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Norwich edges Willimantic, eyes state Legion tournament bye
With each zone’s top two teams earning a first round bye into next week’s American Legion baseball state tournament, the battle for second place in Zone 6 took center stage Tuesday night in Willimantic. Waterford clinched its fourth straight Zone 6 championship weeks ago, leaving Norwich, Willimantic and...
Inside the Huddle Set for August 10 at The Rent
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn football program will host the second annual Inside the Huddle event on Saturday, August 10 at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. With the 2024 season around the corner, fans are encouraged to come to The Rent and get a glimpse of the Huskies as they prepare for the coming season. This year's event will be open to the public and will feature tailgating opportunities, a "Meet the Coaches" panel exclusive to football season ticket holders, and an open practice portion.
LaLiga international soccer coaches teaching youth talent in Connecticut
Connecticut kids are getting the chance to wow international soccer coaches this summer. “I love it so much that I wanted the opportunity to play soccer here,” said Sophia Perez, of Wethersfield. “When you play soccer, it’s a lot of commitment and a lot of hard work,” said Leon...
UConn basketball alumni team up to form the Stars of Storrs in summer tournament
(WFSB) - For the first time ever, a UConn alumni basketball team is preparing to play in a national summer tournament. The team held a workout today and Eyewitness News spent some time courtside. The team is called the Stars of Storrs. They are putting on a show Wednesday for...
Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race September 1st
(July 16, 2024) — Get ready to lace up your running shoes and be part of a cherished tradition at the 112th Haddam Neck Fair! We are thrilled to invite runners of all ages and abilities to participate in the highly anticipated Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race. This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., offering a picturesque route through the beautiful landscapes of Haddam Neck.
Central Connecticut Excels: USTFCCCA All-Academic Award & Track Victories
The Central Connecticut men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their academic performance during the 2023-24 school year with the All-Academic Team Award it was announced on Thursday. USTFCCCA Academic Awards Release Brooke Morabito received Track & Field All-Academic Athlete recognition, which is presented to student-athletes that maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and must have finished the season ranked in the top-96 in an indoor individual championship event or participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field…
Conard, CCSU’s Dominic Niman chosen by Tampa Bay Rays in MLB Draft
Former Conard High School and Central Connecticut State star Dominic Niman was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. A 6-foot-3 lefthanded pitcher, Niman was terrific in three full seasons at Central from 2021-23, posting a 3.25 ERA and striking out 189 batters in 213 innings. He helped lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament in 2021 and ’23. The West ...
Stars of Storrs align | Breaking down UConn men's basketball alumni's TBT team
PITTSBURGH — The Stars of Storrs are perfectly aligned. A team mostly consisting of UConn men’s basketball alumni will compete in The Basketball Tournament, beginning with the opening round this Saturday on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Featuring a 12-man roster, the Stars of Storrs is...
Starfires squeak past the Futures League Road Warriors
HARTFORD — In front of a rowdy crowd of 1,802 fans, the Westfield Starfires pitched their way to a 3-1 win against the Futures League Road Warriors in the inaugural Starfires Showdown at Dunkin Park in Hartford, Connecticut, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, on Wednesday, July 17. Westfield...
Men's Basketball Rounds Out Squad For 2024-25
Central Connecticut head men's basketball coach Patrick Sellers has announced the addition of four additional student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. Max Frazier, Devin Haid and Jaelen McGlone will be joining the Blue Devils as transfer student-athletes, while James Jones joins the program via the prep ranks. The quartet join Roddy Jones, who signed with CCSU in November, for the upcoming season.
UConn and Texas agree to home-and-home series starting in 2024
The back-to-back defending champion UConn Huskies have agreed to a non-conference home-and-home series with the Texas Longhorns, an elite matchup between two college basketball powerhouses. The matchups are already set, with the first game taking place December 8, 2024 in Austin while the return game will be almost exactly one year later on December 12, 2025 in Storrs. These two programs met last season in the Saatva Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden, with the Huskies securing an 81-71 victory behind 20 points from Alex Karaban and 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench from Samson Johnson. UConn loves non-conference challenges, having played Kansas, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa State, and Florida in the past two years alone. Meanwhile, Texas is looking to spruce up the non-con as they transition into the SEC, where they will go from competing against Kansas, Baylor, Iowa State, and Kansas State to now facing Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida. The Huskies and Longhorns agree to a home-and-home series ⚔️ 👉 Dec. 8, 2024 in Austin👉 Dec. 12, 2025 in Storrs pic.twitter.com/KWPHBIsXrI — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) July 16, 2024 The Huskies and Longhorns have met 10 times in total, with UConn holding a 7-3 advantage after last year’s victory.
Hartford, Conn. is home to one of the best Minor League ballparks
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Yard Goats draws devoted fans to its new, downtown stadium. Dunkin Park opened in 2017, with approximately 6,100 seats. Since then, Ballpark Digest has named it the country's best Double AA Minor League Ballpark four times. Nicknamed the insurance capital of the world, Hartford...
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