SPORTS
Westporter honored as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Special Olympics
WESTPORT — A Westport man who has been a volunteer coach, team organizer and manger for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes for more than 35 years has received the organization’s 2024 “Unsung Hero Award.”. Richard “Dick” Harris was presented with the award Monday at the annual awards ceremony...
Softball Celebrates Seniors, Wins Series Against Merrimack
CCSU Softball hosted its senior day for the four seniors on the team on Sunday, April 21. Paige Stringer, Brooke Fedison, Kaylee Whittaker, and Meg Gorman were honored before the game. They took on Merrimack College for the weekend series, starting with a doubleheader on Saturday. Merrimack took the early...
Rentschler Field to host a pair of international soccer friendlies this summer
Rentschler Field in East Hartford will be the site for a pair of international soccer friendlies this summer. Colombia, led by Liverpool star Luis Diaz, will face Bolivia in a matchup on Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. The following day, Ecuador, featuring Chelsea’a Moises Caicedo and Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan will take on Honduras at 3:30 p.m. Colombia and Ecuador are two of the best national ...
CCSU Football Welcomes New Batch of Transfers
Jared Martino started at UMass before going to Independence Community College in Kansas. He then went to Missouri State Southern University to play Division II football. While there, he stopped playing football until he had an itch to get back out on the gridiron. While also trying to finish his...
Colby Softball faces Wesleyan University and Trinity College
Last year, the Colby women’s softball team had a historic season, going 24-12 and finishing as the fourth seed in the NESCAC Championship. Heading into the postseason, the Mules started strong, beating Bowdoin 5-4. Unfortunately, their next match was against Tufts, the top seed. The game ended with a 12-4 scoreline, halting the Mule’s advancement to the semi-finals.
Hendricken Holds Spring NLI Signing Ceremony Wednesday
Six Hendricken student-athletes officially signing their National Letter of Intent committing to college programs Wednesday. The school holding a Spring ceremony to honor the following Hawks headed to the next level:. Jacob Coates ’24, UNC – Wilmington (NC) – Soccer. Tommy Flanders ’24, Central Connecticut State University...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.