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Tuesday 01/28/2020
Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey looking for more offense earlier in games Posted: 28 January 2020 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Facing a winless Shepaug Valley-Litchfield-Thomaston-Nonnewaug, the Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey team carried a slim 1-0 lead into the third…
Newington indoor track teams breaking numerous school records Posted: 28 January 2020 [05:39 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys and girls indoor track teams are currently enjoying the type of success that can rewrite the…
Monday 01/27/2020
Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey shuts out SLTN, qualifies for state tournament Posted: 27 January 2020 [08:42 PM] NEWINGTON - A first-period goal from Justin Stergos was all the Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey co-op needed Monday afternoon to pick…
Oregon jumps ahead of UConn women's basketball in latest AP Top 25 poll Posted: 27 January 2020 [07:21 PM] NEW YORK - Oregon moved up one spot in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to No. 3 after beating rival Oregon…
Sunday 01/26/2020
UConn men's basketball makes late comeback, but falls short in overtime against Tulsa Posted: 26 January 2020 [08:43 PM] HARTFORD - Tulsa coach Frank Haith was impressed with the character his team showed on Sunday. The Golden Hurricane saw a nine-point…
Saturday 01/25/2020
CCSU women's basketball sinks clutch free throws to seal first NEC win of season Posted: 25 January 2020 [07:06 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – It wasn’t easy, but the CCSU women’s basketball team grinded out its first conference win of the…
CCSU men's basketball takes down Wagner for first conference win of season Posted: 25 January 2020 [07:02 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – Just hours after the women’s team picked up its first conference win of the season, the CCSU…
Friday 01/24/2020
Injuries are part of the routine for area cheerleaders Posted: 24 January 2020 [04:35 PM] While many who simply see cheerleaders as students chanting and clapping on the sidelines of other sporting events may never think…
Thursday 01/23/2020
Newington wrestling not shying away from top competition, sees it as beneficial Posted: 23 January 2020 [08:50 PM] NEWINGTON - Wednesday night was a rough one for the Newington wrestling team, falling 68-3 to Simsbury, including seven losses via…
Connecticut Ice festival to showcase state's college hockey programs Posted: 23 January 2020 [06:24 PM] HARTFORD - Quinnipiac hockey coach Rand Pecknold had heard talk about creating a Connecticut version of Boston's Beanpot college hockey tournament for…
Hartford Yard Goats officially introduce Southington native Chris Denorfia as new manager Posted: 23 January 2020 [05:38 PM] HARTFORD - When Chris Denorfia retired in March of 2018, he knew he wasn’t done quite yet with baseball. So when…
Wednesday 01/22/2020
Newington wrestling claims just one match in loss to No. 2 Simsbury Posted: 22 January 2020 [08:58 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington wrestling team learned why Simsbury is currently the No. 2 team in the state on Wednesday night.…
UConn-Tennessee rivalry renewed in women's basketball Posted: 22 January 2020 [11:58 AM] NEW YORK - For more than a decade, the rivalry in women's basketball was Tennessee and UConn. After a 13-year absence, the…
UConn men's hoops faces tough test at No. 25 Houston Thursday night Posted: 22 January 2020 [11:54 AM] UConn (10-7, 1-3) vs. No. 25 Houston (14-4, 4-1) Fertitta Center, Houston; Thursday, 9 p.m. BOTTOM LINE: No. 25 Houston presents…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Newington girls basketball thriving despite tough schedule, justifying its top-five ranking in state Posted: 21 January 2020 [03:31 PM] WALLINGFORD - After the emotional overload of last Thursday night, between Ashanti Frazier’s 1,000th career point and a 1-point win over…
Monday 01/20/2020
CCSU men's basketball routed by Fairleigh Dickinson, still winless in conference play Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:30 PM] STAFF REPORT HACKENSACK, NJ - The bumpy road through the conference schedule continued for the CCSU men’s basketball team on Monday afternoon.…
CCSU women's basketball silenced in fourth quarter, falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in seventh straight loss Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:27 PM] STAFF REPORT HACKENSACK, NJ - The CCSU women’s basketball team made a bid for a second-half comeback in Monday’s matinee against Fairleigh…
Newington girls basketball holds off late Sheehan rally for sixth straight win Posted: 20 January 2020 [06:09 PM] WALLINGFORD - The Newington girls basketball team, which recently surged from No. 9 to No. 4 in the state rankings after…
Sunday 01/19/2020
Frazier's focus remains on team goals after notching 1,000th point of Newington girls basketball career Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:51 PM] NEWINGTON - Early in the second quarter of a tight game with unbeaten East Catholic on Thursday night, Newington girls basketball…
UConn women's basketball extends long conference unbeaten streak with rout over Tulsa Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:47 PM] STORRS - Freshman Anna Makurat has struggled with her confidence since arriving at UConn from Poland’s top basketball league. The 19-year-old sharpshooter…
Friday 01/17/2020
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland realizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:04 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:37 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
'It's supposed to be about the kids': How area coaches, athletes are trying to put a lid on toxic commentary from parents, fans at sporting events Posted: 17 January 2020 [11:29 AM] New Britain softball coach Joel Simmone said it was the worst thing he’s ever heard at a high school sporting event.…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Frazier scores 1,000th career point, leads Newington girls basketball to comeback win over unbeaten East Catholic Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:00 PM] NEWINGTON - Ashanti Frazier made history in the second quarter of the Newington girls basketball team’s game against East Catholic, scoring…
New Britain native Springer, Astros settle on $21 million, 1-year contract Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:40 PM] HOUSTON - George Springer, the World Series MVP of the tainted 2017 Houston Astros, and the team settled on a $21 million,…
