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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Darien, CT
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Darien 13s Win Pair In State Tournament Darien 13s Win Pair In State Tournament
Darien 13s Win Pair In State Tournament DARIEN, Conn. – Darien’s 13-year-old Babe Ruth team has done things the hard way most of the summer. The bottom line, however, is that the team continues to find ways to win. The latest came Sunday when it pushed home two runs in the bottom of the seventh for a walkoff 6-5 victory over Shoreline in the Babe Ruth state tournament. Darien, which came out of the losers’ bracket to win the District 1 title, will play New Milford in the winners’ bracket final Wednesday in Watertown. The winner advances to the championship round. The loser meets Norwak in the losers’ bracket final and would need t…

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Cyclist Gets Crafty To Combat Cancer Fairfield Cyclist Gets Crafty To Combat Cancer
Fairfield Cyclist Gets Crafty To Combat Cancer FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Alexandra Currie of Fairfield is already pumped for the Connecticut Challenge bike ride to benefit cancer survivorship programs on July 28 in Westport. Two years ago, while living in London with her family, Currie was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it rocked her world. But not for long. While she was undergoing chemotherapy, her oncologist told her she would be facing London's coldest winter in more than 100 years. He suggested she spend most of her time inside. To keep her mind off of her cancer, she knitted herself a “cancer” hat and topped it off with a large pink p…

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Norwalk, CT
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Swim, Run, Ride This Weekend In Fairfield County Swim, Run, Ride This Weekend In Fairfield County
Swim, Run, Ride This Weekend In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Whether it’s running, swimming or riding, or even a combination of the three, there are plenty of opportunities for recreational athletes in Fairfield County this weekend. In Norwalk, there is a road race and a kids triathlon on Saturday, and a sprint distance triathlon on Sunday. Westport offers a road race on Saturday, and a swimming event on Sunday. There is also a trail race on Saturday in Redding, and a swimming event on Saturday in Greenwich. Children ages 4-14 will be among the first to take the starting line Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Mini Mossman Youth Tria…

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Westport, CT
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Westport's 11-Year-Old All-Stars Survive Rocky Start Westport's 11-Year-Old All-Stars Survive Rocky Start
Westport's 11-Year-Old All-Stars Survive Rocky Start WESTPORT, Conn. – After losing its first game in the District 2 Little League tournament to Fairfield National, Westport knew it had little margin for error the rest of the way in the 11-year-old tournament. The young ballplayers didn’t miss a beat thereafter. Westport wrapped up pool play Thursday with a 1-0 win over Trumbull American behind the combined no-hit pitching of Harry Azadian and Chris Drbal. Westport gets a rematch with Fairfield National on Saturday at Unity Park for the district championship. The winner advances to the Section 1 tournament that begins next week in Naugatuck. …

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Westport, CT
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Westport Pitchers Combine On Little League No-Hitter Westport Pitchers Combine On Little League No-Hitter
Westport Pitchers Combine On Little League No-Hitter WESTPORT,  Conn. – Westport’s Harry Azadian pitched a perfect game for four innings and teammate Chris Drbal followed with more no-hit innings Thursday in the team’s 1-0 win over Trumbull American in the District 2 Little League 11-year-old tournament. Westport finished pool play 5-1, and will play undefeated Fairfield National for the district title Saturday at Unity Park in Trumbull. Fairfield National handed Westport its only loss in the first game of the tournament. Azadian retired all 12 batters he faced before being lifted when he reached 35 pitches. Drbal finished up, walking two and…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Umpire Sets Big Goals In Little League Stamford Umpire Sets Big Goals In Little League
Stamford Umpire Sets Big Goals In Little League STAMFORD, Conn. – Young ballplayers dream of one day heading to Williamsport for the Little League World Series. Mickey Vitti has those same dreams as a baseball umpire. Vitti, a native of Stamford, won’t make it this year but could be there soon. He’ll be an umpire for the Little League Eastern Regional in August in Bristol. Umpires are evaluated at the regionals, and the top-rated ones are chosen for Williamsport. All Little League umpires are volunteers. “I’d love to get to Williamsport but just to get to Bristol is an honor,’’ Vitti said. Vitti is the umpire-in-chief in District 1 and …

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Norwalk, CT
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Young Norwalk Woman Transitions To Triathlons Young Norwalk Woman Transitions To Triathlons
Young Norwalk Woman Transitions To Triathlons NORWALK, Conn. — Like many triathletes, Norwalk’s Lauren Madaffari fell in love with the three-sport combination in the event. But she stands out among triathletes: She found the sport as a teenager. Madaffari, who will turn 22 on July 21, will compete in the Mossman Sprint Triathlon at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Her first-ever triathlon was in the 2009 event, and this year will be her fourth time competing here. Madaffari has completed a couple of marathons, half Ironmans and half marathons. Most men and women make the jump to endurance events in their late 20s or early 30s. Madaffari …

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Wilton, CT
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Hard Work Pays Off For Wilton Little League Player Hard Work Pays Off For Wilton Little League Player
Hard Work Pays Off For Wilton Little League Player WILTON, Conn. – Dillon Lifrieri tried for two years to make Wilton’s District 1 Little League team. After not being selected, he devoted extra attention to making the squad this past winter. The hard work paid off big-time. Lifrieri has been one of the key weapons in a balanced Wilton attack that has seen the team pound five straight opponents. Wilton plays National Lione of Stamford for the District 1 title Friday at Springdale Little League field in Stamford. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Lifrieri had a big game in Tuesday’s semifinals, hitting two home runs and throwing 2 2/3 …

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Norwalk, CT
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Poll: Did Penn State Act Properly? Poll: Did Penn State Act Properly?
Poll: Did Penn State Act Properly? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Penn State officials, including former head football coach Joe Paterno, failed to protect children who were sexually abused by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, according to a report released Thursday. Former FBI Director Louis Freeh criticized the university’s top officials for failing to act on information that Sandusky had molested children on school grounds. Sandusky, a former defensive coordinator under Paterno, is in jail awaiting sentencing after being found guilty on 45 charges of sexually abusing 10 boys over a period of 15 years. According to the Fre…

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Stamford, CT
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New Stamford Facility Offers Squash Programs New Stamford Facility Offers Squash Programs
New Stamford Facility Offers Squash Programs STAMFORD, Conn. – Chelsea Piers Connecticut is registering squash players for its lineup of programs at the new sports facility in Stamford. The squash program is directed by United States national champion Natalie Grainger and the club features 11 singles courts and one doubles court. Events will include organized pick-up games, tournaments, drop-in matches, camps and learn-to-play clinics. Sessions will be scheduled throughout the week and on weekends to ensure maximum flexibility. Programs include an adult camp on Monday, drop in and summer pro league matches on Tuesdays, mixed adult eve…

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