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UConn mascot says NCAA is going to the dogs

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports April 2, 2011
Juniors Geno Bologna of Somers, CT and Alyssa Nydick of New Jersey stroll the sidelines at Rentschler Field with UConn mascot Jonathan during a win over Vanderbilt this past October. Photo © 2010 by Vito J. Leo for HTNP.com Sports

In a New York Times interview published Friday, Miles is quoted as saying Calhoun lied in some responses the Hall of Fame coach gave during the NCAA investigation into alleged misconduct in recruiting the highly-sought-after but troubled young man.

UConn women trounce Duke 75-40 to move on to Final Four

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports March 29, 2011
With the 75-40 victory at Liacouras Center on the Temple University campus (March 29), the UConn women’s basketball team is headed to the Final Four, as are Jim Calhoun and his boys. Photo © 2011 by Vito J. Leo for HTNP.com Sports

Moore poured in 28 points and snagged 10 rebounds, both game highs, and added an exclamation point on that final basket which marked her 3,000th point scored during her career at Storrs.

Wrap-up, Dixon sparks UConn women to 68-63 win in NCAA regional semifinal

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports March 27, 2011
Former Connecticut great Kara Wolters, now an analyst for ESPN, seems to be indicating to Bria Hartley that the Huskies are, indeed, still Number 1. Photo © 2011 by Vito J. Leo for HTNP.com Sports

The Hoyas had widened the lead to seven with nine minutes to play at which point Bria Hartley’s three-point attempt wiggled into and out of the rim. Perhaps that was the moment when Georgetown fans began to believe the unbelievable and Connecticut fans began to think the unthinkable.

Final Four teams set, UConn men to face Kentucky

by: Matt Lee | UConn Athletic Communications Assistant March 27, 2011
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UConn made its way to the Final Four all four times through the West Region. This year, UConn earned victories over No. 14 Bucknell (81-52), No. 6 Cincinnati (69-58), No. 2 San Diego State (74-67) and No. 4 Arizona (65-63).

UConn women rally in second half to beat Georgetown 68-63 in NCAA regional semifinals

by: admin March 27, 2011
Lorin Dixon and Maya Moore field questions from the media after the Huskies

The Huskies defeated The Hoyas for the third time this season and 26th time in a row, dating back to 1993.

Legislators want UConn game available for non-subscribers

by: admin March 17, 2011
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With the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team set to begin its journey for another NCAA title tonight, two Connecticut lawmakers in Washington are expressing con­cern some Nutmeggers can’t view the game.

Learn about fitness at any age from local sports expert

by: admin February 28, 2011
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Dr. Scarangella is also a consultant to the PGA Tour Players and Officials at the Canon Greater Hartford Open.

NCAA suspends UConn’s Calhoun from first three Big East games next season

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports February 22, 2011
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“I am very disappointed with the NCAA’s decision in this case. My lawyer and I are evaluating my options and will make a decision which way to proceed,” said Calhoun.

UConn women’s basketball loses player but not momentum

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports February 1, 2011
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The loss dropped the Scarlet Knights to 5-1 in the conference while the Huskies remain unbeaten in Big East play along with 7-0 DePaul, setting up a potential showdown between the league’s only two unbeaten teams on Feb. 5 at Gampel Pavilion.

Register now for Mansfield Little League

by: admin February 1, 2011
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Mansfield Little League Registration is open until February 28, 2011 for ages 7-15.