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Team effort leads Connecticut Sun to 85-76 victory over Atlanta Dream

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Seven Connecticut Sun players scored five or more points, while eight played at least 14 minutes, as the Sun rode a balanced effort to an 85-76 victory over the Atlanta Dream Sunday…

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Photos: Connecticut Sun open practice at Connecticut River Academy

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – The training camp roster of the Connecticut Sun gathered Tuesday at Connecticut River Academy on the campus of Goodwin College to introduce Anne Donovan’s team to their Hartford-area fans. Fan favorite…

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2014 WNBA Preseason: Connecticut Sun waive Keisha Hampton and Shenneika Smith

The Connecticut Sun have waived Keisha Hampton and Shenneika Smith. A former star at DePaul, Hampton was signed to a training camp contract by the Connecticut Sun on April 1st. Originally drafted Seattle in 2012,…

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“Young and hungry” Connecticut Sun open camp with energy and a new attitude

The 2013 edition of the Connecticut Sun was one the team, its coaches and management would rather forget: a 10-24 record, injuries and discord, all adding up to a disappointed fan base and massive changes…

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Lottery results: Connecticut Sun win top pick in 2014 WNBA Draft

The Connecticut Sun won the 13th annual WNBA Draft Lottery and earned the top pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft. The Sun had 442 chances out of 1,000 to receive the first overall selection, the…

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Dishin & Swishin 5/16/13 Podcast: Connecticut Sun looks to improve on last year’s finish but faces big decisions

[display_podcast] A benefit of living in Connecticut is that I get the privilege of covering both the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program and the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. Not very many places have two programs…

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Despite changes in the Eastern Conference, Connecticut Sun show confidence at Media Day

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Former head coach Mike Thibault is in Washington and All-Star and USA national team player Asjha Jones is at home. Bill Laimbeer is trying to recapture Detroit Shock glory in New York,…

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Connecticut Sun names Anne Donovan as new head coach

The Connecticut Sun named Anne Donovan as its new head coach on Thursday. Donovan currently serves as the head coach of Big East school Seton Hall. Previously, she was the head coach of the Seattle…

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Washington Mystics name former Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault head coach and GM

As expected the Washington Mystics named former Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault its new general manager and head coach. The Mystics fired Trudi Lacey in late September after a dismal two-year tenure with an 11-57…

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The Connecticut Sun fires head coach Mike Thibault and assistant coaches

From the Sun: The Connecticut Sun announced today it will not be retaining head coach Mike Thibault or his assistant coaches for the 2013 season. This is the first coaching change since the franchise relocated…

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Connecticut Sun announces All-Decade Team

The Connecticut Sun announced its All-Decade Team prior to defeating the Indiana Fever, 73-67, on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The unveiling of the team was part of a season-long celebration of its 10th…

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Mistie Mims and the Connecticut Sun: A perfect fit

As successful as the franchise has been, you may have to go back to Brooke Wyckoff to find a backup post that was a strong contributor to the success of the Connecticut Sun. Scanning the…

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Weekend sweep gives Connecticut Sun reason for optimism

If those that made the Connecticut Sun a preseason divisional favorite were looking for reassurance, the team gave them plenty of reasons to be upbeat after an opening weekend home-and-home sweep of their division rival…

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Connecticut Sun reach broadcast deal; Lobo, Rizzotti & Wolters to do commentary

CPTV (Connecticut Public Television) may have lost broadcast rights for UConn women’s basketball for their main CPTV station, but they have scored a coup for their secondary channel, CPTV Sports. The station has reached an…

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Dishin & Swishin 05-03-12 Podcast: The Connecticut Sun look to improve with their core from last year

One of the hardest things to do in building a WNBA team is to have the faith in your beliefs and courage of your convictions and not change what you thought would work last year.…

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Photo gallery: Connecticut Sun practice and media day

Yesterday after the Connecticut Sun practiced, the team held media day. Practice was open to the public and fans had a chance to see Sun draftees and free agents who are fighting for a roster…

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WNBA corrects statistical errors made during the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun game

The league sent out a release correcting statistics from the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun  played on September 2 at Mohegan Sun Arena. From the league: It was determined that three assists were incorrectly awarded to Sun…

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Connecticut Sun waives veteran forward Tamika Whitmore

The Connecticut Sun waived veteran forward Tamika Whitmore on Thursday. "We thought this was the best course for both Tamika and the Connecticut Sun," said Vice President and General Manager Chris Sienko. "Doing this now…

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A summary of Atlanta’s record-breaking game vs. Connecticut on Sunday

Below is a list of WNBA records broken, tied or among top two accomplished by the Atlanta Dream (10-16) in their 102-92 victory at the Connecticut Sun (12-14) on Sunday. Notes || Dream quotes about the game…

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (June 5, 2015) The Connecticut Sun host the Washington Mystics in their 2015 WNBA season home opener . Photo: Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images.

Bone helps Sun stay in playoff hunt, Connecticut defeats Tulsa 80-74

The Connecticut Sun(12-10) defeated the Tulsa Shock (10-14) Wednesday night 80-74 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut increased its home winning streak to a season-high four games. The Shock are on a 10-game skid. Connecticut is now…

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Stricklen and Sun bench lead Connecticut to last second 67-66 win over Seattle

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Connecticut Sun defeated the Seattle Storm 67-66 before a crowd of 6,157 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Shekinna Stricklen scored 15 points, including a three-pointer to pull Connecticut within one as well…

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Minnesota rolls past Connecticut 76-65; Lynx winning streak at seven, Sun drop third in a row

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The streaking Minnesota Lynx won their seventh game in a row, sending the Connecticut Sun to their third consecutive defeat, 76-65, in a game of teams with playoff hopes heading in opposite…

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Hot shooting Sun dismantle Shock, 88-69, in Connecticut’s best performance of season

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — It took ten games into the 2013 season, but Anne Donovan finally got a glimpse of the potential she signed on for when she agreed to coach the Connecticut Sun. The Connecticut Sun…

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Dream hold off Sun comeback, as McCoughtry powers Atlanta past Connecticut, 78-77 in Eastern Conference struggle

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Girl Scout crowd booed her during introductions. They cheered when a foul was called on her. They booed when she went to the foul line. However, in the end the crowd…

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Latta, Mystics defeat short-handed Sun in Mike Thibault’s return to Connecticut, 66-62

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – “It was just another road game,” said Washington Mystics coach Mike Thibault after his current team, the Washington Mystics, defeated his former team, the Connecticut Sun in his return to Mohegan Sun…

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