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Jerry Sandusky's Defense Loses Bid To Delay Sex Abuse Trial

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:10:00 GMT

Jerry Sandusky lost another bid to delay his child sexual abuse trial on Wednesday and, in what could be the last pretrial hearing before jury selection begins next week, the presiding judge heard defense lawyers and prosecutors debate whether charges should be thrown out.

Quinnipiac Will Join UConn At Paradise Jam Tournament

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:51:59 GMT

Quinnipiac has accepted an invitation to play in the 2012 Paradise Jam basketball tournament in U.S. Virgin Islands, giving the state two schools in the eight-team field.

UConn Baseball Team Ousted From Big East Tournament By South Florida

From press releases — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:36:30 GMT

The University of Connecticut baseball team was ousted from the Big East Championship Saturday in Clearwater, Fla., after losing two games to the University of South Florida.

Harvard Wins 147th Yale-Harvard Regatta

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:49:57 GMT

NEW LONDON — At the 147th Yale-Harvard Regatta on Saturday, Harvard took the early lead almost immediately in the 4-mile varsity race, built that lead to about three boat lengths by the midway point and held on for yet another victory in the oldest and one of the most prestigious events in the history of collegiate sports.

Big East Looks For A Big TV Deal Amid Realignment

By PAUL DOYLE, pdoyle@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:42:21 GMT

A year ago, Big East Conference leaders walked away from a deal with ESPN that was worth more than $1 billion over nine years.

Conference TV Sports Deals

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:38:13 GMT

Big East

Ex-UConn Pitcher Tim Norton Finished As Player, But Still A Yankee

By DOM AMORE, damore@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Tim Norton felt the pain in his shoulder that had become all too familiar. He had defied the odds twice before and come back, but in his heart he knew it was not going to happen a third time.

UConn Baseball Team Upsets Top Seed Louisville

Staff Report — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:10:44 GMT

The UConn baseball team put itself in prime position at the Big East tournament, knocking off top-seeded Louisville, 4-1, on Friday morning.

Miami Says It Remains Committed To ACC

By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami says it will remain committed to the Atlantic Coast Conference.

State College Notes: Sacred Heart Takes Strong Pitching Into NCAA Tournament

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:30:20 GMT

Sacred Heart relief pitchers, like every member of the baseball team that has advanced to the NCAA Tournament two years in a row now, have to be excited.

Extra Credit: UHart's Combine GPA For 18 Teams Was 3.22 This Spring

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:53:38 GMT

STUDENT ATHLETES: Hartford's combined GPA for 18 teams (367 athletes) in the spring was 3.22, a department record. The highest women's team was golf (3.51) and the highest men's team was track and field (3.29). Fifteen athletes acheived a 4.0. Hartford athletes have averaged a 3.0 or higher each of the last 13 semesters.

Showing Her Ups: UConn's Stef Dolson Tries Skydiving

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:54:59 GMT

On Sunday, with her two sisters by her side, UConn junior center Stefanie Dolson bent her 6-foot-5 body into a prop plane that took off from The Blue Sky Ranch in Gardner, N.Y.

Notre Dame: Still Committed To Big East

By ILIANA LIMÓN ROMERO, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:17 GMT

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said that while the Irish are aware of all other options, the school remains committed to the Big East.

Texas AD Says Big 12 Keeping Eye On Notre Dame As Possible Member

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT

Ah, its been a long time since we chatted about possible conference realignment in the Big East.

Regional Digest: Drummond, Lamb invited To NBA Combine

From Wire Services and Press Releases — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:47:24 GMT

Drummond, Lamb Invited

Football History Makes Way For Basketball Mecca

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:48:12 GMT

For those UConn athletes whose athletic apex was reached on the field, or the generations of students who kept in shape by running its stairs, the beginning of the demolition of Memorial Stadium on Tuesday marked the end of an era that began in 1952. For a UConn football player, the loss of the field must feel like it did for Yankees and Mets fans when progress called for the end of the original Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium. Soon, in Memorial's place, will stand a mecca to basketball, the long-awaited practice — and other stuff — facility that millions from donors such as Peter Werth will finance for Jim Calhoun , Geno Auriemma and the generations that will follow them.

Big East Still Weighing Football Division Format, But Will Let Schools Host Title Game

By ILIANA LIMÓN ROMERO, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:25 GMT

The Big East still is weighing the division format for its expanded football lineup, but the league has settled on a change in vision for its championship game format.

UConn Begins Demolition Of Memorial Football Stadium On Tuesday

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:28:40 GMT

The demoliton of Memorial Stadium begins Tuesday with the taking down of the concretet stands and the bleachers on the visitor's side of the field. The longtime football facility is coming down to make room for a basketball practice complex.

Ollie Putting UConn Men Through Some Serious Basketball Workouts

By DOM AMORE, damore@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:22:21 GMT

The action is non-stop for 60 minutes. Dribbling and drilling around cones; passing and shooting. The words most frequently heard: Too slow.

Regional Digest: Three UConn Women's Basketball Recruits On U18 National Team

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:15:55 GMT

Jefferson, Stewart,Tuck On U18 Team

Boise State Reaffirms Its Commitment To Join The Big East

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:56:42 GMT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Boise State athletic director Mark Coyle reiterated that the Broncos are still headed to the Big East during the league's spring meetings Monday.

Judge Refuses To Delay Jerry Sandusky's Sex Abuse Trial

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:25:28 GMT

The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday.

Former West Virginia Coach Bill Stewart Dead At 59

Staff Report — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:19:00 GMT

Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart died Monday from an apparent heart attack while playing golf.

For Best Friends, Trinity Lacrosse Championship Was Always The Goal

Jeff Jacobs — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:16:44 GMT

— This is what senior co-captains do.

Trinity Women's Lacrosse Team Wins First NCAA Championship

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:31:38 GMT

Beats Favored Salisbury For Division III Title

By MIKE ANTHONY