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
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Connecticut Sun Outrebound Sky but Turnovers Prove Costly in Chicago Loss
By Tiffany Williams - CHICAGO — The Connecticut Sun carried a double-digit lead into the second quarter Friday night but could not withstand a Chicago comeback, falling 85-80 to the Sky at Wintrust Arena. The loss dropped Connecticut to 2-10 on the season despite strong performances from Diamond Miller, Brittney Griner and Aneesah Morrow. Miller … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Outrebound Sky but Turnovers Prove Costly in Chicago Loss
Rhyne Howard Explodes for 36 Points as Dream Rally Past Connecticut Sun in Commissioner’s Cup Opener
By Tiffany Williams - COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — For nearly three quarters Tuesday night, the Connecticut Sun looked capable of delivering one of their most encouraging victories of the season. Then Rhyne Howard took over. Howard erupted for 36 points and buried eight three-pointers as the Atlanta Dream closed the game with a dominant fourth … Continue reading Rhyne Howard Explodes for 36 Points as Dream Rally Past Connecticut Sun in Commissioner’s Cup Opener
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
Aneesah Morrow Leads Connecticut Sun, NY Liberty Hold Off Mercury in Busy WNBA Weekend
By Tiffany Williams & Laura Soukkavong - It was a busy weekend around the WNBA, highlighted by a hard-fought victory for the defending champion New York Liberty on Friday night and a much-needed home win for the Connecticut Sun on Saturday. The Liberty relied on rebounding, defensive execution, and balanced scoring to hold off the … Continue reading Aneesah Morrow Leads Connecticut Sun, NY Liberty Hold Off Mercury in Busy WNBA Weekend
First Place, Winning Streaks and History on the Line Across New England Sports
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — First place is on the line for the Hartford Yard Goats. A winning streak is on the line for the Worcester Red Sox. A red-hot Portland Sea Dogs club is charging up the standings. And in Hartford, the Connecticut Sun are bringing the WNBA back to the state's capital … Continue reading First Place, Winning Streaks and History on the Line Across New England Sports
Historic Hartford Return Comes At Critical Time For Struggling Connecticut Sun
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — The Connecticut Sun are coming home, but not with much momentum. After completing their first extended road trip of the 2026 season with just one victory in five games, the Sun return to Connecticut carrying a 1-8 record and searching for answers as they prepare to face the Los … Continue reading Historic Hartford Return Comes At Critical Time For Struggling Connecticut Sun
Hartford Hosts Biggest Connecticut Sun Celebration of 2026
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — The Connecticut Sun are bringing the WNBA back to Hartford for the first time in more than two decades, but the celebration comes as the franchise looks to stop an early-season slide. The Sun (1-8) will host the Los Angeles Sparks (3-3) on Saturday night at PeoplesBank Arena in … Continue reading Hartford Hosts Biggest Connecticut Sun Celebration of 2026
Sun Return Home Still Searching For Momentum After Difficult Road Trip
By Tiffany Williams - The Connecticut Sun returned from their first extended road trip of the 2026 season still searching for answers. A promising one-point loss in Portland, a breakthrough victory in Seattle and three additional defeats painted a picture of a young team battling every night but struggling to put together complete performances. By … Continue reading Sun Return Home Still Searching For Momentum After Difficult Road Trip
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
Storm Vs. Sun Suddenly Feels Much Bigger Than A Typical Early Season WNBA Game
By Tiffany Williams - The pressure is already building around the Connecticut Sun after one game. One game. That is the reality heading into Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena as the Sun attempt to avoid an ugly 0-2 start against the Seattle Storm in what suddenly feels far more important than a typical early-May … Continue reading Storm Vs. Sun Suddenly Feels Much Bigger Than A Typical Early Season WNBA Game
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
Friday Night Turned Into A Complete Sports Frenzy Across New England And New York
