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Valley Blue Sox end losing against Bristol Blues, keep posteason hopes alive
HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox walked into Saturday’s game on a two-game losing streak, 3.5 games behind the Bristol Blues for the division lead, and fell out of the playoff picture. It was a must-win situation against the division leader themselves, the Bristol Blues, in a possible...
State champion Canton makes Eastern Regional debut on Sunday
The Canton Junior Little League baseball team is venturing where no Canton has been before – the Eastern Regional championships. Canton won the first Little League state championship in any division a week ago with a two-game sweep over Somers to claim the Junior Division (ages 13-14) state championship.
Annual Northern Exposure Showcase gives girls a chance to show off their skills to college coaches
MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - The annual Northern Exposure Showcase is one of the most important softball events in the northeast. It features girls from all over Connecticut and the northeast, giving them the chance to show off their skills to dozens of college coaches. It is put on by USA...
Delaware dominates Canton Juniors in East Region debut
Two Laurel, Delaware pitchers limited the Canton Junior Division (ages 13-14) Little League All-Star team to just one hit and struck out five as the Delaware state champions dominated Canton, 14-2 at the East Regional baseball championships on Sunday in Dubois, Pennsylvania. With its second win in two days, Delaware...
Henckel and Konopka each finish second at USA Wrestling championships
Two state wrestlers earned All-American honors in boys freestyle at USA Wrestling’s Junior and 16-and-under national championships at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday. Southbury’s William Henckel finished second in Junior Freestyle at 175 pounds while Simsbury’s Max Konopka finished second in the 16-and-under freestyle at 190...
Crushers dominate Torrington for sixth win of season
Noah Asmar was 4-for-4 with a double and five RBI as the Canton Crushers won their sixth game of the season with an 11-4 win over the Torrington Thunder at Fuessenich Park in Tri-State League baseball on Saturday morning. Canton (6-13) tied a season-high 14 hits. The Crushers also had...
Zanor column: Killingly's Bowen to receive coaching award
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while hoping the Boston Red Sox and All-Star MVP Jarren Duran can keep things rolling in the second half of the season …. Award winners. As a long time member of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, I’m thrilled with this...
Quick start leads Pittsburgh past slumping Hartford
Pittsburgh scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of the game to beat the Hartford Athletic, 3-1 on Saturday night in USL Championship action in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds took a quick 1-0 lead when Edward Kizza converted on a penalty kick just five minutes into the game after a defender was taken down in the penalty box.
UConn Men's Hockey Unveils The Huskies' Completed Schedule For 2024-25
The UConn men's hockey team has announced their schedule for the 2024-25 season. The 34-game regular slate includes 16 home games, a 24-game Hockey East schedule, and an appearance at the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. The Huskies will host 12 home games at the Toscano Family Ice Forum...
Jacob Pebley Takes 100 Back Title at Connecticut Senior Champs; Lilly Archibald Drops Big PBs
Rice commit Lily Archibald won five individual events and swam four lifetime bests at the Connecticut Senior Long Course Championships. Wesleyan University Freeman Athletic Building, Middletown, Connecticut. Long Course Meters (50m) One of the best tools in the toolbox for a young coach without a big resume is the ability...
Photo Gallery: Fueled by strong start, Riverhounds throttle Hartford Athletic for second straight win
After suffering a scoring drought that spanned a month and a half, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ offense continued to surge on Saturday night, dropping Hartford Athletic 3-1 on national television. Griffin Floyd was there to provide the match recap and get reaction from Head Coach Bob Lilley and midfielder/forward Langston...
King David the 41st: Gravel Outruns Schatz for Kings Royal Victory
ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 20, 2024) — David Gravel realized a career dream Saturday night at Eldora Speedway by winning the 41st Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Gravel, from Watertown, Connecticut, took the lead from Tyler Courtney and had to fend off challenges from Logan Schuchart and defending Kings Royal champion Donny Schatz, losing the lead to both for a pair of laps each before taking the top position back.
Hartford Athletic Kick Off Second Half Of The Season With Visit To Pittsburgh RIverhounds SC
Hartford Athletic head to Pittsburgh on Saturday night for the first game of the second half of the season, looking for a first result away from Trinity Health Stadium since a 1-0 win over El Paso Locomotive on opening night of the 2024 season in March. The Latics will head...
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