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Former UConn guard Jacob Furphy has joined Boston College, where he hopes to leverage recent weight loss and improved conditioning to secure a starting role.
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Former UConn guard Jacob Furphy has joined Boston College, where he hopes to leverage recent weight loss and improved conditioning to secure a starting role.

A 38‑year‑old man attacked his father with a baseball bat, leading to a police response that resulted in both deaths and a state investigation.
Rafael Fichandler, a veteran of Pittsburgh Penguins operations and collegiate hockey leadership, has been named the latest Brendan Burke Intern, joining USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program to broaden his experience in international hockey operations.

After a modest stint at UConn, the Australian recruit shed 15 pounds and joined Boston College, where coach Luke Murray sees an immediate starter.

A 38‑year‑old man attacked his 69‑year‑old father with a baseball bat in Meriden, Connecticut, leading to a fatal confrontation with police.

The Miami University hockey team is set to welcome a highly touted freshman class that could extend its recent resurgence. With a dramatic turnaround from a 3‑28‑3 record to 18‑16‑2, the program looks to leverage the backgrounds and potential contributions of nine incoming players.
The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats saw their inaugural playoff run end in a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to New Haven United FC, capping a season that delivered a first postseason victory.
The Wildcats are reshaping their lineup with experienced transfers and a historic freshman class, aiming to balance immediate competitiveness with long‑term development.

UConn’s men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has long been known for his animated exchanges with officials and spectators. In a recent interview he joked about preferring to argue with out‑of‑shape fans and emphasized a renewed focus on professionalism.

Dan Hurley reflects on his reputation for confronting referees and fans, recalling a bizarre incident that ended with a spectator’s arrest.
Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports entry emerged victorious amid a rain‑soaked, incident‑filled NASCAR Truck Series event, extending his lead in the championship battle.

Grant Enfinger clinches his maiden road‑course win at Lime Rock, shaking the championship standings as the series heads to North Wilkesboro.

IndyCar champion Louis Foster made his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Lime Rock Park, running as high as sixth before a late spin dropped him to 21st.

NASCAR Truck Series driver Thomas Annunziata escaped injury after his truck caught fire during the Lime Rock race, was hospitalized, released, and reassured fans.

Grant Enfinger won a tumultuous NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, where multiple crashes, a truck fire, and fierce competition shaped an unforgettable event.

During the recent NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Lime Rock Park, Thomas Annunziata’s truck erupted in flames, prompting a rapid medical response and a statement from his team confirming he is awake and alert.

Thomas Annunziata’s truck erupted in flames during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, leading to his hospitalization; the race resumed and was won by Grant Enfinger.

NASCAR has released the start times for its upcoming July 2026 double‑header at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park, highlighting a packed weekend of racing that will conclude the regular season’s superspeedway slate.

Thomas Annunziata captured an ARCA victory before a dramatic fire in the Truck Series left him hospitalized, while Grant Enfinger secured a long‑awaited win.

Thomas Annunziata captured his first ARCA Menards Series win at Lime Rock Park, only to see his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut end in a dramatic fire that sent him to hospital, leaving him second in the championship standings.

Grant Enfinger finally broke through after 40 attempts, winning the Craftsman Truck Series event at Lime Rock Park with a calculated move on the final restart, while the race unfolded with multiple crashes and a fiery incident.

During the NASCAR Truck Series event at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, Thomas Annunziata’s truck caught fire after several laps under caution, but the young driver walked away unharmed and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Grant Enfinger claimed his first win of the season at Lime Rock, with Landen Lewis and Kaden Honeycutt rounding out the podium, while stage victories went to Layne Riggs and Honeycutt.

NASCAR will host a packed weekend of racing at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park in July 2026, with specific start times revealed for each series.