College Sports

Dom Amore: This CT star athlete living dual lives under Notre Dame’s Golden Dome
Cheshire's Matt Jeffery took on the challenge of playing football and lacrosse at storied Notre...

Report: UConn men’s basketball finalizing agreement to play Duke in 2026-27
The UConn men's basketball program is reportedly finalizing an agreement to meet Duke in Las...

‘A real chance to run it back’: Why UConn’s Silas Demary decided to return for senior year
Silas Demary Jr. plans on proving he is one of the best college basketball players...

Dom Amore: UConn’s Solo Ball opens up about pain of the season and how he’s looking forward now
Solo Ball played most of last season with a damaged wrist. He didn't know how...

Former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano lands 3-year NFL free agent deal
Former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano has signed a three-year undrafted free agent deal with the...

UConn’s Aubrey Griffin, Caroline Ducharme make an impact in WNBA preseason debuts
Former UConn standouts Aubrey Griffin and Caroline Ducharme are making a strong impression in preseason...

Former UConn forward Jaylin Stewart finds new home in transfer portal
Former UConn forward Jaylin Stewart has found a new power-conference home for next season.

Report: UConn men’s basketball adds high-scoring star mid-major guard
The UConn men's basketball program added a fourth player from the transfer portal this offseason...

Paige Bueckers addresses her relationship with Azzi Fudd
Paige Bueckers addressed her relationship with fellow UConn great Azzi Fudd at Dallas Wings media...

Another CT college quarterback is heading to NFL rookie camp
UConn's Joe Fagnano signed with the Ravens after the draft, and another state college QB...

Alex Karaban says farewell to UConn fans in heartfelt social media post
UConn star Alex Karaban said farewell to Huskies' fans in a social media post over...

Former UConn forward Ice Brady finds new home in transfer portal
Former UConn forward Ice Brady has found a new home in the transfer portal, as...

UConn’s Joe Fagnano heading to this NFL team’s training camp; other CT players sign
UConn's Joe Fagnano, undrafted, will be at Ravens rookie camp. Here's a look at CT...

Cancer left him blind. When his son was diagnosed, ex-USC long snapper found Trojans had his back again.
LOS ANGELES — Former USC long snapper Jake Olson made college football history at the...

Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: This CT coach driving for NCAA lacrosse championship three-peat, and more
West Hartford's Casey D'Annolfo has won 90 percent of his games as Tufts lacrosse coach....

Former UConn top recruit Jacob Furphy finds new home with familiar coach
Former UConn guard Jacob Furphy has reportedly found a new home, and it'll be with...

Off to Buffalo: UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell taken in fourth round of NFL Draft
UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell got the NFL call on Saturday, drafted in the fourth...

UConn men’s basketball dips into transfer portal again to land international big man
The UConn men's basketball program found its backup center in Stanford transfer Oskar Giltay, a...

Where would CT sports fans most want to be buried?
It's a morbid question, but one company did a survey of Connecticut sports fans, and...

UConn legend Sue Bird inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
Sue Bird was honored for her international playing career, which includes five Olympic gold medals...

Where the UConn men’s basketball roster stands as staff looks to add final pieces for 2026-27 season
The bulk of the 2026-27 UConn men's basketball roster is locked in as Dan Hurley...

UConn women’s basketball rookies settling in to first WNBA training camp opportunities
Azzi Fudd is a lock to make the Dallas Wings roster, but UConn has three...

Which CT stars will be chosen in NFL Draft? UConn’s Skyler Bell leads state hopefuls
UConn's Skyler Bell is considered certain to go on Day 2 of the NFL Draft,...

Dom Amore: This massive UConn slugger is leaving his mark, usually on outfield walls
Jackson Marshall, a standout baseball and basketball player in New Hampshire, is hitting .387 and...

UConn women’s basketball announces home-and-home series vs. Michigan beginning in 2026
The UConn women's basketball team added another powerhouse to its 2026-27 schedule, announcing a new...

Dom Amore: As Val Ackerman retires from Big East, she deserves thanks for taking on tough challenges
Val Ackerman built a barrier-breaking career for women in sports by taking on two long...

UConn, WFSB agree to five-year extension on broadcast rights, including some games
UConn and WFSB have agreed on a five-year extension for broadcast rights to some basketball...

Why Braylon Mullins decided to put off NBA Draft, return to UConn for sophomore season
Braylon Mullins would've been a first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he...

UConn men’s basketball reveals Solo Ball will miss 2026-27 season
UConn announced Monday that guard Solo Ball will miss the 2026-27 season as a medical...

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era
By DOUG FEINBERG NEW YORK (AP) — Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at...

Former UConn big man Eric Reibe finds a new home in transfer portal
Former UConn men's basketball center Eric Reibe has found a new home, according to multiple...

Dom Amore: This former CT college player hopes to be a pro football trailblazer
Aditya Singh, whose football development got a kick-start in Connecticut, is looking to be the...

Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Unpacking an awkward week for WNBA, CT Sun, Azzi Fudd, and more
At a time when the WNBA should be basking in the spotlight, it continues to...

