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UConn women’s basketball releases 2026-27 non-conference schedule
UConn will play one of the toughest non-conference schedules in its history this season. But crucially, none of those contests will fall in the new year. On Monday, the Huskies released their 2026-27 non-conference slate, featuring 15 games in total — three exhibitions and 12 regular-season matchups — with 10 coming against teams that finished […]
Joe Fagnano, Chris Freeman make their NFL debut; Skyler Bell sits
After week one of the NFL preseason, the UConn Huskies represented Connecticut well in their NFL debuts. In the Baltimore Ravens’ 24-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Tyler Huntley started the game, followed by former UConn gunslinger Joe Fagnano. The 25-year-old entered the match late in the first quarter and exited with just over […]
Texans sign former UConn kicker Chris Freeman; Fagnano pushing for spot with Ravens
The Houston Texans officially signed former UConn kicker Chris Freeman on Wednesday. This comes after the former Husky attended the team’s two-day rookie minicamp at the beginning of May and worked out for the franchise last week. In Freeman’s collegiate career, he played four seasons (2020-2023) with Indiana and spent his final two years with […]
Photo gallery: UConn Huskies women’s soccer @ Stony Brook Seawolves – 8/13/26
After giving up an Olimpico goal in the 79th minute, Ines Nourani scored her first career goal four minutes later to help the UConn Huskies women’s soccer team earn a 2-2 draw against the Stony Brook Seawolves in Stony Brook, NY, on Thursday night. Alayna Taylor started the scoring for the Huskies off an assist […]
UConn women’s soccer 2026 season preview
Expectations are high for UConn women’s soccer entering the 2026 season. The Huskies were picked to finish second in the Big East and nabbed two first-place votes along the way. Meanwhile, women’s college soccer guru Chris Henderson projected UConn as the top team in the conference, noting that “if you want to kill the league’s […]
UConn women’s basketball scheduled to play UNLV at home on Dec. 2
Another date is out on UConn women’s basketball’s 2026-27 slate. On Sunday, UNLV released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season, which features a trip to face the Huskies on Wednesday, Dec. 2. This will be just the second all-time meeting between the schools. Back on Dec. 27, 1997, UConn traveled to Las Vegas and […]
UConn women’s basketball to host Tennessee on Dec. 12
Women’s basketball’s most famous rivalry will continue on for at least two more seasons. On Monday, UConn announced a new home-and-home series with the Tennessee Volunteers starting on Saturday, Dec. 12 in Connecticut. The Huskies will make the return trip to Knoxville in 2027-28. This will be the earliest the two schools have ever met. […]
Big East hires Tim Brosnan as new commissioner
On Monday, the Big East unveiled Tim Brosnan as the conference’s new commissioner. He’ll replace Val Ackerman, who will retire on Aug. 31 after 13 years on the job. Brosnan will begin his new role on Sept. 1. A former pitcher at Georgetown as well as a graduate of Fordham School of Law, Brosnan spent […]
Photo gallery: UNH Wildcats @ UConn Huskies women’s soccer (exhibition) – 8/9/26
The UConn Huskies women’s soccer team finished up their exhibition season on Sunday night when they took on the New Hampshire Wildcats at Morrone Stadium. They played the UMass Minutewomen in Ludlow, MA last Wednesday night. They open up the 2026 regular season against the Stony Brook Seawolves in Stony Brook, NY this Thursday night […]
WNBA photo gallery: Phoenix Mercury @ Connecticut Sun – 8/7/26
Former UConn women’s basketball All-American Aaliyah Edwards had 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench to help the Connecticut Sun to 75-72 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Friday night. Olivia Nelson-Ododa added seven points and four rebounds in the win. Click on image to enlarge gallery […]
UConn women’s basketball to face LSU in Nashville on Dec. 20
The date for UConn women’s basketball’s showdown with Kim Mulkey and LSU is set. The Huskies and Tigers will square off as part of the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The contest was originally reported by Rebecca Lobo back in January. This will be UConn’s first […]
Andre Jackson Jr. signs deal with Toronto Raptors.
News broke late Tuesday evening that former UConn star and Milwaukee Bucks wing Andre Jackson Jr. signed a deal with the Toronto Raptors ahead of training camp for the 2026-27 NBA season. Jackson played three seasons in Storrs from 2020-23 and helped lead UConn to its fifth national championship in 2023, where he stuffed the […]
Three UConn players named to Team USA roster for FIBA World Cup
Three former UConn players will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart were all named to Team USA’s roster ahead of the tournament, which will run from Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, Germany. “This is an incredibly talented group that has earned the opportunity to compete […]
UConn hires Nykesha Sales as assistant coach
After Jamelle Elliott stepped down to launch a leadership consultation business earlier this offseason, UConn hired a different member of UConn’s 1995 national championship squad to replace her. On Monday, the Huskies announced that Nykesha Sales will join Geno Auriemma’s staff as an assistant coach. “Bringing Nykesha back to UConn is absolutely the best decision […]
UConn men’s hockey hires Sean Walsh as new assistant coach
On Wednesday, UConn men’s hockey announced Sean Walsh as the program’s new assistant coach. He replaces Nick Peruzzi, who left for Wisconsin earlier in the offseason. “We’re excited to welcome Sean to UConn,” head coach Mike Cavanaugh said in a release. “Sean has built an outstanding reputation as a recruiter and has grown up around the […]
How UConn football has reestablished chemistry and leadership in the locker room
After achieving back-to-back nine-win seasons and participating in the Fenway Bowl twice, the UConn football team turned upside down. Head coach Jim Mora left for Colorado State, offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis joined TCU, defensive coordinator Matt Brock returned to Mississippi State and 32 Huskies entered the transfer portal. However, under new head coach Jason Candle, […]
Azzi Fudd wins WNBA 3-point contest
For all the success of the UConn women’s basketball program, none of its alumni had ever won the WNBA 3-point contest — until Friday. Azzi Fudd followed up a 24-point performance in the opening round with a monster 30-point showing in the final to claim the 2026 crown. Not only is she the first Husky […]
Tom Moore announces retirement after 21 years with UConn
After a near-four decade career including 21 years working at UConn, Tom Moore has announced his retirement. Most recently serving as the general manager for the men’s basketball program, Moore was an assistant coach for four national championship teams (1999, 2004, 2023 & 2024) under legendary coaches Jim Calhoun and Dan Hurley. “It has been […]
Alex Karaban reflects on Summer League success and his fit with Sacramento
Alex Karaban sat down with NBC Sports California’s Deuce Mason following being drafted 29th overall to Sacramento in this year’s draft. He revealed that the number-one ingredient in winning that most people overlook is accountability. “If we’re hard on each other and we’re holding each other accountable, it’s going to make us closer… I think […]
Two Huskies named to Shrine Bowl Watchlist
With 45 days remaining until the 2026 college football season kicks off, the East-West Shrine Bowl released its 2027 Preseason Watchlist, which featured two UConn players. Connecticut is no stranger to the East-West Shrine Bowl, as players like Skyler Bell and Joe Fagnano have participated in the game in previous seasons. With a roster of […]
Azzi Fudd to participate in WNBA 3-point contest
Despite being an All-Star snub, Azzi Fudd will still head to Chicago this weekend to participate in the WNBA’s 3-point contest. She’ll be joined by the Portland Fire’s Bridget Carleton, the Seattle Storm’s Natisha Hiedeman, the Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard, the Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey and the Golden State Valkyries’ Janelle Salaun. As a rookie […]
WNBA photo gallery: Portland Fire @ Connecticut Sun – 7/14/26
Former UConn women’s basketball star Aaliyah Edwards had 21 points off the bench to help the Connecticut Sun to a 90-87 win over the Portland Fire at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Tuesday in the team’s annual camp game. Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 16 points and six rebounds. The Fire’s lone Husky, Serah Williams, […]
UConn lefty Charlie West picked in seventh round of MLB Draft by Los Angeles Dodgers
A UConn Husky heard his name called on the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft. Left-handed pitcher Charlie West was selected in the seventh round with the No. 223 overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The South Setauket, New York, native pitched the past three seasons in Storrs. West had a great spring […]
Tarris Reed’s path to sticking with the Spurs
How glorious it is to see Tarris Reed Jr. end up a San Antonio Spur. The Bear snuck into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, after quietly rising up draft boards in recent weeks thanks to his intriguing measurements and workouts. He’s teaming up with another former Husky in Steph Castle on one […]
Former Huskies making waves in 2026 NBA Summer League
The 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas opened with a bang for multiple former Huskies. Liam McNeeley put on a show for Charlotte in their win over Orlando, putting up 28 points on 7-for-8 from downtown. “I mean, a little nerves early on and they’re a team (Orlando) that’s got a little bit older […]
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