Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:21 -0500 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:21 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/We-Dont-Have-Alex-Rodriguez-to-Kick-Around-Anymore-69406432.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:07:12 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/a-rod-glasses-1106.jpg
Pop psychologists will have to find a new whipping boy.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Game-of-the-Week-wvit.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:24:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/gameoftheweek2.jpg
There are so many great high school teams it can be hard to pick. So we're turning to you to help decide which game we cover!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Be-There-Yankees-Parade-on-Fri-11-AM-69271932.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:50 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/yankees-parade-9.jpg
The Canyon of Heroes thundered. Jay-Z rocked City Hall. All is well in New York as the city celebrates No. 27.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c36bb2ecf32954973b161d0aa3cae76e&p=4 c36bb2ecf32954973b161d0aa3cae76e ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:50 -0500 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Lincecum-Charged-With-Marijuana-Possession-69329027.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:45 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/90532719.jpg
A speeding ticket on I-5 turned into a whole lot more for the young Giants No.1 pitcher.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/CONNJoe-Girardi-Gets-a-Save-After-His-Big-Win-69302877.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:26 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/joe-girardi-good-samaritan.jpg
Manager played good Samaritan to a Stratford woman on way home from the stadium.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Will-You-Hear-Play-Ball-in-Torrington-69289437.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/baseball_torrington_crop.jpg
There's one more chance to hit the home run to bring baseball back to Torrington.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Police-Make-Another-Arrest-in-UConn-Murder-69273367.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:40:26 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/De%27quan-Muhammad.jpg
A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of UConn football player Jasper Howard.
18-year-old De'quan Muhammad of Hartford is charged with Hindering Prosecution.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Its-Ours-Yankees-Capture-27th-World-Series-Title-69251542.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:39:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/yankee-celebrate-1105.jpg
Hideki Matsui drives in six runs, pops a thousand champagne corks.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Dramatic-Photos-New-York-Celebrates-Yankee-Championship-69266332.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:15:14 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/yankees-parade-5.jpg
From the stadium to the streets, players and fans reveled in the win.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Vicente-Padilla-Shot-69161752.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:45 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*80/vicente+padilla1.jpg
We're getting mixed signals about how a Dodgers pitcher caught a bullet.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/NATL-Olympians-Celebrate-100-Days-to-Vancouver-69171922.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:50:26 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/110409+Olympics+Rockefeller+Center+Jeret+Speedy+Peterson.jpg
Olympians past and future gathered in Rockefeller Center to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Lakers-Sasha-Vujacic-Dating-Maria-Sharapova-69003767.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:34:45 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*84/91136312.jpg
Sasha may be slumping on the court, but not off it.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Derek-Jeter-Cultural-Touchstone-68951927.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:33:37 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/derek-jeter-curb.jpg
Jeter's name is showing up well beyond the baseball diamond.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Delonte-West-Indicted-on-Weapons-Charges-68920082.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Delonte+West.jpg
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West is indicted on weapons charges.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ac5e24be802da586a347f85728960dd1&p=4 ac5e24be802da586a347f85728960dd1 ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:44 -0500 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Colbert-To-Sponsor-US-Speed-Skating-68868722.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:46:19 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/colbert-skating.jpg
After Dutch bank drops its U.S. men's speed skating sponsorship, Stephen Colbert steps up to prevent the "most tragic consequence of the global banking meltdown."

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Saturday-Nights-are-Made-For-Fighting-68567087.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:50:36 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Chad_Dawson_new.jpg
Chad Dawson headlines a 9-bout card this Saturday when he defends his IBO Light Heavyweight crown against Glen Johnson

