Category: The Harding Way

Connecticut Sun Drop To Liberty 87-78

Photo By Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun dropped their fifth and final game of their post all-star break homestand, now hitting the road with a record of 5-22. Going into the Sunday afternoon matchup the Sun were coming off of a win against the New York Liberty and were looking to get … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Drop To Liberty 87-78

Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces

By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun suited up for game number two of the 2025 season at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut started the season at home with a 90-85 loss to the Washington Mystics. The Las Vegas Aces would continue their east coast road trip to start the season after opening the season with a … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces

Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85

By DJ Harding - Photo Credit Tammy McManaway The Rachid Meziane era unfortunately for the Connecticut Sun begins with a tough 90-85 loss. But for the new look Sun this can be seen as a bit of a moral victory due to the potential shown by the Connecticut squad in their season debut. Coach Meziane … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85

Alyssa Thomas Heading To Phoenix Mercury

Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- Alyssa Thomas has now been acquired by the Phoenix Mercury with the move unable to be made official until February 1st. Thomas was cored this offseason meaning she although an unrestricted free agent could only leave in a trade. Now being traded Thomas for the first time in … Continue reading Alyssa Thomas Heading To Phoenix Mercury

No J.D No Problem As Maine Celtics Defeat Texas Legends 102-95

By DJ Harding- The Maine Celtics after being on the road for the first two games of their regular season played their home opener on New Year’s Eve. The Celtics to begin the season went 1-1 on the road losing the first game of the season to the Grand Rapids Gold before getting back in … Continue reading No J.D No Problem As Maine Celtics Defeat Texas Legends 102-95

UConn Beats UNC 27-14 To Claim Wasabi Fenway Bowl Victory

By DJ Harding- On a cold Saturday at Fenway Park the Wasabi Fenway Bowl took place between the University of Connecticut (UConn) and The University of North Carolina (UNC).  The biggest story going into this game surrounds Bill Belichick who will take over the UNC Football program next year but for interim head coach Freddie … Continue reading UConn Beats UNC 27-14 To Claim Wasabi Fenway Bowl Victory

Connecticut Sun Clinch Third Seed With 87-54 Win

Photo By Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- The Connecticut suited up for their last game of the regular season looking for a win to clinch the third seed for the WNBA playoffs. While the Chicago Sky dealt with injuries and would be without Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter, and Kamila Cardoso. The Sun would be at … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Clinch Third Seed With 87-54 Win

Connecticut Sun Blowout Phoenix Mercury 96-69 In Final Home Game Before Olympic Break

Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding  On Sunday afternoon on ABC the Connecticut Sun faced the Phoenix Mercury in what was a battle of All-Stars.  Connecticut played their third straight home game splitting the last two beating the Atlanta Dream last Sunday and then losing to the New York Liberty on Wednesday. Both the … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Blowout Phoenix Mercury 96-69 In Final Home Game Before Olympic Break

WWE Comes To Worcester Mass On Friday Night Smackdown

By Isaac McBride & DJ Harding Friday Night in downtown Worcester at the DCU Center, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought Friday Night Smackdown to the Heart of the Commonwealth. Fans before the 2 hour Friday night spectacle were given two matches before the show. To kickoff the night there was some tag team action between … Continue reading WWE Comes To Worcester Mass On Friday Night Smackdown

Sun Dropped Fourth Loss Of The Season 78-74 To Dream

Photo By Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding  After going on the road for three games the Connecticut Sun returned home to face off against the Atlanta Dream. Connecticut began the road trip with back to back losses and ended the road trip with a win yesterday before tonight in their first back to back. Coach … Continue reading Sun Dropped Fourth Loss Of The Season 78-74 To Dream

Connecticut Sun Fall 82-75 Taking First Loss Of The Season

Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- The Connecticut Sun had what some would say their toughest test yet as the New York Liberty came to town as part of Commissioner Cup action. Both teams are undefeated in the Cup thus far with the Sun 2-0 and the Liberty 3-0. The Sun look to stay … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Fall 82-75 Taking First Loss Of The Season

The Sun Keeps Shining As Connecticut Improves to 9-0

By DJ Harding  Connecticut found themselves back at home after picking up their eighth win on the road which gave them a league best 8-0 start to the season. Back at Mohegan Sun the Sun found themselves playing an opponent with the exact opposite beginning to the season as the Washington Mystics came to town … Continue reading The Sun Keeps Shining As Connecticut Improves to 9-0

Connecticut Sun Beat Dallas Wings in Fourth Quarter Thriller.

