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Mary Richardson, longtime Chronicle co-anchor, dies at age 76

Mary Richardson, legendary Boston broadcaster and former longtime co-anchor of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, passed away last night after a brave seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 76.Richardson is survived by her husband Stan Leven who was a longtime senior producer for Chronicle. Leven said, “Mary never let her Alzheimer’s define her or slow her down. She was as real as real could be, a force in motion and always gracious, stopping to talk to her fans. Our family came to accept that we share Mary, you can’t contain Mary.”Richardson is also survived by her three children Chris, Jessie, and Matt as well as two grandchildren.A beloved member of the Channel 5 family for more than 30 years, Richardson joined WCVB in 1980 as a news reporter and anchor, as well as host of the weekly public affairs program “Five on Five.” In 1984, she joined Peter Mehegan as co-anchor of the station’s acclaimed Chronicle, now the nation’s longest-running locally-produced nightly newsmagazine in the country. From 2005 until 2010, Richardson co-anchored Chronicle with Anthony Everett.Paul LaCamera, former WCVB Channel 5 President and General Manager, and friend of Richardson, said, “As Chronicle celebrates its 40th anniversary, Mary is remembered as part of the program for most of those 40 years. She brought a joy, a pride and a celebration of where we live here in New England. Mary had it all, a fine reporter, writer, producer, smart, attractive, affable and possessed that classic indomitable Irish spirit and wit. A dear colleague and friend to all of us.”“We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mary who was one of Channel 5’s most cherished and highly-regarded journalists whose standard of excellence influences Chronicle to this day,” said Kyle Grimes, WCVB Channel 5 President and General Manager. “We…

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Miss America 2022, Emma Broils, proud of our country: “I live in the American dream”

Emma Broiles made history.

On Thursday night, college students were awarded the title of Miss America 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Miss Alaska is the first to win the title in Pageant’s 100-year history.

What started as a beauty pageant in Atlantic City in 1921 has evolved from focusing solely on appearance. Athletes are no longer judged by appearance, with a new focus on leadership, talent and communication skills.

In addition to the 100th Anniversary Crown, Broiles claimed $ 100,000 in a college scholarship. She emerged as a winner out of 51 contestants representing 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Emma Broyles of Alaska was named Miss America on Thursday night.
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Broilles told Fox News about winning the crown, her personal struggle, and why she’s proud to be an American.

Fox News: Go back to the moment you first heard “Miss Alaska”.
Emma Broiles: To be honest, I couldn’t believe I was in the top 10. Miss Alaska has only played in the finals twice in history. So it was an honor for me to be there on the 100th anniversary of Miss America, which represents Alaska. When I got there, I was just shocked for the rest of the night. And from there everything was so blurry. Before I knew it, I was in the top five and the last one called was me.

But then I was in the top three and then I stood up with Miss Alabama. At that moment, I thought I was really in a dream. I needed to be pinched. I couldn’t believe it because of that haze. And when I heard my name called, it was a very surreal moment. I…

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The Bristol Press – UConn women postpone Marquette matchup due to COVID problems

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COVID-19 has made its first impact on the UConn women’s basketball team’s 2021-22 schedule.

The Big East announced Sunday that the 11th-ranked Huskies’ conference game with Marquette slated for Wednesday at the XL Center in Hartford will not be played due to COVID issues within the Marquette program.

Per the Big East game cancellation policy, the conference office will attempt to reschedule the game in accordance with the policy.

UConn (6-3, 1-0 Big East) has not played since its 69-64 loss to Louisville in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on Dec. 19. Marquette (9-3, 2-1) defeated Cincinnati 60-49 in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

A season ago, the Huskies had their appearances in the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge and the 2020 Jimmy V Women’s Classic canceled after a member of their program (not a player or a coach) tested positive. They also had a non-conference showdown at Baylor and conference games against Villanova and at Providence canceled because of issues at their opponents’ schools. In March, UConn coach Geno Auriemma — who was fully vaccinated — tested positive and missed the Huskies’ opening NCAA tournament games in San Antonio with High Point and Syracuse.

The Huskies’ next game is now scheduled for Friday at DePaul.

UConn announced that season ticket holders will retain access to their seats for any rescheduled contest. If a canceled game is unable to be rescheduled, UConn athletics will credit the account of a season ticket holder at the conclusion of the season. Fans who purchased a three-game mini-plan or single-game ticket to a canceled game, can utilize their same game ticket(s) for the rescheduled game.



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Concert Connection: Beyond Purple celebrates band’s musical legacy

Beyond Purple, featuring lead guitarist Jimi Bell, is set to rock the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook Jan. 7.

Beyond Purple has quickly become a fan favorite packing venues all over New England. The band features the amazing guitar work of Jimi Bell and the energetic group will have the audience on their feet all night long, screaming for more. The band lays it all out on stage to bring you back to the 70’s and 80’s musical experience that we all love and miss.

