JOURNAL INQUIRER Olivia Nelson-Ododa had plenty to celebrate on over the weekend. Her sister-in-law, Las Vegas Aces’ forward Derica Hamby, was named…
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Monday 09/16/2019
Former UConn star Collier named WNBA Rookie of the Year Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:37 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The vote figured to be close. But at the end and after the ballots were counted, Napheesa Collier was a…
Saturday 09/14/2019
CCSU football's defense intercepts five passes as Blue Devils roll past Valparaiso for third straight win Posted: 14 September 2019 [07:48 PM] VALPARAISO, Ind. - As training camp ended, Ryan McCarthy was a little bit worried about his defense’s lack of generating turnovers.…
Friday 09/13/2019
Football Roundup: Newington football stuns traditional power Windsor in season opener Posted: 13 September 2019 [10:20 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington High football team pulled off a surprise victory over traditional power Windsor on Friday night, winning 30-22…
ROUNDUP: Goodwin Tech girls soccer team wins first ever game, beating Wolcott Tech on the road Posted: 13 September 2019 [09:04 PM] TORRINGTON - The Goodwin Tech girls soccer team won its first ever game on Friday afternoon, beating Wolcott Tech on the…
Football Preview: CCSU looking to avoid another week of late dramatics in first-ever meeting against Valparaiso Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Going forward, Ryan McCarthy knows the Central Connecticut State football team is going to have to do a…
Thursday 09/12/2019
Football Preview: Newington opens season with tough challenge as it host perennial contender Windsor Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:53 PM] NEWINGTON - Friday night’s home opener against Windsor will present an immediate test for the Newington football team. The Warriors have…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Junior wide receiver James becoming top playmaker for CCSU football Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester remembers the first time he stepped on the field with Tyshaun James. The quarterback had just…
Showtime: Ciarcia, offense ready to shine for Newington football Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:38 PM] Izayah Ciarcia, Newington football’s all-conference wide receiver, effortlessly shuns opportunities to discuss his personal accolades, evading each individually-charged question as if…
Season Preview: Newington football ready for big stage Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:36 PM] The large senior core of the Newington football team has been looking forward to this season since it began sharing a…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
UConn football set for noon start at Indiana next Saturday Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:05 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Top of Form Bottom of Form The UConn football team’s Sept. 21 game against Indiana will kick off at noon,…
Former Newington swim coach Brophy elected to CHSCA Hall of Fame Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Former Newington swim coach James Brophy will now be forever enshrined among the greatest coaches in Connecticut high school…
Monday 09/09/2019
UConn football head coach goes with gut, picks true freshman Zergiotis to start at quarterback Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:49 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - Randy Edsall has spent nearly four decades evaluating football players, including quarterbacks, and determining who might fit…
Emotional day for UConn coach Edsall, who learned of mother's death before Saturday's game Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:47 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - UConn coach Randy Edsall was extremely emotional after his football team’s near miss against Illinois Saturday afternoon…
Sunday 09/08/2019
PREVIEW: Area girls swim teams lost plenty of top swimmers, but still have much talent returning Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:06 PM] Four area girls swimming and diving teams are getting ready to jump back in the pool for the new season, and…
CCSU football gaining early confidence, though latest win shows team still has much it needs to improve Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Francis Cole and his teammates watched the 44-yard kick sail through the uprights, the Central Connecticut State…
New Britain Bees sweep doubleheader as they continue to battle for elusive playoff spot Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The division-leading Long Island Ducks won their 10th straight game on Sunday, making it impossible for the New…
Saturday 09/07/2019
Cole delivers on another late kick as CCSU football wins home opener against Merrimack Posted: 07 September 2019 [11:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second time in as many weeks, the Central Connecticut State football team let a fourth-quarter lead…
UConn football's FBS losing streak up to 17 after squandering early lead against Illinois Posted: 07 September 2019 [09:06 PM] EAST HARTFORD - Illinois passed its first road test on Saturday. Brandon Peters set career highs, throwing for 225 yards and four…
Friday 09/06/2019
CCSU football not overlooking Merrimack, a former Division-II team, as it gets set for home opener Posted: 06 September 2019 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Merrimack might be in the process of transitioning to the Division I level, but Central Connecticut State head…
New Britain Bees bolster pitching staff for final stretch of regular season Posted: 06 September 2019 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With a potential playoff appearance in sight, the New Britain Bees are bolstering their pitching staff for what…
UConn football's defense improving, but tough test awaits against Illinois Posted: 06 September 2019 [06:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The sample size is quite small, as was the university whose football team it just defeated, but the…
Thursday 09/05/2019
New Britain Bees hit season's stretch run seeking playoff berth Posted: 05 September 2019 [05:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The next three weeks will define the season for the New Britain Bees. Sitting five games back in…
Wednesday 09/04/2019
Despite struggles at home, New Britain Bees set for three big series down the stretch in own confines Posted: 04 September 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have just five series left in the regular season, and three of them will…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
