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2 Connecticut swimmers qualify to advance at the Paris Olympics
Multiple Connecticut swimmers competed in the pool at the Paris Olympics on Saturday and two qualified to advance. Ridgefield's Kieran Smith competed in the men's 400m freestyle, but did not qualify for the next round. This was the same event where he won his bronze medal three years ago. Kate...
The puck drops in Hartford | Whalers Alumni Weekend returns
HARTFORD, Conn. — For the seventh time, Hartford Whalers Alumni Weekend returns to Dunkin' Park in downtown Hartford, and for fans, the weekend is a win-win. The Hartford Yard Goats continue to support the Whalers and, this year, the baseball team has brought back 19 former Whaler hockey players for events on Friday and Saturday night.
Hometown oarsman rows for Team USA at Olympics
WESTPORT — A hometown oarsman is rowing his boat in a quest for Olympics glory in Paris. Oliver Bub, a 2020 graduate of Dartmouth College and 2016 Staples High School alumnus, will hit the water Sunday representing Team USA in the men’s pair competition at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday. Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest. Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut. Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23. Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
75ers’ offense swings into action for berth in Legion state tourney final 8
MIDDLETOWN — Post 75 pitchers allowed only one run in two American Legion state tournament games prior to Thursday night. Great on paper, but across those 13 innings Middletown’s offense generated just two runs. Apparently, a call for run support was heard, because the 75ers gave right-hander Ryan...
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...
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
PREVIEW: Hartford Begin Two-Game Home Stand Against Phoenix
HARTFORD ATHLETIC (5-11-2) vs PHOENIX RISING FC (6-7-6) After a quick trip to Pittsburgh last week, Hartford Athletic are back at Trinity Health Stadium to kick off a two game home stand against Phoenix Rising FC this Friday. LAST TIME OUT. Hartford Athletic are coming off a 3-1 loss to...
Hartford Draw Phoenix 0-0 at Home
Hartford Athletic picked up a point at home in their scoreless draw against Phoenix Rising FC tonight. Though ending scoreless, tonight’s matchup was not short of scoring opportunities. Hartford wasted no time setting the tone for a strong offensive presence, crashing Phoenix’s attacking third right out of the gate. The Green and Blue saw their first chance at an early lead with less than 10 minutes on the clock after they were awarded a free kick right outside Phoenix’s box. Mamadou Dieng made contact with the kick, sending a strong header ricocheting off a Rising defender to earn Hartford a corner kick. The home club came close again when Emmanuel Samadia’s dangerous lofted corner kick made contact with the top post of Phoenix’s goal, bouncing off the woodwork into Rising’s box.
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.
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