UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Big East turns on the bright lights to welcome back UConn
Big East Conference commissioner Val Ackerman laid out the welcome mat UConn during a press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York.
UConn Board of Trustees votes to leave AAC and join Big East
The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees, as expected, voted Wednesday to accept an invitation to return its athletic programs to the Big East Conference.
Big East votes to extend invitation to UConn
UConn took another significant step toward rejoining the Big East Conference. Big East presidents voted to extend an invitation to UConn during a conference call on Monday, according to CBS Sports Network.
UCONN MEN'S BASKETBALL
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.
Hurley says recruiting getting a bump from Big East move
Men's basketball coach Dan Hurley says he's already seen benefits on the recruiting trail from UConn's decision to move back to the Big East
Return to the Big East a game changer for UConn men's basketball
No sport at UConn will benefit more from the move than men's basketball.
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...
UCONN FOOTBALL
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
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
Former BC coach suffers brain injury in fall
Former Boston College women's basketball coach Cathy Inglese suffered a brain injury when she fell Wednesday, according to a social media post by her sister
Florida's Mullen hoping for sizable leap in second season
Dan Mullen made a big leap in his second season at Mississippi State, but his Florida team doesn't have quite so much room to grow
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LOCAL ROUNDUP
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.
PROFESSIONAL
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
Twins hit five homers, turn triple play in 8-6 win vs Yankees
Garver hits pair of homers as Twins go deep 5 times, hang on for 8-6 win vs Yankees
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.