By Tiffany Williams - PHOENIX — The Connecticut Sun showed two completely different versions of themselves during a two-game road set against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. On Friday, Connecticut looked sharp, aggressive and fully in control while earning a 96-83 victory. Two days later, the Sun struggled with turnovers, missed opportunities and … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Dominate Friday, Collapse Sunday in Split Against Phoenix Mercury
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Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Griner Lead Connecticut Sun Past Portland Fire
By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun had every opportunity to watch another late lead disappear. Instead, they slammed the door shut. Behind dominant performances from Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner, the Sun survived a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Portland Fire to earn a hard-fought 90-87 victory Tuesday afternoon inside Mohegan … Continue reading Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Griner Lead Connecticut Sun Past Portland Fire
Another Fourth-Quarter Collapse Dooms the Connecticut Sun
By Tiffany Williams – Two nights. That is all it took for the Connecticut Sun to go from celebrating one of their biggest wins of the season to being reminded why they remain one of the WNBA’s biggest disappointments. On Monday night inside Target Center in Minneapolis, Connecticut stunned the Minnesota Lynx, escaping with a … Continue reading Another Fourth-Quarter Collapse Dooms the Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun Drop to 2-15, Fall to Toronto Tempo
By Visarion Cika – The Connecticut Sun hosted the Toronto Tempo on Friday night, in a matchup between two teams heading in different directions early in the WNBA season. The Tempo enter the contest with a 7-8 record and are looking to snap a three-game skid, while the Sun are trying to reverse a six-game … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Drop to 2-15, Fall to Toronto Tempo
Washington Mystics Hold Off Connecticut Sun for 88-81 Victory at Mohegan Sun Arena
By Laura Soukkavong - The Washington Mystics used a strong second half and a dominant performance from Sonia Citron to defeat the Connecticut Sun 88-81 on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. Washington improved to 6-7 overall and 4-4 on the road, while Connecticut fell to 2-14 and 1-6 at home. The Mystics led 18-14 … Continue reading Washington Mystics Hold Off Connecticut Sun for 88-81 Victory at Mohegan Sun Arena
Connecticut Sun Host Washington Mystics Looking to End Losing Streak
By Tiffany Williams - Sun Return Home Looking to Snap Slide Against Mystics The Connecticut Sun will look to get back on track Wednesday night when they host the Washington Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut enters the matchup with a 2-13 record, while Washington arrives at 5-7. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Host Washington Mystics Looking to End Losing Streak
Connecticut Sun Show Fight, But Liberty Pull Away Late for 89-80 Win
By Visarion Cika - The Connecticut Sun return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday night as they host the New York Liberty in a matchup between two teams heading in different directions early in the WNBA season. The Liberty enter the contest with a 7-4 record and are riding a four-game winning streak, while the … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Show Fight, But Liberty Pull Away Late for 89-80 Win
Connecticut Sun Name United Way Beneficiary for 2026 Commissioner’s Cup
By Laura Soukkavong - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun announced Monday that the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has been selected as the team’s beneficiary for the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase, linking the league’s in-season competition with charitable support for communities across southeastern Connecticut. The 2026 Commissioner’s Cup will run from … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Name United Way Beneficiary for 2026 Commissioner’s Cup
Sports Insider Daily: Patriots Reshape Offense, Connecticut Sun Hit the Road, Minor League Baseball Heats Up
By Tiffany Williams - The New England Patriots made the biggest headline of the day Monday, acquiring star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a blockbuster trade that gives quarterback Drake Maye a proven No. 1 target and reunites Brown with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The Patriots agreed to send a … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Patriots Reshape Offense, Connecticut Sun Hit the Road, Minor League Baseball Heats Up
Connecticut Sun Struggle Late In 77-59 Loss To Seattle
By Laura Soukkavong - SEATTLE — Zia Cooke scored 25 points and the Seattle Storm defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-59 on Friday night in the final meeting between the two franchises. Flau’jae Johnson added 17 points and six rebounds for Seattle, which improved to 2-4 on the season. Jordan Horston and Natisha Hiedeman also helped … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Struggle Late In 77-59 Loss To Seattle
Connecticut Sun Respond In Seattle After Heartbreaking Loss In Portland
By Laura Soukkavong - SEATTLE — The Connecticut Sun split the opening two games of their five-game road trip this week, falling to the Portland Fire 83-82 before earning their first win of the season Wednesday night with an 80-78 victory over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Connecticut opened the trip Sunday night … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Respond In Seattle After Heartbreaking Loss In Portland
Las Vegas Aces Beat Connecticut Sun 98-69
Tristan Coomey - The defending champions and reigning MVP A'ja Wilson (2-1) traveled to Connecticut (0-3) for their first of two games at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut opened the game with an early deficit, seeing themselves down as much as 14 points with 2:17 left in the first quarter. Former Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carters' defensive … Continue reading Las Vegas Aces Beat Connecticut Sun 98-69
Aneesah Morrow’s Double-Double Highlights Connecticut Sun’s Improved Home Opener Performance
