MIKE DIMAURO - RECENT COLUMNS

What does Waterford have over East Lyme? Try everything
Published: April 10, 2021 | Mike DiMauro
As Waterford thrives, East Lyme's sports facilities don't compare
Separated at birth: Downtown NL and the 2004 Red Sox
Published: April 8, 2021 | Mike DiMauro
Downtown's potential can only be realized with more police presence
Of '60 Minutes,' Dave Kindred and a life affirmation
Sunday's '60 Minutes" feature on Dave Kindred shows the power of high school sports.
The night the women were more interesting than the men
They're talking women's basketball. It doesn't matter what they're saying.
Making the Final Four is hard (and it sure was Monday night)
Just because UConn makes the Final Four every year doesn't mean it's easy.
It's time for CIAC to stop giving the shaft to H.S. coaches
Connecticut needs to adopt policy allowing coaches out-of-season access
Matt Harvey shining a light on the analytical revolution
Former Fitch great Harvey diving into analytics with the Orioles
UConn is back in the Sweet 16 ... thanks to the guiding hand of CD
This was Chris Dailey at her core. No big deal. We got this. Her calmness, assuredness and understated command illustrated once again why she belongs on the mythical women's Rushmore in the history of our state.
Pacheco does the Greenleaf name proud at St. Bernard
Scholarship winner close to ending career at St. Bernard.
'Neighborhood' feel at Hartford stretches to our corner of the world
University of Hartford grads in the region rejoicing this week
Bouknight is not program royalty just yet
Bouknight must be better in NCAAs next week for UConn to advance.
Wentworth inspires a path of total inclusion at NFA
NFA athletic director inspired by Floyd's death to enact change
RIP to Sean Lowe, always the toughest guy in the room
Sean Lowe, a Hall of Fame athlete at Ledyard High, was 44 last week when he died last week.
Bubble, schmubble. Huskies find their salvation in Newark
UConn's win over Seton Hall solidifies tourney berth
Why won't NL ever consult people who know what they're talking about?
City needs input from people on the front lines who work with the kids and know them the best
The life of Ronde Ford, as told by mentor Dom Griffin
There is no place to dissect a kid's life in the wake of his death.
Bouknight: good enough for the NBA, but is he ready?
Is James Bouknight, who has appeared in all of eight games this year and 39 in his college career, ready for NBA rigors?
Give me NFA, New London over a prep school, thanks
You grow up in your town, played in your community, play for your school and with your friends.
Who knew boredom could get so interesting?
Zoom calls becoming quite popular for two downstate attorneys.
Dear H.S. athletes: sports or a social life, but not both
New guidelines offer hope for high school sports.
Curt Schilling vs. the morality clause. Hmmm ...
Baseball Hall of Fame voters have tougher decisions than ever.
Of hoops, masks and BU's unwillingness to help
BU program unwilling to help shed light on masks and basketball
Contradictory H.S. sports rules leave many of us befuddled
Spring football never had a real chance in Connecticut.
'Quadzilla' proving NFL Draftniks wrong
New London's AJ Dillon suddenly drawing comparisons to Derrick Henry.
Note to UConn fans: Time to hit Atlantic BB in the wallet
Many in region can't watch UConn women's basketball on SNY this season.
Dr. I is very much looking forward to Geno's next halftime rant
Idle Thoughts, while waiting for 2021, the Giants to stop faking field goals and for better snow removal in New London: • Dr. Idle, Dr. I to his close friends, can't wait for the next UConn women's game. Not for the game. But for the halftime interview. Geno Auriemma's streams...
2020: The wound is where the light gets in
Waterford Youth and Family Services, Cactus Jack help many in their town.
Nadya's Hot Chocolate Bombs: yummy for the tummy
New London STEM pathway junior Nadya Murphy is running her own business when she isn't playing lacrosse.
Why are narcissists so irresistible?
Sports news from last week produced the revelation that Kyrie Irving, whose bizarre musings often suggest his cord doesn't always reach the outlet, decided he's not talking to the media this year.
New book on Montelli hearkens happy memories
Former St. Joe's coach Vito Montelli talks about 50 years in basketball
Yes, Virginia, there is a San Francisco (just ask Pete Barry)
Former CGA coach remembers his days at USF
Tim King has the community — and the truth — on his side
Tim King should keep his job as Valley Regional/Old Lyme football coach.
Of Porter, Cabral and their faith-based journey back home
It is entirely human to yearn for the next thing in our lives. Endure the present, but flirt with the future. This was Keith Porter.
Why does distance learning preclude athletics from happening?
If COVID's circumstances necessitate fluidity, our actions must thus remain fluid.
Will the NCAA consider listening to Jere Quinn?
Season No. 43, the only one Jere Quinn has ever coached in a pandemic, will challenge him as no other.
In hindsight, Heinsohn was simply the best
Tommy Heinsohn made his mark one night at Mohegan Sun Arena.