07.03.2014 – New Britain, Ct. – (L) New Britain Rock Cats Media Manager Pat O’Sullivan and John Randall, of the Rock Cats television production team, watch from the press box as fireworks explode over New Britain stadium during a rain delay in tonight’s double header against the Binghamton Mets. Photograph by Mark Mirko | mmirko@courant.com
Former UConn standout Shabazz Napier knew he would be a first round selection in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, but he (like the rest of us) was unsure just when his name would be called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The Charlotte Hornets selected him 24th overall at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn…but then promptly traded Shabazz to the Miami Heat, where LeBron James had lobbied for his team to draft Napier.
Brooklyn, NY – 06/26/14 – Shabazz Napier addresses the media in Barclay’s Center’s interview room during the NBA Draft Thursday night. Napier was drafted by the Hornets before being traded to the Heat. Photo by Brad Horrigan | bhorrigan@courant.com
06.20.2014 – Canton, Ct – With a photograph of Grant Imahara from “Mythbuster” on his cap, because “people think I look like him,” Canton High School student Wyatt Campbell photographs Athan Chekas and Dakota Bybee before Canton’s graduation ceremony. . Photograph by Mark Mirko | mmirko@courant.com
06.19.2014 – East Hartford, Ct – Alex Morgan (bottom, smiling) is mobbed by her U.S. Women’s National Team teammates after she scored the second of her two goals in their 2-2 tie against France. Photograph by Mark Mirko | mmirko@courant.com
06.16.2014 – Bridgeport, Ct – With 4, 256 hits to his credit, baseball’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, 73, looks out over the Bridgeport Bluefish diamond as his team takes the field. Photograph by Mark Mirko | mmirko@courant.com
