Everybody used to have a nickname in sports. What happened?
Are canines athletes? Absolutely. Quick, agile, and fearless, they help law enforcement officials apprehend suspects and search for drugs.
Tim Tebow is squeaky clean and a great role model for young children across the country. So why is he disliked by so many people?
As the new season approaches, there are still many questions as to how Bobby Valentine will do in Boston.
Which area players had best performances in NCAA Tournament?
When Peyton Manning announced his intentions to play for the Denver Broncos, it brought back memories of a night we experienced in Boston.
With a lot on the line, parents are putting more pressure on their kids to succeed in sports. Is their behavior hurting their children instead of helping them?
The top 20 list of best athletes from Fairfield and New Haven counties who excelled on the fields, rinks and stadiums.
Share your kids’ athletic accomplishments with neighbors in Bethany and Woodbridge.
Players looking forward to more wins this spring.
Leigh Howard named to all-conference second team.
The Thanksgiving rivalry continues on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Woodbridge.
Allie Horwitz, of Woodbridge, has the fewest goals given up in the league.
Coach Sara Hale: “We are still having troubles scoring goals . . . we just can’t muster that little extra oomph that is needed to get the ball into the net.
Coach Mike Marchitto: “We controlled play in the first half, but unfortunately, we couldn’t make a big play when we had a chance to do it.
Coach Paul Thees: “Cheshire dominated the entire match. They took the play to us. We were rarely if ever on the attack.”
Oct. 24 - 29, 2011
Amity Coach Bob Orgovan: “We never run well at Hammonasset because it is so flat. We work hard and train hard on our own course which is hilly."
Amity Coach Bert Mozealous: “If we had been able to kick the extra point we would have taken a one point lead and the pressure would have been on Prep.
Winning streak expands to 9-0 following win over Branford, 101-80.
Coach Sara Hale: "Our inability to get going has created a lot of problems for us.”
Last weeks efforts qualify Lady Spartans for SCC and state tournaments.
Coach Mike Marchitto: “We played a sloppy first half and had lots of trouble possessing the ball."
Oct. 17 - 22, 2011
Perfect record is now 8-0.
Coach Mike Marchitto: "I hope this was a wake-up call for my starters. Their play was much too sloppy—both offensively and defensively."
Hard-running team still ranked number 1.
Week of Oct. 10-14
Amity Coach Bert Mozealous, "It’s time for my guys to step it up a notch.”
Lady Spartans take on Glastonbury tomorrow, which finally broke Cheshire's 25-year winning streak last week.
Girls now 5-0 after win over Mercy.
Coach Sara Hale: "It was a total team effort that enabled us to capitalize on our scoring opportunities and put our shots into the Lyman Hall net.”
Coach Paul Thees “We didn’t play particularly well tonight and we were lucky to escape with the win.”
Girls remain undefeated at 4-0.
Coach Mike Marchitto: "I think we overestimated ourselves and disrespected Sheehan by not playing our best.”
Coach Paul Thees: “We didn’t start out playing poorly, but we went flat as the match went on."
Game is stalled for an hour by a torrential downpour.
Week of Oct. 3 - 7, 2011
Community gathers to pay tribute, cheer on youth football.
A day of ceremony and football planned to commemorate 9/11
