Jimmy Zanor

2 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

UConn forward Liam McNeeley was selected by the Phoenix Suns, and then traded to the Charlotte Hornets, with the 29th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. McNeeley is the 25th player from UConn to be drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft. McNeeley, who grew up in Richardson, Texas, started his high school career at J.J. Pearce High before transferring to John Paul II (Plano) before finishing at Montverde Academy in Florida.

3 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

It was the hottest night of the year and things came to a boil for the Norwich Sea Unicorns on Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. The Sea Unicorns’ late-inning comeback attempt against the Vermont Lake Monsters was thwarted by a questionable infield fly rule with the bases loaded and Norwich suffered a frustrating 12-6 loss.       It’s been a rough start for the two-time defending Futures League champions.

5 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

This spring saw plenty of standout performances on the softball diamond across Eastern Connecticut. While there's no shortage of talent, we went and found the best of the best. Who is The Bulletin’s Softball Player of the Year? Did your hometown hero make the list? The Bulletin has you covered for what's happening at Norwich Free Academy, Killingly High School, Plainfield High School, Griswold High School, Norwich Technical School and Harvard Ellis Technical School.

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while gearing up for Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. I'll be rooting for ex-Celtic and Worcester Academy legend Rick Carlisle and his Indiana Pacers.  Happy Birthday, American Legion baseballOn July 17, 1925, Big Ten commissioner John Griffith stepped up to the podium and gave a speech during the convention at the American Legion Department of South Dakota that would change how families would spend their summers over the next 100 years.

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Two years ago, Brenden Hopkins wanted to try something new. He had always played baseball in the spring but was hanging up his cleats now to join the Griswold High School outdoor track and field team. On Thursday morning, June 19, Hopkins and his stepfather, Jason, set out for the long drive to Greensboro, North Carolina, for this weekend’s Adidas Track Nationals. Hopkins is competing in the decathlon event.