Solomon Ball is sold on Hurley, as UConn men get another commitment
Solomon Ball became a big Dan Hurley fan after watching UConn on television playing in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas last November. On Friday, Ball, a four-star guard from Leesburg, Va., committed to Hurley and the Huskies.
UConn's Calhoun, Hamilton headed to college hoops Hall

Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches that will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November
UConn men land second member of the Class of 2023 in Ross
When Jayden Ross went on a recruiting visit to UConn about two weeks ago, everything just felt right.
UConn's Martin selected No. 51 overall by Warriors in NBA Draft, traded to Atlanta

The Golden State Warriors selected Tyrese Martin, a tough, versatile 6-foot-6, 215 pound guard from Allentown, Pa., in the second round and 51st pick overall, and then traded him to Atlanta.
Thread of Title IX can be traced through Shea Ralph and her mom

Shea Ralph was born rambunctious, endlessly energetic and with a devilish competitive streak that meant mom put her in as many sports as she could handle.
COLUMNS
Dr. I nearly began this column with a prayer
Never let it be suggested that Dr. I isn't a staunch devotee of the Supreme Court, remember.
Alice Cooper rocked Pequot Golf Course
Legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper has played before sold-out crowds around the world during...
UCONN
Sanogo can't wait for a family reunion in Mali before returning to UConn

The upcoming trip to see his parents, Awa Traore and Cheickne Sanogo, will be a nice break for UConn center Adama Sanogo, who also has five older sisters and one younger brother.
Newton is excited about joining the Huskies

UConn is in its first summer workout session, so Tristen Newton is still getting to know his new teammates and coaching staff.
COLLEGES
Conference realignment makes another seismic shift

Conference realignment in college sports has been going on since 1984, when the Supreme Court invalidated the NCAA’s national television contract for football
Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
The Big Ten has voted to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
The Day's All-Area Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Year: Fitch's Rita Sefransky

Rita Sefransky had 80 goals and 38 assists during her senior year after excelling in both basketball and volleyball. She also maintained straight A's and worked a job.
The Day's All-Area Boys' Golfer of the Year: Stonington's Brandon Tavares

Stonington's Brandon Tavares, who just completed his junior year at Stonington High School, has made huge strides in just two years of playing competitive golf. He was named The Day's 2022 All-Area Boys' Golfer of the Year.
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LOCAL ROUNDUP
Local roundup: Waterford Legion sweeps a doubleheader
Waterford improved to 13-3 in Zone 6 play with a sweep of Jewett City in American Legion baseball doubleheader on Saturday.
Local calendar
BASKETBALLColchester Parks and Recreation Basketball Clinic for Girls — July 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Bacon Academy. Open to girls who will be in grades 6-9. Fee: $60 for residents, $65 for non-residents. Pre-registration is...
UConn grad Ferrer is a hit for the Schooners

Kevin Ferrer, a recent UConn graduate and former Stonington High School standout, is providing an offensive jolt the Mystic Schooners need to jump-start their struggling attack.
PROFESSIONAL
Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets

Kole Calhoun homered twice and drove in four runs, Martín Pérez won his seventh straight decision and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 7-3
MLB roundup

Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman left Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against Tampa Bay after he was hit in the right foot by a line drive from Rays shortstop Wander Franco
ON THE AIR
Australian Rules Football
5 a.m., FS2 — Premiership: North Melbourne Kangaroos at Geelong Cats.
Midnight, FS2 — Premiership: West Coast Eagles at Richmond Tigers.
Auto Racing
6:55 a.m., ESPN2 — Formula One British Grand Prix practice from Towcester, England.
8:20 a.m., ESPN2 — W Series from Towcester, England.
9:55 a.m., ESPN2 — Formula One British Grand Prix qualifying from Towcester, England.
11:30 a.m., CBSSN — FIA Formula E Marrakesh E-Prix from Morocco.
Noon, USA — NASCAR Cup Kwik Trip 250 qualifying from Elkhart Lake, Wis.
2:30 p.m., USA — NASCAR Xfinity The Henry 180 from Elkhart Lake, Wis.
3 p.m., Ch. 30 — AMA RedBud National from Buchanan, Mich.
8 p.m., Ch. 3 — SRX Series from Stafford Springs.
Baseball
Noon, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians.
Noon, MLB Network — MLB: Tampa Rays Rays at Toronto Blue Jays in first game of a doubleheader.
1 p.m., NESN — FCBL: Pittsfield Suns at Nashua Silver Knights.
4 p.m., SNY, WCBS (880-AM) — MLB: Texas Rangers at New York Mets.
4 p.m., FS1 — MLB: Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners.
6 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians.
7 p.m., Ch. 61, WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs.
10 p.m., MLB Network — MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies.
Basketball
1 p.m., Ch. 3 — BIG3 from Dallas.
1 p.m., ESPN — WNBA: Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky.
3 p.m., ESPN — WNBA All-Star Team Selection Show.
5 p.m., ESPN2 — NBA Summer: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat from San Francisco.
7:30 p.m., NBA TV — NBA Summer: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors.
Cycling
8 a.m., USA — Tour de France from Nyborg, Denmark.
1 p.m., Ch. 30 — Tour de France from Nyborg, Denmark. (taped today)
Football
7 p.m., ESPN2 — CFL: Montreal Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Golf
8 a.m., Golf Channel — European PGA: Irish Open from Kilkenny, Ireland.
1 p.m., Golf Channel — PGA: John Deere Classic from Silvis, Ill.
3 p.m., Ch. 3 — PGA: John Deere Classic from Silvis, Ill.
Hockey
3 p.m., CBSSN — 3ICE from Grand Rapids, Mich.
Horse Racing
12:30 p.m., FS1 — Racing from New York.
3 p.m., FS2 — Racing from New York.
4 p.m., Ch. 30 — Breeders' Cup Challenge Series John A. Nerud Stakes from San Diego.
Lacrosse
8 p.m., ESPNU — Women's Worlds: Australia at United States from Towson, Md.
Mixed Martial Arts
6 p.m., ESPN — UFC 276 preliminaries from Las Vegas.
8 p.m., Ch. 8, ESPN — UFC 276 preliminaries from Las Vegas.
Tennis
8 a.m., ESPN — Wimbledon from London.
1 p.m., Ch. 8 — Wimbledon from London.
Track & Field
1 p.m., CNBC — Diamond League from Stockholm. (taped today)