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Wednesday 07/19/2017
Silva golden for East Division, as he provides only runs of FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:20 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva got a final cheer from the crowd when the FCBL All-Star Game had ended Tuesday, posed for pictures…
Walton hits two HR, including grand slam, but New Britain Bees lose slugfest to Long Island Ducks Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:20 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - New Britain’s Jamar Walton hit two home runs, including a grand slam, but the Bees lost a slugfest…
JOURNEYS WITH JIM: Lots of fun to be found while fishing in Rhode Island Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:20 PM] In keeping with some of my annual traditions, my buddy Dave and I made our annual journey to Rhode Island for a…
Edsall, UConn football will face familiar uphill battle in coming season Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:06 PM] Journal Inquirer NEWPORT, R.I. - That the UConn football team was picked to finish last in the Eastern Division of the American…
Made-up UConn football rivalry with UCF over, but trophy still missing Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:05 PM] Journal Inquirer NEWPORT, R.I. - It likely wasn’t akin to a scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” where a lonely worker…
Record number of former UConn players in WNBA All-Star Game Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:59 PM] Journal Inquirer Geno Auriemma has watched all of his former players in the WNBA in action, whether by going to an arena…
Tuesday 07/18/2017
Silva's home run lifts East Division over West Division in FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:03 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva rounded the bases and high-fived Ryan Sullivan as he touched home plate. He then went over to the…
Bristol Blues' Gonzalez wins FCBL Home Run Derby with dominant final round Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:01 PM] BRISTOL - Jayson Gonzalez wasn’t supposed to be in the FCBL’s Home Run Derby - in fact, he was a late fill…
Walton three-run double helps lift New Britain Bees over Long Island Ducks Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:55 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A three-run double by Jamar Walton in the third inning provided all the offense the New Britain Bees…
Monday 07/17/2017
Two Bristol natives, Newington native, three CCSU players among FCBL All-Stars to play in Bristol tonight Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:55 PM] The Futures Collegiate Baseball League, now in its seventh year of operation, has established a history of helping to develop college players…
Rosa has home run, two RBI, but New Britain Bees lose to Long Island Ducks Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:47 PM] Central Islip, N.Y. - The New Britain Bees took an early lead, but couldn’t hold on in a 5-3 road loss to…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Crouse, Bierfeldt lead New Britain Bees to come-from-behind, walk-off victory Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Michael Crouse three-run homer in the sixth inning turned a deficit into a lead for New Britain, then…
Bristol Blues score five runs in late innings to beat North Shore Navigators Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:27 PM] The Bristol Blues piled on five runs in the seventh and eighth innings to pick up a 6-4 victory on the road…
UConn women's basketball's defeat in national semifinals was worthy of ESPY award Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:25 PM] Journal Inquirer Over the 25 years of the ESPYs, the UConn women’s basketball team - from Rebecca Lobo to Breanna Stewart -…
Saturday 07/15/2017
Simon, Rosa lead New Britain Bees to victory over Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After falling in 11 innings on Friday night, the New Britain Bees evened up their series against the visiting…
Oneals going the distance: New Britain triplets continue to steal show at Nutmeg Games Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the runners lined up for the 2000-meter steeplechase and took their places at the starting line, the only…
Track and field continues to be big draw for Nutmeg Games Posted: 15 July 2017 [10:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - There was a steady increase to the heat as Saturday wore on, but that didn’t stop the crowds and…
Friday 07/14/2017
Bristol Blues have five players selected to FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:43 PM] BRISTOL - The Futures Collegiate Baseball League’s All-Star rosters are set and the host-team Bristol Blues have five playing for the Western…
Nutmeg State Games get underway with track & field, roller hockey, figure skating Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For some, summer represents a chance to relax, but for others it is a chance to go against top-notch…
New Britain Bees looking for spark from new players post All-Star break Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:35 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are seeking better results in the second half with some of…
Outfielder Pileski staying sharp, having fun playing with Bristol Blues Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:32 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder Kyle Pileski has been taking this summer with the Blues as a way…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Rain causes pair of Bristol Blues games to be suspended, canceled Posted: 12 July 2017 [09:11 PM] Staff report The Bristol Blues’ doubleheader in Massachusetts against the Worcester Bravehearts on Wednesday did not go off as planned thanks…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Weiner wild as Bristol Blues lose handily to Dirt Dawgs Posted: 11 July 2017 [10:41 PM] Leominster, Mass. - It took just one inning for Tuesday night’s game to slip away from the Bristol Blues. Unfortunately, that inning…
Monday 07/10/2017
Despite Gonzalez HR, Blues unable to hold lead against Worcester Bravehearts Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:50 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - After a go-ahead three-run homer from Jayson Gonzalez, the Blues were not able to hold on…