By Laura Soukkavong - The Connecticut Sun showed significantly more fight and cohesion in their home opener against the Seattle Storm than they did in their season opener against New York. Despite the 89-82 loss, Connecticut displayed toughness, improved chemistry, stronger rebounding, and stretches of high-level defensive intensity that kept the game competitive deep into … Continue reading Aneesah Morrow’s Double-Double Highlights Connecticut Sun’s Improved Home Opener Performance
Diamond Miller, Aneesah Morrow Shine Despite Sun’s Tough Opening Night Loss
By Laura Soukkavong - The Connecticut Sun showed flashes of energy and potential in their season opener against the New York Liberty, especially from their younger core, but the defending champions controlled the pace from the opening quarter and exposed several areas Connecticut will need to improve moving forward. What the Sun did right: Connecticut … Continue reading Diamond Miller, Aneesah Morrow Shine Despite Sun’s Tough Opening Night Loss
Beyond Basketball: How the Connecticut Sun Are Changing Communities
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut, a state known for historic architecture and coastal charm, just got a jolt of forward-thinking energy thanks to the Connecticut Sun. The WNBA team isn’t just turning heads on the court—they’re rewriting the playbook on community engagement and sustainability. Last week, the Sun partnered with the Green Sports Alliance to … Continue reading Beyond Basketball: How the Connecticut Sun Are Changing Communities
Top 25 Takeaways from Friday Night in Sports
By Tiffany Williams - 1. Believe again, Boston.For the first time since 2021, the Red Sox are postseason-bound. Fenway is back in October, and those “Believe” signs deserve a revival tour. 2. Walk-off magic never dies.Ceddanne Rafaela’s ninth-inning triple wasn’t just a game-winner — it was his third walk-off RBI of the season. He’s turning … Continue reading Top 25 Takeaways from Friday Night in Sports
Boston Believes Again: Sox Clinch Playoffs on Walk-Off as WNBA and NCAA Explode
By Tiffany Williams - Friday night wasn’t just busy in sports — it was chaos across the board. Start in Boston, where Red Sox fans woke up Saturday with a reason to dig out those old “Believe” signs. For the first time since 2021, the Sox are back in October baseball. They clinched it the … Continue reading Boston Believes Again: Sox Clinch Playoffs on Walk-Off as WNBA and NCAA Explode
Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase Wins Coach of the Year in Debut Season
By Tiffany Williams - Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has been named the 2025 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year, the league announced Wednesday. Nakase took 53 of 72 votes from a national media panel, beating out Atlanta’s Karl Smesko (15 votes). Las Vegas’ Becky Hammon and Minnesota’s Cheryl … Continue reading Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase Wins Coach of the Year in Debut Season
History for Atlanta: Naz Hillmon Wins WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
By Tiffany Williams - Naz Hillmon just put the Atlanta Dream in the history books. The 24-year-old forward was named the 2025 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, becoming the first Dream player ever to claim the league’s top reserve honor. Hillmon ran away with it, pulling in 44 of 72 votes from a … Continue reading History for Atlanta: Naz Hillmon Wins WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Rewrites WNBA Record Books With 4th MVP
By Tiffany Williams - A’ja Wilson just slammed the door on the MVP conversation — again. The Las Vegas Aces star was crowned the 2025 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, her record-breaking fourth MVP award and second straight, the league announced Monday. Wilson now stands alone at the top, surpassing legends Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, … Continue reading Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Rewrites WNBA Record Books With 4th MVP
WNBA Playoffs – Game 2 Predictions
By Tiffany Williams - Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Tue 9/16, 7:30 PMThe Fever are banged up and missing key stars, while Atlanta looks balanced and healthy. Kelsey Mitchell will keep Indiana in it, but Allisha Gray & Rhyne Howard stay too much to handle. Prediction: Dream 84, Fever 73 (Atlanta advances … Continue reading WNBA Playoffs – Game 2 Predictions
WNBA Postseason Drama: Can Any Lower Seeds Survive First Round?
By Tiffany Williams - The WNBA playoffs are already bringing drama, and four first-round series are setting the tone. After Sunday’s openers, the pressure is squarely on the lower seeds to keep their seasons alive in Game 2. Indiana and Atlanta clash Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the Fever already on life support. Atlanta … Continue reading WNBA Postseason Drama: Can Any Lower Seeds Survive First Round?
Connecticut Sun Season Ends With Loss to Atlanta Dream; Tina Charles Sets Career-High Mark
By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun closed out their 2025 season Tuesday night with an 88-72 home loss to the Atlanta Dream, finishing the year at 11-33. The Sun trailed by as many as 24 but fought back in the third to cut it to single digits before Atlanta slammed the … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Season Ends With Loss to Atlanta Dream; Tina Charles Sets Career-High Mark
Rivers Sets Rookie Record, But Connecticut Sun Collapse Again in Blowout Loss to Atlanta Dream
By Tiffany Williams - The Connecticut Sun’s brutal season slogged on Monday night as they were buried 87-62 by the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena, dropping to 11-32 and just 1-3 against Atlanta this year. Their final shot at the Dream comes Wednesday, but if this meeting was any indication, it’s likely to be … Continue reading Rivers Sets Rookie Record, But Connecticut Sun Collapse Again in Blowout Loss to Atlanta Dream
Sun Suffer First Road Loss to Sky Since 2022, Charles Makes History
By Tiffany Williams - The Connecticut Sun’s run of dominance in Chicago came to a halt Wednesday night as they were routed by the Sky, 88-64, at Wintrust Arena. The loss marked Connecticut’s first regular season road defeat to Chicago since August 2022 and evened the season series at two games apiece. Tina Charles provided … Continue reading Sun Suffer First Road Loss to Sky Since 2022, Charles Makes History