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  • Coach John Gallagher of the Hartford Hawks reacts during their game against the Baylor Bears in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 19 in Indianapolis.
    Sports
    UHart’s President lost his credibility
    University of Hartford’s president Greg Woodward lost all credibility while trying to move the school from Division I to Division III.
    By Jeff Jacobs
  • UConn assistant coach Shea Ralph embraces Geno Auriemma after the Huskies defeated Texas in the regional final of the NCAA tournament in Bridgeport in 2016.
    Sports
    UConn great Shea Ralph introduced as Vanderbilt coach
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Tyler Polley #12 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the first half against the DePaul Blue Demons during the Quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
    UConn
    Tyler Polley returning to UConn while exploring NBA Draft option
  • Baylor's DiJonai Carrington reacts to her shot during the second half against UConn in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on March 29.
    Sports
    No UConn players? Here’s a look at what the WNBA draft does have
  • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies during intros prior to the first quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four semifinal game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on April 02, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
    Sports
    Geno Auriemma assesses the UConn women’s roster
  • Former UConn coach Kevin Ollie is getting back into coaching with the Overtime Elite program.
    UConn
    Kevin Ollie getting back into coaching with new league
  • Cassie Bennett starts at midfield for coach Dee Stephans' ECSC Warriors.
    Sports
    Foran’s Bennett has 20 points for Eastern women’s lacrosse
  • Sports
    Hartford students petition as university considers DIII move
    Hartford head coach John Gallagher yells to his players during the first half of a college basketball game against Baylor in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Hartford men’s basketball player DJ Mitchell penned a letter to his university’s president urging him to keep the school’s athletic program at the D3 level. By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    ALL-FCIAC WINTER TEAMS
    Wilton Coach Joel Geriak, seen here in 2020, was named FCIAC coach of the year for 2021. BOYS BASKETBALL Player of the Year: Jason James, St. Joseph Coach of the Year: Joel Geriak, Wilton First Team Jason James, St. Joseph; Lucas Basich, Staples; Miles Drake, Darien; Amos Grey, Ridgefield; JeySon Slade, Westhill; Leo...
  • Sports
    Wilton, Fairfield Prep’s Nolan swims to gold for Villanova
    Fairfield Prep's Richard Nolan competes in the 100 breaststroke during the SCC championships in 2020. The freshman, who won the 200 IM at the Big East championships, says ‘My teammates get me riled up.’ By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    Danni Kemp remembered as being ‘Beautiful in every way’ at Foran softball field dedication
    Cliff and Melinda Kemp, the parents of Foran softball player Danielle "Danni" Kemp, who lost her battle with cancer at 19, speak during the dedication of the Foran High School Danielle Kemp Memorial Softball Field. “The young women that play on this field can all use her fight as an inspiration.” By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    UConn’s Auriemma opens up about Final Four loss
    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies looks on against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter in the Final Four semifinal game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on April 02, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Twenty-five times, Geno Auriemma has coached a basketball season without UConn raising a trophy as national champion. This was one of those seasons. By Mike Anthony
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  • Sports
    Why UHart coach John Gallagher knew Baylor was a champion
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Head coach John Gallagher of the Hartford Hawks reacts during their game against the Baylor Bears in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Hartford coach John Gallagher called eventual national champion Baylor one of the best teams in the country after an NCAA Tournament first-round loss. By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    UConn’s Anna Makurat transferring
    UConn coach Gino Auriemma goes over a play with Huskies guard Anna Makurat (24) during the game as the Temple Owls take on the UConn Huskies during the women's American Athletic Conference Tournament game on March 7, 2020, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville. Makurat is entering the transfer portal. Sophomore guard Anna Makurat is transferring from UConn after playing sparingly in the postseason. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    Foran’s Weissauer to play volleyball at Northern Vermont
