John Pierson, WTNH News 8

John Pierson

WTNH News 8

New Haven, CT, United States

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Past articles by John:

Mackenzie DeWees fuels Quinnipiac women’s basketball with determination

Wednesday was a big day for Mackenzie DeWees and the Quinnipiac women’s basketball team as they advance to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament semifinals. → Read More

UConn football interim head coach speaks to media for first time since Edsall’s abrupt departure

UConn Interim Head Football Coach Lou Spanos spoke to the press Tuesday after former Head Coach Randy Edsall's abrupt departure on Monday. → Read More

Source confirms 18 members of Yale men’s hockey team have tested positive for coronavirus

Yale Athletics has reverted to Phase 0 after a COVID-19 outbreak in the hockey team. → Read More

Teams arrive in Bristol for Little League Regional Tournament

What a summer for the 12 year old little leaguers from Madison. Battle tested through a tough District 9 schedule and then showing some grit in the state tournament. → Read More

The Final Round of the Travelers Championship, Reavie reigns as champion

It's a beautiful day for the Final Round at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. → Read More

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp gives kids with cancer the chance to feel safe and secure

Last year, the Travelers Championship raised two million dollars for charity. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman, is the main beneficiary of the tournament's charitable funds. → Read More

East Haven High School wrestler saves mother's life with CPR

An East Haven High School wrestler is being called a hero after helping save his mother's life. → Read More

Judge talks sports specialization for kids

New York is managing without All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge who is out with a left oblique strain. → Read More

UConn fans patiently awaiting top recruit Bueckers

She grew up rooting for UConn and the all-time greats. → Read More

SCSU Baseball captain back in batter's box after violent collision

The collision was violent. It was a scene those that witnessed it won't soon forget. → Read More

UConn women's basketball seniors reflect on college career

The season came to an end Friday night for the UConn Women dropping a tough five point decision to Notre Dame. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Notre Dame women's basketball press conference ahead of Final Four clash with UConn

The UConn and Notre Dame women's basketball teams are set to meet once again in the Final Four. → Read More

Justin Thomas joining field at 2019 Travelers Championship

Another of the world's top golfers commits to the Travelers Championship. → Read More

UConn's Collier named AAC Player of the Week

There was a nice honor on Monday for UConn senior Napheesa Collier. → Read More

Huska backstops UConn men's hockey to program's first-ever win over Yale

What a way to ring out the Connecticut sports year! → Read More

Yale men's basketball's Paul Atkinson off to hot start this season

The Yale men's basketball team had some time off for exams, and we're sure head coach James Jones hopes that the time away from the court doesn't cool off sophomore Paul Atkinson. → Read More

Diverse Hartford Hawks basketball team tries to stop No. 3 Duke

How do you stop the 3rd ranked Duke Blue Devils and their talented freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett? → Read More

Stonington's Gabby Dellacono signs letter of intent for Brown

Congratulations are in order for Stonington High School tennis star Gabby Dellacono. → Read More

A healthy Gilbert making an impact with the UConn men's basketball team

The UConn men's basketball team is hoping to get all it can from Alterique Gilbert. → Read More

Yale football's O'Connor picks up Ivy League award after breakout performance

Yale first-year quarterback Griffin O'Connor picked up a prestigious Ivy league award on Monday. → Read More