Pagan scores 1,000th point for Stony Brook women's basketball team

India Pagan of New London became the 18th 1,000-point scorer in Stony Brook University women's basketball history Sunday in the Seawolves' 64-41 America East Conference victory at New Hampshire.
New London's Lucas watched and learned at Hartford, then grabbed her opportunity

Former New London High School whiz kid Jada Lucas, a member of The Day's All-Decade Team, is a senior member of the women's basketball team at the University of Hartford and the Hawks' leading scorer.
World Baseball Coaches' Convention moves very successfully online due to COVID-19

Pete Walker, entering his ninth season as the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and a part of professional baseball for 30 years, is still learning, he said.
Local roundup: Sun sign forward Mompremier to qualifying offer
The Connecticut Sun announced Monday that Beatrice Mompremier has accepted and signed a qualifying offer and will return to the WNBA franchise in 2021.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALLEastern Connecticut Board of Umpires — Looking for new members for the high school and American Legion baseball seasons. Training will begin in February. Contact: Matt McShane,...
COLUMNS
Contradictory H.S. sports rules leave many of us befuddled
Spring football never had a real chance in Connecticut.
Hard-luck Friars have been on wrong side of fantastic finishes
Providence is one of frontrunners for the Big East's Hard Luck Team of the Year award. The Friars...
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALLEastern Connecticut Board of Umpires — Looking for new members for the high school and American Legion baseball seasons. Training will begin in February. Contact: Matt McShane,...
Stonington coach Paulla Solar: 2020 was a year of life lessons for all of us

This has been a year like none other and the changes to high school athletics is no exception. My heart goes out to all the young athletes, especially the seniors, who are sidelined by this terrible virus.
Ledyard coach Dave Cornish: 2020 took the air out of the balloon for everyone

High school sports should be fun for kids and coaches but in today's world, unfortunately, things have changed drastically.
UCONN
No. 25 UConn prepared for a battle with St. John's

UConn (7-1, 4-1) is on a roll, carrying a season-high four game winning streak into Monday's Big East game against St. John's (7-7, 2-6) at 2:30 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion.
UConn women add Poffenbarger to roster for second semester
The UConn women's basketball program announced Friday morning that Saylor Poffenbarger has enrolled in classes and will join the team for the second semester.
COLLEGES
No. 1 Stanford women fall to Colorado

Frida Formann hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:36 left in overtime to lead the Colorado Buffaloes to a 77-72 upset win over No. 1 Stanford
College basketball top 25 roundup: No. 2 Baylor improves to 12-0

Davion Mitchell had 19 points and Jared Butler finally scored late as No. 2 Baylor overcame No. 15 Texas Tech 68-60 on Saturday to stay undefeated after their closest game this season.
CT SUN
Miller signs four-year extension with Connecticut Sun

The Connecticut Sun announced Tuesday that general manager and head Ccach Curt Miller has signed a four-year contract extension through the 2024 WNBA season.
Hiedeman accepts qualifying offer to return to Sun

The Connecticut Sun announced Friday that reserve guard Natisha Hiedeman has signed the qualifying offer extended by head coach and general manager Curt Miller.
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PROFESSIONAL
Buccaneers top Saints 30-20

Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans has the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs and Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good
Chiefs beat Browns 22-17 as Mahomes leaves with concussion

The Kansas City Chiefs forced the Cleveland Browns to punt in the waning minutes Sunday with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes out with a concussion
Former IOC vice president says UN could rule on Tokyo Games

A former IOC vice president is suggesting the United Nations might be the place to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics
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11 a.m., ESPNU — High school boys: Legacy Early College (S.C.) vs. La Lumiere (Ind.) in St. James Invitational from Springfield, Va.
Noon, MSG, NBA TV — NBA: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks.
1 p.m., ESPNU — High school boys: iSchool of Lewisville (Texas) vs. Oak Hill Academy (Va.) in St. James Invitational from Springfield, Va.
2:30 p.m., Ch. 61 — NCAA men: St. John's at UConn.
2:30 p.m., NBA TV — NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks.
3 p.m., ESPNU — High school boys: IMG Academy (Fla.) vs. Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.) in St. James Invitational from Springfield, Va.
4 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA men: St. Joseph's at La Salle.
5 p.m., TNT — NBA: Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies.
5 p.m., ESPNU — High school boys: Montverde (Fla.) vs. Wasatch (Utah) in St. James Invitational from Springfield, Va.
7 p.m., ESPN — NCAA men: Florida State at Louisville.
7 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA women: Arkansas at South Carolina.
7:30 p.m., TNT, WFAN (660-AM) — NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets.
9 p.m., ESPN — NCAA men: Kansas at Baylor.
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10 p.m., TNT — NBA: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers.
Hockey
Noon, NBCSN — NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings.
5 p.m., NESN, NBCSN — NHL: Boston Bruins at New York Islanders.
7:30 p.m., NBCSN — NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers.
9 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA men: North Dakota at Denver.
10 p.m., NBCSN — NHL: Arizona Coyotes at Vegas Golden Knights.
Soccer
2:55 p.m., NBCSN — Premier League: Newcastle United at Arsenal.
7 p.m., FS1 — Women's exhibition: Colombia at United States from Orlando, Fla.
Winter Sports
1 a.m. (Tuesday), NBCSN — Bobsledding World Cup from St. Moritz, Switzerland. (taped today)