Shocking. Captivating. Ominous. The picture of the shark trailing a kayaker off Cape Cod could rank as the best picture of they year. If you could put a caption on it, what would it be?
Tiger Woods goes from victory to missing a cut. Is he really back? Does it really matter?
Amy Bevilacqua came in first place and finished 25th overall in Saturday's NYC triathlon.
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa will be the first double-amputee to compete in the Olympic Games.
Thoughts about some great performances turned in by area athletes.
Fairfield's Craig Kinsley put together a game plan for making the Olympics, then followed it to perfection.
With the Olympic Games approaching, Patch ranks the best all-time summer Olympians from the state.
Area players move up in their baseball careers and sign professional contracts.
Connecticut resident and former baseball executive for the New York Mets donates kidney to ailing daughter.
Best performances, stories, and moments of SportsBeat.
Local man continues to dominate triathlon circuit and baseball stars chase their dream.
Wilton residents Chris Nugent and Ted Ottens make the 2012 All-American Conn. lacrosse team.
The local athletes that are in — or are on their way to — the Major Leagues.
Jonathan Quick's former coaches in Connecticut talk about the Stanley Cup champion.
Former local star whose career was derailed by concussions is on mission to help prevent them.
Salute to the state championship teams from the Fairfield County area.
The author learns a lot during a 70.3 mile race.
Lisa Lindley isn't the only coach to be photographed in a bad position. So why is she being vilified while others aren't?
Several area teams appear to be on magical runs to state championships.
Local athletes reflect on commitment and sacrifice it takes to be a national champion.
Great performances from area athletes and teams.
There have been some amazing performances this year.
Lisa Lindley, Darien High School girls lacrosse coach, is on administrative leave from the team after a confrontation with the team goalie last Friday, which was witnessed by many and caught on camera.
A national champion, player of the year, and a goalies quick start in the Stanley Cup Finals.
A look at some eye-popping performances from athletes and teams from the area.
Here's a quick-guide to notable postseason performances by area teams and athletes.
Please remember Brian Bill and all those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Several players from the area earn All-American honors.
CT native Jonathan Quick helps the LA Kings reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
Patch hands out its awards for the regular season.
Shining the spotlight on awe-inspiring performances.
Second installment of former great athletes from area and what they're doing now.
A special tribute to my father who passed away four years ago.
First installment on former great athletes from our area and what they're doing in their second careers.
I'm thinking about all the great accomplishments by players and teams from our southwestern CT Patch towns.
Area players go after the NCAA Lacrosse championship.
Eyes of Connecticut are on Jonathan Quick as he tries to lead the LA Kings to the Stanley Cup.
No license needed for inland or saltwater fishing!
Matt Barnes of Bethel earns promotion with Red Sox and several other players from the area continue to make major gains in the minor leagues.
Former NFL players from the area talk about Junior Seau's death and life after football.