As with every World Cup, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar the players will be using a new ball. The last thing competitors want is for the most important piece of equipment in the most important tournament in the world’s most popular sport to behave in unexpected ways, so a lot of work…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday announced that he is proclaiming Friday, April 1, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn women’s basketball team for playing in the NCAA Final Four tournament on Friday night. The governor is urging all Connecticut residents…
Stamford, CT – Opening Day for Stamford Stars Softball (Stamford Troy Softball Inc.) is Saturday April 17 at Troy Fields, Cove Island Park. Girls ages 4-13 may register to try out and play softball from now until opening day. Stamford Stars is the only youth softball league operating that is sanctioned by the City of…
Stamford, CT – Chelsea Piers Connecticut is pleased to announce a partnership with Rod Martin Squash for elite squash training at the Chelsea Piers Squash Club in Stamford. Rod Martin Squash (RMS) provides professional coaching for aspiring elite and professional players. Based out of Greenwich, CT, RMS has specialized in individualized training for juniors and…
Hartford, CT – The Department of Public Health (DPH) today released comprehensive guidance and recommendations for organized sports, including youth and adult club and private league play. DPH had previously released guidance to scholastic athletic leagues in Connecticut concerning fall sports. The guidance is intended to guide local health departments, municipalities and league organizers in…
American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson has announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 AHL season, as approved by the league’s Board of Governors during its 2020 Annual Meeting held today via conference call. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affiliate of the New York Islanders, are part of the AHL. At the recommendation…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced today the Terry Conners Continued Operations Committee, a committee created to ensure Terry Conners ice rink remains in service and financially solvent for the foreseeable future. This committee’s creation follows the Board of Finance’s ongoing cuts to the City services — including Terry Conners Rink — in response…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced all City tennis courts and golf courses will close to reduce the risk of person-to-person transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Estimated projections suggest the peak of COVID-19 cases in Fairfield County will be in two or three weeks, which means the peak for transmission of this virus is…
In times like this, the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) offers a critical outlet for exercise and experiencing the healing power of nature. There’s been a significant uptick in trail usage as the trail offers a reprieve from the issues that surround us. If you choose to go for a walk, run, or bike, please…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Kieffer Bellows and Travis St. Denis each scored twice on Wednesday to help the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (23-33-5-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, earn a 4-1 win against the Toronto Marlies at Webster Bank Arena. Christopher Gibson also tied a season high with 44 saves to backstop the…