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Former UConn Star Dwayne Gratz Signs Deal With Jaguars

The Sports Xchange — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:51:04 GMT

Former UConn football star Dwayne Gratz, a cornerback, has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Neighborhood Big Shots: Spurs Danny Green And UConn's Bria Hartley

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:10:23 GMT

Back in the 1990s in North Babylon, N.Y., perhaps the two greatest high school players the town has known lived around the corner from each other — Danny Green and Bria Hartley.

St. Paul QB Logan Marchi Headed For UConn In 2014

By DESMOND CONNER, dconner@courant.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:42 GMT

There was no deterring St. Paul-Bristol quarterback Logan Marchi from saying yes when UConn offered a scholarship.

Jim Penders: UConn Is Worth The Time For Connecticut Talent, School Is Worth It For All Talent

Jeff Jacobs — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

It is a PowerPoint presentation by a college baseball coach to entice top players to choose college baseball. From that perspective, it can be viewed as biased and self-serving.

New Hall Of Famer Rizzotti Still Has Competitive Fire

By LORI RILEY, lriley@courant.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:41:54 GMT

It's quiet in the University of Hartford athletic offices these days.

Quinnipiac's Move To MAAC Provides Positive Challenge For Moore

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Quinnipiac men's basketball coach Tom Moore finds himself considering the past, present and future almost simultaneously, and he's juggling some conflicting feelings. He's proud of his program's accomplishments, disappointed in the absence of one achievement, optimistic in preparation for new opportunities.

Jeff Jacobs: George Blaney A New England Treasure

Jeff Jacobs — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Dee Rowe has known George Blaney longer than just about any of us. It must be a hundred years, the godfather of UConn athletics said, before settling on nearly 60. Rowe was coaching Worcester Academy back in those days and he used to play college freshmen teams.

UConn's George Blaney Announces His Retirement

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:24:00 GMT

George Blaney used to ask when Jud Heathcote would retire as coach at Michigan State.

UConn Men Earn 947 APR Score; Eligible For Postseason In 2014

By PAUL DOYLE, pdoyle@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:23:00 GMT

As the old Big East Conference came to an end this year, the UConn men's basketball team was banned from the league's postseason tournament because it was ineligible for the NCAA Tournament.

Memphis Officially Lands American Athletic Men's Basketball Tournament

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:59:08 GMT

The first American Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament will be held at the FedExForum in Memphis, the league announced Tuesday.

UConn APR Scores

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:48:28 GMT

Academic Progress Rates of the three major UConn teams since the NCAA began the program. Formula to calculate the rate: Each athlete earns one retention point for staying in school and one eligibility point for remaining academically eligible. The team's total points are divided by the number of possible points, then multiplied by 1,000 to reach the APR. Scores are based on a two-year average.

Mohegan Sun Officially Gets American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:29:57 GMT

The American Athletic Conference has reached an agreement with the Mohegan Sun Arena to play its inaugural postseason women's basketball tournament at the casino in March, which is good news for the state, but a blow to Hartford.

Ollie, Calhoun Take Part In Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:36:00 GMT

Jim Calhoun rode his bike for an incident-free 16 miles, then waited at the finish line for Kevin Ollie, who rode 25 miles.

Harvard Tops Yale In Annual Regatta

By MIKE ANTHONY, manthony@courant.com — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:09:00 GMT

Crimson Beat Bulldogs In Four-Mile Race For Sixth Straight Year

When Harvard varsity crew returned to the shore of the Thames River Sunday morning, having dominated rival Yale in this grueling annual event, a hundred or so fans stood on the dock and offered prolonged applause. Crew members hugged. Coach Harry Parker, in his 51st year, congratulated each rower individually.

Regional Digest: Top Amateur Chris Williams Gets Sponsor's Exemption To Play In Travelers Championship

From press releases — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:08:00 GMT

Sponsor's Exemptions

Mystics Rally Past Sun In Thibault's Return

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:08:00 GMT

UNCASVILLE If not for their health problems, the Connecticut Sun might have temporarily joined fans strolling along Sentimental Street Friday.

Trying To Make Sense Of The Holowaty Mess At Eastern

Jeff Jacobs — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:56:24 GMT

On the night of April 25, Bill Holowaty sounded deeply wounded and foreboding.

Trying To Make Sense Of The Holowaty Mess At Eastern

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:41:20 GMT

On the night of April 25, Bill Holowaty sounded deeply wounded and foreboding.

Station Break: Stef Dolson Embracing Internship At SNY

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:11:00 GMT

UConn Center Healing From Ankle, Foot Injuries

Stefanie Dolson has always managed to keep things light-hearted and positive. The UConn center is usually smiling about something, a wonderful trait when so much is expected from you.

Regional Digest: UConn Women Vs. Duke In Jimmy V Classic

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:11:49 GMT

UConn Women Vs. Duke In Jimmy V Classic

Sacred Heart To Replace Football Coach Gorham

By JEFF JACOBS, Courant Sports Columnist — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:47:13 GMT

Paul Gorham, who fought a long, hard battle with a life-threatening lung disease and had hoped to return to his job, has been told he will not return as football coach at Sacred Heart.

UConn Looking To Get Players From Its Football Camps

By DESMOND CONNER, dconner@courant.com — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:40:50 GMT

The UConn football staff wrapped up its first camp Saturday and now it's on to the second.

UConn Baseball Coach Learns He Is Not A Match To Donate Liver To Ex-Teammate

By DOM AMORE, damore@courant.com — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:14:00 GMT

Jim Penders: "Like A Punch In The Gut"

When the UConn baseball team returned home from the NCAA Tournament, Jim Penders' phone rang. He saw the 203 area code, and his heart raced.

Virginia Tech Wins, Bouncing UConn From NCAA Tournament

By DOM AMORE, damore@courant.com — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:04:18 GMT

Aggressive Base Running Doesn't Work Out This Time

— Billy Ferriter fouled a ball off his knee, and he went down hard. For several minutes he was on all fours, his head on the ground.

Conn College's LeDuc Digs Deep For Steeplechase National Title

Lori Riley — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:35:00 GMT

Junior From Canton Holds Off A Familiar Opponent

Connecticut College coach Jim Butler thought Michael LeDuc had a great shot at winning the NCAA Division III steeplechase championship — right up until the point LeDuc hit the last barrier in the 3,000-meter race with his trail leg and almost fell.