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WNBA player makes a difference

John Pierson — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:58:15 GMT

Tina Charles doesn't want to be known as just a great basketball player. The former Husky and reigning WNBA MVP wants to make a difference.

Reacting to David Beckham's retirement

Jamie Muro — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:20 GMT

One of the most well-known names in professional soccer is retiring after a 20-year career. David Beckham is known for his "free kicks" and bringing soccer into the spotlight in the United States.

UConn star works way up minor leagues

Erik Dobratz — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:38:00 GMT

Players from our state continue to impress at all levels. Bethel native and former UConn star Matt Barnes is working his way up the Red Sox minor league system.

Pros sign up for Travelers Championship

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:35 GMT

Less than five weeks until the Travelers Championship tees off up in Cromwell. On Tuesday, several big names signed up to play.

Free tennis lesson from a pro for kids

John Pierson — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:41:31 GMT

More than 300 New Haven young students got a free tennis lesson and a whole lot more.

Conn. lawmakers reconsider MMA ban

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:33:44 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a proposal to legalize mixed martial arts competitions.

Boxer moves to become a champion

John Pierson — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:07:02 GMT

Boxer Michael Moore moved here to become a champion. It's a temporary move from Cleveland where his family, his job, his entire life is centered.

Top pitcher Meyer plays for Rock Cats

Erik Dobratz — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:21:06 GMT

One of the top pitchers in the league actually plays for the New Britain Rock Cats.

Rivals get suited up for "Game Day"

John Pierson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:55:58 GMT

"The Game" is still seven months away, but on Tuesday the Yale/ Harvard football rivalry makes its way to the streets of New Haven.

Veteran Yale hockey coach Taylor dies

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:34:50 GMT

Tim Taylor, a veteran Yale University hockey coach with the most hockey wins at the Ivy League school, has died of cancer. He was 71.

UConn guard Napier to stay at UConn

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:06:14 GMT

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier is staying for his senior season and will not enter the NBA draft.

Quinnipiac settles Title IX lawsuit

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:23:56 GMT

Quinnipiac University has agreed to settle the gender equity lawsuit that led a federal judge to rule that cheerleading isn't a sport.

Masuk's Milone eyed by pro scouts

Erik Dobratz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:25:47 GMT

Major League baseball will have its amateur draft in June and some of the best young players in the country will have their dreams come true.

Coaches inducted into Hall of Fame

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:21:43 GMT

Former Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun and UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma have been inducted into the state's Hall of Fame.

ECSU baseball coach suspended

Nneka Nwosu — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:10:49 GMT

As Eastern Connecticut State stepped to the plate against Western, one person was missing, ECSU baseball head coach Bill Holowaty.

UConn uniforms change with new logo

Tina Detelj — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:37:32 GMT

UConn officially rolls out its new logo in athletic fashion.

Judge dismisses suit against Auriemma

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:00:44 GMT

A New York City judge has dismissed an employee discrimination lawsuit against University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma and USA Basketball.

Rally to celebrate Yale's NCAA title

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:42:47 GMT

Yale's hockey team will be returning to the school's ice rink one more time this season to celebrate its first NCAA championship.

3 arrested at QU after hockey loss

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:52:49 GMT

Hamden police say they arrested three people at Quinnipiac University during a large campus gathering after the school's hockey team lost the national championship game to Yale.

Yale to celebrate NCAA title on Monday

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:17:05 GMT

Yale will celebrate the school's first-ever NCAA hockey championship with a rally at Ingalls Rink.

Parade to honor UConn women

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:49:47 GMT

The streets of Hartford are expected to be filled with University of Connecticut fans celebrating the women's basketball team's record-tying eighth national championship.

Yale: "We knew we could do it"

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:49:05 GMT

"A dream come true," said Yale hockey player Clinton Bourbonais, who scored one of Yale's goals in a 4-0 win over Quinnipiac for the NCAA championship Saturday night.

Yale fans celebrate Bulldog hockey win

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:25:31 GMT

Yale hockey fans filled the Payne Whitney gym Saturday night to watch and celebrate the school's first hockey championship, and there was plenty to cheer about.

Yale knocks off Quinnipiac, wins title

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:16:47 GMT

Jeff Malcolm stopped 36 shots and Yale won its first NCAA hockey championship with a 4-0 victory over top-seeded Quinnipiac on Saturday night.

New basketball center for UConn

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:52:16 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut is set to break the ground for the new $35 million basketball development center just days after its women's team earned the record-tying eighth NCAA title.

Ongoing celebrations for QU, Yale

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:05:57 GMT

Yale and Quinnipiac play each other for college hockey's national championship Saturday evening.

QU, Yale prep for Frozen Four final

John Pierson — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:01:18 GMT

For college hockey fans in Connecticut, it doesn't get much better than this.

Quinnipiac crushes St. Cloud State 4-1

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:21:26 GMT

Quinnipiac jumped to an early lead and cruised past St. Cloud State 4-1 on Thursday in the NCAA hockey semifinals.

Yale edges UMass Lowell in overtime 3-2

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:55:09 GMT

Andrew Miller scored 6:59 into overtime to lift Yale to a 3-2 victory over UMass Lowell in the NCAA men's hockey semifinals Thursday night.

UConn releases new Husky logo

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:31:32 GMT

The University of Connecticut has released its new Husky dog logo, about a week earlier than planned.