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CT teens to compete in international baseball competition
(WFSB) - Summertime has long been baseball season and at the youth level that means a lot of all-star play. For a couple of Connecticut teenagers that means a trip to the Bahamas for a big international competition. Lorenzo Flores from Bridgeport and Waterbury’s Issac Leon are two members of...
Darien swimmer who lost part of her leg in shark attack clinches Paralympic Games spot
Ali Truwit, a Darien swimmer, used her skills to survive a shark attack in Turks and Caicos, and has now qualified for the Paralympics in Paris after undergoing two life-saving surgeries and having her leg amputated.
Tony Schumacher Bows Out in Ultra-Competitive Top Fuel Opening Round at Norwalk
A frustrating weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals came to an early end in the first round for eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher. Racing at Summit Motorsports Park on Sunday morning, Schumacher made his quickest pass of the weekend in JCM Racing’s Leatherwood Distillery/Waltrip Brewing Co. Top Fuel dragster, but it wasn’t quick enough to turn on the win light in the first round, where numerous races were determined by thousandths of a second.
Swimmers Rally Support in New Canaan for Fight Against NCAA Transgender Rules
NEW CANAAN -- Riley Gaines, a former All-American swimmer for the University of Kentucky, didn’t receive a trophy for her 5th place finish in the 200 freestyle at the 2022 NCAA Women’s Division 1 Swi... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20...
Balance and depth of FCIAC baseball came through in 2024
It was a strong year for FCIAC baseball in terms of balance and depth with several very good teams jockeying for high seeds in the conference tournament and several more good teams battling it out down the regular season’s homestretch to try to snatch one of the final seeds.
TJ Zizzo Continues Strong Performance in Norwalk
In front of a packed house at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster team brought energy and a strong 12,000-horsepower land rocket performance to race day. After two days of qualifying that saw the Zizzo Racing entry steadily improve almost every session Zizzo qualified No. 10 and faced Tripp Tatum in the opening session. During qualifying Zizzo posted a career fastest speed lighting up the scoreboards at Summit Motorsports Park with a blistering 334.40 mph run.
Mets Win, Little League Scores, Tatum Signs Extension With Celtics
Mets 9 Nationals 7(10); the Yankees and Red Sox had Monday night off. Hamden 4 Orange 3 (completion of suspended game from Sun. 6/30) Standings: Hamden 6-0, Milford 5-1, Orange 5-1, Cheshire 3-3, Max Sinoway 2-4, Branford 2-4, Pop Smith 1-5, East Haven 0-6 Tuesday 7/2. Hamden at Milford, Orange...
SCSU Men’s Soccer Announces 2024 Schedule
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University Men's Soccer has announced its 2024 schedule. The Owls will host seven home games at Jess Dow Field this season. The Owls will open the 2024 season at home on Thursday, Sept. 5 in a 12:00 p.m. non-conference matchup against Bloomfield College. Southern will go on the road to play the University of Bridgeport on Sept. 8 and then, the Owls will make the trip to face West Chester University of Pennsylvania on Sept. 14. Southern Connecticut returns home on Sept. 18 to play Queens College. The Owls open Northeast-10 Conference play...
Yale Men’s Hockey Shines with 26 All-Academic Team Selections
The Yale men's hockey team had 26 student-athletes named to ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 season, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.00. David Chen was the recipient of the Commissioner's List award, representing the top scholar from Yale. 26 Yale student-athletes honored on ECAC Hockey's All-Academic Team. Minimum...
STANFIELD GETS THE FIRST PRO STOCK BACK-TO-BACK IN WINNING NORWALK
Pro Stock racer Aaron Stanfield had a lot on the line Sunday afternoon when he rolled to the starting line twice for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals finals. He fell short of winning the Factory X title but sealed the deal in the Pro Stock division, beating Dallas Glenn.
Steve Torrence Races to Semifinals at Norwalk
After some recent struggles, Steve Torrence was back on his starting line game Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park, but his CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Toyota was not quite up to the challenge posed by No. 1 qualifier Doug Kalitta and his MAC Tools dragster in the semifinal round of the 17th Summit Racing Equipment Nationals.
Get well soon, John Force
John Force, a legend in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, is an inspiration to all drag racers. His unexpected absence due to an on-track incident in Virginia has left an unfillable void in the racing community. The racers, crewmembers, and fans all felt the weight of his absence in Norwalk. On this weekend, the NHRA on FOX crew captured the raw, heartfelt emotions of racers who took a moment from their intense schedules to send their well-wishes to John.
NCAA Rewind: Uber-Consistent Fairfield a Top Mid-Major Threat
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Yale Field Hockey 2024 Schedule: 16 Games Against Top Teams, Melissa Gonzalez Head Coach
Yale's field hockey team announces its challenging 2024 schedule, featuring matchups against top national teams and regional rivals, with 16 games including Ivy League and non-league matches. Yale's regular season comprises 16 games, including seven Ivy League and nine non-league games. The Bulldogs play four teams ranked in the top...
Geffen Named 2024 IRCA All-American
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Harry Geffen of the Yale heavyweight crew team has been named Empacher-Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) All-Americans. To be named an "All-American", rowers and coxswains must have met the following criteria: The student-athlete must meet all eligibility rules defined by their institution. The student must have raced in their team's varsity boat for the current spring racing season The student-athlete must be nominated by their institution The head coach of the student athlete's institution must be in good standing with the IRCA Nominated student-athletes are then selected by the IRCA Board of Directors to "1st team",...
Heavyweight Crew Has 16 Recognized as IRCA Scholar Athletes
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale heavyweight crew had 16 members honored as 2024 Empacher-Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) Scholar Athletes. To earn this award, rowers and coxswains must have met the following criteria: Athletes from all IRCA Member Schools are eligible Athletes must be in their second year or more of eligibility Athletes must have competed in their program's top 3 boats during the current season or raced at the 2022 IRA Championship. Athletes must have, at least, a 3.50 cumulative GPA through fall semester. This year's recipients from Yale: Thomas Allen, Junior Jakov Bijelic, Junior Zac Day, Sophomore Marcus...
Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship LPGA Epson Tour: July 12-14 at Great River Golf Club in Milford
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Patrick O’Connor, Tournament Director of the Hartford Healthcare Women’s Championship, and Margot Rouquette, an Epson Tour athlete. They got together in our studio, to discuss the upcoming tournament at Great River Golf Club, in Milford, which takes place from July 12th to 14th. This event features future stars of the LPGA Tour, competing against one another on one of the most challenging courses of the season.
Bob Tasca III Claims Second Wally of 2024 Season in Norwalk
Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast – very fast. At least, this was part of the strategy employed by the team behind the Tasca Funny Car that pushed them from a frustrating front half of the season to two consecutive final rounds and the winner’s circle Sunday afternoon in Norwalk.
Longtime Weston High School Educator Debbie (Hogan) Pender Retires
If this were a “word association” contest, the glaring and easy answer would be:. As it is, this is an announcement that one of the most iconic figures in Weston High School history has made the 2023-24 school year her last, ending a spectacular teaching, coaching and administrative career that has lasted 40 years. According to information provided by the Weston High School Alumni Association, Pender leaves with the distinction as being the longest serving faculty member in Weston High School history.
New Canaan’s perfect season highlights 2024 FCIAC girls golf
New Canaan had a perfect 14-0 season and then won FCIAC and state championships with a strong, balanced, and deep team to highlight a successful girls’ golf season for the conference. Individually, there are many quality golfers in the FCIAC who had plenty more achievements and a handful of...
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