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UConn freshman Colben Landrew named to Julius Erving Award watch list for nation’s top small forward Original
Star UConn men’s basketball freshman Colben Landrew is earning national award consideration before logging his first regular-season minutes with the Huskies. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame released a 20-player watch list Wednesday for the 2027 Julius Erving Award, which recognizes the top small forward in men’s college basketball.
Connecticut basketball star Abdou Toure signs with Rod Wave's Mainstay Sports Agency Original
Connecticut native Abdou Toure signed with Mainstay Sports Agency for marketing and brand representation on Wednesday. The firm was launched by popular rapper and Grammy nominee Rodarius Marcell Green, better known as Rod Wave. Toure starred at Notre Dame-West Haven, averaging 24.6 points and seven rebounds per game as a senior. He was recognized as a consensus five-star prospect and the Allen Iverson High School Player of the Year.
UConn men's basketball hosts Purdue in final preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis
UConn men's basketball will round out its three-game exhibition schedule Tuesday evening with another stiff test against Purdue at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The Huskies stand undefeated in preseason action, cruising past Gerry McNamara's new-look Syracuse side 72-52 before heading to East Lansing to secure an eight-point win over Michigan State.
Why Fairfield women's basketball added frontcourt size after March Madness exits
FAIRFIELD - Carly Thibault-DuDonis' last three seasons with the Fairfield women's basketball program have been the most successful on record, posting an 87-12 record and earning increasingly higher seeds in March Madness. And they've all ended on similarly demoralizing duds in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. A competitive first half in Thibault-DuDonis' first NCAA Tournament game three years ago fizzled, as Indiana outscored the Stags by 18 points after halftime in a blowout.
Why Fairfield women's basketball added frontcourt size after March Madness exits Original
COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 21: Head coach Carly Thibault-Dudonis of the Fairfield Stags reacts to a call during a first round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish held at Jerome Schottenstein Center on March 21, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
UConn's Dan Hurley ranked No. 1 college basketball coach by CBS Sports for third straight year Original
Dan Hurley saw off many of college basketball's best coaches to reach the 2026 national championship game, ousting Mick Cronin, Tom Izzo, Jon Scheyer, and Brad Underwood before falling to Michigan in Indianapolis.
UConn men's basketball hosts Purdue in final preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis Original
UConn men's basketball will round out its three-game exhibition schedule Tuesday evening with another stiff test against Purdue at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The Huskies stand undefeated in preseason action, cruising past Gerry McNamara's new-look Syracuse side 72-52 before heading to East Lansing to secure an eight-point win over Michigan State.
Joey Logano walks away from scary NASCAR crash at Talladega
Middletown native Joey Logano's latest return to the Talladega Superspeedway ended five laps short of the checkered flag when his No. 22 car flipped in a multi-car collision. After being bumped by Carson Hocevar as the two drivers jockeyed for a late lead, Logano's car slammed against the wall and eventually flipped onto the roof, resulting in a fiery skid for around 100 yards before the No. 22 car finally came to a stop.
UConn's Silas Demary Jr. on watch list for Bob Cousy Award honoring best point guard Original
UConn men's basketball star Silas Demary Jr. continues to cement his status as one of the nation's top point guards, earning a spot on the preseason watch list for the 2027 Bob Cousy Award. Named after the legendary Holy Cross and Boston Celtics star, the Bob Cousy Award honors the best point guard in college basketball each year, beginning with Monday's watch list of 20 players.
Connecticut native Joey Logano walks away from scary NASCAR crash at Talladega Original
Middletown native Joey Logano's latest return to the Talladega Superspeedway ended five laps short of the checkered flag when his No. 22 car flipped in a multi-car collision. After being bumped by Carson Hocevar as the two drivers jockeyed for a late lead, Logano's car slammed against the wall and eventually flipped onto the roof, resulting in a fiery skid for around 100 yards before the No. 22 car finally came to a stop.
Dave Portnoy hosts Barstool College Football Show at Rentschler Field for UMass-UConn: Live updates
UConn football hosts UMass Friday evening in college football's biggest game of the day, at least in the eyes of Dave Portnoy, who brought his Barstool College Football Show to Rentschler Field. The on-campus show will start before the game in an adjacent parking lot, with Portnoy joined by fellow Barstool Sports personalities Big Cat, Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith. Here's everything you need to know as Barstool comes to one of college football's longest-running active rivalries.
