Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
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Friday 01/17/2020
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:39 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
Thursday 01/16/2020
After nine seasons coaching his high school alma mater, Jones steps down as head football coach at New Britain High School Posted: 16 January 2020 [06:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tebucky Jones had been thinking about it for a while. On Thursday, it became official. After nine seasons coaching…
New Britain native Springer, Astros settle on $21 million, 1-year contract Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:41 PM] HOUSTON - George Springer, the World Series MVP of the tainted 2017 Houston Astros, and the team settled on a $21 million,…
New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal Posted: 16 January 2020 [03:23 PM] NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from…
Monday 01/13/2020
Astros manager Hinch, GM Luhnow banned for season for sign-stealing, fired Posted: 13 January 2020 [02:40 PM] NEW YORK - Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major…
Friday 01/10/2020
Looking to change lives kick by kick: New Britain Judo and Dynamic Arts providing positive outlet for kids Posted: 10 January 2020 [07:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s not decorated with much. The walls for half the large room located at 83 W. Main Street…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Killingly board of education votes to reinstate Native American mascot Posted: 09 January 2020 [12:29 PM] KILLINGLY - A board of education in Connecticut voted to bring back a controversial Native American-themed athletic mascot. The Killingly Board…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
MLB to investigate reports 2018 champion Red Sox cheated Posted: 07 January 2020 [03:55 PM] BOSTON - Major League Baseball says it will investigate allegations the Boston Red Sox illegally used their video replay room to steal…
Giants nearing deal with Patriots assistant Joe Judge to be next head coach Posted: 07 January 2020 [12:59 PM] EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants and New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him…
Hartford Yard Goats hire Southington native Chris Denorfia as manager Posted: 07 January 2020 [11:29 AM] HARTFORD – The Hartford Yard Goats have a new manager, Southington native Chris Denorfia. “We are excited to welcome Chris…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
'You have to represent where you come from': How boxer Nathan Martinez honors New Britain every time he steps in the ring Posted: 17 December 2019 [06:57 PM] MASHANTUCKET - The site of Nathan Martinez’s fight against Yeuri Andujar last Saturday afternoon was over an hour away from his…
Saturday 12/14/2019
Newtown football beats Darien on final play to win Class LL state title on anniversary of Sandy Hook Posted: 14 December 2019 [08:19 PM] TRUMBULL - The ending could not have been anymore perfect for the Newtown football team. On the seventh anniversary of the…
Sheehan football scores 36 unanswered points to knock off Bloomfield for Class S championship, its first title since 1985 Posted: 14 December 2019 [07:58 PM] TRUMBULL - Bloomfield’s hopes of repeating as Class S football champions were spoiled Saturday at Trumbull High School. After not allowing…
No. 2 St. Joseph football leans on defense to hold off No. 1 Daniel Hand in Class L title game, wins third class in three years Posted: 14 December 2019 [07:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Defense took precedent in the Class L football state championship game between top-seeded St. Joseph and second-seeded Daniel…
Bower's three touchdowns lead Weston football to first-ever state title with rout of Killingly in Class M championship Posted: 14 December 2019 [06:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Being able to run the football proved to be crucial at a rain-soaked Veterans Stadium for the Class…
Friday 12/13/2019
No. 1 Daniel Hand, No. 2 St. Joseph clash in Class L football title game with both program's going for a three-peat Posted: 13 December 2019 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s a matchup of No. 1 and No. 2. Better yet, it might as well be called a…
Killingly football looks to win its second state title in three years as it faces Weston for Class M championship Posted: 13 December 2019 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - This year’s Class M state championship football game features two teams on different sides of history. Third-seeded Killingly…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Connecticut natives bring new version of volleyball to New Britain schools Posted: 11 December 2019 [08:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Woodstock native and recent Northeastern University graduate Mike Delpapa went to visit his childhood friends Chris and Greg…
Tuesday 12/10/2019
Two huge football state championship games to be decided in New Britain Saturday, including lone battle of undefeated teams Posted: 10 December 2019 [12:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the Southington and Plainville football teams saw its seasons come to an end with losses in the…
Saturday 11/23/2019
Yale football rallies to beat Harvard in two overtimes to clinch share of Ivy League crown Posted: 23 November 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW HAVEN - There have been some interesting games in The Game’s previous 135 editions between the Yale and Harvard football…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Yale women's soccer leaves school amid report of misconduct Posted: 21 November 2019 [12:37 PM] NEW HAVEN - Yale University says women’s soccer coach Brendan Faherty has left the school amid misconduct allegations by former players at…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
CIAC creating Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament Posted: 19 November 2019 [07:22 PM] STAFF REPORT For the first time ever, the CIAC will host a Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament. The event, which will be the…
Friday 11/08/2019
Middletown to host Nutmeg Games, Masters Games starting in 2021, replacing New Britain Posted: 08 November 2019 [02:29 PM] STAFF REPORT The Nutmeg State Games and Connecticut Masters’ Games will have a new host city beginning in 2021. The city of…
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…