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  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh tries to tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
    The Running Doctor: Turf toe commonly misunderstood
    Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League, first injured his toe against the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional Rounds of the postseason. He did go...
    By Dr. Robert F. Weiss
  • UConn freshman defensive line and former Wilbur Cross star Travis Jones runs off Rentschler Field in East Hartford at halftime in the season opener against University of Central Florida Knights in an American Athletic Conference matchup Thursday night August 30, 2018. UFC won, 56-17.
    UConn’s Jones, short on words, high on work ethic, potential
  • Brianna Morden (20) of the Suffield co-op follows through on a shot during the Wildcats' girls ice hockey game against the ETB Storm at Enfield Twin Rinks on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
    Sports
    Girls ice hockey top performers/games to watch
  • Rachel Dillon celebrates her decision to play women's lacrosse at King's College with brothers Robert and Ryan, mom Jennifer and dad Robert.
    Sports
    King’s College-bound Dillon missed last two girls lacrosse seasons
  • UConn's Christyn Williams scored 21 points in UConn's 77-32 win at St. John's on Wednesday.
    UConn’s Williams shows what’s possible in St. John’s win
  • Orange's Chris Winkel hit four homers and 33 RBI last season at UConn and looks to continue to improve in his junior season.
    Amity’s Winkel brothers get final season together at UConn
  • UConn head coach Jim Penders speaks to media following the conclusion of an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game against Virginia Tech at English Field in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, June 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Shroyer)
    UConn baseball opens 2021 season debutting a new field,...
  • Sports
    Short-rostered Shelton boys have talented swimmers in place to succeed
    Carson Rhodes and Korey Barber are Shelton High boy's swim captains. Shelton boys swim coach Tom Jurzynski believes that what could be perceived as a disadvantage may be a strongpoint. “Having a smaller roster here with the boys helps because we are limited to 15 kids in the pool at a time. We only have 12 so... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Shelton’s Keira O’Connor and Joshua Zamani named Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar...
    Keira O'Connor and Joshua Zamani earned SCC honors for excellence in the classroom and athletics. Keira O’Connor and Joshua Zamani were Shelton High’s Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes for the winter 2020-21 season. The SCC Scholar Athlete program is sponsored by Great Blue Research and recognizes student athletes who...
  • Sports
    Bouknight mystery an eerie tale for struggling UConn
    UConn guard James Bouknight sits on the sideline as his teammates warm up before a game against Butler in Storrs on Jan. 26. The timetable for the UConn star’s return from surgery is an enigma and looks a bit ominous for fans of the faltering team. By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    Shelton coach steps down due to COVID-19 concerns
    Joe Cavallaro decided not to coach at Shelton this year because of COVID-19 risks. “It was the situation with family, age. It was a bit of a risk so it was time. I will miss it.” By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    At first reluctant, Shelton’s Clarissa Pierre becomes basketball standout
    Clarissa Pierre began playing basketball in middle school. Last season she was an All-League selection. SHELTON - Clarissa Pierre has a lot on her plate, but that’s because Shelton’s multi-sport student athlete can’t say no. Or, maybe it’s because when challenged she answers the call. “It isn’t like I say I need this or that, but I... By Bill Bloxsom
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  • Shelton edged by Foran in tight boys basketball game
  • Medley relay propels Shelton’s boys swim win against West Haven
  • Shelton tops Career to level boys basketball record
  • Balanced Shelton girls basketball defeats Cheshire, now 3-1
  • Shelton boys swim team first in all events, defeats Notre Dame-West Haven
  • Hillhouse boys takes early lead to defeat Shelton basketball
  • Pierre scores 22 points, Shelton defeats Hillhouse in girls basketball
  • Sports
    Shelton girls basketball coach Joe Cavallaro steps down due to COVID-19
    Joe Cavallaro decided not to coach at Shelton this year because of COVID-19 risks. SHELTON - Joe Cavallaro was a mathematics teacher for the better part of four decades so when the Shelton girls’ basketball coach added up risk vs reward when it came to coaching this season the answer was obvious. “It was a tough decision,... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Denied in states due to COVID, determined Shelton boys return to court
    Robert Correia will share duties in the backcourt. Shelton boys’ basketball coach Brian Gardiner got his team back in the gymnasium last week. “The kids struggled the first day, but they made a big jump from day one to day two,” said Gardiner, who guided Shelton to a 16-4 record a year... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Shelton basketball-junkie Jay Cimmino earns captaincy
