Combat sports over the last decade have gained massive amounts of popularity, connecting with fan bases across the world. The growth of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other professional organizations has led to athletes across the globe introducing themselves to the world of martial arts.
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Hamden Middle School sports begin after a donation from Quinnipiac University saved its programs from the town’s budget cut.
Special Olympics Connecticut hosted a golfing event on Sunday, Sept. 15 as part of their Unified Sports Fall Festival at the Sleeping Giant Golf Course.
Angelo and Ettore Rossetti, 56, have been playing racquet sports their whole life, but the twins have been putting their own spin on the game — setting world records.
Student-Athletes & Mental Health Information on Texas Southern Case: “Competing Against COVID-19: Have We Forgotten About Student-Athlete Mental Health” Article: https://bjsm-bmj-com.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/content/55/17/950 5 NCAA Student-Athletes Article: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/five-college-athletes-die-by-suicide-since-march-columbus-experts-address-mental-health Graphics Information: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/22/student-athletes.aspx https://www.athletesforhope.org/2019/05/mental-health-and-athletes/ https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0607-suicide-prevention.html
In 1992, Foxwoods Casino opened in Ledyard, Connecticut, and it hasn’t closed its doors since. Four years later, Mohegan Sun opened in Uncasville, just 15 minutes away. Both locations have been staples for both residents and visitors in Connecticut and have only grown more popular due to the influx of gambling. Until this past October however, sports gambling has…
Southern Connecticut families share similar stories of how losing youth sports negatively impacted their kids’ social skills, emotions and behavior at home.
There’s a good chance local high school athletes won’t be cooped up at home for long. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) announced its plan for the 2021 spring high school sports season last week. The CIAC approved it March 10 and met virtually with athletic directors across the state the following morning for a…
After months of uncertainty, something just became very certain. There will be MAAC basketball this season. The MAAC conference, home of Quinnipiac University men’s and women’s basketball, announced a revised schedule for the 20-2021 season. The season tips off Nov. 25, with the men’s team playing Fairleigh Dickinson and the women’s team playing Central Connecticut…
For the first time this year, sweat, yelling and competitive 11-on-11 boys soccer was the sight at Hamden High School. The boys junior varsity and varsity teams played against each other in what was both teams’ first full-squad practice. Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) officials cleared all schools within the conference, which includes Hamden High…