Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:58:05 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:58:05 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Beckham-Could-Bring-Title-To-Go-With-Headlines-70659922.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*93/93049981.jpg
So far, David Beckham’s stay in America has been more about style than substance, but leading the Galaxy to an MLS Title on Sunday could change that.

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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!

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Say it ain't so, D-Wade. In case you're interested in buying a multi-million dollar mansion and ripping every Heat fans hearts' out in the process, here's a look inside D-Wade's crib.

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Saturday's game will be the first time UConn and Notre Dame meet on the football field.

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Brock Lesnar, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, is facing a career-threatening intestinal illness in addition to a serious bacterial infection. It is still unknown if Lesnar will return to the ring, but his...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/One-on-One_with_Tim_Lincecum_Bay_Area.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:26:10 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/timoneonone_640x480.jpg
Giants ace Tim Lincecum talks to NBC Bay Area Sports about his second consecutive Cy Young Award.

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Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Yale-vs-Harvard-The-Game-70363077.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:35:46 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Yale_Harvard.jpg
Two Ivy League rivals battle it out for the 126th time.

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UPDATED: Court documents allege sex, drugs and violence in the Merriman home.

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The end of Charlie Weis's tenure will mark the official end of Notre Dame as college football's premier brand.

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The Knicks shouldn't need Allen Iverson, but they do.

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Enrique Santos pulled a Sammy Sosa, but in reverse, at Sosa's 41st birthday party

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Concerns over shaving and tampering with metal bats, means no more using them in Torrington's amateur softball leagues.

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Most assumed Jon Gruden's foray into Monday Night Football broadcasting would be a one-year thing. Oh, to be so lucky.

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If Belichick was wrong on Sunday, it wasn't because the Patriots failed to get a first down.

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By doing absolutely nothing, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Redskins another victory.

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In case you missed it, Sunday was not a great night for New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

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Get those votes in! Only two great match-ups this week. On Wednesday, we'll announce the winner. Friday night at 6 we'll preview both teams and at 11 we'll have all the highlights/post game reaction.

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The unstoppable Manny Pacquiao locked up his 7th title in seven classes with a bloody win over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas Saturday, setting up the Filipino fighter for a mega-match against superman Floyd...

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Maybe he just got tired of gold.

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East Lyme can smell those playoffs! They move to 8-1 on the season.

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Senior guard Jerome Dyson had 27 points, eight assists and four steals to lead No. 12 Connecticut to a 75-66 win over William and Mary Friday night.

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Lawrence Taylor said he had a right to flee the scene of an accident in Miami this week

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The NFL keeps sending the message that it wants to be seen as bloodthirsty rather than entertaining.

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Nike guy LeBron James says he will stop wearing number 23 next year to honor Nike icon Jordan, and that other NBA players should do the same. Coincidence?

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Don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got. He's just a bedraggled bum from the Bronx – in an upcoming movie, that is.

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The former NFL star's Palm Beach neighbors are sick of being his dogs' chew toys

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After a 3-6 start and some dismal play by his team, Lakers legend Byron Scott was let go by New Orleans. That does not mean he should be hired in LA.

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Eagles tight end Brent Celek could have some "Captain” in him after all.

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Tyson's latest arrest might not stop him from continuing to win hearts and minds.

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Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million player option. Is it a good deal?

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Sammy-Sosa-May-Endorse-Skin-Lightening-Cream-69850212.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:38:35 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/110709+Sammy+Sosa+split.jpg
Rage, rage against the dying of the white.

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It was a grisly night for the Memphis Grizzlies' rookie center and former UConn star Hasheem Thabeet.

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Sammy Sosa says he wasn't trying to look white like Mike.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Pilot_Pen_Drops_Sponsorship_Hartford.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:02:59 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/pilot_pen_logo_640x480.jpg
The Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament will need a new sponsor starting in 2011.

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Pilot Pen will end its run as sponsor of New Haven's tennis tournament after the 2010 event.

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