    Jay Cimmino will start at guard for coach Brian Gardiner. Jay Cimmino was first in the door. “Guys were supposed to be here for practice at 8:45 on Saturday, Jay was here at 8:15,” Shelton boys basketball coach Brian Gardiner said of his 5-9 senior co-captain. “I let him into the gym as much as... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Shelton’s Rohlman has chance to reclaim lost time in sports to pandemic
    Gavin Rohlman will be a key player for Shelton High. Gavin Rohlman prepared himself his whole life to play football and basketball as best as he could and for as long as he could. Now fueled by the loss of his senior football season, and the chance to win a state title in basketball as a junior... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Shelton wrestling coach Bill Maloney hoped for different decision from CIAC
    Shelton wrestling has been shutdown for the season. Shelton wrestling coach Bill Maloney believed that wrestling had a chance this winter prior to the CIAC ruling with the Department of Public Health that wrestling is a high-risk sport during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Wrestling coaches... By Bill Bloxsom
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  • Sports
    Shelton coach “disappointed” with football decision
    Coach Mike DeFelice hopes Shelton football can return to the field for practice in the spring. Shelton High football coach Mike DeFelice wasn’t shocked but was disappointed when the CIAC's Board of Control ruled that there won’t be an alternative football season played this spring during its Jan. 14 meeting. “It’s definitely bad... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    H.S. girls hockey gets green light to start winter season
    Connecticut girls ice hockey teams will be permitted to start holding practices as of Tuesday. The Connecticut High School Girls Hockey Association followed the CIAC’s lead and will allow teams to begin practices next week. By Dave Stewart
  • Sports
    Bria Holmes feeling better, ready to test WNBA free agency
    Connecticut Sun guard Bria Holmes (32) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Bria Holmes expects to be healthy in time for training camp, whether that’s with the Connecticut Sun or another WNBA team. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    CIAC winter plan: no state championships, Feb. 8 start
    CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini The Sports Medicine Committee of the Connecticut State Medical Society advised the CIAC to push the regular season back from a potential Feb. 1 start. By Michael Fornabaio
  • Sports
    Evan Azary to play lacrosse at King’s College
    Evan Azary, surrounded my mom Jennifer, dad Joe and brother Alex, celebrates his choice to play soccer at King's College. Evan Azary is committed to becoming the best lacrosse player he can become, and the Shelton High senior will continue that pursuit playing for the King’s College Monarchs in the Division III Middle Atlantic Freedom Conference. Azary, a... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Walter Camp Player of Year DeVonta Smith a cut above the rest
    Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Rose Bowl Game against Notre Dame last week. Smith was named the Walter Camp Player of the Year on Thursday. Smith, who was named Walter Camp Player of the Year on Thursday night, is amassing trophies that will end up weighing more than he did in high school. By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    Jared Sedlock to play lacrosse at Ithaca College
    Shelton's Jared Sedlock is joined by brother Logan. mom Tracey and dad Drew when he officially chose to play lacrosse at Ithaca College. Jared Sedlock from Shelton High has been in sports hibernation. A fiery competitor, Sedlock and his teammates have been sidelined since March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A two-sport standout for the Gaels, Sedlock was able to secure... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    Trey McLoughlin wants another shot at MLB draft
    Ranked in the state's top-10 for Class of 2018 prospects by Perfect Game USA, Trey McLoughlin chose Fairfield after an outstanding scholastic career at Shelton High. FAIRFIELD —Trey McLoughlin, Fairfield University’s right-handed pitcher out of Shelton, enjoyed Christmas with his family in 2019 but the gift he most wanted to find was still six months away. The Major League Baseball draft was scheduled... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    5 stats that stood out in No. 3 UConn’s defeat of Villanova
    UConn's Evina Westbrook will be an important player for the Huskies down the stretch and beyond. Breaking down some key stats from the UConn women’s basketball team’s win over Villanova. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    Shelton boys basketball looks to recover from lost season
    Vinny DeFeo will move from 6th man into the starting lineup. The Shelton High boys’ basketball has been hamstrung by COVID-19 in multiple ways and the ongoing pandemic continues to haunt coach Brian Gardiner’s Gaels. Shelton brought a 17-3 regular season record last spring into the Class LL tourney.... By Bill Bloxsom
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