1+ mon, 1+ week ago (340+ words) If fashion is one's passion, there is no better place to be than New York Fashion Week. Held twice a year in New York City, the event attracts the top designers and models in the world, along with celebrities from every walk of life hoping to learn the next trend. This year two Connecticut Sun players attended " rookie forward Aneesah Morrow and veteran center Olivia Nelson-Ododa. They recently spent some time talking about their experience with the Sun's social media team. Both talked about the experience, including each being styled by a famous designer and meeting celebrities from all walks of life, including Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. "It's all about being unique and authentic and everyone has their own style," Morrow said. Nelson-Ododa wrapped up her season by setting career highs in practically every statistical category. She averaged 8.2 points,…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago (347+ words) The Connecticut Sun went into somewhat of a rebuild phase throughout the 2025 season, with much of their roster being tailored towards younger players and ensuring they had the opportunity to develop and get accustomed to the WNBA level. With that said, the record they put out is certainly something they will be looking to improve upon in 2026. With two first-round picks, they are able to make some more additions to the roster that should help out with the depth of the squad. To do so, they will need to analyze what the team needs, and in 2025, it became abundantly clear what the franchise needed heading into their next campaign. The biggest struggle for the Sun compared to the other teams in the WNBA was their 3-point shooting, as in the year they ended up with only a 30.2% rate on 3-point…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (245+ words) UNCASVILLE, Conn. " The Connecticut Sun are riding high after their most dominant win of the season and are back in action tonight, taking on the playoff-huntin UNCASVILLE, Conn. " The Connecticut Sun are riding high after their most dominant win of the season and are back in action tonight, taking on the playoff-hunting Seattle Storm at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET, and fans can catch all the action live on NBC Sports Boston, streaming on ESPN3, the WNBA website, or through WNBA League Pass. Expect fireworks as Connecticut tries to build momentum, and Seattle looks to close the regular-season series strong. More Seattle Storm News Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (361+ words) The R.I.S.E. Women's Leadership Conference took place at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence on Tuesday, and the Connecticut Sun made an appearance, per the franchise's official web site. They listened to discussions, provided thought leadership, and networked across a diverse and broad range of women. The conference (Realizing Inspiration & Sustaining Excellence) takes place annually as a way for women to come together. The Sun's Manager of Community Relations, Shamare Holmes spoke on a panel discussing the importance of community care and moving beyond self-care to attain sustainable wellness practices." The team was not only there to support but also learn new ways to find balance on and off the court. The event is meant to raise questions surrounding self-care practices, burnout, healing, and creating support systems within personal communities. As athletes, it's crucial for them to find harmony…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) The Connecticut Sun may have had the second-worst season in the WNBA in 2025, but like the rest of the league they saw a surge in television ratings. Most of the Sun's games were available regionally on NBC Sports Boston. Out of market fans were able to watch games on WNBA League Pass. Connecticut was also showcased a few times on national television as part of the league's overall packages. The ratings for the WNBA reached heights it hadn't reached in nearly three decades, according to a report in sports media watch and ESPN, the league's primary rightsholder. Per Media Sports Watch, WNBA regular-season games on the league's four primary national rightsholders " ABC, ESPN, CBS and ION " averaged 969,000 viewers. That was up 3% from 2024 and represented the highest average rating for national games since 1998. Game 1 of the series between the Aces and…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (425+ words) Connecticut Sun Guard Bria Hartley will miss the remainder of the season after she suffered a meniscus tear in her right knee during a practice. The Sun announced the injury and the decision to end Hartley's season via a press release. The Sun are at home preparing for Monday's game with the Atlanta Dream. Connecticut (10-29) lost to Minnesota, 94-70, at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday night. Hartley was ruled out before the game with the right knee injury, though the extent of the injury wasn't clear until Sunday. It's likely the injury occurred in the ramp-up to Saturday's game. She played in 38 games, started 32 and averaged 8.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Hartley started for Connecticut when it faced Dallas on Wednesday, a 101-95 victory. She scored eight points and dished out six assists in the contest. Without Hartley, the Sun turned…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) A pair of prominent NCAA basketball tournament projection sites have Houston as the same seed. Those also have the Cougars in the exact same location playing the exact same team. In the latest edition of ESPN "Bracketology" expert Joe Lunardi, Houston is projected as the No. 2 seed in the South region, and is matched up against No. 15 seed Central Connecticut State in Wichita. What Kelvin Sampson said prior to Houston's upcoming Big 12 showdown at Arizona Jerry Palm of CBSSports.com also has the Cougars as the No. 2 seed in the South in his latest bracket projections, along with Houston taking on Central Connecticut State in the opening round at Wichita. The only difference between the two sites is the 7-10 matchup on the other side of the opening bracket. Joe Lunardi has the Houston-Central Connecticut State winner advancing to face the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) The Connecticut Sun offseason arrived faster than the franchise had hoped, but many of the players have been spending their time wisely. They're continuing to shape the team and aim to reach the postseason during their next campaign. Connecticut has quite a few of their players competing internationally at this time, including Leila Lacan, Haley Peters and Migna Tour. Playing abroad opens doors for players to build more skills and forge new connections, both of which is beneficial to bring back to Connecticut. Haley Peters, one of Connecticut's forwards, is also spending some time playing abroad. She is on the Southside (Australia) roster. During her most recent contest, when she faced Townsville, she posted incredible numbers: 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one block. Her team clinched the victory, and they are now preparing for their next game on Nov....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (476+ words) The Connecticut Sun hope to have forward Aneesah Morrow on the floor for Saturday's game with the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Connecticut Sun hope to have forward Aneesah Morrow on the floor for Saturday's game with the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena " but it will be up to how healed she is from a chest injury. Morrow left Wednesday's game with the Chicago Sky after playing just five minutes and scoring two points after suffering a chest injury. The Sun listed her as questionable on their final injury report on Friday. Two other players made the list " center Olivia Nelson Ododa, who is doubtful with a back injury, and guard Bria Hartley, who is out with a right knee injury. Saturday's game starts at 1 p.m. eastern at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (512+ words) The WNBA's handling of the proposed sale of the Connecticut Sun is raising eyebrows and shining a light on the league's strategic practices, or rather, lack thereof. When a record-setting bid of $325 million emerged to purchase the franchise, many expected a milestone moment for women's sports." Instead, the deal now sits in limbo. In August 2025, a group led by Steve Pagiluca offered $325 million to acquire the Sun and relocate them to Boston. Additionally, partnered with $100 million practice facility investment, according to AP News. Yet, the WNBA publicly emphasized that relocation and ownership changes are subject to approval by its Board of Governors, not individual teams." While this offer remains on the table, another Connecticut-based group matched the $325 million offer with the intent to keep the team in the state. Despite the difference in visions, the league reportedly refused to approve…...