New Britain Bees DH Carp heating up after extended time away from professional baseball Posted: 03 September 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mike Carp likely never wanted to come home from Lancaster. The New Britain Bees designated hitter closed out…
Hall of Fame assists renewal of UConn-Tennessee women's basketball rivalry Posted: 03 September 2019 [05:58 PM] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is renewing the women's basketball rivalry between UConn and Tennessee and will…
Monday 09/02/2019
Newington football embracing challenges of new opponents this season Posted: 02 September 2019 [04:01 PM] NEWINGTON - In terms of its 2018 roster, the Newington football team remains relatively intact for the new season, which kicks…
New Britain Bees rained out, huge series with Somerset begins with double header Tuesday Posted: 02 September 2019 [03:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees were scheduled to begin a crucial home stand on Monday afternoon against the Somerset…
Sunday 09/01/2019
New Britain Bees pick up blowout victory to keep pace in second half divisional race Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:14 PM] LANCASTER, Pa. - The New Britain Bees romped over the host Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday afternoon, 10-1, for their second straight…
Cole's field goal as time expires gives McCarthy first win as CCSU football head coach Posted: 01 September 2019 [10:56 AM] NEW YORK - Ryan McCarthy and Aaron Winchester’s first game as the head coach and quarterback for the Central Connecticut State…
Former CCSU quarterback Dolegala makes Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster Posted: 01 September 2019 [09:41 AM] NEW BRITAIN - Jacob Dolegala said on draft night it didn’t matter where a player was drafted. Once training camp started,…
Friday 08/30/2019
Winchester ready for challenge of leading CCSU football after transferring from Georgia State Posted: 30 August 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester stood quiet for a moment and then broke out a slight smile. It’s been a…
Season Preview: Goals for CCSU football remain the same as McCarthy era begins at Fordham Posted: 30 August 2019 [08:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As he headed off to the locker room after another afternoon practice, J'Von Brown made it clear, he…
New Britain Bees entering critical stretch to determine playoff hopes Posted: 30 August 2019 [05:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Just weeks after appearing to be buried in the depths of the Liberty Division standings, the New Britain…
Thursday 08/29/2019
CCSU softball officially welcomes 8-year-old cancer survivor to team Posted: 29 August 2019 [07:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The CCSU softball team announced a big splash on the recruitment front on Thursday afternoon. With the entire…
UConn senior running back O'Reilly ready for any role given after returning from ACL tear Posted: 29 August 2019 [07:31 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - August 13, 2018 is a date that UConn running back Donevin O’Reilly remembers well. On that day, the…
Giufre makes debut as UConn football's offensive coordinator Posted: 29 August 2019 [07:29 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Although much of the focus during the UConn football team’s offseason and preseason has been on the team’s new defensive…
New Britain Bees looking to finish road trip on high note against lowly Lancaster this weekend Posted: 29 August 2019 [03:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite a borderline disastrous start to the second half of the season, the New Britain Bees are within…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Fresh off FedEx Cup title, Rory McIlory commits to 2020 Travelers Championship Posted: 28 August 2019 [06:04 PM] HARTFORD - Rory McIlroy didn’t get a chance to play at TPC River Highlands back in June Due to the…
After disastrous 2018, UConn football counting on new leadership, approach to turn defense around Posted: 28 August 2019 [05:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - If you are a fan of the UConn football team and thought the 2018 season was painful to…
UConn football excited about what transfers bring to table Posted: 28 August 2019 [05:55 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Transfers are as much a part of college football these days as blocking and tackling. Recruiting good players…
CCSU women's soccer sees benefits of tough first match as it looks to get back to national stage this season Posted: 28 August 2019 [03:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Following a season that included a NEC championship and a trip to play the No. 5 team in…
Rogers leads way as New Britain Bees hit five home runs to rally past High Point Rockers Posted: 28 August 2019 [03:07 PM] HIGH POINT, NC - For the second time in as many tries, the New Britain Bees have claimed a critical series…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Former New Britain Bees players performing well with new teams Posted: 27 August 2019 [03:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are continuing their quest towards the top of the Liberty Division, and are doing…
Monday 08/26/2019
Edsall being secretive about UConn football's lineup, injury reports heading into season opener Posted: 26 August 2019 [08:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The UConn football team, coming off one of the worst seasons in college history, is on the verge…
New Britain Bees look for another successful series against High Point Rockers Posted: 26 August 2019 [03:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees faced a golden opportunity to continue making up ground in the Liberty Division this…
Sunday 08/25/2019
New Britain Bees continue to look for ways to bring more fans into home ballpark Posted: 25 August 2019 [04:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees, well into their fourth season as an Atlantic League franchise, have hovered near the…
Friday 08/23/2019
Former CCSU quarterback Dolegala shines during Cincinnati Bengals preseason game against Giants Posted: 23 August 2019 [09:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Entering the 2019 NFL draft, former CCSU quarterback Jacob Dolegala believed he had one of the best arms…
New Britain Bees use plate discipline to avoid extended offensive slumps Posted: 23 August 2019 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Slumping in baseball should be considered a certainty, especially in a season that’s more than 120 games, like…
Six Bristol Blues selected as Futures Collegiate Baseball League announces its all-league teams Posted: 23 August 2019 [03:54 PM] WEYMOUTH, Mass. - The Futures Collegiate Baseball League announced the members of the All-FCBL First and Second Teams for the 2019…
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