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UConn to be represented by 11 athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics
The group will represent five different countries across three different events.
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Niels Giffey to represent Germany in 2024 Paris Olympics
The two-time national champion has a chance to represent his home country once again at the Olympics.
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UConn hockey teams release 2024-25 schedule
The Huskies’ slate for their second full season in Toscano Family Ice Forum is set.
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Every WNBA team has at least one former UConn player after Moriah Jefferson traded to Chicago
The Huskies are everywhere in the W.
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Braden Quinn selected in 14th round of MLB Draft
The Huskies have had a player selected in each full MLB Draft since 2006.
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Sue Bird getting her own Barbie doll
Mattel will make and sell a "Role Model" Barbie doll of Bird as part of their summer of sports initiative.
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Phoenix Mercury to name practice courts after Diana Taurasi
Two courts in the Phoenix Mercury’s new practice facility will be named after the superstar.
Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle drawing rave Summer League reviews
NBA Twitter is discovering what UConn fans have known for a while now.
WNBA photo gallery: New York Liberty @ Connecticut Sun - 7/10/24
The Sun still cannot solve the Liberty.
Cam Spencer signs two-way contract with Memphis Grizzlies
The second-round pick secured his future with the team that acquired him in a draft-day trade.
Dan Hurley signs new six-year, $50 million contract with UConn
The two-time national champion head coach has signed a new deal that will take him through the 2029-30 season.
WNBA photo gallery: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun - 7/7/24
The Sun get revenge after losing to Dream in their last home game on June 28.
Nika Mühl featured in new WNBA docuseries
The point guard is one of four rookies included in a four-part series produced by the league.
UConn in the WNBA: Crystal Dangerfield signs hardship contract with Los Angeles Sparks
The former rookie of the year has now suited up for half the teams in the league.
Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes heading to 2024 Paris Olympics
UConn now has seven former players set to compete in the summer games.
Kemba Walker retires from basketball
After a dazzling career, the Husky legend is moving on to his next chapter.
UConn’s 2024 NBA Draft picks select new jersey numbers
Check out what numbers former Huskies are wearing in their new spots.
Aaliyah Edwards, Kia Nurse named to Canadian Olympic Team
The pair are the fourth and fifth Huskies heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paige Bueckers named NIL Store’s Top Earning Female Athlete
The superstar keeps piling up the awards.
WNBA photo gallery: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun - 6/28/24
The Sun lost at home for just the second time this season.
Paige Bueckers plans on upcoming season being her last at UConn
The redshirt senior could return in 2025-26, but is likely to head to the WNBA instead.
Cam Spencer drafted 53rd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies
Spencer is the fourth Husky selected this year.
Tristen Newton drafted 49th overall by the Indiana Pacers
After a long journey through the college ranks, and a tremendous super-senior season, Newton has earned the right to be an NBA Draft pick.
Big East Conference announces media rights deal with FOX, NBC and TNT
The conference did not disclose financials for the six-year deal.
Donovan Clingan drafted No. 7 overall by Portland Trailblazers in 2024 NBA Draft
The Bristol big man heads west to bolster the Blazers’ frontcourt.
Stephon Castle selected No. 4 overall by San Antonio Spurs in 2024 NBA Draft
The standout freshman is the Huskies’ highest draft pick since 2009.
Defensive backs Axavier Bridges-Brooks and Saxton Suchanic commit to UConn football
Both are three-star recruits. Bridges-Brooks held offers from many power conference schools.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley elaborates on decision to turn down Lakers, stay in Storrs
Hurley spoke at length about the weirdest and wildest week of the Huskies’ offseason.
Three former UConn women’s basketball stars make USA Olympic roster
Diana Taurasi will go for a record-breaking sixth gold medal, while Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will try to add to their trophy cases.
WNBA photo gallery: Indiana Fever @ Connecticut Sun - 6/10/24
DiJonai Carrington kept the Caitlin Clark fans quiet for most of the night.
Dan Hurley rejects LA Lakers offer, decides to stay at UConn
Hurley reportedly turned down $70 million from the storied NBA franchise.
WNBA photo gallery: NY Liberty @ Connecticut Sun - 6/8/24
The Sun suffered their first loss of the 2024 season on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA Tournament: UConn eliminated by Florida State in 12-inning loss
The Huskies led after seven innings but fell to the Seminoles in 12 innings.
NCAA Tournament: No. 8 Florida State rocks UConn, 24-4
The Huskies are one loss away from elimination.
How a 14-hour bus ride sparked UConn baseball to super regionals
The Huskies looked dead in the water after the Big East Tournament, but now they’re heading to their third Super Regional in program history.
Preview: Tallahassee Super Regional
UConn is two wins from returning to the College World Series for the first time since 1979.
UConn baseball’s secret to regional success? Division III transfers
Upward transfers have played an important role all season, including in the NCAA Tournament.