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Former MLB executive Tim Brosnan is set to lead the Big East Conference, a league riding the wave of UConn’s recent national championships but wrestling with a top‑heavy roster and the need for a stronger media deal.
The Friars have completed their summer workouts ahead of a historic 100th season, while awaiting NCAA decisions on G‑League prospect Dink Pate and Italian commit Leonardo Marangon. Coach Bryan Hodgson remains upbeat about the team’s culture and the challenges that lie ahead.
The inaugural Connecticut Cup baseball recruiting showcase gathered top high school athletes at the University of Connecticut, offering a merit-based platform for college recruitment.
With the new PWHL campaign approaching, both the Minnesota Frost and Montréal Victoire are banking on standout netminders. Minnesota’s tandem has evolved into a clear starter, while Montréal’s recent champion leans on a veteran whose hockey IQ defines her game.
The 2026 UMass Lowell field hockey roster expands with eight new student‑athletes, blending global talent and local excellence as the team prepares to host the University of Connecticut on August 16.
Silas Demary Jr., a key player for the University of Connecticut, is organizing a Back to School Bash in Hartford on August 22, offering school supplies, free haircuts, and lunches to families in need.
UConn announces the hiring of Sean Walsh as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive background across NCAA and USHL programs and his reputation for recruiting and player development.
Eleven University of Connecticut baseball players earn All-Star honors across multiple summer circuits, showcasing standout statistics and contributions.
Portland secured a win over Connecticut and now prepares for a matchup with Maryland in the winners bracket of the East Regional Tournament.
With the season opening in early September, marquee games like Killingly vs. Sheehan and Berlin vs. Wilton promise early drama and a glimpse of playoff contenders.
The Portland All-Stars secured a spot in the winners bracket of the Junior League Baseball East Regional Tournament in Pennsylvania, setting up a Tuesday afternoon showdown with Maryland after an 8-5 win over Connecticut.
The inaugural Window World 450 brings a points‑paying Cup Series race back to North Wilkesboro Speedway after nearly three decades, marrying the track’s storied past with contemporary racing pageantry.
The upcoming Window World 450 marks the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly 30 years, sparking nostalgia and excitement among drivers and the local community.
Friday marks the start of the Little League 12U Section 3 Tournament in New Jersey, where five district champions will compete in a double‑elimination format, aiming for a path that leads to the state, regional and ultimately the World Series.
The inaugural Trials to Triumph Football Camp in Mulberry, Florida, brought together 76 young athletes, local coaches and mental‑health professionals, with plans to roll the program across the country and host a Super Bowl‑qualifying girls' flag‑football event in November.
Twenty‑two members of Union College’s women’s hockey squad earn the 2025‑26 ECAC Hockey All‑Academic Team honor, matching a program record and highlighting a 3.0 GPA minimum.
Twenty‑four Brown women's hockey players earn ECAC All‑Academic honors, with Victoria Damiani named top scholar for 2025‑26.
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has released the class assignments for the 2026 girls field hockey season, outlining enrollment thresholds and the schedule for tournament play.
Summer 7‑on‑7 passing tournaments are reshaping high school football preparation, offering quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs a fast‑paced arena to sharpen techniques, though coaches remain divided over the format's shortcomings.
A program-record 25 members of the Union College men's hockey team were recognized on the 2025-26 ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team, highlighting a blend of athletic excellence and scholarly achievement.
The ECAC has announced its All‑Academic Team for the 2025‑26 season, honoring 21 Harvard student‑athletes who maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA. Among them, senior captain Emily Davidson heads a group of repeat honorees, underscoring the program’s blend of athletic and scholarly achievement.
Quinnipiac University has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey schedule, featuring 12 non‑conference games, two exhibition matches and a full league campaign that begins on Oct. 2.
Gotham FC’s record‑breaking crowd at the Queens Classic illustrates the surging popularity of women’s professional soccer in New York and the club’s ambition to embed itself in a dedicated stadium.
The Berlin High School girls basketball program welcomes a new head coach, Marc Tancredi, who brings nearly a decade of coaching experience and a strong track record of postseason success.