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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New Canaan, CT
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Cannons Sweep To Stay in Playoff Hunt Cannons Sweep To Stay in Playoff Hunt Cannons Sweep To Stay in Playoff Hunt
Cannons Sweep To Stay in Playoff Hunt NEW CANAAN, Conn. – The New Canaan Cannons are fighting to earn a berth in the four-team championship series of the Fairfield County Men's Senior Baseball League. They still need help but took an important step Sunday by sweeping the Westport Cardinals, 4-1 and 5-0, at Mead Park. "Absolutely, we had to take two today,'' said pitcher Scott Carew, who threw six innings of scoreless baseball to win the nightcap. "We need have to hope for a little bit of luck and hope somebody can knock off the (Stamford) Phillies." Monroe (13-2), Fairfield (11-3) and the Bridgeport Brewers (9-6) appear to hav…

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Norwalk, CT
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Jazzercise Teacher Makes Move To Switch Careers Jazzercise Teacher Makes Move To Switch Careers Jazzercise Teacher Makes Move To Switch Careers
Jazzercise Teacher Makes Move To Switch Careers STAMFORD, Conn. – Norwalk's Kristen Rzasa brings passion, energy and creativity to her classes at the Jazzercise Center of Southwestern Connecticut in Stamford. She also brings 21 years of experience, an eternity in the world of fitness instructors. "Even when I've had a bad day, once the music begins and we start moving, I feel better and the stress of the day immediately fades," Rzasa said. "The energy of having other people around you is motivating. When you're with other people, there's a real energy that is created. As an instructor, you feed off that energy." After her mother introduc…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalker Teaches Fitness in the Home or Office Norwalker Teaches Fitness in the Home or Office Norwalker Teaches Fitness in the Home or Office
Norwalker Teaches Fitness in the Home or Office Norwalk's Keith Peters takes a favorite excuse out of the equation for people who don't exercise. For those who say they can't find time to get to a gym, Peters will bring his fitness program to their home.  The 53-year-old Stamford native brings strong credentials with him. He was the director of Health and Wellness at the Norwalk YMCA and also works as a fitness trainer at the Wilton YMCA. He started his own company, Well Fit, last year to bring his fitness ideas to companies and residents throughout Fairfield County. "I'm passionate about helping America,'' Peters said. "You look at the…

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New Canaan, CT
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Coach Ends Long Tenure in Swim League Coach Ends Long Tenure in Swim League Coach Ends Long Tenure in Swim League
Coach Ends Long Tenure in Swim League This year's Fairfield County Swimming League championships weren't much different for Gael Carter than the previous 16 in which she took part. The only difference was that when the Weston Field Club coach boarded the plane for Florida this time, she wasn't coming back. The 22-year-old, who swam for the Wilton-based Lake Club since she was 6, is the granddaughter of one of the league's most influential organizers, Hope Carter of New Canaan. When Gael aged out of the league, the former Holy Cross swimmer took over as coach of the Weston Field Club team. The squad had one of its best seasons e…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Ball Teams Wrap Up Kinlock Tourney Norwalk Ball Teams Wrap Up Kinlock Tourney Norwalk Ball Teams Wrap Up Kinlock Tourney
Norwalk Ball Teams Wrap Up Kinlock Tourney NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk's annual baseball tournament for 11- and 12-year-old all-star teams ended last week with teams from each of the city's three leagues recording at least one victory in the final round of play. The three leagues are Cal Ripken, Cranbury and Little League.  Cranbury 4, Little League 12s 2 Cranbury's Richard Clemens was the difference in this contest. Clemens hurled five innings, allowing no earned runs and only two hits while striking out three and walking three. Max Berman relieved Clemens and struck out three of the four batters he faced in the final inning. Little…

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Stamford, CT
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Leonard Takes Over Stamford Field Hockey Leonard Takes Over Stamford Field Hockey Leonard Takes Over Stamford Field Hockey
Leonard Takes Over Stamford Field Hockey STAMFORD, Conn. -- Kerry Leonard starred as an athlete at Westhill High School. Now, she's hoping to distinguish herself as the new coach of the field hockey team at Stamford High. Leonard was named the coach last week to replace Matt Forker, who resigned to take an administrative position. Leonard, who also coaches the girls ice hockey team at Wilton High, had served as an assistant coach at Darien High last year under Mo Minicus. This will be her first field hockey head coaching position. "Even though I played at Westhill, Boyle Stadium was my favorite place to play field hockey in high s…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Woman Joins Colgate Hoops Staff Norwalk Woman Joins Colgate Hoops Staff Norwalk Woman Joins Colgate Hoops Staff
Norwalk Woman Joins Colgate Hoops Staff NORWALK, Conn. -- Former Brien McMahon basketball star Lisa Etienne has been named to the women's basketball coaching staff at Colgate University. Etienne played in college at the University of Hartford. Colgate head women's basketball coach Nicci Hays Fort made the announcement Tuesday on the school's website. "The addition of Lisa really rounds out our coaching staff," Hays Fort said. "She brings with her a great understanding of the game and a winning mentality to everything she does. I am excited for the players to be mentored by someone who has experienced winning two conference champio…

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Wilton, CT
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Lake Club Teams Take Home Tennis Titles Lake Club Teams Take Home Tennis Titles Lake Club Teams Take Home Tennis Titles
Lake Club Teams Take Home Tennis Titles WILTON, Conn. -- Two tennis teams from The Lake Club in Wilton won championships in Fairfield County competitions this summer. The title was the second straight for the women's team, while the Men's Senior Division 1 team also won a crown. The Lake Club won the Division 1 title in the Fairfield County Women's Tennis League by one point over Innis Arden. The FCWTL is comprised of nine divisions with 89 participating teams fielded by 29 tennis facilities. Division 1 is the highest level in the league and is primarily made up of USTA 4.0-4.5 ranked players. The Lake Club's Division 1 Team cons…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Star Sees Boston College Going All the Way Norwalk Star Sees Boston College Going All the Way Norwalk Star Sees Boston College Going All the Way
Norwalk Star Sees Boston College Going All the Way NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk's Kevin Pierre-Louis is looking forward to a championship season. The Boston College linebacker, who played at King in Stamford, surprised just about everyone by earning a starting role with the Eagles as a freshman. Now solidly entrenched as a starter, the sophomore is hoping to lead BC to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game and a big-time bowl bid. BC finished 7-6 last season. It won its last five regular-season games before losing to Nevada, 20-13, in the Fight Hunger Bowl. "I definitely think we can win our conference,'' Pierre-Louis said. "This year…

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Norwalk, CT
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Roxbury Divers Capture League Crown Roxbury Divers Capture League Crown Roxbury Divers Capture League Crown
Roxbury Divers Capture League Crown STAMFORD, Conn. – Roxbury Swim Club won the Fairfield County Swimming League diving championship in a tight race over fellow Stamford teams Long Ridge and Newfield. Roxbury also won the FCSL swimming championship on Saturday. Roxbury accumulated 249 points, followed by defending champion Long Ridge with 208 and Newfield with 201. Roxbury picked up critical points in the 10-and-under diving championships last week. Ben Ehret (third) and Kevin Zyskowski picked up top-10 finishes on the 1-meter board, while Saylor Kirsch (fourth), Regina Frias (seventh) and Ellie Marino (eighth) were in the to…

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