Dawn Staley says Final Four spat with Geno Auriemma was about more than a handshake
Dawn Staley came out to raucous applause at South Carolina's Garnet and Black Madness event Wednesday, marking the customary start of a new Gamecocks basketball season. However, the South Carolina coach isn't quite ready to let go of last season, particularly her memorable Final Four clash with UConn women's basketball coach and longtime rival Geno Auriemma six months ago.
Dawn Staley says Final Four spat with Geno Auriemma was about more than a handshake
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Dawn Staley says Final Four spat with Geno Auriemma was about more than a handshake College Basketball: NCAA Final Four: UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley ague during the game at Mortgage Matchup Center.
ESPN ranks the WNBA’s greatest players of all time; 6 UConn stars make the list Original
Basketball - Olympics: Day 3 Maya Moore #7 of United States, Diana Taurasi #12 of United States and Sue Bird #6 of United States watching action from the bench during the USA Vs Spain Women's Basketball Tournament at Youth Arena on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Why Dave Portnoy brought Barstool College Football Show to UConn's Rentschler Field: 'Bitter rivals' Original
UConn football will face off against UMass on Friday evening for the 79th time, in a rivalry known beyond New England for an infamous Wikipedia page and for pairing two FBS programs that have struggled in recent years. Dave Portnoy, however, grew up outside Salem, Mass., which gave him a better understanding of the mutual animosity behind what may be college football's most competitive rivalry — the series sits at a 38–38–2 deadlock, dating back to 1897.
UConn men's basketball defeats Michigan State in preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis
The UConn men's basketball team gained valuable experience facing a top-10 preseason opponent in a hostile road environment Tuesday, outlasting Michigan State 78-70 at the Breslin Center. Nik Khamenia led Dan Hurley's squad with 19 points and six rebounds, while freshman Colben Landrew staked his case for a starting role with 13 points and five boards. The Huskies shot an impressive 10-for-25 from 3-point range, but were second-best in rebounding and free-throw shooting for much of the game.
Dan Hurley, Tom Izzo relationship sparked by NBA interest in UConn men's basketball coach Original
Dan Hurley returned to the college basketball mountaintop in the summer of 2024 and considered climbing higher, faced with a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Few people could relate to the UConn men's basketball coach's predicament, so he built a relationship with Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, the seventh-winningest active coach in Division I basketball, who had received multiple NBA offers over his long run with the Spartans.
UConn men's basketball faces Michigan State in top-10 preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis Original
The UConn men's basketball team should gain useful experience grappling with a top-10 preseason opponent and a hostile road environment, facing off against Michigan State at the Breslin Center. Dan Hurley's squad hosted Michigan State in an exhibition last year, earning a 76-69 win at PeoplesBank Arena, so Tom Izzo will have some degree of revenge on his mind in Tuesday's exhibition. Here's everything you need to know: The Spartans and Huskies will tip off at 7 p.m. from East Lansing.
Gabby Williams talks Golden State's UConn connection before WNBA Finals: 'Rest of your life' Original
The UConn women's basketball team took the floor Monday to tip off the program's second exhibition against Texas, but another group of Huskies suited up for a game on the other side of the country with far greater stakes. The Golden State Valkyries hosted Game 2 of the WNBA Finals Monday evening, a team that includes four former UConn stars: Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes, and Kaitlyn Chen.
UConn women's basketball vs. Texas in preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis
UConn women's basketball appeared in midseason form during the program's second preseason exhibition game Monday evening, routing reigning national semifinalists Texas at PeoplesBank Arena 83-61. Sarah Strong looked every bit of the National Player of the Year against a talented Texas frontcourt, scoring 27 points on 12-for-21 shooting while dishing out three assists and recording three blocks.
UConn women's basketball faces Texas in preseason exhibition: Live updates, analysis Original
The UConn women's basketball program will face its stiffest test in a string of three preseason exhibition games this month, hosting Texas at PeoplesBank Arena Monday evening. Vic Schaefer joined Geno Auriemma in the 2026 Final Four with a talented Texas roster led by Madison Booker, Jordan Lee and Rori Harmon, and the Longhorns are once again expected to contend toward the top of college basketball this upcoming season.
Barstool College Football Show to air live from Rentschler Field for UConn-UMass Original
Live from East Hartford, Conn., a college football studio show will be hosted outside Rentschler Field next week. UConn football's recent turnaround hasn't caught College GameDay's attention quite yet, but the Huskies' matchup with regional rival UMass did reach the radar of Dave Portnoy, who will bring the Barstool College Football Show to the Nutmeg State for the first time next Friday.
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