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Kels Dayton
Kels Dayton is the Sports Editor at the Hartford Courant.
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![The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and competition in the sport may be getting better around the country, but that doesn't mean the Huskies aren't still the class of the women's game. The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and competition in the sport may be getting better around the country, but that doesn't mean the Huskies aren't still the class of the women's game.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sun1_1044582525_1044591790.jpg?w=132)
Every WNBA team now has a UConn alum on its roster after Moriah Jefferson trade
The UConn women's basketball program may not have won a national championship since 2016, and competition in the sport may be getting better around the country, but that doesn't mean...
![FILE - Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) FILE - Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24165482290292.jpg?w=132)
UConn finishes third in Men’s Capital One Cup, an official ranking of national athletic success
On Wednesday, the school announced that it finished third in in the Men's Capital One Cup standings, which rank each school in the country based on athletic success across all...
![Former Conard High School star Dominic Niman starred at Central Connecticut State, helping lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament twice. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin/Central Connecticut State Athletics) Former Conard High School star Dominic Niman starred at Central Connecticut State, helping lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament twice. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin/Central Connecticut State Athletics)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/64933dd0719d7.image_-e1721240186575.jpg?w=140)
Conard, CCSU’s Dominic Niman chosen by Tampa Bay Rays in MLB Draft
Former Conard High School and Central Connecticut State star Dominic Niman was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday.
![UConn star Donovan Clingan quickly donned a Trail Blazers hat after he was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26 in New York. (Getty Images) UConn star Donovan Clingan quickly donned a Trail Blazers hat after he was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26 in New York. (Getty Images)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2159435322-e1721226310310.jpg?w=140)
Donovan Clingan gets best of No. 2 pick Alex Sarr in NBA Summer League showdown
Donovan Clingan faced off against No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr and the Washington Wizards in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, and outperformed the French big...
![New Fairfield native and UConn lefty Braden Quinn was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.
New Fairfield native and UConn lefty Braden Quinn was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24152761699371.jpg?w=140)
UConn’s Braden Quinn chosen by Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB Draft
New Fairfield native and UConn lefty Braden Quinn was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.
![Former Hartford Yard Goats Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are having breakout seasons with the Colorado Rockies. McMahon, a former Road Goat, is a first-time All-Star. Former Hartford Yard Goats Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are having breakout seasons with the Colorado Rockies. McMahon, a former Road Goat, is a first-time All-Star.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP23098051123684-e1721073344237.jpg?w=140)
First-time All-Star Ryan McMahon among trio of former Yard Goats starring for Rockies this season
Former Hartford Yard Goats Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are having breakout seasons with the Colorado Rockies. McMahon, a former Road Goat, is a first-time All-Star.
![Maggie Shea competes alonside Stephanie at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. (Courant File Photo) Maggie Shea competes alonside Stephanie at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. (Courant File Photo)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/07/28/V5MZDSR3OBEYVJJDLXR3MYCCWI-e1720727801515.jpg?w=140)
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Connecticut College’s Maggie Shea to compete in second straight Olympics
Connecticut College grad Maggie Shea is officially heading to Paris. The 34-year-old will make her second straight appearance in the Olympics after making the U.S. team in sailing.
![Memphis Grizzlies forward Cam Spencer (24) drives as Philadelphia 76ers Jaylen Sims defends during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) Memphis Grizzlies forward Cam Spencer (24) drives as Philadelphia 76ers Jaylen Sims defends during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24192043203977.jpg?w=132)
After two Summer League games, Grizzlies finding out what UConn fans already know about Cam Spencer
UConn men's basketball fans already know all about what Cam Spencer can bring to a team. Now, after just two games in NBA Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies fans are finding out,...
![France's Gabby Williams drives to the basket as China's Yang Liwei attempts to block her shot during their quarterfinal game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) France's Gabby Williams drives to the basket as China's Yang Liwei attempts to block her shot during their quarterfinal game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP22272328679144.jpg?w=132)
Former UConn star Gabby Williams to compete in second straight Olympics with France
Former UConn women's basketball player Gabby Williams will take part in her second straight Olympics, as the former Huskies star was officially named to the French national team on Monday.
![Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters celebrates after his team qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after eliminating Lithuania in a FIBA Olympic Qualifying basketball final in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters celebrates after his team qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after eliminating Lithuania in a FIBA Olympic Qualifying basketball final in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24190026412698.jpg?w=132)
New Haven’s Tremont Waters helps lead Puerto Rico to first Olympic men’s basketball berth in 20 years
The New Haven native helped lead Puerto Rico to its first berth in men's basketball in 20 years on Sunday, with a 79-68 win over Lithuania in an Olympic Qualifying...