UConn’s Alex Karaban returns to host camp in Connecticut amidst NBA Draft prep
UConn's Alex Karaban returned to Connecticut to host a basketball camp for kids and was...

Where former UConn women’s basketball stars are competing in WNBA training camp
When the WNBA opens training camp on Sunday, there will be 18 former UConn women's...

Braylon Mullins announces he will return to UConn for sophomore season
UConn men's basketball star Braylon Mullins announced he will put off the NBA Draft and...

UConn men’s basketball reaches back into portal for a former top 15 high school prospect
Duke transfer Nik Khamenia, a 6-foot-8, former top-15 prospect, announced his commitment to UConn men's...

Former UConn women’s basketball player headed to the Southeastern Conference
After four years with the UConn women's basketball team, Ayanna Patterson announced her commitment to...

UConn men lose another player to transfer portal as published report says key backup moving on
According to a published report, forward Jaylin Stewart will become the fifth UConn player to...

UConn coach Dan Hurley will be taking his time deciding on this crucial piece for his program
Dan Hurley is taking his time in finding an "obsessed" assistant coach to replace Luke...

Azzi Fudd was asked about off-the-court relationship with Paige Bueckers, here’s what happened
Azzi Fudd was asked a question about her relationship with Paige Bueckers during her introductory...

UConn star Azzi Fudd ‘couldn’t be happier’ to join Dallas Wings as No. 1 WNBA Draft pick
UConn star Azzi Fudd was welcomed to her new home in Texas on Thursday after...

Here’s what to know about UConn men’s basketball’s newest transfer big man
Najai Hines became the third former football prospect on UConn's roster for the 2026-27 men's...

How UConn men’s basketball plans to replace all-time winningest player Alex Karaban
Replacing Alex Karaban won't be as simple as finding another 6-foot-8 shooter for the UConn...

UConn men make huge splash in transfer portal, acquire center from Big East rival
The UConn men's basketball team found its new center in former Seton Hall freshman standout...

Look which UConn women’s basketball favorite just signed a WNBA training camp deal
After a college career defined by injury adversity, UConn's Caroline Ducharme will chase her WNBA...

Reports: Pair of UConn men’s basketball guards enter transfer portal
The UConn men's basketball program saw a third player enter the transfer portal as international...

Here’s what one top ESPN analyst says this undecided UConn men’s basketball star should do
Should Braylon Mullins stay at UConn or head to the NBA? An ESPN expert weighs...

Dom Amore: UConn, Dan Hurley dive into the ‘wild west’ with plenty of weapons to reload the Huskies
The college basketball offseason is hazardous, but who has a better vehicle or driver making...

Dan Hurley updates where UConn’s 2026-27 roster stands amidst active transfer portal
A lot is up in the air for the UConn men's basketball team, which only...

Iconic CT coach recalled for mentoring generations of kids over five decades. ‘A very strong figure’
This iconic CT coach, who mentored generations of tennis players in Hartford, died last month...

UConn men’s basketball finds out one of the key pieces for 2026-27 is returning
UConn point guard Silas Demary Jr. announced Tuesday night that he will return to Storrs...

Why UConn star Azzi Fudd was ‘the right fit’ for Dallas Wings with No. 1 WNBA Draft pick
After going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings in the WNBA Draft, UConn's Azzi...

CT school downgrading national champion women’s sports program, 2 years after producing Olympic star
Less than two years after one of its alums became an international star at the...

Dom Amore: Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers collaboration will take it up another level in WNBA
Reunited in Dallas, the chemistry and collaboration of UConn's Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd is...

Former CT field hockey player, who set the state scoring record, earns national honor
This CT field hockey player, who set the state scoring record and is now playing...

UConn center Serah Williams drafted No. 33 in WNBA Draft by Connecticut Sun, traded to Portland Fire
UConn's Serah Williams was picked by the Connecticut Sun in the third round of the...

UConn star Azzi Fudd picked No. 1 in WNBA Draft, reunites with Paige Bueckers on Dallas Wings
UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 in the 2026 WNBA Draft and will...

How did UConn players fare in NBA this year? A final regular-season update
Some are thriving, like Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan, while others are just trying to...

Dom Amore: When perseverance pays off, UConn quarterback Tucker McDonald is holding a large IOU
After years of work behind the scenes, recovering from injuries, learning, QB Tucker McDonald got...

Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Former ‘Bad News Bear’ spreads good word in CT; new Dan Hurley, and more
Rev. Dave Stambaugh of Essex's First Congregational Church played a mean first base 50 years...

After three decades of growing winning teams at Quinnipiac, a coach is going to cultivate her garden
After winning over 500 games in over three decades, this CT college coach knew it...

Takeaways from UConn football’s spring game: Fans get chance to see new coach, many new Huskies
Fans got their first look at the 2026 UConn football team as it made its...

Connecticut Sun bringing back this former UConn star on a two-year deal
The Connecticut Sun re-signed former UConn standout Olivia Nelson-Ododa to a two-year contract Saturday after...

UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong wins Wooden Award, sweeps player of the year honors
UConn star Sarah Strong won the Wooden Award on Friday, becoming the program's first unanimous...

Dom Amore: If you were in UConn star Braylon Mullins’ sneakers, what would you do?
March Madness hero Braylon Mullins can't make a bad decision, but making the right one...

Where UConn women’s basketball’s Azzi Fudd, Serah Williams could land in 2026 WNBA Draft
UConn's Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams begin the next phase of their careers Monday in...

UConn football to host free Spring Game at Rentschler Field Saturday
Fans will have their first opportunity to see Jason Candle's UConn football program in action...

UConn men’s basketball team loses two players to transfer portal
The UConn men's basketball program will be on the market for some big men this...

Connecticut Sun acquire 2023 All-Rookie forward Diamond Miller in trade with Dallas Wings
The Connecticut Sun made its first move of free agency Thursday, trading Rayah Marshall to...

How will UConn women’s basketball roster look next season? Key returners, potential portal additions
With the transfer portal open and the WNBA Draft coming up, we break down how...

Why Hurley says UConn men are ‘at a crossroads’ deciding how to construct future rosters
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley said the program is at a crossroads in determining...

Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
By DOUG FEINBERG NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W...

Where are UConn men’s basketball stars being projected to go in NBA Draft?
A look at the latest mock NBA Draft projections for Braylon Mullins, Alex Karaban and...

Report: UConn forward Ice Brady enters transfer portal
After missing most of 2025-26 with a knee injury, UConn women's basketball forward Ice Brady...

Third-party NIL deals for athletes worth up to $2,500 can now avoid some scrutiny
By EDDIE PELLS The value of name, image and likeness deals that can avoid review...

Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois
By AARON BEARD Michigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s...

UConn Notes: Braylon Mullins finished freshman season ‘like a man,’ now has tough decision to make
College basketball moves fast these days. Soon after the UConn men return from the Final...

UConn’s Geno Auriemma offers this response to Dawn Staley’s statement: ‘I lost myself’
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley released a statement on her Final Four confrontation with UConn's...

Dan Hurley reflects on UConn men’s basketball season: ‘It’s a team I’ll never forget’
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley reflected on a fulfilling season that came up just...

Quinnipiac names new women’s basketball coach to replace legendary Fabbri
Roman Owen, an assistant at UNLV, will become the school's next head women's basketball coach,...

Michigan built a roster full of transfers who carried the Wolverines to a national title
By AARON BEARD INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan’s Roddy Gayle Jr. snagged a final rebound, then...

UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can’t make up for poor shooting in title game loss
By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UConn executed coach Dan Hurley’s game plan in Monday...

Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins
By EDDIE PELLS INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The blue-and-maize confetti was still flying around the stadium...

Dom Amore: For Alex Karaban, UConn men, pride showed through pain of losing championship game
In Alex Karaban's final game as a Husky, he went out the way he played...

This Date in UConn March Madness History: Shabazz Napier, ‘Hungry Huskies’ shock world for ’14 title
Each day between now and the men’s and women’s Final Fours next month, The Courant...

UConn men’s basketball falls to Michigan in national championship game, 69-63
The UConn men's basketball team saw its magic run out in Monday night's national championship...

Dom Amore: By all signs, Dan Hurley and UConn are still a rock-solid marriage
As another major coaching job passes by, Dan Hurley and UConn maintain a rock solid...

Report: UConn women’s basketball forward Ayanna Patterson enters transfer portal
After four years with UConn women's basketball, forward Ayanna Patterson is reportedly in the transfer...

What will next season’s UConn men’s basketball roster look like?
Dan Hurley and the UConn men's basketball program will experience some major turnover on its...

UConn women’s basketball falls to No. 3 in final AP Top 25 poll after Final Four loss
After spending the entire season ranked No. 1, the UConn women's basketball team dropped to...

Why Final Four loss can give UConn women’s basketball the edge it lacked this season
UConn women's basketball lacked an edge in 2025-26 despite its undefeated run. Their Final Four...

Rebecca Lobo says Geno reached out to Dawn Staley personally to apologize
According to Rebecca Lobo, Geno Auriemma reached out to Dawn Staley personally to apologize after...

Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game
By MICHAEL MAROT and EDDIE PELLS INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Even though he hails from a...

AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss
By AARON BEARD INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke star freshman and top NBA prospect Cameron Boozer...

Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship
By JOHN MARSHALL PHOENIX (AP) — Lauren Betts forced herself to repeatedly watch last season’s...

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
PHOENIX (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed...

Staley embraces UCLA’s Close ahead of title game, then smirks to the crowd after handshake drama
PHOENIX (AP) — It seems there will be no pregame handshake drama at the women’s...

UConn’s run to the national title game was more unexpected this time. Maybe it shouldn’t have been
For the third time in four years, the UConn men are back in the national...

National championship notes: UConn, Michigan both heading into game with injuries to starters
Neither UConn nor Michigan will be at full strength for Monday night's national championship game...
