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Fairfield Prep shortstop Ryan Ventrelle has been crowned the 2026 Gatorade Connecticut Baseball Player of the Year, recognizing his dual-threat performance on the diamond and his commitment off it.
Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team lost 5‑3 to No. 14 Connecticut in a tightly contested Hockey East quarterfinal, ending the Terriers’ season.
Marvin Nguetsop, a 6‑foot‑7.5 defensive lineman from St. Thomas More, committed to Ole Miss after a Tennessee weekend, reshaping the Vols’ 2027 class outlook.
Charlisse Leger-Walker, the first Māori and New Zealand woman drafted to the WNBA, discusses how her cultural upbringing, family legacy, and the tribal ownership of the Connecticut Sun shape her approach to basketball and her mission to inspire future generations.
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has released the full schedule for its 2026 high school baseball state tournament, covering classes LL, L, M and S. Games run from May 30 through June 13, with early‑round contests on June 1 and championship finals at Middletown’s Palmer Field on June 12‑13.
Trumbull’s baseball team edged defending champion Fairfield Ludlowe 8-6 in a back‑and‑forth FCIAC final, highlighted by a two‑run single from Alexander Roth and a dominant showing from tournament MVP Andrew Valentino.
Buffalo’s entry-level agreement with forward prospect Jake Richard adds depth to the organization’s pipeline, highlighting his collegiate achievements and future prospects.
The West Hartford U15 girls' soccer team won the 2026 Art Hennig Avon Memorial Soccer Tournament with an undefeated record, driven by strong coaching, balanced contributions and a rain‑soaked final.
After a dismal opening stretch, the Griswold Wolverines rallied under Coach Tim Lake, securing a spot in the Eastern Connecticut Conference tournament and the CIAC Class M state tournament. Key performances from pitchers Kymani Boyce, Caleb Dutrumble and Mikel Brockway, along with offensive bursts from Anthony Rackcliff, fueled a six‑win stretch that revived the program’s historic momentum.
An exploration of the surprising origins of the soccer term ‘nutmeg’, linking the spice trade, colonial fraud, and linguistic evolution.
The Wilton Historical Society in Connecticut is weaving together Revolutionary War artifacts, a Yale diploma, and the legacy of soccer star Kristine Lilly to spark reflection on America’s evolving ideals.
From a 1750s Yale diploma to the legacy of soccer star Kristine Lilly, the Wilton Historical Society is weaving together colonial artifacts, Revolutionary narratives, and modern civic programs as the nation counts down to 2026.
Next season, the University of Connecticut and the University of Iowa will begin a home-and-home series that promises high-stakes competition, blending historic dominance with emerging storylines.
The University of Connecticut and the Iowa Hawkeyes have confirmed a home-and-home series that will highlight the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, reviving a rivalry that has produced memorable contests over the past three decades.
Iowa will host UConn in 2027‑28 after a scheduled away game next season, reviving a rivalry that sees the Huskies leading 7‑4, while both teams bring back key players and high‑profile recruits.
Iowa will travel to UConn next season before hosting the Huskies in 2027-28, reviving a historic rivalry that promises top‑tier competition.
The online charity auction, launched by Hersh Borenstein, features over 100 lots including fishing trips, golf outings and Hall of Fame tours, running through August to raise funds for cancer research.
Connecticut United secured a 3-1 win over Red Bull New York II at MSU Soccer Park, with Barnabás Tanyi opening the scoring and Alex Monis sealing the result from the spot.
Matthew Hertgen, a former collegiate soccer player and microbiology graduate, was found dead in a Mercer County jail after a controversial legal outcome. His story raises questions about mental health care in the criminal justice system.
The Bristol Eastern baseball team secured a dramatic 8-7 win over Rockville, highlighted by a decisive wild pitch in the eighth inning.
The 20‑year‑old French guard, who averaged 9.9 points and a 51 % field‑goal clip for Angers, will join UConn’s storied program next season.
As the 2026 NBA Draft deadline approaches, several college standouts must decide whether to test the professional waters or return to school for another season.
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announces a revised seeding approach for the 2026 boys and girls soccer tournaments, aiming to create more balanced brackets and ensure stronger teams meet later in competition.