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New Haven little league fields get big upgrades after community push
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Little leaguers in New Haven are gearing up for an exciting season ahead as the city’s baseball facilities receive significant upgrades. Just a year ago, concerns were raised about the condition of Beaver Pond Park’s fields, prompting coaches and parents to advocate for improvements. Wayne Morrison, president of Walter Pop […]
Kentucky Derby’s thrilling finish draws 16.7 million viewers. It’s the biggest audience since 1989
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mystik Dan’s nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989. Viewership peaked at 20.1 million from 7 to 7:15 p.m. EDT on Saturday, when 18-1 shot Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone and Forever Young hit the wire together in the Derby’s first three-horse photo finish since 1947. That marked the biggest peak audience ever for the Derby on NBC.
Meriden, May 06 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Meriden. The Farmington High School volleyball team will have a game with Francis T Maloney High School on May 06, 2024, 15:00:00 CST. The Farmington High School volleyball team will have a game with Francis T Maloney High School on May 06, 2024, 16:00:00 CST.
Grizzlies Girls’ Track and Field Setting New Records in Road to Postseason
Track and field is both an individual and team sport. It takes a lot of personal growth and development to succeed, but there is also a major community aspect involved when it comes to pushing towards prominence on the postseason stage. For the Guilford girls’ outdoor track and field team, every individual has their sights set on achieving higher marks this spring.
Girls’ Tennis Earns Senior Night Win, Baseball Wins a Pair
The Hand girls’ tennis team hosted Guilford on April 29 and fell 5-2. Wins for the Tigers came from Loden Bradstreet at No. 1 singles (6-2, 6-4), and Antoinette Lowy at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-0). The team hosted Sheehan on Senior Night on May 3 and won 7-0....
Golf Earns a Win, Girls’ Lacrosse Takes an Overtime Loss
The North Haven girls’ lacrosse team traveled to Berlin for an out-of-conference tilt on April 27. For the second time in three games, the team fell in overtime. The Nighthawks jumped out to an early three-goal lead with goals by seniors Cat Bianchi, Sydney Pitcher, and Nola Coyle. Berlin recovered, but North Haven held an 8-6 lead at the half. Junior Emily Shea was stellar in the net, making an incredible 20 saves over the course of the game. She was assisted with strong defensive efforts by seniors Malika Gazzarapu, Kylie Pollard, and Ava Chagnon.
Vahva Finishes Best of All in Derby City Distaff
Vahva scored her breakthrough grade 1 victory in the $1 million Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs. The 4-year-old Gun Runner filly broke like a shot from the outside post in a field of 10, then stalked the pace from fourth place early under Irad Ortiz Jr.
New-Look EH Girls’ Tennis Gaining Experience Rapidly on the Courts
With a new mentor in its sted, along with a good amount of fresh-faced athletes, the East Haven girls’ tennis team appears to be well on its way of shedding any long, slow rebuild tag. The Yellowjackets have amassed a solid core of veterans to complement a bunch of prodigious youngsters who have accelerated past any learning curve.
‘A special year’: Southington baseball team is still unbeaten
SOUTHINGTON – The Southington baseball team was undefeated going into Friday night’s game against Glastonbury. Quickly, Glastonbury scored three runs in the second inning. Southington hasn’t trailed too much this season in games, if at all – the players couldn’t really remember if that had happened this year. The Knights’ top three hitters went down 1-2-3 in the first inning. But the Knights ...
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