Barmakian providing a spark for Schooners while preparing for future
With the Law School Admission Test approaching in September, Barmakian, who'll be a senior this fall, is preparing for his future. He plans to go to law school.
Local roundup: New London/Mystic ousted from Intermediate baseball regionals
The New London/Mystic team was eliminated from the Intermediate League (ages 12-13) Eastern Regional on Monday, falling 16-15 to Montgomery, N.Y.
Harrington holds off Cameron to win his second Norwich Invite title
Nick Harrington captured his second Norwich Invitational title, beating Josh Cameron, 3 and 1, in the final at Norwich Golf Course. He also won in 2016.
Local roundup: Fugere pitches Groton/Mystic 8-10 team to state tournament win
Jillian Fugere pitched a four-hitter with nine strikeouts as Groton/Mystic opened play in the Little League state softball tournament (ages 8-10) with a 4-1 win over Preston/Jewett City on Sunday.
Three former champions in final four field at Norwich Invitational
The final four championship flight golfers still standing at the 93rd Norwich Invitational have some things in common.
COLUMNS
Honoring the life of Dick Donovan leads to reflective moment
Mr. Donovan, Dick — or "Gerry" as some knew him — was a fixture in the bleachers here...
Stiff competition not only obstacle to winning 93rd Norwich Invitational
Beating a highly-competitive field is just one obstacle to winning this weekend's 93rd Norwich...
MORE LOCAL SPORTS
Local roundup: Mystic advances to LL baseball final; Groton/Mystic wins LL softball sectional
Liam Joyce pitched a four-hitter with seven strikeouts as Mystic blanked Madison on Saturday, 4-0, to advance to the championship game of the state Little League (10-12) Section 3 tournament.
Local Calendar
BASKETBALLEighth City Wide Basketball Tournament — Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Toby May Field, New London. The free event, organized by Abounding Grace Ministries, will feature 5-on-5 games in three age divisions: Youth...
Local roundup: Mystic shuts out Wethersfield in Section 3 LL opener
Trace Morales and Griffin Pollard combined to pitch a one-hitter Friday, leading Mystic to an 8-0 victory over Wethersfield in the opening game of the state Section 3 tournament.
UCONN
American commissioner Aresco: No plans to replace UConn
American Athletic Commissioner Mike Aresco says league has no plans to add member to replace UConn when school leaves to join Big East
UConn men's basketball team gets probation for NCAA violations under Ollie
UConn's men's basketball program has been placed on probation for two years and former coach Kevin Ollie has been sanctioned individually for violations of NCAA rules during his tenure.
COLLEGES
Mitchell teammates travel 2,000 miles to reunite in Moose Jaw
At first glance, Moose Jaw seems the unlikeliest of places for five teammates from last season's Mitchell College baseball team to spend a summer together.
Ohio State, other Big Ten East powers facing uncertainty
The two most important spots on a football team are the coach and the quarterback
CT SUN
Sun have enjoyed some breaks before All-Star break
Downtime is precious for most WNBA players because they play overseas. The Connecticut Sun have benefitted from a lighter schedule in July and host the New York Liberty on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
Sun move back to top of WNBA Power Poll
Connecticut Sun rises to top of the standings behind solid play from Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas ahead of All-Star break
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PROFESSIONAL
Geraint Thomas crashes again as heat wave engulfs Tour de France
Caleb Ewan beat his sprinting rivals in suffocating heat to win Stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday
Katie Ledecky withdraws from 2 events at worlds due to illness
Katie Ledecky has withdrawn from the 200-meter freestyle and 1,500 free final at the world swimming championships because of illness
Column: Shane Lowry's British Open win caps off big year in majors
Column: Lowry's victory at British Open symbolizes a solid year in golf's majors
Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman spotted with brace on thumb
Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman seen wearing brace or splint on left thumb at youth camp he organized last weekend, will reportedly be limited for three weeks
ON THE AIR
Baseball
7 p.m., NESN, WTIC (1080-AM), WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays.
7 p.m., SNY, WCBS (880-AM) — MLB: San Diego Padres at New York Mets.
7 p.m., WICH (1310-AM) — NYP: Staten Island Yankees at Connecticut Tigers.
8 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins.
Basketball
9:30 p.m., ESPN2 — WNBA All-Star Game Selection Show.
10 p.m., ESPN2 — WNBA: Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces.
Cycling
7:30 a.m., NBCSN — Tour de France.
Soccer
6:30 a.m., ESPN2 — Men's exhibition: FC Barcelona vs. Chelsea in Rakuten Cup from Saitama, Japan.
7 p.m., ESPN — International Champions Cup: Real Madrid vs. Arsenal from Landover, Md.
9 p.m., ESPN — International Champions Cup: Guadalajara vs. Atletico Madrid from Arlington, Texas.
11 p.m., ESPN — Leagues Cup: Tijuana at Los Angeles Galaxy in a quarterfinal.
Swimming
Noon, NBCSN — FINA World Championships from Gwangju, South Korea. (taped today)
7 p.m., NBCSN — FINA World Championships diving from Gwangju, South Korea. (taped today)
Midnight, NBCSN — FINA World Championships from Gwangju, South Korea. (taped today)
Tennis
6 a.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Hamburg European Open from Germany; ATP Swiss Open from Gstaad, Switzerland; WTA Baltic Open from Jurmala, Latvia; WTA Palermo Open from Italy.
1:30 p.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Atlanta Open.
7 p.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Atlanta Open.