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Teen Arrested in Murder of Former Bullard‑Havens Star

A 17‑year‑old from Bridgeport has been charged with murder after an 18‑year‑old former basketball player was gunned down on Catherine Street, a death that has now become the city’s fifth homicide of the year.

Aug 15, 2026

Jay McKee Returns to Hamilton to Lead New AHL Franchise

Jay McKee, a former OHL champion who guided the Hamilton Bulldogs to a title in 2022, has been appointed head coach of the newly established AHL team, the Hamilton Hammers. His appointment marks a strategic move by the New York Islanders' affiliate to rebuild the city's hockey tradition.

Jul 8, 2026

UConn Star Braylon Mullins Earns ESPY nomination for game‑winning shot

Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard for the Connecticut Huskies, has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Play after his buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke in the NCAA tournament. The ESPY Awards, broadcast annually by ESPN since 1993, invite fans to vote online for categories such as Best Play, with the voting window closing on July 15. Among the nominees are OG Anunoby for a last‑second comeback in the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams for a game‑tying heave in the NFC Divisional Round, and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for their Olympic gold‑medal goals. Several athletes with ties to Connecticut are also recognized, including Hilary Knight, a Choate Rosemary Hall alum, for Best Athlete in women’s sports, Aerin Frankel, a Bridgeport native, for Best Championship Performance, and Napheesa Collier, a former UConn star, for Best WNBA Player. UConn alum Paige Bueckers served as a presenter at the 2024 ESPYs and captured the award for Best Female College Athlete in 2021, underscoring the university’s ongoing impact. The ceremony blends college, professional and international competition, highlighting the broad reach of sport and giving fans a direct voice in honoring defining moments. As the voting period progresses, supporters from across the nation are expected to rally behind their favorites, turning the ESPY Awards into a nationwide celebration of athletic excellence.

Jun 27, 2026

Michigan Tech Huskies Announce 2026‑27 Hockey Schedule

The university revealed a full season of 34 games, including 26 CCHA matchups and 16 home contests, with the season opening against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and culminating in the NCAA Tournament’s Frozen Four in Washington, D.C.

May 13, 2026