away with mutual respect for one another Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:15 PM] BRISTOL - Throughout the City Series, there wasn’t just a back-and-forth on the scoreboard between the Forestville Dodgers and McCabe-Waters Astros…
Friday 08/30/2019
Forestville Dodgers defeat McCabe-Waters Astros in extra innings to win Little League City Series title Posted: 30 August 2019 [03:22 PM] BRISTOL - The almost unanimous opinion heading into Thursday night’s winner-take-all City Series championship game between the McCabe-Waters Astros and Forestville…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Area youth meet New England Revolution soccer stars Posted: 28 August 2019 [07:13 PM] Staff Report Hundreds of youth soccer players and fans were able to learn from some of the top players of the New…
Fresh off FedEx Cup title, Rory McIlory commits to 2020 Travelers Championship Posted: 28 August 2019 [06:03 PM] HARTFORD - Rory McIlroy didn’t get a chance to play at TPC River Highlands back in June Due to the…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Forestville, McCabe-Waters set for final showdown to decide City Series title Posted: 27 August 2019 [04:02 PM] BRISTOL - Of course it comes down to this. All season, regular or post, the Forestville Dodgers and McCabe-Waters Astros have…
Monday 08/26/2019
Allen leads McCabe-Waters Astros over Forestville Dodgers to force decisive final Little League City Series championship game Posted: 26 August 2019 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - The McCabe-Waters Little League Astros live to fight another day, and they have Mason Allen to thank for much…
Sunday 08/25/2019
McCabe-Waters Astros look to bring momentum into Little League City Series showdown with Forestville Dodgers Posted: 25 August 2019 [04:51 PM] BRISTOL - For the McCabe-Waters Astros, Friday night’s City Series game against the Edgewood A’s was about much more than just…
Friday 08/23/2019
McCabe-Waters Astros rally to defeat Edgewood A's and stay alive in Little League City Series Posted: 23 August 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - Friday night’s City Series contest between the Edgewood A’s and the McCabe-Waters Astros featured a number of scoring chances…
Thursday 08/22/2019
It's a team effort for Forestville Dodgers as all players contribute to team's success in seeking City Series title Posted: 22 August 2019 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - It’s a cliche term across all team sports, but for Clay Roberts, that doesn’t seem to matter. The Forestville…
New Jersey state champs become fan favorite at Little League World Series after winning regional in Bristol Posted: 22 August 2019 [08:45 PM] In the moments after his team had been eliminated from the Little League World Series in a 4-1 loss to Louisiana,…
Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge Posted: 22 August 2019 [12:45 PM] LACONIA, N.H. - Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession. A Belknap County…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Champions from Bristol-held regionals meet as New Jersey beats Rhode Island in Little League World Series Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:42 PM] Bunkmates during their time at the regionals Aug. 4-10 in Bristol, players from the New Jersey and Rhode Island baseball teams…
City Series game between McCabe-Waters and Edgewood Little League postponed Posted: 21 August 2019 [05:11 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL - Wednesday night’s Little League City Series game between Edgewood and McCabe-Waters was postponed to 6 p.m. Thursday.…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Core trio helps Forestville Dodgers find success in opener of Little League City Series Posted: 20 August 2019 [05:53 PM] BRISTOL - In the moments after his team had lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to Southington North in the 12U Little League…
McCabe-Waters Astros show toughness in opener of Little League City Series Posted: 20 August 2019 [05:48 PM] BRISTOL - Even trailing by five runs after struggling to string hits together all game, the McCabe-Waters Little League baseball team…
Monday 08/19/2019
Strong pitching, timely hitting helps Forestville top McCabe-Waters in opening round of City Series Posted: 19 August 2019 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Through three innings, Forestville’s Little League baseball team clung to a 1-0 lead despite amassing just one hit halfway…
Sunday 08/18/2019
Anderson leads Flight Fam (Hartford) past 2 Official (New Britain) to win Open Division championship at Osgood Shootout Posted: 18 August 2019 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It didn’t matter how airtight the 2 Official (New Britain) basketball team’s defense was on Mike Anderson, the…
Friday 08/16/2019
Born deaf, Bibisi hasn't let condition hinder him from having breakout season for Bristol Knights Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:58 PM] BRISTOL - Throughout his baseball career, Rob Bibisi has been counted out, the skeptics lacking confidence in him. And all his…
Thursday 08/15/2019
'Up and down' season for Bristol Knights ends with surprising runner-up finish in championship series Posted: 15 August 2019 [04:41 PM] BRISTOL - As they gathered bats, cleats and gloves to stuff inside their backpacks Wednesday night, there weren’t any disgruntled faces…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Bristol Knights swept by Fat Orange Cat Brewers in Connecticut Twilight League championship series Posted: 14 August 2019 [11:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Knights’ surprising run through the Connecticut Twilight League playoffs came one step shy of a happy ending…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
Bristol Knights overcome sluggish regular season, recognize potential in run to Connecticut Twilight League championship series Posted: 13 August 2019 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL - On paper, the Bristol Knights didn’t appear to be a clear threat to make a deep run at the…
