Black Wolves choose Kew, Goodrich with first two picks of NLL Draft
The New England Black Wolves dipped into the college ranks with their first two picks of the National Lacrosse League Draft on Tuesday night.
Coast Guard's Crowley is more than just a defensive back
Senior defensive back Pat Crowley, who once kicked 106 PATs in a season as a high school senior, converted the extra point in Coast Guard Academy's 24-23 overtime win Friday over Nichols.
Local roundup: East Lyme hands Waterford first volleyball loss
Mya Delesdernier had 14 kills and 10 digs as East Lyme handed Waterford its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Lancers in a high school volleyball match on Wednesday night.
Local colleges: No. 15 Conn men rout Trinity in NESCAC
Steve Yeonas had three goals and two assists as No. 15 Connecticut College remained unbeaten with an 8-2 victory over Trinity College in a New England Small College Athletic Conference men's soccer game on Tuesday.
Angeli delivers game-winner for Conn College in Whale Cup double OT thriller
Senor Emily Angeli scored her first career goal on a penalty kick in overtime to lift Connecticut College to a 4-3 women's soccer victory over rival Coast Guard Academy on Tuesday afternoon.
COLUMNS
Buscetto, the ECC and Safe Futures show the power of together
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The Lonesome Polecat: Ansonia gonna' Ansonia, NFA's receivers, Week 1 review, Top 10 polls, etc.
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MORE LOCAL SPORTS
Local college notes
Checking in on our local colleges and ex-local athletes performing outside the region.
Marchini overcomes adversity to secure starting job for UConn women's soccer
Rachel Marchini has endured her share of struggles, on and off the field, since arriving at UConn. At one point, she lost some of her love for the game.
Local roundup: Gooderham leads No. 3 UConn to victory
Sophomore Abby Gooderham scored twice as No. 3 UConn beat No. 25 Michigan State 2-0 in field hockey on Sunday.
UCONN
Hurley on the road to recovery from spinal surgery
The first few days following spinal surgery were the hardest for Dan Hurley.
Southington's Rose blossoming into a productive tight end at UConn
During his Southington High School glory days, Jay Rose looked and played the part of star quarterback.
COLLEGES
SEC building some of the top defenses in college football
SEC building some of the top defenses in college football
Penalty trouble puts FSU, Miami, Syracuse in early ACC hole
Penalty trouble puts Florida State, Miami, Syracuse in early ACC hole
CT SUN
Sun can take charge of series with win in Game 2 on Thursday
The Connecticut Sun need more of their players contributing offensively to start Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal series on Thursday. The Los Angeles Sparks need more of their players contributing offensively period.
Sun beat Sparks, 84-75, in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals
Alyssa Thomas scored 13 of her 22 points in the first quarter and was one of four Connecticut Sun players to finish in double figures as they beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 84-75, on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series.
PROFESSIONAL
Manning knew he might lose Giants job
Eli Manning said Wednesday he has accepted his new role as the backup quarterback and he intends to support Jones and do everything he can to help the Giants (0-2) start winning games.
Pats defense has been cohesive, dominant through two games
Solid play at linebacker, stout secondary leading Patriots defense
Darnold working way back to health as Jets prepare for Pats
Sam Darnold working way back to health as Jets prepare for Patriots
Giants rout Red Sox 11-3
Stephen Vogt hit a two-run homer and the Giants beat the Red Sox 11-3 on Wednesday night, giving Bruce Bochy his 2,000th career victory as a manager in the majors.
ON THE AIR
Auto Racing
4:25 a.m. (Friday), ESPN2 — Formula One Singapore Grand Prix practice.
Baseball
Noon, MLB Network — MLB Network — MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves.
1 p.m., NESN, WTIC (1080-AM), WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: San Francisco Giants at Boston Red Sox.
4 p.m., MLB Network — MLB Network — MLB: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers.
6:30 p.m., WCCT, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees.
7 p.m., Ch. 61 — MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs.
Basketball
6:30 p.m., ESPN2 — WNBA playoffs: Los Angeles Sparks at Connecticut Sun.
8:30 p.m., ESPN2 — WNBA playoffs: Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics.
Cycling
2 a.m. (Friday), NBCSN — Spanish Vuelta from Spain. (taped today)
Football
8 p.m., ESPN — NCAA: Houston at Tulane.
8:20 p.m., NFL Network, WCBS (880-AM) — NFL: Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars.
Golf
5 a.m., Golf Channel — European PGA: BMW Championship from Surrey, England.
2 p.m., Golf Channel – PGA: Sanderson Farms Championship from Jackson, Miss.
10 p.m., Golf Channel — Asian Tour: Dongae Open from Incheon, South Korea.
5 a.m. (Friday), Golf Channel — European PGA: BMW Championship from Surrey, England.
Surfing
7 p.m., FS1 — World Surf League from Lemoore, Calif.
Tennis
6 a.m., Tennis Channel — WTA Guangzhou Open from China; WTA Pan Pacific Open from Osaka, Japan; ATP Moselle Open from Metz, France.
11 p.m., Tennis Channel — WTA: Guangzhou Open from China; Korea Open from Seoul; Pan Pacific Open from Osaka, Japan.
Volleyball
9 p.m., FS1 — NCAA women: Washington at Wisconsin.
Wrestling
Midnight, NBCSN — World Championship from Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. (taped today)