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Wilton’s Casey O’Connor led the Warriors to a 2-1 overtime win over Branford, with both goals coming from the senior forward and a standout performance from goalkeeper Lily Panuccio.
A look at the state’s most seasoned high school football leaders, their career achievements, and the recent turnover that has expanded the coaching roster.
The latest USA Today High School Sports rankings reveal early-season movement, highlighted by an upset in Arizona and a series of unbeaten starts across multiple states.
Long Island hockey players staged a 24‑hour marathon at the Dix Hills Ice Rink, raising more than $7 million for children and young people in need through the annual Hockey Helps charity event.
The 2026 CIAC boys soccer season opens on September 8, with Tolland aiming for three straight state titles and a slate of rematches that promise intense competition across the state.
Joey Logano entered the 2026 Chase as the ninth seed after a late‑season surge that included two wins and a dominant stretch for his team, positioning him to contend for a top‑five finish.
Ryan Preece captured his first Cup Series points race win at the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400, clinching the last playoff berth after a chaotic overtime finish.
Boston College appoints Luke Murray as head coach, assembling a staff steeped in UConn’s basketball philosophy, including Jared Terrell, Chris Mastrangelo, Andre Berry and Jared Jordan.
With Joe Fagnano gone and the season opener looming, UConn’s coaching staff is giving Tucker McDonald, Kalieb Osborne and Jake Merklinger equal chances to claim the starting role.
Week 16 of the WNBA showcases historic performances by Allisha Gray and Zia Cooke, while teams jockey for playoff positioning before the FIBA World Cup break
TopClubTen, a new daily soccer trivia game launched by Nathan Sherzer, a Liverpool fan from Connecticut, tests knowledge of six Premier League clubs each day. Inspired by the format of the former game show Tenable, it uses ten answers tied to player stats, managerial eras, and iconic moments to spark 'aha!' reactions and celebrate forgotten football history.
The Valkyries’ home games in the uniquely designed Ballhalla arena offer a nostalgic, fan‑centric experience, while the Connecticut Sun’s 24‑year run ends with a move to Houston, sparking reflections on legacy, policy and the future of the WNBA.
From a development contract to a standard deal, Ashlon Jackson’s steady progress reflects the WNBA’s evolving pathways for emerging talent.
The Bulldogs open the 2026 campaign with road tests against Quinnipiac and Hofstra, hoping to build on a strong returning core and a history of early‑season success.
Cayden Daughtry, a 5‑star point guard from Florida, will take an official visit to Arkansas this weekend after a dominant showing at Nike’s Peach Jam, where he attracted the attention of the Razorbacks and solidified his status as one of the country’s most coveted recruits.
Junior field hockey player Sadie Ruiz represented Puerto Rico at the Central American and Caribbean Games, scoring a decisive penalty and helping the team secure sixth place and automatic qualification for the next tournament.
The Somers High football team, scarred by three losses last season, is channeling disappointment into a fierce pursuit of a championship, blending seasoned veterans with emerging talent.
Central Connecticut State University has added Marigona Bacaliu and Alexis Castro as assistant coaches, aiming to enhance recruiting and player development for the women’s basketball program.
Tina Charles was inducted into the Connecticut Sun’s Sun Legends program, retiring her jersey in a ceremony that marked both a tribute to her storied career and the team’s upcoming relocation to Houston.
Week 15 of the WNBA showcased record‑breaking performances from A'ja Wilson, a career‑high night for Laeticia Amihere, and key contributions from Allisha Gray and Kamilla Cardoso, shaping the playoff race.
An Apple TV docuseries titled "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies" dives into the storied rise of UConn women’s basketball, focusing on the 2025 championship team, the intimate relationships among its stars, and Coach Geno Auriemma’s unprecedented decision to keep coaching at 72.
The Monks finished third in the GNAC preseason coaches' poll with 137 points, behind the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) and Rivier University, and are led by Head Coach Will Pike and a returning core of All‑GNAC performers.
Clemson will open fall training on September 18 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, featuring 19 newcomers headlined by top‑rated transfers Troy Sudbrook and Jamie Daly.
Inside the hidden dynamics between UConn’s legendary coach and his star guard, a story of pressure, healing, and triumph.