By Tiffany Williams - Friday night turned into a complete New England sports whirlwind with the Connecticut Sun getting steamrolled in Brooklyn, the Worcester Red Sox continuing to own first place at Polar Park, the Portland Sea Dogs surviving absolute baseball insanity in Portland, and the New York Knicks putting Philadelphia on the edge of … Continue reading Friday Night Turned Into A Complete Sports Frenzy Across New England And New York
Connecticut Sun And New York Liberty Open The WNBA Season In A High-Stakes Early Showdown
By Tiffany Williams - The New York Liberty are opening their historic 30th season Friday night at Barclays Center carrying the weight of their past, the expectations of a championship-caliber roster, and the reality that the Connecticut Sun already showed them this preseason they are not going to cruise through anybody. But make no mistake … Continue reading Connecticut Sun And New York Liberty Open The WNBA Season In A High-Stakes Early Showdown
Free Throws, Turnovers, Missed Chances: Why Connecticut Sun Couldn’t Close Against New York Liberty
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway Let’s stop pretending this was just a preseason tune-up. It wasn’t. This was a full-on exposure job. The Connecticut Sun walked into Coca-Cola Coliseum with the better interior game, the better shooting efficiency, and stretches where they looked like the more physical, more imposing team. And they … Continue reading Free Throws, Turnovers, Missed Chances: Why Connecticut Sun Couldn’t Close Against New York Liberty
Morrow Takes Over: Connecticut Sun Erase Deficit, Stun Toronto Tempo In Preseason Opener
By Tiffany Williams - TORONTO — Let’s not get distracted by the word preseason. Don’t do it. Because what unfolded inside Coca-Cola Coliseum wasn’t meaningless basketball — it was a flashing, undeniable preview of what the Connecticut Sun might actually be. And it starts with one name: Aneesah Morrow. Aneesah Morrow didn’t just show up … Continue reading Morrow Takes Over: Connecticut Sun Erase Deficit, Stun Toronto Tempo In Preseason Opener
Inside the Connecticut Sun’s All-In Push: Star Power, Youth, and a Franchise Farewell
By Tiffany Williams - The Connecticut Sun are not drifting quietly toward the end of an era. They are charging straight at it. As the franchise prepares for what is being called its “Sunset Season,” the organization is moving with urgency, emotion, and a very clear message: if this is the final chapter in Connecticut, … Continue reading Inside the Connecticut Sun’s All-In Push: Star Power, Youth, and a Franchise Farewell
Brittney Griner Joins Connecticut Sun Core of Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards
By Tiffany Williams - The Connecticut Sun did not make a small move. They made the kind of move that grabs the league by the shoulders and forces everybody to pay attention. Brittney Griner is headed to Connecticut on a one-year deal, and this is not some quiet veteran signing meant to pad the bench … Continue reading Brittney Griner Joins Connecticut Sun Core of Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards
Connecticut Sun Announce 2026 WNBA Season: Star-Studded Games and Historic Showdowns
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway CONNECTICUT — The Connecticut Sun are back, and they’re not just playing basketball—they’re staging a full-scale fan takeover of New England. Tickets for the 2026 preseason and regular season home games are officially on sale, and if you’re not in line, you’re already behind. This isn’t hype. … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Announce 2026 WNBA Season: Star-Studded Games and Historic Showdowns
Connecticut Sun Set Stage for 2026 With Historic Preseason Tempo Matchup and Liberty Clash
By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun are not easing into 2026. They are stepping straight into a spotlight. The franchise announced it will play two preseason contests before the 2026 regular season, and one of them carries historic weight. Connecticut will travel north of the border to face the Toronto Tempo … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Set Stage for 2026 With Historic Preseason Tempo Matchup and Liberty Clash
Connecticut Sun Announce 44-Game 2026 Regular Season Schedule
By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The 2026 WNBA regular season schedule is set, and the Connecticut Sun will open their 24th season with immediate tests, marquee opponents and a packed slate that stretches from early May through late September. Connecticut opens the season on the road Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Announce 44-Game 2026 Regular Season Schedule