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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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Skaters Help Team Take 5th at Worlds Greenwich Skaters Help Team Take 5th at Worlds
Greenwich Skaters Help Team Take 5th at Worlds FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The Skyliners Junior line completed its spectacular season by finishing fifth at the Junior World Challenge Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden. "I am very proud of my skaters for all of their hard work this season. To be recognized as the fifth best team in the world is a wonderful accomplishment," Coach Josh Babb said after last week's competition. It is the pre-eminent synchronized skating competition in the world. Eighteen teams from 13 countries competed in this championship, which is sanctioned by the International Skating Union. Greenwich’s Brooke Abbott, Mairead Bro…

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Westport, CT
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Westport, Staples Softball Get Taste of Holland Westport, Staples Softball Get Taste of Holland
Westport, Staples Softball Get Taste of Holland WESTPORT, Conn. – Sara Holland has worked with girls in the Westport Little League softball program for the past five years. Now, as the new head coach of the Staples High School softball team, she is in terrific position to reap the rewards from that association. Holland, a college star at the University of Kansas, will begin her first season as the head coach at Staples when teams open spring practice Monday. Besides an impressive playing history, the native of Tulsa, Okla., brings an extensive softball training background and a high level of energy that can go a long way toward creating a…

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Norwalk, CT
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Former Norwalk Star Tops Win List at Pitt Former Norwalk Star Tops Win List at Pitt
Former Norwalk Star Tops Win List at Pitt NORWALK, Conn. – Former Norwalk High pitcher Matt Iannazzo became the career win leader at the University of Pittsburgh on Friday in a 4-2 victory over the University of Hartford. Iannazzo, a senior left-hander, picked up his 25th career victory to surpass Corey Baker, who played from 2008 to 2010. Iannazzo is now 4-0 on the season. In the win over Hartford, he pitched eight strong innings with seven strikeouts, one walk, seven hits and two earned runs. He started the ninth before yielding to a relief pitcher. Pitt is 10-7 on the season. Iannazzo leads the team in wins and innings pitched.…

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Stamford, CT
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Westhill Diver Wins State Open Title Westhill Diver Wins State Open Title
Westhill Diver Wins State Open Title STAMFORD, Conn. – Westhill High School diver Sean Burston won the State Open championship Thursday and teammate Robbie Katz finished ninth at the event at Hamden High School. Burston, a sophomore, finished with 494.5 points to become only the third Westhill diver to win a State Open title and the first Vikings diver to win the event since 1985. Katz finished with 382.65 points. Burston and Katz dive for the co-op Westhill/Stamford swim team and are coached by Jim Bowser. Hamden’s Peter Cyr finished second, followed by Fairfield Prep’s Jake Bowtell, a sophomore from Darien. New Canaan sophom…

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New Canaan, CT
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Fairfield County Rowers Competing in National Race Fairfield County Rowers Competing in National Race
Fairfield County Rowers Competing in National Race FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Rowers from Fairfield County got off to a good start Thursday in their bid to make the U.S. Olympic team during the first day of the National Selection Regatta 1 and Speed Order in Chula Vista, Calif. New Canaan’s Charlie Cole, Rowayton’s Brian de Regt and Weston’s Nick LaCava all competed Thursday. The meet continues through Saturday. Cole won the first race in the men’s pair with teammate Glenn Ochal of Philadelphia. LaCava and teammate Will Newell of Weston, Mass., won the first race in the lightweight men’s pair. The finals in both events will be Friday. De Re…

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Westport, CT
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Westport Soccer Tournament Kicks Off Saturday Westport Soccer Tournament Kicks Off Saturday
Westport Soccer Tournament Kicks Off Saturday WESTPORT, Conn. – The 32nd annual Westport Invitational Soccer tournament kicks off Saturday with games scheduled for girls teams ranging from ages 9-18. Boys teams will play Sunday in the tournament at Staples High School. The tournament is hosted by the Westport Soccer Association, and benefits the Coleman Brothers Foundation and a scholarship fund to assist families of travel players enduring financial hardship. Girls and boys ages 9-111 play 6-on-6 indoor games. The older age groups play 6-on-6 games outdoors. More than 80 teams are registered for the tournament, including squads from…

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Westport, CT
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Westport Faculty Plays in Youth Basketball Benefit Westport Faculty Plays in Youth Basketball Benefit
Westport Faculty Plays in Youth Basketball Benefit WESTPORT, Conn. – There will be a basketball fundraiser for the Westport PAL, featuring the world famous Court Jesters, March 30 at Staples High School. The Court Jesters will play the Westport faculty All-Stars beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and tickets are $12.  Tickets can be purchased at the Westport Parks and Recreation offices, JR's Hot Dog or from Westport PAL basketball players. Information is available on the Westport PAL's website. Contact Evan Seideman ([email protected]) or Howie Friedman ([email protected]) with any questions.    

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Westport, CT
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Longshore Ladies 9-Hole Group Plans Meeting Longshore Ladies 9-Hole Group Plans Meeting
Longshore Ladies 9-Hole Group Plans Meeting WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Longshore Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association is hosting its annual pre-season membership drive and morning coffee from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday in the McManus Room of the Westport Public Library.  The meeting is open to Westport residents, as well as holders of non-resident Longshore golf hand passes. The group is especially good for anyone who cannot devote time to play 18 holes.  The Nine Holers play Thursday mornings from April 12 through Oct. 25.  For more information about the association or about joining, please attend the coffee or contact Susan Lloyd, membersh…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Grizzlies Football Opens Registration Norwalk Grizzlies Football Opens Registration
Norwalk Grizzlies Football Opens Registration NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Grizzlies Police Athletic League football team has opened online registration for players in grades 3-8. Registration is free for the first 150 players. The team begins practice in August, and plays against teams in the Fairfield County Football League with squads from Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Westport, Weston, Fairfield and Ridgefield. The Grizzlies also offer flag football. Online registration is encouraged. The Grizzlies also are hosting their third annual wine tasting and auction  from 6-9 p.m. April 12 at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center. For more …

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Wilton, CT
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Youngest Wahoos Splash Down in Final Meet Youngest Wahoos Splash Down in Final Meet
Youngest Wahoos Splash Down in Final Meet WILTON, Conn. - The Wilton Y Wahoos youngest swimmers made a big splash at the annual end of the season 9-and-under meet held at the Wilton YMCA last weekend. This marks the end of the short course season for most swimmers. Swimmers ages 6-9 participated in this meet along with teams from around the tri-state area. The 6-and-under category was lead by Whitney Hess, who won a gold medal in the 25 free, 25 fly, and 25 breast. She also placed third in the 25 back. Leading the 8-and-under category was Rory Hess who had solid swims to place third in the 25 fly and 25 back and fourth in the 100 …

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