Conn College goalie Marcucci selected by Red Bulls in MLS SuperDraft

Connecticut College senior goalkeeper AJ Marcucci (West Chester, Pa.) was selected in the third round of the 2021 Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Thursday when the New York Red Bulls selected him with the 67th overall pick.
Pagan scores 1,000th point for Stony Brook women's basketball team

India Pagan of New London became the 18th 1,000-point scorer in Stony Brook University women's basketball history Sunday in the Seawolves' 64-41 America East Conference victory at New Hampshire.
New London's Lucas watched and learned at Hartford, then grabbed her opportunity

Former New London High School whiz kid Jada Lucas, a member of The Day's All-Decade Team, is a senior member of the women's basketball team at the University of Hartford and the Hawks' leading scorer.
World Baseball Coaches' Convention moves very successfully online due to COVID-19

Pete Walker, entering his ninth season as the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and a part of professional baseball for 30 years, is still learning, he said.
Local roundup: Sun sign forward Mompremier to qualifying offer
The Connecticut Sun announced Monday that Beatrice Mompremier has accepted and signed a qualifying offer and will return to the WNBA franchise in 2021.
COLUMNS
UConn-Tennessee 'not a big deal' anymore? Says who?
History a key to women's basketball's best rivalry.
Villanova finally returns to action and picks up a win
The Wildcats, picked to win the Big East in the league's preseason poll, last played on Dec. 23.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALLEastern Connecticut Board of Umpires — Looking for new members for the high school and American Legion baseball seasons. Training will begin in February. Contact: Matt McShane,...
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALLEastern Connecticut Board of Umpires — Looking for new members for the high school and American Legion baseball seasons. Training will begin in February. Contact: Matt McShane,...
Stonington coach Paulla Solar: 2020 was a year of life lessons for all of us

This has been a year like none other and the changes to high school athletics is no exception. My heart goes out to all the young athletes, especially the seniors, who are sidelined by this terrible virus.
UCONN
No. 3 UConn women outlast No. 25 Tennessee 67-61

UConn, with back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers from Tennessee transfer Evina Westbrook to give the Huskies the lead for good, toppled No. 25 Tennessee 67-61 before 3,553 fans on Rocky Top.
After all this time, it's still UConn-Tennessee

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has spoken at length about his late Tennessee counterpart Pat Summitt in recent weeks, having passed her career win total, now the Huskies travel to Knoxville to meet the Lady Vols.
COLLEGES
No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break

Cole Swider hit the winning free throw in the final seconds and Collin Gillespie scored 22 points to help No. 3 Villanova win its first game in 27 days, 76-74 over Seton Hall
Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee 75-49

Noah Locke scored 14 points, Tyree Appleby added 13 and short-handed Florida stunned No. 6 Tennessee 75-49
CT SUN
Alyssa Thomas has surgery on torn Achilles tendon

Alyssa Thomas' 2021 WNBA season may be in jeopardy after she underwent successful surgery on Tuesday afternoon to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The Connecticut Sun mainstay is an unrestricted free agent.
Miller signs four-year extension with Connecticut Sun

The Connecticut Sun announced Tuesday that general manager and head Ccach Curt Miller has signed a four-year contract extension through the 2024 WNBA season.
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PROFESSIONAL
Islanders deal Devils first loss in regulation, 4-1

Jordan Eberle scored twice, Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists and Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves as the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1
Gronkowski says Bucs' offense might be best he's played with yet
Talent-wise, Rob Gronkowski believes Tampa's offense might be the best he's played with
AP Sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni

According to two people familiar with the decision the Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach
Saleh's path to Jets shaped by 9/11: 'I'm supposed to be here'
Robert Saleh was trudging along in his professional life nearly 20 years ago trying to find satisfaction and direction
ON THE AIR
Basketball
7 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA men: Ball State at Ohio.
7 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: St. Peter's at Siena.
7 p.m., FS1 — NCAA men: Michigan at Purdue.
7:30 p.m., NBCSB, ESPN — NBA: Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers.
7:30 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers.
9 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA men: Fresno State at Boise State.
9 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Cleveland State.
10 p.m., MSG — NBA: New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings.
10 p.m., ESPN — NBA: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns.
11 p.m., FS1 — NCAA men: San Diego State at Air Force.
Golf
Noon, Golf Channel — LPGA: Tournament of Champions from Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
3 p.m., Golf Channel — PGA: Desert Classic from La Quinta, Calif.
7 p.m., Golf Channel — Champions: Mitsubishi Electric Championship from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3 a.m. (Saturday), Golf Channel — European PGA: HSBC Championship from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Gymnastics
5:30 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA women: Minnesota at Michigan.
Hockey
3:30 p.m., NESN — NCAA men: Maine at Boston University.
6:30 p.m., NBCSN — NCAA men: Michigan at Notre Dame.
7 p.m., MSG, NHL Network — NHL: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins.
Horse Racing
1 p.m., FS2 — Live racing from various sites.
Sailing
9 p.m., NBCSN — America's Cup Challenger Series from Auckland, New Zealand.
Soccer
5 p.m., FS2 — CONCACAF League: Arcahaie FC at Deportivo Saprissa in a semifinal.
7 p.m., ESPN2 — Women's exhibition: Colombia at United States from Orlando, Fla.