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Paul Doyle

Paul Doyle has been a Deputy Sports Editor for Hearst Connecticut Media Group since January 2018, after spending nearly three decades as a reporter for The Hartford Courant. A two-time Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year winner, he was a Boston-based Major League Baseball beat writer for seven years and has covered events all over the country.

Stories By Paul Doyle

CT native Matt Barnes traded by Red Sox to Miami Marlins

Connecticut native Matt Barnes was drafted by the Red Sox out of UConn and has spent his entire career with Boston. He was traded Monday. Paul Doyle

Meet the UConn men’s basketball All-Decade team: 1990-1999

From Tate George's shot to Ray Allen's brilliance to UConn shocking the world with the 1999 NCAA title, here's the best of the 1990s. Paul Doyle

UConn's Adama Sanogo on midseason national award lists

UConn junior Adama Sanogo is leading the Huskies in scoring and rebounding this season. Paul Doyle

UConn athletics had $53 million deficit after Ollie payment

The UConn athletic department again operated with a budget deficit, as the program relied on student fees and institutional support. Paul Doyle

UConn men drop nine spots to 15 in AP Top 25 poll

After losing at home to unranked St. John's Sunday, UConn fell to 15 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Paul Doyle

UConn's Maya Moore latest sports star to retire in their prime

Maya Moore is the latest star to leave their sport in their prime. Here's a list of others. Paul Doyle

Former UConn great Maya Moore announces her retirement

Maya Moore, a two-time NCAA champion and UConn's all-time leading scorer, has officially ended her playing career. Paul Doyle

Army hockey player suffers 'severe' neck laceration in Bridgeport

The game was paused "for a medical emergency," according to the Army Hockey twitter account, with 5:23 remaining in the second period. Sean Barker, Paul Doyle

Injured UConn star Azzi Fudd cleared for basketball activity

UConn star Azzi Fudd has missed five games with a knee injury, but she could be returning to the Huskies soon. Paul Doyle

Meet the CT resident who played role in Immaculate Reception

Barry Pearson, who has lived in Connecticut since 1980, was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1972 Immaculate Reception game. Paul Doyle

Gov. Lamont reacts to appointment of new NCAA president

Ned Lamont and Charlie Baker worked together as neighboring governors. Paul Doyle

UConn women's basketball All-Decade team: 2000-09

Meet UConn women's basketball All-Decade team for the 2000s, when the Huskies began the new century with four titles in five years. Paul Doyle

UConn coach Jim Mora talks about 'hidden gem' of CT football

UConn's Jim Mora has one eye on Connecticut high school football as he prepares Huskies for bowl game. Paul Doyle

UConn football team will play in Myrtle Beach Bowl

UConn will face Marshall in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, the same opponent the Huskies faced in their last bowl appearance seven years ago. Paul Doyle

UConn greats Sue Bird, Asjha Jones visit Huskies in Portland

Sue Bird,and Asjha Jones, two of the program's all-time great, spent time with Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies this week. Paul Doyle

UConn football team loses to Army in regular season finale

UConn ends the regular season with a loss at Army, finishing with a 6-6 record as it awaits its bowl fate. Will Aldam, Paul Doyle

UConn's Paige Bueckers on Fortune's '40 Under 40 list'

Paige Bueckers is sidelined with an injury, the UConn star continues to draw attention. Paul Doyle

UConn women's basketball opening night win live updates

The UConn women's basketball team opens the 2022-23 season against Northeastern at Gampel Pavilion. Christine Butterfield, Paul Doyle

UConn coach Dan Hurley names captains for first time

Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun was at practice Wednesday and offered insight to Dan Hurley as the Huskies had their second practice. Paul Doyle

UConn Board of Trustees approves new deal with XL Center

UConn's $1.8 million, one-year agreement with the XL Center in Hartford is for use for basketball and hockey games this season. Paul Doyle