Mike DiMauro

Ivan Puskovitch, 23, is a first-time Olympian, representing the United States in the sport of men’s marathon swimming, which will take place at 1:30 a.m. EST on Aug. 9. Puskovitch is the grandson of Marie Ellzey Rabinovitch of New London and swam in open water for the first time at New London’s Pequot Point Beach. (Photo courtesy of Marie Ellzey Rabinovitch)

This is the first summer in the history of state high school sports when equity has been a priority. All coaches in all sports, per a newly-adopted CIAC rule, are allowed up to four hours of weekly instructional time with players who choose to participate, thus allowing more equitable baselines of competition, giving have-nots at least one rock for the slingshot.

Mohegan — Moments of candor from professional athletes are a rare bird in the modern woods, often displaced by cliche festivals, which are considerably safer, if not more boring.

Idle Thoughts, while waiting for the Sun at the TD Garden, Aaron Judge’s 400th homer and for someone (anyone) to synchronize the stop lights in downtown New London: • Dr. Idle, Dr. I to his close frie...

Aug. 27—He is a teacher, certainly in his classroom for the last 27 years, but a teacher perhaps unwittingly, too, through his joyful aura.

East Lyme High School’s Evan Mullarney, third from left, celebrates his goal with teammates during a boys’ soccer game against Stonington on Tuesday, marking opening day for high school sports in Connecticut. Mullarney scored twice to lift the Vikings to a 3-1 victory. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints

The Day, New London, Conn. Mike DiMauro: RIP to Theresa, my favorite 'Lunch Lady' Link Copied

New London - This was a day of remembrance, a day when we were supposed to somehow frame the events of 23 years ago, when we endured tragedy and heroism, sorrow and inspiration. But after all the trib...

Stonington’s Chase Spurley (4) runs the ball with Killingly’s Anthony Oats (40) and Hunter Allard (35) closing in during the football game on Thursday at Stonington High School. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints

Madison — It is perhaps the most iconic setting in Connecticut high school football, the fabled Surf Club on the banks of Long Island Sound, the longtime home of Daniel Hand and its 14 state championships.