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Exs-Claim-Cable-is-an-Abuser-68271362.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:11:55 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/90023157.jpg
Tom Cable is facing new off-the-field allegations thanks to ESPN.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Yankees-Are-27-Outs-Away-From-27th-Title-68435272.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:59:07 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/alex-rodriguez-game4.jpg
The A-Rod career rehabilitation is nearly complete.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Week-8-68341077.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:49:12 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/WRC_Friday_Night_Football_Highlight_100408_00_mezzn_448x336.jpg
Hurry up and get those votes in! On Wednesday we'll announce the winning match-up. On Friday, be sure to tune in at 6 and 11 for a preview/game recap!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/UConn-Remembers-Jasper-Howard-68237382.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:08:38 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/87*120/20091024cp1025sptuconnfb005.jpg
The UConn Huskies paid tribute to fallen teammate Jasper Howard at the team's first home game since his death two weeks ago.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/A-Rod-is-Still-Centaur-of-Attention-67741647.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:13:54 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/arod-centaur.jpg
Alex Rodriguez's charmed postseason has come screeching to a halt.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/NATL-Andre-Agassi-I-Used-Crystal-Meth-for-a-Year-67925682.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:37:33 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/agassi.jpg
Andre Agassi opens up about his meth use, tumultuous love life and wearing a wig in his new autobiography.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Rivalry_Reborn__Cheshire_Defeats_North_Haven_27-17_Hartford.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:28:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/game7still_640x480.jpg
Cheshire running back Mike Skibicki had 14 carries for 102 yards.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/No-Tricks--Just-Treats-in-the-Form-of-a-Can-67590037.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:31:57 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/food-pantry-generic.jpg
Members of the Humanitarian Aid Club and Key Club at North Haven High School will be out trick-or-treating on Saturday night, but they won't be asking for candy. Instead, they're collecting canned goods that...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Iowa-Rep-Dolphins-Owners-More-Offensive-Than-Rush-67540122.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:01:35 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/103009+rush+dolphins.jpg
The new group of celebrity Dolphins owners surely aren't perfect, but are they worse than Rush Limbaugh? One Iowa Congressman seems to think so.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e8abcd6d0f02db573b5ceeaf8402604a&p=4 e8abcd6d0f02db573b5ceeaf8402604a ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:01:35 -0500 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Death-Taxes-and-Mariano-Rivera-67570667.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:55:21 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/pitchersubA.jpg
The Phillies believe they can beat Rivera. History says otherwise.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Young-Brothers-Give-Up-Series-Tix-for-Charity-67297787.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:44:30 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/103009+Burman+Brothers+2.jpg
Alex and Ben Burman want nothing more than to see the Phillies play in the Fall Classic for a second time. But they decided to give up that chance so that kids in need could get an education.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Cheshire_High_School_Hartford.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:50:48 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/cheshirethumb_640x480.jpg
Students "team up" to help other students with disabilities

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Glastonbury_Teen_Overcomes_Obstacles_in_the_Pool_Hartford.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:02:48 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/leglessswimmerstill_640x480.jpg
Rachel Grusse is a senior on the Glastonbury High School swim team. She has never won an event, but she has touched the lives of everyone she has ever been with in the pool.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Rookie_Lineman_Beats_the_Odds_to_Live_His_Dream_Washington_DC.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:04:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/102909+Edwin+Williams.JPG
Redskins rookie offensive lineman Edwin Williams beat the cocaine addiction he was born with and achieved his NFL dream.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Its-All-AJ-as-Yankees-Even-Series-With-3-1-Victory--67425347.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:09:30 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/burnettB.jpg
The good A.J. Burnett showed up on Thursday night, and the Yankees rode him to victory.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Images-Game-2-of-World-Series-67382452.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:06:09 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/wsgamefiveD.jpg
Yankees once again were "Pedro's Daddy" as they evened up the World Series.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/NATL-Tim-Donaghy-Makes-Accusations-Worthy-of-a-Second-Look-67358277.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:06:51 -0500 kneecapped by a "mobster" in prison. NBA fans everywhere want to talk to this mobster about Bennett Salvatore. ]]> http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*66/tim+donaghy.jpg
If disgraced referee Tim Donaghy is to be believed, the players may be justified in their outrage -- and all fans should be depressed.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Goodell-Sounds-Like-Tobacco-Executive-Before-Congress-67225432.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:43:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*80/92426929.jpg
“A health risk associated with our product? I don’t know what you are talking about? Studies are inconclusive.” The NFL’s top executive fell back on the “Big Tobacco defense.”

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Images-Game-1-of-World-Series-67071922.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:27:13 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/phillywinA.jpg
The Phillies walk all over the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series at Yankees Stadium.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Desperate-Fan-Gets-Her-Tix-66944277.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:16:36 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/PHI+susan+finkelstein+facebook+bw+pic.jpg
Susan Finkelstein, the woman accused of soliciting sex for World Series tickets, is getting what she wants – two tickets to see the Yanks and the Phils.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/World-Series-Jitters-Get-Best-of-Yankees-67123287.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:39:19 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/melky-cabrera-game1.jpg
A harsh welcome to the World Series for several Yankees.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f0807edca427610af33ea7de00f71d54&p=4 f0807edca427610af33ea7de00f71d54 ]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:39:19 -0500 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Cliff-Lee-Chase-Utley-Shine-In-Phillies-Game-1-Win-67099572.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:30:51 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/92438399.jpg
Facing the best offense in the majors in the world's worst pitcher's park, Lee dominated.

]]>