Connecticut News Advisory, 8:30 am

Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Connecticut.

Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome and can be directed to Mike Melia at 860-246-6876 or [email protected]. New England News Editor Bill Kole can be reached at 617-357-8100 or [email protected]. New England Photo Editor Bill Sikes is reachable at 617-357-8106 or [email protected].

For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org.

A reminder that this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Eastern.

Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

TOP STORY:

TROOPER CRASH

A Connecticut mother and daughter severely injured when their car was struck by an unmarked state police vehicle driven by a trooper investigators allege was drunk have settled their lawsuit against the bar that served him for $225,000, their lawyer says. SENT: 200 words.

SPORTS:

CORA FIRED

The Boston Red Sox address the media one day after firing manager Alex Cora for his role in a sign-stealing scandal. By Jimmy Golen. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Developing from 1 p.m. news conference.

SIGN STEALING SOLUTIONS

If Major League Baseball really wants to stop its teams from electronically stealing signs, it might consider fighting technology with more technology. One model is the NCAA's Southeastern Conference, which uses an earpiece for coaches and catchers to communicate. By David Brandt. SENT: 900 words, photo.

PISTON-CELTICS

The Detroit Pistons visit the Boston Celtics. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL (150-word stories, more on merits)

CCSU at Sacred Heart, 6 p.m.

St. Peter's at Fairfield, 7 p.m.

Stony Brook at Hartford, 7 p.m.

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