Photo By Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding -  After defeating the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday, the Connecticut Sun would pay on their home floor once again versus the Dallas Wings. With the Wings coming to town meant the homecoming for former UConn Husky (2018-23) Lou Lopez Sénéchal. Lopez Sénéchal missed the 2023 season due to … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Beat Dallas Wings in Fourth Quarter Thriller.

Connecticut Sun Win Big Improve To 6-0

Photo By Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding  The Connecticut Sun returned home after getting their fifth win of the season on the road in Chicago versus the Sky.  The Sun went into tonight’s game with a record of 5-0 going undefeated so far this season. With the league’s best record Connecitcut would face the Phoenix … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Win Big Improve To 6-0

Sun Squeak Past Fever 88-84 To Stay Undefeated 

By DJ Harding  The Connecticut Sun found themselves on the road for the first time this season after playing the first two games of their 2024 campaign at home. The Sun would face a familiar opponent the Indiana Fever who Connecticut faced in the season opener. Connecticut traveled into Indiana 2-0 after defeating the Washington … Continue reading Sun Squeak Past Fever 88-84 To Stay Undefeated 

Connecticut Sun Begin Season 2-0 After 84-77 Win Over Washington Mystics

Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding  The Connecticut Sun suited up for the second game of the 2024 regular season once again on their home floor. The Sun began the season with a 21 point win over the Indiana Fever before facing the Washington Mystics. When asked about keeping the momentum Coach Stephanie White … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Begin Season 2-0 After 84-77 Win Over Washington Mystics

Connecticut Sun Open Season With 92-71 Win Over Indiana Fever

Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding - The WNBA season tipped off with the Connecticut Sun beginning their season at home hosting the Indiana Fever. With the Fever come the last two number one picks Aaliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. Clark making her WNBA Debut brought a lot of media attention with her, and when … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Open Season With 92-71 Win Over Indiana Fever

Connecticut Sun Fall In 82-79 Preseason Matchup To New York Liberty

Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun suited up for the one and only preseason game tonight facing the New York Liberty.  When asked about having only one preseason game coach Stephanie White said pregame “Of course I’d love to have two. But it’s based on a lot of factors.” White then … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Fall In 82-79 Preseason Matchup To New York Liberty

Connecticut Sun 2024 Draft Recap

By DJ Harding  After ending last season with a semi finals loss to the New York Liberty the Sun look to bounce back and contend this season. Connecticut went into draft night with four selections with picks 10, 19, 22, and 34. Connecticut used their 10th overall selection to draft Leila Lacan, selecting the French … Continue reading Connecticut Sun 2024 Draft Recap

Boston Celtics and Jrue Holiday Agree On Four Year Extension

By DJ Harding  The Boston Celtics after acquiring Jrue Holiday during the previous offseason have now agreed to a four year contract extension. The Extension is worth $135 million dollars and will also have Holiday decline his $37.3 million dollar player option for the 2024-25 season to sign this long term deal. Holiday becomes the … Continue reading Boston Celtics and Jrue Holiday Agree On Four Year Extension

Ceddanne Rafaela and The Boston Red Sox Agree On Eight Year Extension

By DJ Harding  Today the Boston Red Soxs signed infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela to an eight year contract extension that has a club option for the 2032 season and spans from 2024 until 2031. Rafaela was originally signed by the Red Soxs organization as an international free agent on July 2, 2017. At 23 years old … Continue reading Ceddanne Rafaela and The Boston Red Sox Agree On Eight Year Extension

Connecticut Sun Renew Partnership With Jordan’s Furniture

By DJ Harding Connecticut Sun announced that the organization will partner with Jordan’s Furniture for its third consecutive year. Jordan’s furniture has partnered with the Connecticut Sun the past two seasons providing an elevated experience for fans. This experience was for both fans in the community with the Connecticut Sun's 'Basketball for Free' clinics along … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Renew Partnership With Jordan’s Furniture

U.S.A vs Team WNBA To Headline WNBA All-Star Game

By DJ Harding - The WNBA recently announced that the 224 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will feature a matchup between the WNBA All-Stars who comprise the USA Basketball Women’s NAtional Team versus the remaining WNBA All-Stars. The Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the three time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury, is the location of … Continue reading U.S.A vs Team WNBA To Headline WNBA All-Star Game