Detroit Pistons All-Star, former UConn standout Drummond highlights talented field for 27th annual Osgood Shootout Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Osgood Shootout has been a staple of summer league basketball since 1993. Now, the tournament is getting…
Children's Charities Tennis Classic to hold youth clinic Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:31 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The Children’s Charities Tennis Classic will have another component this year. Don Lukowski, the chairman and founder…
Monday 08/12/2019
Bristol Knights advance to Connecticut Twilight League championship series with win over Elmer's Angels Posted: 12 August 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - In the playoffs, all it takes is for a team to get in to become a threat. Just ask…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Bristol Knights come home for Connecticut Twilight League playoffs tonight at Muzzy Field Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:13 PM] Submitted report The Bristol Knights opened their playoffs last Monday, Aug. 5, as the No. 6 seed in the Connecticut Twilight League…
Rhode Island enjoys a memorable, thrilling run as regional title doesn't come easy Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL - For Rhode Island manager Chris Promades, all four of his team’s games this week have been an exhilaration-fueled thrill…
New Jersey wins it 'for Ralphy' as it carries memory of beloved uncle, mentor through tournament Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL - Jairo Labrador’s eyes brightened the moment he brought up Elizabeth, N.J., a city he says is a special, hard-working…
Saturday 08/10/2019
Explosive offensive performance vaults New Jersey past New York, into Little League World Series Posted: 10 August 2019 [10:56 PM] BRISTOL - Heading into Saturday night, New York’s Little League team had deployed the deadliest offense in the Mid-Atlantic Regional, scoring…
Chaotic play helps Rhode Island zap New Hampshire momentum, advance to Little League World Series Posted: 10 August 2019 [04:43 PM] BRISTOL - Chaos reigned on Saturday. When the dust settled and the confusion simplified, Rhode Island was left standing, a 6-4…
Friday 08/09/2019
New Jersey blanks Washington, D.C. to reach Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game Posted: 09 August 2019 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Yady Mateo’s favorite athlete is Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez, and Derek Escobar’s favorite food is filet mignon. Perhaps…
Rhode Island rides standout pitching effort into Little League New England Regional championship game Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - The pitch count racked up, and so did the sticky situations for Alex Anderson. It didn’t matter. With each…
Thursday 08/08/2019
Becker, Quezada combine for seven hits, eight RBI for New York in rout of Washington D.C. in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [11:25 PM] BRISTOL – A rain delay could sometimes disrupt a player’s rhythm, but in Thursday night’s Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional contest, New…
Pitching, key defense help New Hampshire beat Rhode Island in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 08 August 2019 [08:35 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL - Rhode Island charged back hard in its final at-bat, but some key defense and Nate Kiah buckling down…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Key players come through for Connecticut state champ Madison to beat Maine in Little League New England Regional Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut rode the bottom of its order to victory in Tuesday’s Little League New England Regional Tournament contest against…
New Jersey gets another great start as Escobar tosses two-hit shutout for Garden State Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - Heading into a second elimination game in as many days, New Jersey starter Derek Escobar knew his team needed…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
Connecticut's subs come up big as state champs rally to beat Massachusetts to stay alive in Little League New England Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - When Connecticut head coach James Maynard called on his bench in Tuesday night’s Little League New England Regional Tournament…
New Jersey bounces back after stunning loss to defeat Maryland in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - A day after suffering a brutal loss to Washington D.C. in the Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional, New Jersey needed…
Pennsylvania bats come alive late to defeat Delaware in Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional Posted: 06 August 2019 [08:59 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - Pennsylvania was handcuffed by Delaware starting pitcher Cameron Kelley through three innings on Tuesday, totaling just one baserunner…
Little League Regional Roundup: Blue hits walk-off double with two outs to keep Maine alive and eliminate Vermont Posted: 06 August 2019 [05:52 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - In what has thus far been a wild week in both the Mid-Atlantic and New England…
Monday 08/05/2019
Rhode Island wins thriller in extra innings over Vermont in Little League Baseball New England Regional Posted: 05 August 2019 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - Monday’s first three games of both the Mid-Atlantic and New England Regionals in the Little League Baseball Tournament at…
New York takes advantage of Delaware's miscues, wins in extra innings in Little League Eastern Regional Posted: 05 August 2019 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - In his four years as manager of the Haverstraw Little League baseball team, Jason Fabbri says he has never…
After benches-clearing incident earlier in Nutmeg State Games girls basketball tournament, pair of New Britain teams battle in intense rematch in championship game Posted: 05 August 2019 [04:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mikayla Mobley grabbed an errant New Britain Hurricanes pass near the baseline at the CT Trotters’ (New Britain)…