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CT Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Murdering Mass Father Of 3, Leaving Body Bound In Abandoned Car CT Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Murdering Mass Father Of 3, Leaving Body Bound In Abandoned Car
CT Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Murdering Mass Father Of 3, Leaving Body Bound In Abandoned Car A Connecticut man has been found guilty in the kidnapping and killing of a Massachusetts man whose body was later discovered bound in a car in a Somers field. Timothy Lange, 36, of New Britain, was convicted on Thursday, March 5, of second-degree kidnapping, felony murder, and tampering with evidence after a trial before Judge Tejas Bhatt, according to Tolland Judicial District State’s Attorney Craig P. Nowak. Prosecutors said the case began early on Aug. 4, 2021, at a bar in East Windsor. Surveillance video showed Lange arriving with four men. Later, cameras captured the victim, 38-year-o…
Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World
Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World Bill Courtney, a respected Division I college basketball coach and current assistant at Temple University, died suddenly at age 55, the school announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13.  Courtney’s unexpected death has left the college basketball world in shock, with tributes pouring in from across the country. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Courtney played collegiately at Bucknell before launching a coaching career that spanned more than three decades. He joined Temple’s staff in June and quickly became a valued member of the Owls’ program. Before Temple, Courtney served as interim head coach at …
Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse
Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech didn’t just make a hire on Monday — it made a statement. James Franklin, the nationally recognized program-builder who turned Penn State into a perennial contender before it all collapsed this season, is officially the new head coach of Hokies Football, university officials announced in Blacksburg. The move marks a major swing for the Hokies, who said the hire reflects "total alignment between the Board of Visitors, University leadership, and the school’s Search Committee as part of an 'Invest to Win' push to restore the program to national prominence." Franklin, who fell out…
Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44
Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game.  That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…
Hey, Patriots Fans:  It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It Hey, Patriots Fans:  It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It
Hey, Patriots Fans: It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It It’s hard to swallow losing when you’ve spent decades winning. But that’s where the New England Patriots found themselves in 2024—stumbling to a 4–13 record, their worst season since 1992.  It was a painful shift for a fanbase used to banners, playoff runs, and double-digit wins. But after three straight losing seasons, change is finally in motion. It all starts this August, when the Patriots open their preseason at home against the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 8. Tickets are already on sale, starting at fan-friendly prices, through StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. T…
Stunner: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau, New England Native, After Best Playoff Run In 25 Years Stunner: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau, New England Native, After Best Playoff Run In 25 Years
Stunner: Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau, New England Native, After Best Playoff Run In 25 Years In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world, the New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the team to their best postseason run in 25 years. The Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers four games to two in the Eastern Conference finals, marking the first time they were one series away from the NBA finals since 2000. They also lost to the Pacers that year. Thibodeau has been the Knicks’ coach for five years. The team's 23 playoff wins the last three seasons are third in the NBA behind only the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. When he took ov…
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…
Mass Army Vet Dies Saving Son, Niece From Drowning While On Vacation: 'He Was A Warrior' Mass Army Vet Dies Saving Son, Niece From Drowning While On Vacation: 'He Was A Warrior'
Mass Army Vet Dies Saving Son, Niece From Drowning While On Vacation: 'He Was A Warrior' A Massachusetts man who was honored as a hero on the battlefield proved his heroism once again, sacrificing his life to save his son and niece from drowning. Joshua Curtis, 38, of Halifax, was visiting family at Fernandina Beach, Florida — just north of Jacksonville — last week when a rip current dragged his 6-year-old son and niece deep into the ocean, according to reports. Curtis swam out and rescued them but drowned in the effort. Both children survived.  "He's a warrior, and he sacrificed his life for the children," his mother, Dawn Wall, told CBS News. This wasn’t the first time…
Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss (VIDEO) Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss (VIDEO)
Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss (Video) A girls’ basketball coach in upstate New York was fired and criminally charged after a video of him angrily yanking a player’s hair went viral. The incident happened in Troy, after Northville High School lost to La Fargeville in the state Class D finals, held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on Friday, March 21. Video broadcast by NFHS showed Falcons head coach Jim Zullo pulling the ponytail of senior Hailey Monroe while appearing to yell at the girl. Another player is seen stepping in between the two as the 81-year-old Zullo then berates the second girl. In a letter to parents, …
Beloved Teacher, Grad From Western Mass School Remembered For Positive Impact On Students Beloved Teacher, Grad From Western Mass School Remembered For Positive Impact On Students
Beloved Teacher, Grad From Western Mass School Remembered For Positive Impact On Students A beloved teacher who was a fixture at a Northern Westchester high school for decades is being remembered for her contagious positive energy and her tremendous impact on her students throughout her long career.   Elizabeth “Betsy” Groat of Ho-Ho-Kus in Bergen County died on Wednesday, Oct. 30 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.   Groat, who taught physical education and coached at Westlake High School in Thornwood, dedicated 38 years to inspiring and supporting student-athletes in the Mount Pleasant School District, according to a GoFundMe page created in her honor that i…
Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn
Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn Head coach Dan Hurley of the two-time national champion University of Connecticut men's basketball team has hit the jackpot by signing a new $50 million, six-year contract with the program. The school announced the deal on Monday, July 8, saying Hurley was the best college basketball coach in the nation. Under the new contract, Hurley will receive a base salary of $400,000 yearly and additional compensation for speaking, consulting, and media obligations of $6.375 million this year. The university said the contract then escalates each year. He will also receive a retention bonus …
30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband 30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband
30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband A late former Connecticut resident is being remembered as a dedicated basketball coach and a loving husband. Michael Freilich died in his sleep from natural causes on Friday, Dec. 17, according to his obituary. He was 30 years old. Born in Kentucky in 1991, Freilich was raised in West Hartford and was well-known on the basketball courts around town. His passion for the sport was obvious, and he was a force to be reckoned with at Morley and the JCC, those who knew him said. He attended Hebrew Academy and Hebrew High School of New England, and played for both basketball teams. He …