Would Academics Improve if American High Schools Dropped Sports Teams?

The cover story in the October 2013 issue of The Atlantic argues that if the money, time and energy devoted to Friday-night high school football games were taken away, academic performance would soar.

North Branford Cross-Country Hosts Cougar Invitational

T-Birds' Football Rallies to Top Old Saybrook

The North Branford football team came from behind to beat Old Saybrook-Westbrook and improve to 4-0.

Tyler Olander Rejoins the Huskies

The UConn men's basketball team has welcomed back the senior from Mansfield.

T-Birds' Cross-Country Runs Strong Against Solid Competition

There's No Such Thing as a 'Concussion-Proof' Helmet

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen warn residents about the dangers of concussions, and issue a reminder about a related state law.

Coach of Winless UConn Football Team Fired

Paul Pasqualoni is out after a 0-4 start to the Husky season.

North Branford Football Tops Gilbert to Stand at 3-0

The T-Birds' football team earned a 42-25 win over Gilbert-Northwestern Regional to remain undefeated in 2013.

Coming Up for NBHS Sports: Week of Sept. 30

Here's a look at the North Branford T-Birds' sports schedule for the week.

North Branford Cross-Country Running Strong in 2013

The T-Birds' cross-country teams already have several meets under their belts to start the 2013 season.

Fall is for Fishing: The Salmon are Leaping!

The Connecticut DEEP is busy stocking rivers and lakes with broodstock Atlantic salmon.

North Branford Football Improves to 2-0 With Win Over Ellington/Somers

The T-Birds earned a 14-6 win in their second game of the 2013 season.

Coming Up for NBHS Sports: Week of Sept. 23

Here's a look at the North Branford T-Birds' sports schedule for the week.

DEEP Salmon Stocking: Fishing Fun for All This Fall

Fall stocking program begins this week in Naugatuck Valley, Ellington.

T-Birds' Football Opens Season by Shutting Out HK

North Branford football cruised to a 39-0 victory over Haddam-Killingworth on Sept. 12.

Coming Up for NBHS Sports: Week of Sept. 16

Here's a look at the North Branford T-Birds' sports schedule for the week.

Coming Up for NBHS Sports: Week of Sept. 10

Here's a look at the North Branford T-Birds' sports schedule for the week.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Patch

We're looking for parents, players or fans to blog about their favorite fall sports team!

ESPN Denies Being Pressured by NFL to Pull Out of Documentary

The Connecticut-based sports news network had been collaborating with PBS on a Frontline documentary regarding concussions in football.

Photos: Branford Legion Ends 2013 in World Series

Check out these great photos of Branford Legion's trip to the World Series, courtesy of Bob Parisi.

Branford Legion Finishes 2013 Season in American Legion World Series

Branford Legion Heads to the American Legion World Series!

Post 83, with seven North Branford and Northford residents on the roster, travels to Shelby, North Carolina, after earning a berth in the American Legion World Series. Go Branford!

North Branford High School's 2013 Boys' Varsity Soccer Schedule

The Thunderbirds are looking to build off of a solid 8-7-2 season in 2012.

North Branford High School's 2013 Girls' Varsity Soccer Schedule

The Thunderbirds look to turn things around after a disappointing 4-12 season in 2012.

North Branford High's 2013 Varsity Football Schedule

The Thunderbirds are coming off an undefeated regular season.

North Branford Cheerleaders Clean Up at NECA Competition

The North Branford cheerleading squad earned seven awards, including Best All-Around Team, at NECA camp.

North Branford 15s Win Shoreline Baseball League Championship

Branford Wins American Legion Southern Division Title

The team, which has eight players from North Branford on it, will play Southington Friday in the American Legion state finals.

Hey Spud– Ready to Run? 5th Annual PoCo 5K This Sunday!

The 5th Annual Spud Run and Tator Trot Fun Run at the North Branford Potato & Corn Festival are Sunday, Aug. 4! Will you be there?

NBLL 10U Softball Ends Season in District IV Championship

Congratulations to the North Branford Little League 10U All-Star softball team on an amazing season!

NBLL Softball Teams Making a Run at District IV Title

Best of luck to North Branford Little League's 10U and 12U softball teams in the District IV championships!

North Branford's Cooney Named To Register's All-Area Golf Team

A.J. Cooney, a senior at North Branford High, finished second in the Shoreline Conference tournament this year.

NBLL Teams Still Swinging!

Wondering when and where North Branford Little League teams are competing in the postseason?

North Branford's Adam Erne Selected 33rd Overall In 2013 NHL Draft

Erne was selected in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

Playoff Season in Full Swing for North Branford Little League

Several North Branford teams have already won their division with many more still competing in the postseason.

Tickets Still Available For North Branford Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

At the event, which is on Sunday, July 14, John DeCapiro, Rosemarie Caputo Pogmore and Dick Whalen will be inducted into the North Branford Athletic Hall of Fame.

North Branford High School Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct 3 Members in July

The event is Sunday, July 14th, at Woodwinds Wedding Reception Hall.

Show Your Team Spirit! Share Your North Branford Sports Highlights on Patch

From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see athletes of all ages in action this spring!

NB Soccer Teams Succeed at Clinton Invite

T-Birds' Boys' Tennis Finishes Regular Season at 6-13-1

The North Branford boys' tennis team went 3-2 over its final five games of the 2013 regular season.