Beyond Purple consists of professional musicians that have years of experience. The show starts off with early Deep Purple Hits with an energy of an authentic Deep Purple Show, along with the hits of Rainbow, Whitesnake and Dio. For more information or tickets, call the box office at 860-510-0453 or visit www.thekate.org.

Upcoming concerts

The Beach Boys – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville – Dec. 31

Rick Springfield and George Thorogood – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket – Jan. 1

Beyond Purple featuring Jimi Bell – Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook – Jan. 7

D.A. Foster & the Shaboo Allstars – Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk – Jan. 7

Eddie Griffin – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket – Jan. 8

Taylor Hicks – Stage One, Fairfield – Jan. 9

Albert Lee – Stage One, Fairfield – Jan. 12

Brian Regan – Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield – Jan. 13, 14 & 15

Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White – Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton, Mass. – Jan. 14-15

Colin Quinn – Wall Street Theater, Norwalk – Jan. 15

Dave Atell – Foxwoods…

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Penguins fall again to Hershey as COVID-19 spreads through AHL

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins continue to be in a personnel bind due to COVID-19, and their makeshift lineup fell, 4-1, to the Hershey Bears on Monday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Sunday’s Time Schedule

All Times EST
Sunday, Dec. 19
Top 25 Men’s Basketball

No. 11 Iowa State vs. SE Louisiana, 1 p.m.

No. 17 Texas vs. Stanford, Coast-to-Coast Challenge, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, 3 p.m.

Top 25 Women’s Basketball

No. 2 NC State vs. Virginia, 4 p.m.

No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 13 Michigan, Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, Mohegan Sun, Uncassville, Conn., 1 p.m.

No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 7 UConn, Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, Mohegan Sun, Uncassville, Conn., 3:30 p.m.

No. 10 Indiana vs. Western Michigan, 1 p.m.

No. 12 Iowa State vs. Prairie View A&M, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Georgia vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 2 p.m.

No. 18 Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Kentucky vs. SC-Upstate, 2 p.m.

No. 21 Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.

No. 25 North Carolina at Boston College, 2 p.m.

Arizona at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 4 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 6 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Vegas at N.Y. Islanders, 2 p.m.

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Los Angeles at Washington, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

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Sunday’s Time Schedule

All Times EST
Sunday, Dec. 19
Top 25 Men’s Basketball

No. 11 Iowa State vs. SE Louisiana, 1 p.m.

No. 17 Texas vs. Stanford, Coast-to-Coast Challenge, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, 3 p.m.

Top 25 Women’s Basketball

No. 2 NC State vs. Virginia, 4 p.m.

No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 13 Michigan, Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, Mohegan Sun, Uncassville, Conn., 1 p.m.

No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 7 UConn, Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, Mohegan Sun, Uncassville, Conn., 3:30 p.m.

No. 10 Indiana vs. Western Michigan, 1 p.m.

No. 12 Iowa State vs. Prairie View A&M, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Georgia vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 2 p.m.

No. 18 Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Kentucky vs. SC-Upstate, 2 p.m.

No. 21 Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.

No. 25 North Carolina at Boston College, 2 p.m.

Arizona at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 4 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 6 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Vegas at N.Y. Islanders, 2 p.m.

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Los Angeles at Washington, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

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Miss Alabama named first runner-up in Miss America Pageant

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How to Watch Louisville vs UConn in Women’s College Basketball

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Sweet revenge: Michigan women beat No. 5 Baylor in overtime thriller

For the first time in program history, the Michigan women’s basketball team defeated a top-five team. Michigan upset No. 5 Baylor on Sunday in overtime, 74-68, at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The Wolverines got some revenge in the process. They’d lost to Baylor in last season’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

After Naz Hillmon fouled out late in regulation, Leigha Brown took over. The senior finished with a game-high 25 points and scored the basket, with 3:24 left in overtime, that put Michigan ahead for good. Maddie Nolan followed it with a 3-pointer, and the Wolverines made their free throws and got enough stops down the stretch.

Michigan had lost its previous 33 games against top-five teams.

Hillmon had 15 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Her battle inside against fellow All American NaLyssa Smith was competitive. Hillmon shot just 6-of-19 from the field, while Smith was 8-of-15 for 21 points, and added 14 rebounds. The WNBA draft lottery aired immediately after the game, and both players could be top-five picks.

With Baylor down one, Smith’s driving layup rolled off the rim with 15 seconds left. Michigan secured the rebound and made four free throws to clinch the victory. The Wolverines were 20-of-24 from the foul line.

Freshman Laila Phelia scored 12 points and hit a big 3 to break a tie in the fourth quarter.

It was Brown, however, who came up the biggest. Her drives, pull-up jumpers, and foul shooting (11-of-13) were very much needed against such a talented team, especially once Hillmon fouled out. Brown played 42 minutes. Danielle Rauch played 44.

Michigan (11-1) dominated the boards on both ends and took advantage, scoring 29 second-chance points to Baylor’s three. Michigan led by 10 midway through the third quarter but saw its lead shrink to…

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