Oxford SportsBeat: Things I'm Thinking

Thoughts about some great performances turned in by area athletes.

Blueprint for the Olympic Dream

Craig Kinsley put together a game plan for making the Olympics, then followed it to perfection.

PHOTOS: Travelers Championship, Final Round

Australian Marc Leishman fired a final-round 62 to finish 14-under-par and win the Travelers Championship by one stroke over Bubba Watson and Charley Hoffman.

SportsBeat: Trade of His Life

Connecticut resident and former baseball executive for the New York Mets donates kidney to ailing daughter.

SportsBeat: Oxford Ace Named Best Newcomer

Best performances, stories, and moments of SportsBeat.

Pat Griskus Triathlon Results

See what is happening in the world of sports.

SportsBeat: Pick the All Oxford Team

Who do you think are the borough's top players of all time.

SportsBeat: The Cano Experience

The father of the Yankees all-star second baseman is bringing a little bit of the Dominican Republic to Connecticut.

Oxford Sophomore Places Third at Nationals

Taylor Drayton has her best performance of the season when it counted most.

SportsBeat: Living the Dream

The local athletes that are in — or are on their way to — the Major Leagues.

SportsBeat: They Coached CT's Stanley Cup Champion

Jonathan Quick's former coaches in Connecticut talk about the Stanley Cup champion; now Hamden could get what Ryan Shannon gave Darien—a visit from the Stanley Cup.

Oxford Track 4x800 Team Earns All-NE Honors

Team does better than anticipated at meet in Maine.

Oxford SportsBeat: A Concussion Story

Former local star whose career was derailed by concussions is on mission to help prevent them.

Oxford High Cheer Camp Offered This Summer

Register before June 18 for a discounted rate.

Oxford SportsBeat: Salute to the Champions

Salute to the state championship teams from the area.

Oxford's Drayton Earns All-New England Honors

Taylor Drayton competes in New England championships.

Oxford SportsBeat: Things I Learned In A Triathlon

The author learns a lot during a 70.3 mile race.

Oxford's Incredible Volleyball Season Ends in Class Final

Newington beats Oxford in Class M final Friday night.

Oxford SportsBeat: Not Picture Perfect

Lisa Lindley isn't the only coach to be photographed in a bad position. So why is she being vilified while others aren't?

Oxford SportsBeat: Post-Season Magic

Several area teams appear to be on magical runs to state championships.

Youth Sports May Be Bad for Your Health

Repeat head injuries, aggressive play—and just as aggressive coaching—are major fouls when it comes to kids playing sports.

Oxford SportsBeat: To Be a National Champion

Local athletes reflect on commitment and sacrifice it takes to be a national champion.

Taylor Drayton All State in Two Field Events

Oxford track and field participates in state opens. Drayton qualifies for nationals.

Oxford SportsBeat: Sports-A-Palooza II

Great performances from area athletes and teams.

Oxford SportsBeat: I'm Amazed That ...

There have been some amazing performances this year.

Oxford Volleyball Rolls in State 2nd Round

The team plays in the third round on Tuesday.

Oxford SportsBeat: CT's Best

A national champion, player of the year, and a goalies quick start in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Oxford Softball Loses Heartbreaker

Team is out of the state tournament after tough loss.

Oxford Boys Track Finishes 11th at State Class Meet

Boys 4x800 team finishes first.

Girls Track Finishes 5th at State Class Meet

Taylor Drayton wins discus, qualifies for nationals.

Oxford Cheerleaders to be Featured in National Magazine

Wolverines will be team of the month in American Cheerleader Magazine.

Oxford American Legion Baseball to Hold Tryouts This Weekend

Tryouts will be held at Oxford High School.

Oxford SportsBeat: Sports-a-Palooza

A look at some eye-popping performances from athletes and teams from the area.

Oxford SportsBeat: Great Theatre of Sports

Here's a quick-guide to notable postseason performances by area teams and athletes.

Oxford SportsBeat: Remember The True Patriots

Please remember Brian Bill and all those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Oxford Softball Wins SWC Title

Team defeats Brookfield 3-2 on Saturday.

Oxford Boys Volleyball Wins SWC Crown

Team defeats Barlow in four games Thursday for first title.

Oxford Frosh Throws No Hitter in SWC Semis

Team will play Saturday night in the final.

Oxford SportsBeat: Lax All-Americans and More

Several players from the area earn All-American honors.

Oxford Softball, Baseball Victorious in SWC

Teams win their respective first round games.