Connecticut Sun Announce Partnership With Walgreens

By DJ Harding On March 25th the Connecticut Sun announced a partnership for this upcoming WNBA season with Walgreens. Walgreens will be the Official Retail Wellness Partner of the Connecticut Sun. “Today marks a significant milestone as Walgreens proudly embarks on a partnership with the Connecticut Sun for the 2024 season. Our shared commitment to … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Announce Partnership With Walgreens

DiJonai Carrington and Jen Rizzotti Join NBC Sports Boston For All-Female Broadcast During Celtics Game

By DJ Harding - Today when the Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons at TD garden NBC Sports Boston will have an all-female broadcast teaming up with the Connecticut Sun as well. Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington will serve as a game analyst alongside NBC Sports’ Zora Stephenson (play-by-play), NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin … Continue reading DiJonai Carrington and Jen Rizzotti Join NBC Sports Boston For All-Female Broadcast During Celtics Game

Red Sox Sign Liam Hendriks To Two Year Deal

By DJ Harding  The Boston Red Sox signed Liam Hendriks to a two year contract through the 2025 season with a mutual option for 2026. Hendriks will wear number 31 and he completes the Red Sox 40 man roster. Hendriks 35 is the reigning American League Comeback Player of the Year after being diagnosed with … Continue reading Red Sox Sign Liam Hendriks To Two Year Deal

DeWanna Bonner Has Jersey Retired At Auburn University

By DJ Harding DeWanna Bonner had her Jersey retired this past Sunday at her alma mater Auburn University. The Connecticut Sun forward had her No.24 raised into the rafters at Neville Arena. Bonner graduated from Auburn in 2009 as the program’s all time leading scorer with 2,162 points. Bonner was also the 2009 SEC Player … Continue reading DeWanna Bonner Has Jersey Retired At Auburn University

Nuggets End Celtics Home Streak 102-100

By DJ Harding The Boston Celtics faced what could be called “their toughest opponent at home” on Friday night when the Denver Nuggets came to town. The Nuggets are the defending champions and currently sit at third in the Western Conference. With a record of 28-14 Denver looked to snap the Celtics home win streak … Continue reading Nuggets End Celtics Home Streak 102-100

Christian Gonzalez Named September Rookie Of The Month

By DJ Harding  Christian Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick out of Oregon was named Rookie of the Month for September. The New England Patriots cornerback is the fifth Patriots player to win the award. Gonzalez  joins quarterback Mac Jones (November 2021), defensive end Chandler Jones (September 2012), linebacker Jerod Mayo (October 2008), and wide receiver … Continue reading Christian Gonzalez Named September Rookie Of The Month

Ceddanne “Hot Fella” Rafaela

By DJ Harding After making his Triple-A debut in June for Worcester, Ceddanne Rafaela has been on a tear. Through 33 games Rafaela has batted .319 with 44 hits, 11 homers, and 30 RBIs. “My confidence has gone up because of the good start. Usually when you struggle, it’s low, so it’s definitely boosted my … Continue reading Ceddanne “Hot Fella” Rafaela

Jimmie Robinson The Rookie Sensation

By DJ Harding  Even though the Massachusetts Pirates season didn’t end as most fans and the team wanted, it's fair enough to say rookie running back Jimmie Robinson had himself a great year. Robinson was the league's leading rusher with 915 rushing yards. Robinson also led the league in All Purpose Yards with 1,931 yards … Continue reading Jimmie Robinson The Rookie Sensation

Calvin Bundage: The Football Journeyman

By DJ Harding  Calvin Bundage has had quite the journey with football from high school to where he is now with the Massachusetts Pirates on his second stint. “It's been a great experience, smooth sailing. They know I just want to play ball and do the right things.” Bundage told me talking about his time … Continue reading Calvin Bundage: The Football Journeyman

Alexis Morris And Adjusting To The Pros

Photo Credit: Phil Zolla By DJ Harding - In the span of one month Alexis Morris became a National Champion at Louisiana State University, drafted with the 22nd pick by the Connecticut Sun, and started training camp with the Sun. After Practice I had the chance to ask Morris a couple of questions about adjusting … Continue reading Alexis Morris And Adjusting To The Pros