New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal Posted: 16 January 2020 [03:24 PM] NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
CCSU men's basketball battles late into second half, but falls short at Sacred Heart Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:00 PM] STAFF REPORT FAIRFIELD - The CCSU men’s basketball team battled late into the second half, but when the final horn sounded, the…
'At some point you have to show something': Newington boys basketball done with moral victories, ready for tangible evidence of team's improvements Posted: 15 January 2020 [03:03 PM] NEWINGTON - Prior to Tuesday night’s game against Bulkeley, Newington boys basketball coach Ed Quick and his team laid out a…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Newington boys basketball uses third-quarter run to pull away from Bulkeley, snap losing streak Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:22 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys basketball team, in desperate need of a win, continuously tried to find separation from visiting Bulkeley…
Hurley encouraged by effort from UConn men's basketball over last two games Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley has liked what he’s seen from his UConn men’s basketball team in the last two games. He only…
CCSU names Kelly interim head coach for men's soccer program Posted: 14 January 2020 [04:14 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Dave Kelly, an assistant coach for the CCSU men’s soccer team since 2013, has been named the…
Monday 01/13/2020
CCSU football ranked in both final FCS Top 25 polls Posted: 13 January 2020 [08:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It ended up being quite the season for the Central Connecticut State football team. The Blue Devils, who…
Sunday 01/12/2020
UConn men's basketball battles, but comes up short in double OT against Wichita State Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:17 PM] HARTFORD - Wichita State gave up a nine-point point lead in just over a minute at the end of regulation and had…
Friday 01/10/2020
Former UConn men's basketball coach Calhoun records 900th career college victory Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:46 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Jim Calhoun’s 900th win looked like so many others during a Hall of Fame coaching career. He stomped. He…
Newington's Tirado wins national home run derby Posted: 10 January 2020 [05:52 PM] STAFF REPORT Gaby Tirado, a student at Newington High School, clearly has a smooth home run swing. The freshman went out to…
Thursday 01/09/2020
UConn women's basketball's 98-game home win streak snapped by Baylor Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:12 PM] HARTFORD - Teá Cooper scored 27 points and No. 6 Baylor used a dominant fourth quarter to beat top-ranked UConn 74-58 on…
Gilbert comes up big for UConn men's basketball after family tragedy Posted: 09 January 2020 [06:44 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Top of Form Bottom of Form STORRS - Alterique Gilbert played an excellent game Wednesday under difficult circumstances. Gilbert’s grandmother,…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Zocco turning into dynamic scorer for Newington girls basketball Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On the first play of Tuesday night’s Newington girls basketball game against New Britain, senior guard Ashanti Frazier…
Turnovers prove costly for CCSU women's basketball, drops third straight Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second time in three games, the CCSU women’s basketball team was burned by turnovers, and it…
Stewart set to return for Team USA in exhibition against UConn women's basketball Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:59 PM] Breanna Stewart is set to return to competition when she leads USA Basketball against her alma mater at the end of month.…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Zocco, Newington girls basketball wears down New Britain in second half, hits 60-point mark for first time this season Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain girls basketball team put its three-game winning streak to the test on Tuesday night against…
Monday 01/06/2020
UConn women's basketball remains No. 1 in AP Top 25 Posted: 06 January 2020 [03:44 PM] NEW YORK - UConn cruised to two more conference wins and remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to…
Sunday 01/05/2020
UConn women's basketball takes care of business against SMU in advance of big Baylor matchup Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:29 PM] DALLAS - Credit top-ranked UConn with staying on task Sunday and not being distracted by a showcase game later this week. Christyn…
Friday 01/03/2020
CCSU men's, women's basketball hoping for better results during NEC play Posted: 03 January 2020 [07:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Through two months, the winter season has been much more of a struggle for CCSU athletics than the…
Hurley vows 'shorter leash' for UConn men's basketball Posted: 03 January 2020 [07:23 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER TAMPA, Fla. - It’s unlikely he breaks Jim Calhoun’s record for quickest substitution, but UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley says…
UConn women's basketball's Walker downplays idea of leaving early Posted: 03 January 2020 [07:20 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - Megan Walker has played like a WNBA first-round draft pick in the first 11 games of her junior…
Thursday 01/02/2020
CCSU women's basketball routed by Robert Morris in conference opener Posted: 02 January 2020 [07:08 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - After getting its first win of the season to close non-conference play, the CCSU women’s basketball team…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
UConn men's basketball routed by Cincinnati in AAC opener Posted: 01 January 2020 [10:03 PM] CINCINNATI - Tre Scott scored 10 points and grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds to carry Cincinnati to a 67-51 win over UConn…
Tuesday 12/31/2019
Former UConn football head coach Diaco set to become Purdue's defensive coordinator Posted: 31 December 2019 [06:29 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Former UConn football coach Bob Diaco is set to be Purdue’s defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports. It will…
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