UConn men's basketball gets boost in recruiting, adds 6-foot-7 junior college transfer Williams Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:49 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team took a big leap in recruiting Sunday. That’s when the Huskies received a commitment from…
Sunday 07/09/2017
New Britain Bees lose to Bridgeport Bluefish, but Rosa adds to league-leading hits total Posted: 09 July 2017 [10:38 PM] BRIDGEPORT - In a key early second-half divisional battle, the New Britain Bees were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 7-3 on Sunday…
Bristol Blues lose early lead, but come back to beat Martha's Vineyard Sharks Posted: 09 July 2017 [10:36 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues lost an early lead, then came from behind to beat the Marthas Vineyard Sharks 7-5 in a…
Saturday 07/08/2017
CCSU's Curtin among three Bristol Blues selected to play against Team USA collegiate national squad Posted: 08 July 2017 [10:40 PM] Staff report The Team USA collegiate national team is preparing to play in the 41st USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series…
Fujiwara seals New Britain Bees come-from-behind win against Bridgeport with ninth-inning single Posted: 08 July 2017 [10:40 PM] BRIDGEPORT - Tsuyoshi Fujiwara continues to impress as a member of the New Britain Bees. The 19-year-old from Japan logged three base…
Gilbert insists shoulder is '100 percent' healthy for upcoming UConn men's basketball season Posted: 08 July 2017 [10:14 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Alterique Gilbert’s first freshman season of college basketball lasted all of 2½ games. The first official practice for his second…
Friday 07/07/2017
Former UConn pitcher, Greg Nappo, could be key piece for New Britain Bees in season's second half Posted: 07 July 2017 [11:01 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN - Newly acquired New Britain Bees pitcher Greg Nappo is proving to be a versatile piece…
New Britain Bees fall behind early, can't recover in loss to Bridgeport Posted: 07 July 2017 [10:57 PM] BRIDGEPORT - The New Britain Bees fell behind early and ran out of outs. Nick Greenwood was charged with five runs in…
Dangerfield sharing experience with UConn women's basketball, Team USA squads Posted: 07 July 2017 [09:17 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The calendar, location, and teammates - most of them, anyway - have changed, but Crystal Dangerfield’s situation with the UConn…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Bristol Blues erase early deficit, can't keep up in loss to Silver Knights Posted: 06 July 2017 [10:38 PM] NASHUA, N.H. -- The Bristol Blues fell behind early and never could recover on Thursday night, as they fell 16-6 to the…
Newly-signed Fujiwara off to quick start with New Britain Bees Posted: 06 July 2017 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees brought in a new player on Tuesday and he contributed right away. Nineteen-year-old Tsuyoshi Fujiwara…
Wednesday 07/05/2017
New Britain Bees get walk-off victory on error in ninth inning Posted: 05 July 2017 [10:34 PM] Special To The Press NEW BRITAIN - A bobble by Somerset Patriots pitcher Kyler Newby gave the New Britain Bees their third…
Future college freshman Blaylock gaining valuable experience with Bristol Blues Posted: 05 July 2017 [09:32 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues’ Garrett Blaylock has a lot to look forward to this upcoming year, such…
JOURNEYS WITH JIM: Plenty of wildlife has been seen in Jim's backyard Posted: 05 July 2017 [09:22 PM] CORRESPONDENT It’s getting to be a bit of a habit lately for local wildlife to visit my backyard. Just a few weeks…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
Bristol Blues pile on runs in rout of visiting Nashua Silver Knights Posted: 04 July 2017 [10:42 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues scored all of their runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings on their way to a…
Lee solid through six, Bees can't get necessary hits to beat Patriots Posted: 04 July 2017 [10:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mike Lee pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-hit, one-run baseball for the New Britain Bees, but his team could…
Monday 07/03/2017
Newington's new boys basketball head coach Ed Quick looks to bring own identity to program Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:38 PM] NEWINGTON - Ed Quick outlined three factors that he believes lead to success: a clear vision, unbelievable passion and putting in the…
New Britain Bees kick off second half with win over Somerset Patriots Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The second half of the season has already started out better than the first half for the New Britain…
New Britain Bees have four players selected to Atlantic League All-Star Game Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a rough first half of the season for the New Britain Bees, one in which they finished…
Weiner goes deep, continues strong pitching in Blues' win over Bravehearts Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:28 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL-Entering Monday’s game, Bristol Blues starter Ross Weiner led the team in ERA among pitchers with at least…
Sunday 07/02/2017
Personal milestones reached as New Britain Bees close out first half with doubleheader loss Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - James Skelton played in his 1,000th career professional game, not counting rookie league ball, and Craig Maddox got his…
Bristol Blues come back from early deficit, but can't beat Nashua Silver Knights Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:44 PM] NASHUA, N.H. - After falling into an early 3-0 hole, the Bristol Blues twice came back to tie the game on Sunday…
UConn alum Stewart has now become known as an outspoken athlete Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:40 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - During her basketball career at UConn, Breanna Stewart spoke often about her goal of winning four…
Saturday 07/01/2017
William's single lifts Blues to win over Bravehearts Posted: 01 July 2017 [10:39 PM] BRISTOL - It was a back-and-forth game, but in the end, the Bristol Blues were able to earn a 6-4 win over…
New Britain Bees' pitching costs team in loss to Bluefish Posted: 01 July 2017 [10:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was both a rough start and a rough finish for the New Britain Bees in what was supposed…
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