STORRS - St. John's came into Connecticut looking for a confidence-building, perhaps season-defining win and got it. Posh Alexander scored 18 points…
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Monday 01/18/2021
UConn's Auriemma: Schools need NCAA Tournament this season Posted: 18 January 2021 [07:34 PM] STORRS- UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma says playing an NCAA Tournament this year, at least on the men's side, is a…
Shorthanded UConn men's basketball pushes forward without Bouknight Posted: 18 January 2021 [10:33 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley’s wardrobe expanded exponentially over the weekend as he celebrated his 48th birthday. And his new clothes brought with…
Sunday 01/17/2021
CCSU women's basketball's games against Bryant this week postponed to February Posted: 17 January 2021 [01:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The CCSU women’s basketball team’s games against Bryant this week have been postponed, the school announced this weekend.…
UConn women's basketball recruit Poffenbarger enrolling, will join team after quarantine Posted: 17 January 2021 [12:10 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Saylor Poffenbarger was the first recruit from the Class of 2021 to commit to play for the UConn women’s basketball…
Friday 01/15/2021
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 January 2021 [07:10 PM] Newington police report the following: Jashaira Torres, 27, of 119 S. Marshall St., C1, Hartford, was charged on Jan. 4 with second…
UConn men's basketball adds another prized New Jersey recruit Posted: 15 January 2021 [01:47 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The coach from New Jersey has landed another prized recruit from the Garden State. Corey Floyd Jr., a 6-foot-4, 205-pound…
Area football, wrestling coaches dealing with reality of canceled seasons Posted: 15 January 2021 [01:33 PM] Area football players and coaches have endured a roller coaster ride through the coronavirus pandemic, embracing optimism for a fall season,…
Thursday 01/14/2021
CIAC announces spring high school football, wrestling won't take place this school year Posted: 14 January 2021 [02:55 PM] CHESHIRE – The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference confirmed the start dates for the winter season in a press conference Thursday afternoon,…
CIAC approves plan for high school winter sports to be played with competitions beginning Feb. 8 Posted: 14 January 2021 [02:47 PM] CHESHIRE – In just over three weeks, winter sports will be played for the first time in 11 months. The Connecticut…
Wednesday 01/13/2021
UConn men's basketball guard Bouknight has elbow surgery, out indefinitely Posted: 13 January 2021 [07:57 PM] STORRS - UConn guard James Bouknight will be out indefinitely after having surgery on his left elbow, the school said Wednesday. The…
Unexpected win has UConn basketball fans downing hot sauce for charity Posted: 13 January 2021 [07:54 PM] STORRS - UConn fan Bryan Jackson says he thought his taste buds were safe when he joked last week on Twitter that…
Tuesday 01/12/2021
UConn women's basketball sees two more games pushed back due to covid Posted: 12 January 2021 [05:48 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Tuesday morning brought the news that the UConn women's basketball team's game with Villanova Saturday was postponed due to a…
Monday 01/11/2021
CCSU men's basketball's Krishnan in covid protocol, Baker nursing injury Posted: 11 January 2021 [06:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State men’s basketball team was overmatched in its series against Bryant last week and part…
UConn men's basketball ranked in AP Top 25 for first time since 2016-17 Posted: 11 January 2021 [05:41 PM] Gonzaga and Baylor were the top two teams in The Associated Press preseason men’s college basketball poll. After eight weeks of twists…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma looks back as he ties Tennessee's Summitt in wins Posted: 11 January 2021 [04:58 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - As Geno Auriemma made his way to Gampel Pavilion Saturday to make history for himself and for the…
Sunday 01/10/2021
CCSU men's basketball can learn from toughest test of season Posted: 10 January 2021 [10:45 AM] The CCSU men’s basketball team returned from more than two weeks off directly into one of its biggest challenges of the…
With limited venue options, area indoor track coaches ponder season ahead Posted: 10 January 2021 [09:21 AM] The 2019-20 indoor track season was able to complete its state championships before the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference canceled the remainder…
Friday 01/08/2021
CCSU men's basketball drops second game to Bryant in as many days Posted: 08 January 2021 [06:04 PM] SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The CCSU men’s basketball team dropped its second straight loss against Bryant in as many days despite showing…
UConn men's basketball's game with Villanova next week postponed Posted: 08 January 2021 [12:06 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team’s Jan. 15 game against Villanova in Storrs has been postponed, the school announced Friday. Villanova…
UConn women's basketball adds Seton Hall to next week's schedule Posted: 08 January 2021 [10:52 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER For the third consecutive day on Thursday, the UConn women’s basketball team saw its schedule changed. The charm was that…
Thursday 01/07/2021
CCSU men's basketball suffers blowout loss to Bryant in first game back from winter break Posted: 07 January 2021 [08:55 PM] SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Central Connecticut State men’s basketball team did not return from winter break the way it wanted to…
Polley becoming surprise star for UConn men's basketball Posted: 07 January 2021 [08:50 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER To say Tyler Polley’s amazing performance Tuesday night came out of nowhere is a bit of stretch. After all, the…
Wednesday 01/06/2021
UConn women's basketball's Jan. 13 game at Xavier postponed due to coronavirus Posted: 06 January 2021 [05:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Another day, another change to the UConn women's basketball team's schedule. The school and Big East announced Wednesday that the…
CCSU women's basketball postpones next three games due to positive covid-19 tests Posted: 06 January 2021 [05:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State women’s basketball team will have to wait to resume its season. On Wednesday, the…
Tuesday 01/05/2021
'It seems like the camaraderie is growing': CCSU men's basketball eager to to continue to show growth over second half of season Posted: 05 January 2021 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Winter break allowed the Central Connecticut State basketball teams their first opportunities to leave campus for an extended…
