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A proud alum of UMass-Amherst, Class of 2017. Love telling stories in the sports world.
STAFF WRITER BRISTOL - Whether it be an entire nation, a city or in this case a family, sports have historically had a unique way of uplifting people while briefly putting aside any adversity or tragedy that those involved may be facing.
STAFF WRITER BRISTOL - Jake Dauphinee likes to refer to himself as the "new guy." While he is right on that, unlike last season, this year's Bristol Eastern returns four starters on the offensive line. With the plethora of talented athletes on offense, the fate of the 2017 team is on the shoulders of the five offensive linemen.
STAFF WRITER BRISTOL - When the lights turn on Friday night, Bristol Eastern football knows one thing is for sure - junior wide receiver Jaden Laprise will be ready to compete.
The Story Of Brodie Merrill The accolades that Cannons defenseman Brodie Merrill has achieved throughout his illustrious collegiate and professional lacrosse career are not solely what defines the person Merrill has become. As a 35-year-old, Merrill has had a roller coaster of a ride throughout those years.
STAFF WRITER BRISTOL - Some of the fondest memories growing up for St. Paul girls soccer senior captain Kendall Davis were spent with her grandfather, Adam Brocki. Growing up, the two shared a special bond over the sport that helped shape Davis' love for the game.
STAFF WRITER NEW BRITAIN - Days before declaring to play basketball at UConn as a 17-year-old, Andre Drummond stepped foot in the New Britain High School gym to take part in the Osgood Shootout. Years later, Drummond returned to that same gym for the 25th anniversary of the Osgood basketball tournament which began Saturday.
@OrencoleDan SOUTHINGTON - With the pick tracker on the computer and the broadcast on the television, UConn junior catcher and Southington native Zac Susi was waiting anxiously for his name to be called in the Major League Baseball Draft. Then, in the 12th round and with the 354th pick, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Susi Wednesday afternoon.
The sound of the balls coming off the bats got louder and louder last season in Major League Baseball and the Boston Red Sox signing J.D. Martinez has exemplified the increased importance of power in the middle of a batting order.
One of the New England Patriots top battles heading into training camp will be at the running back position. Veteran newcomer Jeremy Hill is a player who could pay off big time for the Pats. Two years ago the Cincinnati Bengals held a 16-15 lead late in the fourth quarter over division rival Pittsburgh Steelers and Hill lined up in the backfield behind A.J.
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals isn't the spot any player wants to have their worst individual postseason performance in. But for Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier that's exactly what happened in the loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers led by all-time great LeBron James.