Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Norwalk Swimmers Help Wahoos Win States Norwalk Swimmers Help Wahoos Win States Norwalk Swimmers Help Wahoos Win States
Norwalk Swimmers Help Wahoos Win States The Wilton Y Wahoos have established themselves as the premier age group swim team in the state, and they recently proved it again by winning their 23rd straight state title. Several Norwalk swimmers helped the Wahoos, including Alexis Alvares.  She won the 100 backstroke, took third place in the 100 butterfly and sixth place in the 200 individual medley in the girls 11/12 age group. Taishi Hosowakwa and Yuuki Hosokawa competed in the 8-and-under age division,while Caroline Favano competed in the 10-and-under age group. Dakota Meyer, Kimberly Devine, and Ky-lee Perry swam in the girls 11/12 …
Norwalk Hospital, Factset Advance In Playoffs Norwalk Hospital, Factset Advance In Playoffs Norwalk Hospital, Factset Advance In Playoffs
Norwalk Hospital, Factset Advance In Playoffs Norwalk Hospital and Factset advanced to the semifinals of the Norwalk Industrial League playoffs with victories Monday night. Norwalk Hospital defeated Reed Expo, 59-50, while Factset topped Johnnie Walker, 55-43. Norwalk Hospital and Factset will meet in Monday’s semifinal at 6:30 at Franklin Middle School. The other quarterfinal games in the Industrial League will be played Wednesday. Merovinigans meets Hitachi Capital at 6:30 and Affinion Group meets Webloyalty.com at 7:30. Both games will be played at Franklin. The winners advance to Monday’s semifinals. The championship game in the Ind…
Westport Soccer Tournament Ready To Kick Off Westport Soccer Tournament Ready To Kick Off Westport Soccer Tournament Ready To Kick Off
Westport Soccer Tournament Ready To Kick Off The 30th Westport Invitational Tournament kicks off Saturday with nearly 100 teams playing in boys and girls soccer competition. Girls teams play on Saturday and boys teams go on Sunday, in games at Staples High School. The games are 24 minutes and teams compete in age divisions from under-9 to under-18. Teams from Westport and Norwalk are competing in the tournament along with squads from New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Games are played indoors and outdoors. Tournament proceeds benefit the Coleman Brothers Foundation. Keith and Scott Coleman, who played in the Westpor…
Jean-Louis Runs Into Record Books, Again Jean-Louis Runs Into Record Books, Again Jean-Louis Runs Into Record Books, Again
Jean-Louis Runs Into Record Books, Again Sacred Heart University’s Bertony Jean-Louis smashed his own school record twice at last weekend’s IC4A Track and Field Championships. The sophomore from Brien McMahon High School ran 7.34 seconds to finish second in the 55-meter hurdles in the finals of Sunday’s meet at Boston. He also qualified to compete in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Jean-Louis set the Sacred Heart record of 7.49 in the New England championships on Feb. 28. He ran 7.44 in the semifinals of the IC4A meet. His time in the final is the fastest by a New England runner this season, and is 33rd in the nation…
Daddy's Back, Blazers Meet In C League Final Daddy's Back, Blazers Meet In C League Final Daddy's Back, Blazers Meet In C League Final
Daddy's Back, Blazers Meet In C League Final Daddy’s Back meets the Blazers at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the championship game of the Norwalk C League basketball championship game. Daddy’s Back won the regular season with a 10-0 record, including two victories over the Blazers. Daddy’s Back advanced to the championship game with a 94-27 over the Sleep Ect. Warriors. The Blazers finished 8-2 during the regular season. They advanced with a 67-55 win over Average Joe’s in the semifinals. 
Kelley's Shot Lifts Norwalk To Stunning Win Kelley's Shot Lifts Norwalk To Stunning Win Kelley's Shot Lifts Norwalk To Stunning Win
Kelley's Shot Lifts Norwalk To Stunning Win Norwalk’s boys basketball team won its most significant game of the season Monday on Evan Kelley’s 3-point shot at the buzzer to defeat Maloney, 65-64, in the first round of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference state tournament. The Bears, seeded 25th, will meet 9th-seeded Avon in the second round Wednesday. Eighth-seeded Maloney finishes the season 15-7. Kelley scored 24 points to lead the Bears (10-11). Jimmy Blount had 14 points while Drew Sawyer added 10. Ryan Belote had 19 for Maloney, which led by nine points with just over three minutes left. "We just believe in each ot…
Teams Battle Softball Costs Teams Battle Softball Costs Teams Battle Softball Costs
Teams Battle Softball Costs Tony Cappuccia knows from experience how costly it is to play in a recreational softball league. In the 25 years that he has been involved with Norwalk softball, he has coached two teams to national championships. Sponsors and player registration fees cover a lot of the costs. Still, with expenses that can approach $20,000 for equipment, tournament and travel, that's not always enough to pay the bills. What's more, extra money is usually needed for teams that advance deep into regional and national competition. Two Norwalk teams are hoping to be serious competitors this year-- the Marinello's…
Rec Softball Teams Preparing For New Season Rec Softball Teams Preparing For New Season Rec Softball Teams Preparing For New Season
Rec Softball Teams Preparing For New Season In Norwalk, you can practically sniff softball in the air. The season starts on April 26. Parks athletic director Gerald Anastasia is scheduling games and collecting rosters. Players on nearly 150 teams are practicing their pitches and throws. Norwalk will host several state tournaments this summer. The co-ed American Softball Association A and B finals arrive on July 30-31. The Connecticut ASA Women’s Division final plays on July 17-18, and the Class D sectionals, on July 10-11. The Parks and Recreation Department will dedicate the Monday Night season to Tommy Randazzo, who died in Decembe…
IST Announces Summer Camp Offerings IST Announces Summer Camp Offerings IST Announces Summer Camp Offerings
IST Announces Summer Camp Offerings Integrated Sports Training in Norwalk has released its summer camp schedule for young baseball and softball players. Players can register for a variety of offerings from IST director Glenn Katz and a staff that includes several former professional players. The first camp is the Elite After School Baseball Program for Westport Little League players in grades K-5. It is scheduled for to begin April 5.  A similar program for Wilton players in the same age group will begin April 13. For softball players, the Elite Softball Camp for players in all grades will be held the week of June 28 and Aug.…
Valentine Hosts Sports Career Seminar Valentine Hosts Sports Career Seminar Valentine Hosts Sports Career Seminar
Valentine Hosts Sports Career Seminar You might not be able to play baseball the way Bobby Valentine once did, but you can learn about his successful and innovative business strategies during a seminar in Stamford on Saturday, March 20. The sports career and education seminar featuring Valentine that was postponed in February due to bad weather has been rescheduled for  3 p.m. at Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy in Stamford. Diamond Sports Careers and BVSA will host the seminar. This event was developed for students and graduates aspiring to a career in sports. Panelists, including Shane Beardsley of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers,…
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