Local roundup: UConn men release non-league schedule
Two former Big East rivals, including defending national champion Villanova, are featured non-conference foes on the UConn men's basketball schedule for the 2018-19 season.
Schooners back for another summer with a new look
One hour before first pitch, there's a flurry of activity at the Shipyard, home of the Mystic Schooners.
Southard promoted to CGA's assistant AD for media relations
Coast Guard Academy's Jason Southard has been elevated to assistant athletic director for media relations after completing his 23rd season as the director of athletic media relations.
Local roundup: UConn women release non-conference schedule
The UConn women's basketball team announced its non-conference schedule, which begins with the season opener at home against Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Local roundup: Vermont beats Tigers 5-4 in first of two
Jesus Lage walked with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to give the Vermont Lake Monsters a 5-4 victory over the Connecticut Tigers on Tuesday night.
COLUMNS
Ollie did enough wrong to warrant his firing by UConn
University officials brought him here to clean up Jim Calhoun’s debris, lest we forget that...
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Local roundup: Aaron Rodgers, Chris Paul to host celebrity golf event
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will host a celebrity golf tournament on June 27-28 at Mohegan Sun Golf Club in Sprague.
Local roundup: Tigers fall to the Spinners
The Connecticut Tigers lost to the Lowell Spinners in a New York-Penn League baseball game on Sunday, falling 6-3 at Dodd Stadium.
Local roundup: Tigers off to 2-0 start with 10-3 win over Spinners
The Connecticut Tigers erupted for seven runs over the first two innings and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Lowell Spinners in a New York-Penn League game on Saturday night.
UCONN
UConn: Ollie fired for impermissible contact, workouts
The University of Connecticut fired men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie after finding NCAA violations that included improper training sessions and improper contact with recruits by Ollie and former UConn star Ray Allen, according to documents...
Adams building a strong relationship with Hurley
UConn's new men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has great expecations for star guard Jalen Adams ... and that's just fine with Adams.
COLLEGES
Fletcher's bat helps Arkansas beat Red Raiders 7-4 at CWS
Dominic Fletcher went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs and Arkansas pitchers struck out 14 in a 7-4 victory over Texas Tech in the College World Series on Wednesday.
Oregon State rallies after delay to beat Huskies 14-5 at CWS
Oregon State overcomes early deficit, pours on offense after long delay in 14-5 College World Series win over Huskies
CT SUN
Injured Sun head back on the road to face infirmed Dream
The Connecticut Sun and Atlanta Dream have both been troubled by injuries of late. Sun post Chiney Ogwumike (knee) is probable for Friday's game at Atlanta and forward Alyssa Thomas is doubtful. Atlanta guards Tiffany Hayes (left ankle) and Brittney...
Sun drop from first to fourth in WNBA power poll
Almost every WNBA team this season will go through a challenging road trip because of the FIBA World Cup in September that is compacting the season
PROFESSIONAL
Islanders hire Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley Cup
When Barry Trotz left the Washington Capitals fresh off winning the Stanley Cup, the New York Islanders couldn't move fast enough to talk to him.
Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson tied for early lead at Travelers
The defending champion led after every round last year in his first visit to TPC River Highlands, and a shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday to match Zach Johnson for the first-round lead.
Phoenix takes Deandre Ayton first in NBA draft
The Phoenix Suns made Deandre Ayton the first No. 1 pick in franchise history Thursday night, and his former high school teammate Marvin Bagley III followed.
World Cup roundup: Croatia advances with 3-0 win over Argentina
Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates are on the verge of World Cup elimination. Croatia is moving on.
ON THE AIR
Baseball
1 p.m., NESN, WTIC (1080-AM), WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins.
1 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees.
3 p.m., SNY, WOR (710-AM) — MLB: New York Mets at Colorado Rockies.
6 p.m., NESN — IL: Buffalo Bisons at Pawtucket Red Sox.
7 p.m., MLB Network — MLB: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds.
7 p.m., WICH (1310-AM) — NYP: Brooklyn Cyclones at Connecticut Tigers.
8 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA: Texas Tech vs. Florida in College World Series from Omaha, Neb.
10 p.m., MLB Network — MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels.
Basketball
7 p.m., ESPN, NBA TV — NBA Draft from New York.
Golf
5:30 a.m., Golf Channel — European PGA: BMW International Open from Pulheim, Germany.
3:30 p.m., Golf Channel — PGA: Travelers Championship from Cromwell.
Midnight, Golf Channel — Asian Tour: Korea Open from Cheonan, South Korea.
Horse Racing
8:30 a.m., NBCSN — Royal Ascot, Norfolk Stakes and Gold Cup from Ascot, England.
Mixed Martial Arts
9 p.m., NBCSN — Professional Fighters League from Chicago.
Soccer
8 a.m., FS1 — World Cup: Denmark vs. Australia from Samara, Russia.
11 a.m., Ch. 61 — World Cup: France vs. Peru from Ekaterinburg, Russia.
2 p.m., Ch. 61 — World Cup: Argentina vs. Croatia from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Tennis
6 a.m., Tennis Channel — ATP: Gerry Weber Open from Halle, Germany; Queen's Club Championships from London.
