At Sacred Heart University, the Pioneers are living up to their name, blazing a trail as the school’s first women’s flag football team. As they prepare for their inaugural season, excitement is building on and off the field.
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Amie Varano, a former Sacred Heart University women’s ice hockey captain and 2017 graduate, competed for Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. She is the first player in Sacred Heart women’s ice hockey history to reach the Games, as Italy earned its first Olympic wins and a quarterfinal berth.
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Nick Maisano’s father, Artie Maisano, is president of a travel baseball organization on Long Island. While baseball has been a lifelong passion, Artie’s mission extends beyond the game, focusing on mentoring young athletes and building community opportunities.
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Chase Rutty, a defenseman for Sacred Heart University’s women’s ice hockey team, proudly represents her Jamaican heritage. Her involvement in a Caribbean community hockey program highlights the growing diversity within the sport.
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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Girls’ Flag Football is gaining momentum nationwide, emerging as one of the fastest-growing high school varsity sports. In Connecticut, the sport has taken a leading role, with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) organizing official state tournaments and championships to make it a truly competitive sport.
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For many college athletes, income from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has been life-changing. But it also comes with paperwork, deadlines and tax rules that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Denzel Luna, a Bridgeport native and former University of Bridgeport basketball player, created Nexa Tax, a tax platform tailored to student-athletes. With an NIL […]
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CT United FC targets a 2026 launch. The club plans to play home matches at temporary venues across Connecticut while the Bridgeport stadium is delayed by funding, permitting and environmental cleanup.
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Under the leadership of Head Coach Mitch Ross, who took the helm in 2017, the Falcons football team has experienced a resurgence. The 2024 season marked a historic achievement with the team securing 7 straight winning seasons and clinched their first ever playoff berth in the CIAC Class L playoffs.
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Since its founding in 2003, Fairfield Ludlowe has played Fairfield Warde in an annual Thanksgiving game to cap off the regular season. The matchup is filled with the energy and excitement of a rivalry game celebrating an American holiday centered on family, food and, of course, football.
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