UCONN
Bouknight anxious, excited as NBA Draft approaches
Former UConn guard James Bouknight is expected to be a lottery pick when the NBA Draft is held on Thursday in Brooklyn.
NCAA informs UConn that men's basketball probationary period is over
Penalties included a reduction in scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year and numerous recruiting restrictions that impacted the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years.
COLLEGES
With eye on SEC, Oklahoma and Texas move toward leaving Big 12
Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference
SEC takeover: Expansion would just mean more power, wealth
Barring a dramatic change of direction, Texas and Oklahoma are moving toward taking the Red River Rivalry to the Southeastern Conference in a seismic shift that will have repercussions in college sports from coast to coast
HIGH SCHOOL
The Day's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year: Waterford's Connor Podeszwa
The player Waterford High School senior Connor Podeszwa is today: Gatorade Connecticut Player of the Year, The Day’s 2021 Baseball Player of the Year and soon-to-be freshman at Tufts University.
The Day's All-Area Softball Player of the Year: Waterford's Maddie Burrows
"She never stops playing at her best no matter whether it's a practice or a game," Waterford softball coach Andy Walker said of junior Maddie Burrows. "Whether it's just shagging a fly ball, she's going full bore, never taking a moment off."
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LOCAL ROUNDUP
Local roundup: NL to face Braintree (Mass.) in New England Babe Ruth semis
New London will play Braintree (Mass.) in Tuesday's semifinals of New England Babe Ruth 13-15 baseball tournament at Trumbull High School.
Local calendar
BASKETBALLNew London Whalers Basketball Camp — Aug. 9-12 (5:30-8:30 p.m. daily) at Toby May Park, New London. Open to boys and girls entering grades 3-10 from any town. Clinic will help players of all...
Local roundup: New London advances to NE Babe Ruth 15 semis
New London finished unbeaten in pool play at the New England Babe Ruth age 15 baseball tournament, beating Maine champion Skowhegan 11-1 on Sunday.
PROFESSIONAL
With Biles out, Russia wins Olympic women's team gymnastics gold
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently suffering an injury during the vault
U.S. women beat Nigeria 81-72 for 50th straight Olympic basketball win
A'ja Wilson scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in her debut as the United States beat Nigeria 81-72 on Tuesday in the opener for both teams. It was the 50 straight Olympic win for the Americans.
ON THE AIR
Baseball
7 p.m., NESN, WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox.
7 p.m., Ch. 61, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays.
7 p.m., SNY, WCBS (880-AM) — MLB: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets.
Basketball
7 p.m., ESPN — The Basketball Tournament regional semifinals from Columbus, Ohio.
Rodeo
10 p.m., CBSSN — PBR: The Last Cowboy Standing frm Cheyenne, Wyo.
Soccer
6 p.m., FS2 — Copa do Brasil: Fluminense at Criciûma.
Tennis
6 a.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Generali Open from Kitzbuhel, Austria.
1:30 p.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Atlanta Open.
Summer Olympics
5 a.m., NBCSN, USA, CNBC — Coverage continues from Tokyo.
8 p.m., Ch. 30, NBCSN, USA, CNBC — Coverage resumes from Tokyo.