jack phelan

The University of Hartford men are aiming to get on the right track in their 1-7 start to the season. They call their fans the “neighborhood” – and maybe some neighborhood inspiration will help. Next Tuesday, the Hawks will host Saint Francis for the first “Jack Phelan Classic.” Jack was the Hawks’ coach in the 1980s – he helped the…

Next Tuesday, the University of Hartford Hawks will host Saint Francis for the first “Jack Phelan Classic.”

Senan Gorman picked up a new hobby in March at the beginning of the pandemic — carving tikis in his Farmington backyard to stay busy.

Senan Gorman picked up a new hobby in March at the beginning of the pandemic — carving tikis in his Farmington backyard to stay busy. “So I never really picked up a chainsaw before,” Gorman said. The graphic designer caught on quickly and started selling the tikis to raise money for healthcare workers. “Been carving not only tikis but expanding…

Connecticut athletes and coaches are remembering one of the state’s greatest champions of positivity and perseverance. Former University of Hartford men’s basketball coach and Farmington High School athletic director Jack Phelan passed away Monday from a heart attack at the age of 66. A statement from the Farmington school district said “Jack would never forget anyone’s name,” and that...