    Lyndon coach Alex Postpischil said Mary Grace Weissauer can compete for time at setter as well as libero. Mary Grace Weissauer will join the Northern Vermont University-Lyndon women’s volleyball team for the fall 2021 semester and NVU-Lyndon coach Alex Postpischil feels Weissauer will be a great addition to the Hornets. "Mary Grace caught my eye... By Bill Bloxsom
  • Sports
    UConn questions heading into offseason
    UConn women's basketball team huddles before facing Arizona in the Final Four on Friday in San Antonio. UConn will return most — if not all — of its current roster next season, including Paige Bueckers. How will the team develop? By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    ‘Unfinished business’: UConn’s Evina Westbrook will return
    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Evina Westbrook #22 of the UConn Huskies elevates for the jump shot against the Arizona Wildcats during the third quarter in the Final Four semifinal game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on April 02, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) UConn redshirt junior Evina Westbrook will be returning to the Huskies for her senior season. By Dan Brechlin
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  • Sports
    Here’s why UConn struggled in the Final Four
    Connecticut players huddle before a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against the Arizona Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) It wasn’t an upset of historic proportions, but it was surprising, nevertheless. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    Success at UConn measured by titles, not popularity and hype
    Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma reacts on the bench during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The over-arching motivation of next year’s team has to be about bringing a national championship back to Storrs. Where it belongs. Where it hasn’t happened since 2016. By Jeff Jacobs
  • Sports
    Arizona coach’s middle finger draws attention after win over...
    Arizona head coach Adia Barnes reacts during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Connecticut Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Arizona coach Adia Barnes gave her team a fiery post-game speech after upsetting UConn in the national semifinals. By Paul Doyle
  • Sports
    Kemba, Calhoun, others remember UConn’s 2011 title run
    Jim Calhoun, left, and Kemba Walker led UConn on a magical run to the 2011 men's basketball national title 10 years ago. Ten years after: Kemba Walker, Jim Calhoun, Brad Stevens, Alex Oriakhi, Charles Okwandu remember UConn’s magical 2011 national title run. By David Borges
  • Sports
    Immature and overwhelmed: UConn no match for McDonald, Arizona
    Arizona guard Aari McDonald celebrates after a victory over UConn in the Final Four on Friday. McDonald dominated from start to finish, outplaying UConn’s freshman star Paige Bueckers on the biggest stage in basketball. By Mike Anthony
  • Sports
    Geno Auriemma reacts to UConn’s loss to Arizona
    UConn coach Geno Auriemma reacts at the end of Friday's Final Four loss to Arizona. The UConn women’s basketball season came to an abrupt end Friday night in a 69-59 loss to Arizona. By Dan Brechlin
  • Sports
    Here’s how Paige Bueckers could become a high-paid NCAA athlete
    Dec 12, 2020; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) warms up before the start of the game against the Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports With college athletes able to make money off their name, image, and likeness in the coming years, UConn’s Paige Bueckers will be popular with sponsors. By Paul Doyle
  • Sports
    UConn’s Bueckers tops NCAA Tournament social media list
    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 23: Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies reacts to a basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Bueckers was recently cited for having the most combined followers on Twitter and Instagram among players on Elite Eight teams in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. By Paul Doyle
  • Sports
    Final Four a whole new experience for most on UConn
    UConn celebrates the win over Baylor after the Elite Eight round of the Women's NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome on Monday in San Antonio, Texas.The UConn Huskies defeated the Baylor Lady Bears 69-67 to advance to the Final Four. The No. 1 Huskies, back on women’s basketball’s grandest stage for the 13th consecutive season and 21st time overall, play third-seeded Arizona on Friday (9:30 p.m., ESPN) at the Alamodome. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    UConn surprises 8-year-old girl with trip to Final Four
    Daniela Ciriello is pictured with the 2019-20 UConn women's basketball team. Ciriello, who suffers from a genetic blood disorder, was named a member of the team two years ago and keeps in close contact with the team. This week she was surprised with a trip to the Final Four. Daniela suffers from Cooley’s Amenia, a genetic blood disease that has caused her to spend countless days in the hospital. By Dan Brechlin
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