
Chris Petersen’s *The Tao of Hitting* Merges Taoist Philosophy with Baseball
A new book by history teacher and coach Chris Petersen fuses Taoist principles with baseball hitting, drawing on Jeff Bagwell’s insights and his daughter’s illustrations.
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A new book by history teacher and coach Chris Petersen fuses Taoist principles with baseball hitting, drawing on Jeff Bagwell’s insights and his daughter’s illustrations.

The Orange embark on a five‑game New England swing, blending seasoned veterans with promising newcomers while aiming to extend a historic opening‑game streak.

Villanova’s women’s basketball team will begin its 2026‑27 campaign with a historic matchup against Notre Dame in Rome, then navigate a slate that includes tournament play, key home games and a final showdown with West Virginia.

The Orange secure a ninth‑place finish in the national preseason poll, earning 112 points and preparing for a challenging nonconference slate that includes matchups with Harvard and Rutgers.

Rich Kelly, a key contributor to UConn's 2024 national championship team, has left college basketball to assume a player development assistant position with the Boston Celtics, where he will work closely with the G-League affiliate and the team's leadership.

Rich Kelly, a UConn national‑championship alum and former Boston College standout, has transitioned from college coaching to the NBA’s developmental system, taking a role with the Maine Celtics under the guidance of Celtics president Brad Stevens.

A 1-1 draw with Sacred Heart extends Stony Brook's unbeaten start, highlighted by Alex Fleury's first-season goal and a dominant second-half performance.

The Marblehead 12‑year‑old all‑stars traveled to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in the Field of Dreams Tournament, winning two games before falling to Fairfield, while forging memories that will linger long after the final out.

An annual event in Fairfield, Connecticut, brought together young hockey fans, NHL players and local supporters to promote mental health through the #HT40 Foundation, featuring interactive games, player interactions and a symbolic shoulder‑checking ritual.

UMass Lowell’s women’s soccer team prepares for key road games against Dartmouth and Merrimack, highlighted by record‑setting performances from Rachel Welch and rising stars Nina Hertz‑Saebbö and Marissa Sage

Senior forward Jaiden Schultz earns Patriot League Forward of the Week after a two‑goal performance that powered the Terriers to a 5‑1 win over UAlbany and set the stage for an upcoming clash with Fairfield.

Luke Murray, celebrated for his offensive brilliance at UConn, is set to lead Boston College’s men’s basketball team, bringing a mix of transfers and fresh talent in hopes of ending a decade‑long drought and sparking an NIT run.

A dramatic ninth‑inning rally propels Danbury to an 8‑7 win, extending the championship series to a third game in Sanford, Maine, and setting the stage for an ESPN+ broadcast.

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, Rutgers University's women's soccer team welcomes seven freshmen and two transfer players, including standout forward Lilia Calvert and goalkeeper Iris de Rouw, as they prepare for a challenging schedule that begins on the road.

The Badgers will open the season against Denver and navigate a demanding stretch of early games, including exhibition matchups and a series of neutral‑site contests.

Monmouth University revealed its 2026 field hockey schedule, a demanding lineup that tests the program’s No. 11 national ranking and pushes the team toward a third consecutive Coastal Athletic Association championship.

The Staples School baseball team defeated Norwalk 13-2, advancing to the state semifinals against Fairfield Ludlowe.

The 2026 CIAC Spring Championships feature baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball across multiple Connecticut towns, with live updates, digital ticketing, and subscription‑based streaming.