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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.
The University of Connecticut's women's basketball dynasty will be explored in a forthcoming Apple TV series, highlighting championship achievements and Olympic medalists from the program.
Jacob Pardalis, a standout baseball player and scholar at New Fairfield High School, has been selected for the 2026 Bill Benzing Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the late umpire’s legacy of integrity and mentorship.
The Darien Little League baseball squad captured its inaugural Section 1 championship on Tuesday, defeating Southington 10-2. Highlights included a three-run double by third baseman Rex Paquette and a seven-strikeout performance from pitcher Chase Sutter, underscoring the team's resilience and depth.
A police officer in Meriden, Connecticut, opened fire on a suspect wielding a baseball bat, resulting in the victim's death and the suspect's hospitalization. State authorities have taken over the case as investigations continue.
The Pittsfield 16‑year‑old baseball team rebounded from an opening defeat to claim a key win over Bethel, Conn., behind a combined shutout from Wendling and Keegan, while the 13‑year‑old squad fell short of advancement.
A man suspected of beating a victim to death with a baseball bat in Meriden was shot by police, later hospitalized, and an officer involved was injured but released. Authorities have launched an investigation.
The Darien Little League baseball squad captured its first sectional championship on July 24, 2026, defeating Southington 10-2. Key performances from Rex Paquette and Chase Sutter, along with manager John Butler's praise, herald a promising State Final Four appearance.
Joey Logano captured the checkered flag at North Wilkesboro Speedway, ending a 45‑race winless streak that had hung over his career since the spring of 2023. The 28‑year‑old driver led 321 of the 400 laps, a record haul that underscored his dominance and marked his 38th victory in the Cup Series.
The Darien Little League baseball team captured its first Section 1 title, defeating Southington 10-2. Key performances from Rex Paquette and Chase Sutter, along with strong managerial guidance, set the stage for a State Final Four showdown.
All four 2025 champions will defend their titles in the upcoming CIAC girls soccer season, which begins on September 8 and culminates in a November tournament.
With the Huskies’ season opener on the horizon, coaches and fans alike are watching closely as two promising quarterbacks battle for the starting spot.
A domestic violence incident on Sagamore Road turned deadly when a suspect was shot by a Meriden police officer after attacking a victim with a baseball bat. The suspect died, the officer was released, and investigations are underway.
Jason Candle, who left Ohio for Connecticut, brings a decade of experience at Toledo and a clear vision for the Huskies. He emphasizes daily fundamentals, a process‑oriented approach, and the need to sustain the success sparked by his predecessor, Jim Mora.