Local roundup: CIAC to honor Ledyard, Old Lyme and Stonington
Ledyard, Old Lyme and Stonington were among 20 schools to be selected as CIAC Michaels Achievement Cup exemplary programs on Tuesday.
Local college notes
A weekly look at highlights from our local colleges and former local athletes continuing their careers at schools outside the region:
Local roundup: Four locals play state semifinal games on Tuesday
Four local schools, including a pair in Class M boys' soccer, will play for berths in Saturday's state championship games when they play in semifinal on Tuesday night.
Local roundup: Conn advances in men's soccer tourney
Augie Djerdjaj scored in the 87th minute as the Connecticut College men's soccer team beat Johns Hopkins 1-0 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Division III men's soccer tournament.
Merchant Marine outduels CGA 56-41 in finale for Bears' coach Bill George
Merchant Marine coach Mike Toop was in the midst of touting his own wide receiver, senior Joe Vitelli, as one of the best he's seen. Toop stopped himself to include Coast Guard Academy's Justin Moffatt.
COLUMNS
Metal detectors at the game our kids play: The end of our innocence is here
None of us are immune from the tentacles of violence.
The Lonesome Polecat (state variant): BRACKETOLOGY~! and a whole lot of notables
It's a supersized Polecat, too. It's size XXXXL, baby.
MORE LOCAL SPORTS
Local colleges: Conn men beat Catholic 2-1 in NCAA soccer tourney
Connecticut College overcame a slow start to defeat host Catholic University 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Division III men's soccer tournament on Saturday.
Local roundup: Ledyard (boys' soccer), Waterford (volleyball) reach Class M semis
No. 12 Ledyard navigated its way through a difficult wind and a quality opponent to defeat No. 4 Woodtland 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the CIAC Class M boys' soccer tournament on Friday afternoon.
CGA seniors will play in their 'biggest game,' face Merchant Marine on Saturday
Ryan Jones spent his freshman football season at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on the sideline wearing a headset that was a decoy.
UCONN
UConn men play Buffalo in opener of Charleston Classic
UConn begins its quest for an in-season tournament title by playing Buffalo on Thursday in the opening round of the Charleston Classic.
UConn women officially announce latest recruiting class
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma officially announced the signings of five members of the Class or 2024: Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, Piath Gabriel, Mir McLean and Nika Muhl.
COLLEGES
Top 25 men's and women's basketball roundup
Mamadi Diakite scored 19 points and No. 7 Virginia withstood a big night by Vermont’s Anthony Lamb in a 61-55 victory
LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia remain atop CFP rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings were unchanged at the top this week, with LSU first followed by Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia
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PROFESSIONAL
Andy Murray wins in his return to the Davis Cup
And like he's done so many times in his career, he again came through with a big rally, this time to lead Britain to a victory over the Netherlands in his return to the Davis Cup.
NFL notes
The New York Jets running back says Wednesday is upset he has been randomly selected five times this season by the league to take tests for performance-enhancing drugs.
NASCAR champion Johnson to retire after 2020
The 44-year-old Johnson joins an exodus of popular drivers that began when Gordon retired after the 2015 season.
Harry potential cure for Patriots red zone woes
N'Keal Harry potential cure for Patriots red zone woes
ON THE AIR
Basketball
7 p.m., FS1 — NCAA men: Columbia at St. John's.
7 p.m., NESN — NCAA men: Rider at Massachusetts.
7 p.m., MSG — NBA: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers.
7:30 p.m., ESPN — NBA: Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks.
7:30 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets.
10 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA men: Brigham Young at Boise State.
10 p.m., NBCSB, ESPN — NBA: Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers.
11 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: Saint Mary's vs. Fresno State from Sacramento, Calif.
Football
7:30 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA: Toledo at Buffalo.
7:30 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA: Akron at Miami of Ohio.
Golf
2 a.m. (Thursday), Golf Channel — European PGA: DP World Tour Championship from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hockey
8 p.m., NBCSN — NHL: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers.