In sports these days there is a strong push to limit the risk of brain trauma resulting from sports-related concussions. We have seen the progressive steps taken by most professional sports in the last two years to better evaluate, treat and return players to their sport within a timely yet medically safe timeframe. This month the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is making a concerted effort to educate all those involved in sports about concussion recognition, treatment and prevention. Get the details.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed former James Madison guard Dawn Evans to a training camp contract. Find out more.
Highlighted by a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists and featuring a total of nine players who have won Olympic gold, 21 USA Women’s National Team members were today named as finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Four members of the Sun were selected by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee.
Recently we sat down with Coach Thibault to discuss how the offseason is going and looking forward to 2012. Read what he had to say.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract. Find out more.
National Girls and Women In Sports Day began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women's sports. It has evolved into a day that acknowledges the past while recognizing current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports. In celebration of the 26th annual day on Feb. 1st, we’ve focused on Sun assistant coach Bernadette Mattox and her experience with the game throughout her career.
Connecticut Sun guard Kalana Greene recently signed a contract to play with Bnot Hasharon, a FIBA Eurobasket team in Israel. For Greene, who is preparing for her third season in the WNBA, this is an important opportunity to continue developing her game.
On January 17th, Sun season ticket holders that had paid in full by October 14th were on hand to receive their special gift and ask questions of Coach Thibault, Renee Montgomery and Kara Lawson. See photos from the event.
Sun guard Danielle McCray recaps her holidays and shares her adventure to Russia in her newest blog.
On Wednesday, January 18th, Connecticut Sun guard Renee Montgomery traveled to the Waterford Public Library for a Reading Time-Out.
It’s been just over two months since Connecticut Sun guard Kalana Greene walked off the basketball court at Phillips Arena, where the Sun were eliminated by the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Recently, Greene took a few moments to look back on 2011.
Find out how the European Tour with USA Basketball went for Asjha Jones, Tina Charles and Renee Montgomery HERE
Congratulations to the following members of the 100% Club for perfect attendance during the 2011 season! Check out the lucky winners!
Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson announced today she will participate in the New York City Marathon Weekend, running in the inaugural New York Road Runners Dash To The Finish 5K on November 5th to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson announced she has chosen the Fallen Patriot Fund of the Mark Cuban Foundation as the recipient of a $5,000 donation in her name through the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award program.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed veteran forward Asjha Jones to a three-year contract extension on September 2. Get the details.
On Wednesday August 10, the Connecticut Sun’s Tina Charles and Renee Montgomery, in conjuction with Citizens Bank, took time out to visit the New London Parks and Recreation Dept.’s kids summer camp at Toby May Park.
University of Georgia women's basketball coach Andy Landers was in town recently and took time to reflect on one of his former stars, Sun assistant coach Bernadette Mattox.
The Connecticut Sun announced today that it has signed 6-foot-3 rookie forward Jessica Breland to a seven-day contract.
On July 20, the Connecticut Sun took on a challenge off the court with the WNBA “Read to Achieve Program.” Get the details.
Recently, Renee Montgomery took a few minutes to reflect on being named to her first WNBA All-Star Game. Find out more.
Tina Charles will represent the Connecticut Sun as the starting center for the Eastern Conference at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game on July 23rd in San Antonio.
Connecticut forward Jessica Moore is in her seventh season in the WNBA, but her first with the Sun. A former UConn star who has also played for the Los Angeles Sparks, Charlotte Sting and Indiana Fever, Moore took a few minutes before a recent practice in Minnesota to chat about returning to play in Connecticut.
Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun and Rebekkah Brunson of the Minnesota Lynx were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for regular season games played in June.
Connecticut Sun forward Asjha Jones has been one of the top players at her position for almost a decade. Slowed by injuries that forced her to miss numerous games the last two years, Jones has regained her All Star form so far in 2011, serving as a veteran leader on a young team. Recently, Jones took a few minutes after practice to discuss her play in 2011.
The sun and cool breeze at Hole in the Wall beach was a mere sideshow during the Connecticut Sun’s visit on Wednesday, June 8th. The Sun participated in a beach cleanup as a part of the WNBA’s Green Initiative to support a healthy and clean environment.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has made a late change to its roster, signing free agent center Jessica Moore to the team on Friday evening. Find out more.
To kick off the season, members of the Connecticut Sun participated in Habitat For Humanity in New London, Conn. See photos from the day.
ConnecticutSun.com caught up with Sun rookie Danielle McCray following her first game as a member of the team. Find out what she had to say.
Allison Hightower returns to the Connecticut Sun for her second year after spending the WNBA offseason in France, where she averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds for Reze Nantes Basket 44 in her first year abroad. Following a recent practice at Mohegan Sun Arena, Hightower took a few minutes to answer some questions.
On Monday, May 16, the Connecticut Sun unveiled its new court during a scrimmage for season ticket holders at Mohegan Sun Arena. Check out some facts about the new court, as well as some photos. HERE
The Connecticut Sun executed a pair of trades during the 2011 WNBA Draft, including a swap with the New York Liberty that landed former UConn star Kalana Greene. Get the details.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed former Marist forward Rachele Fitz to a training camp contract. Find out more.
In anticipation of the 2011 WNBA Draft, Sun players shared their memories of what it was like the day that they were drafted. Take a walk down memory lane.
The Connecticut Sun announced today it will host the Chinese National Women’s Basketball Team in a preseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 19th at 7 p.m. Find out more.
Guard Renee Montgomery discusses a scary few days in Israel during her overseas experience. Get the details.
Sun rookie Danielle McCray wraps up her first experience overseas in her most recent blog. Read it HERE.
Get an update from Sun forward Asjha Jones on what she has been doing over the offseason, including launching her shoe line.
We know that the construction at Mohegan Sun has made parking for sun games difficult. Check out this special promotion that Mohegan Sun is offering to encourage use of the Thames garage. Click here.
