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Norwich Sea Unicorns will stay at Dodd Stadium in 2025
Jul. 24—NORWICH — There will be summer collegiate baseball at Dodd Stadium next summer. The city has agreed to a one-year lease extension through 2025 with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, a summer collegiate team in the Futures Collegiate League Baseball League for the city-owned Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium. The team's current lease was set to expire at the end of this season, with a mutually ...
Sea Unicorns shine at Futures League All-Star game
Fireworks exploded over the sky at Dodd Stadium on Tuesday night. Minutes earlier, fans sang the New England baseball national anthem “Sweet Caroline” before the top of the ninth inning. The pregame ceremonies featured remarks from Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom, appearances by a Color Guard flag corps and a Foot Guard regiment, and an autograph session and ceremonial first pitch from former New York Yankees World Series hero Jim Leyritz. The Rose City All-Stars, which included members...
Zanor column: Another Legion baseball summer in the books
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while looking forward to watching some swimming, 3-on-3 basketball, and break dancing at the Paris Olympics … Another Legion baseball summer Kudos to General Managers Brent Southworth (Norwich), John Krot (Danielson), Steve Tarbox (Moosup), Joe Mariani (Waterford), Paul Martineau (Willimantic), and Everett Shepard (Tri-Town) for keeping...
Norwich on the brink of elimination in state tourney
It was an instant American Legion baseball classic that took two days to complete. It also left Norwich on the brink of elimination. South Windsor edged Norwich, 1-0, in 12 innings in the opening round of state tournament pod play Wednesday at Dickenman Field. The game was a continuation of Tuesday’s night’s scoreless battle...
'Goofy' Podeszwa among best closers in NECBL
Jul. 24—GROTON — Connor Podeszwa has a closer's personality. He's a bit goofy. He's also a bulldog. That combination, along with an effective pitching repertoire, has helped the Mystic Schooners right-hander become one of the best closers in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). The Gatorade Connecticut Baseball Player of the Year during his Waterford High School days, Podeszwa ...
Connecticut College: Men’s & Women’s Head Squash Coach
Connecticut College, a highly selective private liberal arts college in New London, CT, and a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is conducting a national search for an experienced head coach for the intercollegiate Division III Men’s & Women’s Squash programs. This is a full-time appointment with adjunct faculty status for the academic year. Compensation in addition to pay includes a full benefits package. The Connecticut College Athletic Department is committed to creating a community that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages allyship through education, training, and dialogue. We will create a community of belonging, acceptance, and respect for our entire athletic family. By doing so, the Connecticut College Athletic Department will be a safe place for all marginalized groups as we work to stand against racism, discrimination and hate.
Alumni Hall of Fame: 3-Time First-Team All-LEC Pick is Second Announced Honoree
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – Four-year starter Kara (Bradley) Cyr '07, who garnered numerous conference, regional and national honors in helping the Eastern Connecticut State University women's lacrosse program to its first two Little East Conference playoff championships, has been selected for induction into the Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame.
Navs Fall at Mystic, Win Streak Snapped
GROTON, Conn. 一 The North Shore Navigators saw their four-game win streak come to an end on Friday night, falling to the Coastal Division rival Mystic Schooners 5-2 in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High School. North Shore slipped to 17-23 on the summer, but still...
Golfers Named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
STORRS, Conn. - UConn golfers Connor Goode (Glastonbury, Conn.) and Jimmy Paradise (Tampa, Fla.) were named 2023-24 Cobalt All-American Scholar honors. The duo join a group of 532 NCAA Division I athletes from 180 schools to earn the honors. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual...
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