Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• WNBA

  / 13 years ago

  WNBA unveils new logo, extends TV deal with ESPN

  The WNBA introduced a new, refreshed logo that is similar to the long-time logo used by the NBA. The cornerstone of...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  U.S. Soccer

  / 13 years ago

  U.S. will face Costa Rica again in July’s Gold Cup in East Hartford

  EAST HARTFORD, March 27 – It may be spring. But the U.S. men’s soccer team came away with a legendary victory...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Avon’s Madison Kennedy focuses on what’s ahead for her

  By Mike Watkins, USA Swimming If you’re worried about the psyche of Avon’s Madison Kennedy all these months after coming close...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  MainStory

  / 13 years ago

  Thousands come together to remember Sandy Hook in benefit run

  HARTFORD, March 23, 2013 – It was cold in downtown Hartford on Saturday morning. There were snow flurries that floated down...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 13 years ago

  Thousands expected in Hartford for Sandy Hook Run for Families

  As many as 45,000 people are expected in downtown Hartford on Saturday for the first Sandy Hook Run for the Families...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 13 years ago

  Sun will get healthy dose of Liberty in preseason, season opening contest

  UNCASVILLE, March 21 – The Connecticut Sun will face the New York Liberty in two of its three preseason games before...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 13 years ago

  Opinion: Bullying of rape victims has to end

  Two Torrington High School football players have been accused of sexual assault. But online, who’s getting the blame? Who’s being bullied? Two...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  New alignment set for Pequot in 2013; eight teams interested in SCC

  It’s been a busy offseason of chatter in the Pequot Football Conference. The league finally agreed to restructure as some coaches...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Strassner earns two top 20 finishes at State Open

  AVON, March 19 – The Class M boys swimming championships were complete. Avon High freshman Riley Strassner was the only swimmer...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 14 years ago

  Avon’s Strassner swims to top 5 finishes at Class M meet

  MIDDLETOWN, March 13 – Avon High freshman Riley Strassner earned a pair of top five finishes at the Class M boys...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press