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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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74-Year-Old Norwalk Quarterback Makes Final To Win Super Bowl Trip 74-Year-Old Norwalk Quarterback Makes Final To Win Super Bowl Trip
74-Year-Old Norwalk Quarterback Makes Final To Win Super Bowl Trip NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Lee Krost is one of 10 finalists in a promotion by the National Football League to win a trip to the Super Bowl. To win the trip, the NFL is inviting fans to vote for the 10 finalists. People can vote and view the other finalists online. The contest is among people who shared their stories about why they love football. Krost, 74, is the quarterback of a flag football team in Stamford. “I came out there the first week, and I got these looks,’’ Krost said on the NFL video. “Where’s his wheelchair? But all of a sudden, you start playing some games, you start pickin…

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Events
Briarcliff's Congregation Sons Of Israel Hosts Holiday Dinner In Ossining Briarcliff's Congregation Sons Of Israel Hosts Holiday Dinner In Ossining
Briarcliff's Congregation Sons Of Israel Hosts Holiday Dinner In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. – Congregation Sons of Israel of Briarcliff Manor will host a holiday dinner at noon on Christmas Day. The dinner will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Ossining. Guests are welcome to enjoy a dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, vegetables, breads and dessert.

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Sports
Darien Girl Reaches Semifinals Of U.S. Junior Squash Event Darien Girl Reaches Semifinals Of U.S. Junior Squash Event
Darien Girl Reaches Semifinals Of U.S. Junior Squash Event STAMFORD, Conn. – Young squash players from Darien, Harriston and West Harrison reached the semifinals of the U.S. Junior Championships on Tuesday in New Haven. The players compete out of Stamford-based Chelsea Piers Connecticut. Kayley Leonard of Harrison (Girls under-19 division), Marina Stefanoni of Darien (girls under-13) and Nina Mital of West Harrison (girls under-11) all advanced through an international field of 800 players to the semifinals of their respective age groups. All three girls began training at Chelsea Piers Connecticut when the facility opened July 2012. Mital advance…

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Harvey Girls Basketball Team Falls To Chase Harvey Girls Basketball Team Falls To Chase
Harvey Girls Basketball Team Falls To Chase KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School's girls varsity basketball team lost to Chase Collegiate 61-29 on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Harvey coach Chris Kelly said, "The girls played their best game of the season so far, despite the loss, running the floor well and playing solid defense with excellent communication.'' Harvey is 1-3 on the season, and 0-2 in league play. Harvey's next game is Thursday, Jan. 9, at Wooster in Danbury, Conn.

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News
Harvey School Boys Basketball Upends Chase Harvey School Boys Basketball Upends Chase
Harvey School Boys Basketball Upends Chase KATONAH, N.Y. -- In the most exciting game since The Harvey Schools upset last second victory at South Kent last year, the Cavaliers took the defending Hudson Valley Athletic League champions Chase Collegiate into overtime on Wednesday, Dec. 18,  and pulled off another upset, winning 61-57 at home. Chase had defeated Harvey three times last year, each by at least 25 points including the HVAL semifinal game that ended Harvey’s season. After suffering two tough back-to-back losses to New York Military Academy and Storm King School, dropping Harvey’s season record to 2-3, the Cavaliers respo…

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Report: Redding Figure Skater Will Go To Olympics For Australia Report: Redding Figure Skater Will Go To Olympics For Australia
Report: Redding Figure Skater Will Go To Olympics For Australia REDDING, Conn. – Redding’s Brooklee Han will represent Australia in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, according to a published report on Thursday. Wide World of Sports reported Han will go to Sochi after an unsuccessful challenge by Chantelle Kerry, another Australian figure skater. Kerry argued Han was ineligible for Sochi because she entered an event without the approval of the national body of Australian figure skating. Han was unavailable for comment. Han won the Australian national championship earlier this month. Kerry did not compete due to illness. Han, who lives in Redding…

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Neighbors
Hudson Valley Hospital In Cortlandt Wraps Gifts Collected For Children Hudson Valley Hospital In Cortlandt Wraps Gifts Collected For Children
Hudson Valley Hospital In Cortlandt Wraps Gifts Collected For Children CORTLANDT, N.Y.  – Santa’s Helpers at Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor spent the afternoon on Wednesday wrapping mountains of presents to make wishes come true for local children and their families. The staff wrapped more than 800 gifts that will be donated to local social services agencies and delivered to families in need. Pajamas and books, dolls, trucks, musical instruments and art supplies, boots, socks and tons of other toys, clothing and gifts were packaged in a few hours. This year – the 18th year of Santa’s Helpers – the hospital is spending $125 per child on 93 c…

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Sports
Harvey School Varsity, JV Sports Teams Have Busy Stretch Harvey School Varsity, JV Sports Teams Have Busy Stretch
Harvey School Varsity, JV Sports Teams Have Busy Stretch KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School's boys basketball team went 1-2 in recent action. Storm King beat Harve, 75-52, on Dec. 16, despite a career-high 17 point from freshman Evan Roteman. Deshawn Hilliard added nine rebounds. Harvey also lost to New York Military Academy, 71-40. Sacha Kantor and Jake Kohn had 12 points each, while Hilliard had 12 rebounds.  On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Harvey defeated South Kent School, 55-38. Senior Jake Cohn led Harvey with 16 points and seven assists. Junior guard Ricky Hicks contributed 11 points while Kantor chipped in with 10. Girls Basketball Harvey’…

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Sports
Wilton Resident Brings Golfers Up To Par With Fitness At Darien Shop Wilton Resident Brings Golfers Up To Par With Fitness At Darien Shop
Wilton Resident Brings Golfers Up To Par With Fitness At Darien Shop DARIEN, Conn. – Wilton’s Skip Latella has worked extensively with golfers around the country, most recently with some who have physical limitations. Now, he’s able to do his work much closer to home. Latella has joined Tri-Fit Custom Golf in Darien to help golfers with their fitness, flexibility and muscle coordination. After years of taking his physical improvement show on the road, Latella finally has a base close to home. Latella joined Tri-Fit when it opened in the summer. Tri-Fit recently completed building a biomechanical lab at its facility at 365 Boston Post Road. Using Latella’s …

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Sports
Hoops Star Matt Tate From Greens Farms In Westport Makes College Choice Hoops Star Matt Tate From Greens Farms In Westport Makes College Choice
Hoops Star Matt Tate From Greens Farms In Westport Makes College Choice GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich’s Matt Tate, a senior basketball player at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, announced last week that he will play at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. Tate, a point guard, was named to the All-Fairchester Athletic Association team last year and led New England Prep School players with 190 assists. He holds Greens Farms career records for assists and steals. “"These announcements are always bittersweet for the high school coach,’’ Greens Farms coach Doug Scott said. “On one hand, we are thrilled like having a son fulfill a dream that he has wor…

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