Recapturing American pride in Games
I really wish I was around for the Miracle on Ice, or the Los Angeles Games, or even Atlanta (I was around, but at...
Politics stain Olympic experience
Ever since I was a little boy, I get weepy-eyed sitting on my couch as they raise the flag of the United States of...
The wind is back in Marino’s sails
NAUGATUCK — As a child growing up in the shoreline town of Westport, sailing the waters of the Long Island Sound was a way...
Déjà vu for CT Hackers
NAUGATUCK — Unfortunately for the Connecticut Hackers, history repeated itself.
The Naugatuck-based adult baseball team won its second straight regular season title with a 23-5...
Maximenko excels in triathlon world
NAUGATUCK — The attributes of a successful athlete include determination, hard work, skill, teamwork and a never-give-up, win-at-all-costs attitude.
That goes for any sport: baseball,...
Valley Fusion holding tryouts
Valley Fusion has scheduled tryouts for fastpitch softball in Beacon Falls and Prospect.
Tryouts in Beacon Falls will be held at the Pent Road Recreation...
Peter J. Foley LL holding fall ball registration
NAUGATUCK — The Peter J. Foley Little League will hold registration for fall ball next week.
Registration will be held Aug. 16 from 6 to...
Improvements make Toby’s Pond a recreational delight
BEACON FALLS — After a lot of hard work, sweat, and hours were poured into an overgrown and trash-covered piece of land, Beacon Falls...
Triathlete on a mission to bring sport to Tunisia
NAUGATUCK — Karim Mabrouk came to America in 2005 to chase a dream. The 25-year-old native of Tunisia pursued an education, first at Iona...
Overtime with Kyle Brennan
Round of Applause
The Olympics have been so tiring this year but are still the greatest things in the world. I just hope we all...