'Anything can happen': Area high school basketball coaches have varying levels of optimism as the start date for winter season approaches Posted: 05 January 2021 [07:26 PM] As it stands now, the winter sports season is scheduled to begin with team practices on Jan. 19, though upcoming meetings…
UConn women's basketball's game with No. 6 Baylor canceled after Bears' Mulkey tests positive for covid-19 Posted: 05 January 2021 [05:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The first top 10-test for the UConn women's basketball team this season has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19…
Monday 01/04/2021
With high school sports set to resume later this month, here's how surrounding states are planning on continuing ahead Posted: 04 January 2021 [06:19 PM] With high schools reopening following the holiday break, the clock is now ticking on what the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has…
New Britain Bees, city agree to 5-year extension on team's lease of ballpark Posted: 04 January 2021 [02:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Bees have assured the next few summers will continue…
Friday 01/01/2021
After long, uncertain offseason, CCSU women's basketball glad to be back on court Posted: 01 January 2021 [07:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Getting this college basketball season off the ground was a far greater challenge than it ever was before…
With next three games on road, silent nights ahead for UConn men's basketball Posted: 01 January 2021 [07:28 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - When Dan Hurley walks onto the court before a basketball game, he’s usually greeted by a cacophony of…
Wednesday 12/30/2020
Adamec: Time for Bueckers to start shooting more for UConn women's basketball Posted: 30 December 2020 [05:55 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS — With 1:43 left in the first half Tuesday, Geno Auriemma took a time out to talk to his…
Looking to continue to build program, CCSU women's basketball signs two recruits for next season Posted: 30 December 2020 [05:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State women’s basketball team is relying heavily on its veteran core this season, returning a…
Tuesday 12/29/2020
UConn women's basketball surprised by Duke's decision to opt out of season Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:49 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER It’s no secret how fragile the 2020-21 college basketball season is and will be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But…
Leitao to make return when UConn men's basketball hosts DePaul Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:47 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dave Leitao is a graduate of Northeastern University but for all intents and purposes, he’s an alumnus of the UConn…
Recounting the roller coaster that was high school sports in 2020 Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:32 AM] The year of 2020 is (finally) coming to a close, and with it will bring an end to what likely was…
Monday 12/28/2020
Best high school sports moments in New Britain area from unprecedented 2020 Posted: 28 December 2020 [02:18 PM] The year 2020, for high school sports and far beyond, was as unprecedented as they come. Looking specifically at high school…
Sunday 12/27/2020
CCSU men's basketball still making progress depsite unique, uncertain season Posted: 27 December 2020 [01:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In a season that is vastly different than anything anyone has experienced before, the CCSU men’s basketball team…
Friday 12/25/2020
CCSU men's, women's basketball teams both already showing significant improvement from last season Posted: 25 December 2020 [11:15 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The CCSU men’s and women’s basketball teams are officially on holiday break, idle until resuming play on Jan.…
Wednesday 12/23/2020
With the semester winding down, CCSU surprises basketball players with videos from home Posted: 23 December 2020 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For many, college is the first time they’ll spend extended time away from family, and while that may…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma revels in return to Philadelphia Posted: 23 December 2020 [06:16 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER One of the best parts of covering a UConn women’s basketball game at Villanova happens before the game. As coach…
Tuesday 12/22/2020
Cole promises fans he'll do better in next game for UConn men's basketball after missed free throws Posted: 22 December 2020 [07:02 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER UConn guard R.J. Cole had a difficult end to his game Sunday afternoon. And although few Husky fans would hold…
Former Newington boys basketball standout Romano commits to Southern Connecticut State Posted: 22 December 2020 [06:45 PM] NEWINGTON - Mason Romano’s recruitment to play college basketball had suffered a setback. Like many other student-athletes across the country, the…
Tuesday's CCSU men's basketball game against Binghamton canceled Posted: 22 December 2020 [12:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The CCSU men’s basketball team won’t be able to get its last game in before the holiday break.…
Monday 12/21/2020
Newington girls soccer standout Mullings receives All-American honors Posted: 21 December 2020 [06:00 PM] NEWINGTON - Inside the gymnasium at Newington High School, the three exposed walls are each covered with remnants of athletic history.…
Auriemma wants UConn women's basketball to emphasize communication, defense Posted: 21 December 2020 [05:53 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - A pattern emerged for the UConn women’s basketball team during its three Big East games last week that…
Sunday 12/20/2020
CCSU women's basketball gets revenge on Fairleigh Dickinson with dominant victory Posted: 20 December 2020 [07:49 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – The CCSU women’s basketball team clearly didn’t want to get caught in another close game with Fairleigh…
UConn men's basketball falls to No. 9 Creighton in overtime thriller Posted: 20 December 2020 [05:40 PM] STORRS - No. 9 Creighton had already lost two close games this season and was facing a third defeat before rallying on…
Fast-paced style of play helping CCSU women's basketball in early going Posted: 20 December 2020 [02:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Coming off of a four-win season was a glaring sign that changes needed to be made for the…
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