UConn men dominate Butler for much-needed win, 86-56, in Hartford Sunday HARTFORD, Conn. — The sliding UConn men’s basketball team needed a win on Sunday. Badly. Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2023
Despite slow start, No. 5 UConn routs Butler, 79-39 STORRS, Conn. — Another game, another short-handed victory for the UConn women’s basketball team. Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2023
UConn star Azzi Fudd to be sidelined indefinitely after re-injuring knee More unfortunate injury news this season for Azzi Fudd. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2023
UConn’s Azzi Fudd Reinjures Right Knee, Will Miss More Time The standout guard reaggravated her knee in the team’s win on Sunday against Georgetown. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20, 2023
2023 College Football Rankings 1 To 133: Offseason First Look 2023 College Football Rankings: All 133 teams with the first offseason thoughts before spring ball. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023
Late Seton Hall shot sends No. 15 UConn to sixth loss in seven games, 67-66 NEWARK, N.J. — It was devastation on the road once again for the UConn men’s basketball team, losing this time at Seton Hall in a nailbiter at the Prudential Center, 67-66, on Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023
SI’s First 2023 March Madness Men’s Bracket Projection There’s an intriguing battle for the No. 1 overall seed developing. Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023
Breanna Stewart’s cryptic tweet has WNBA fans obsessing over free-agency decision that could change league HARTFORD, Conn. — Breanna Stewart’s emojis carry a lot of weight. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
WNBA great Maya Moore officially retires The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from prison by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020. Irons married Moore soon after his release and the couple had their first child, Jonathan Jr., in July. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023
Despite Hawkins’ career-high 31 points, UConn men fall to St. John’s, 85-74; fourth loss in five games Jordan Hawkins’ career-high 31 points were not enough as the UConn men’s basketball team lost for the fourth time in its last five games, 85-74, to St. John’s at the XL Center on Sunday. Tribune News Service · Jan 15, 2023
Recharged UConn coach Geno Auriemma opens up after a month of grief and sickness, talks about finding a new perspective HARTFORD, Conn. — Geno Auriemma was a curious kid growing up. The UConn women’s head coach is now an 11-time national champion and Hall of Famer, but back then he used to work alongside older Italian men, helping the stonemasons and bricklayers and carpenters as they went about their days.… Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023
Celtics alum Kemba Walker reportedly headed to Italy’s Olimpia Milan Multiple reports are relating that the former UConn standout will sign with Italian club Olimpia Milan after clearing his requisite medical examinations. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2023
Hitting the books in college — So many hoops games, so many opportunities Bet on it: From CCSU to Stonehill to North Carolina-Wilmington, knowledgeable fans know there is money to be made Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023
Road woes continue for UConn men in 82-76 loss at No. 25 Marquette MILWAUKEE — The No. 6 UConn men’s basketball team didn’t find a solution for its home sickness as it dropped a third straight road game in Big East play, this time to No. 25 Marquette, 82-76, on Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023 Coach Geno Auriemma rejoins UConn women’s basketball team, to be on sidelines at St. John’s HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn women’s basketball will have head coach Geno Auriemma back on the sidelines when it faces St. John’s on Wednesday night.
Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023 Dom Amore: UConn women have tried it all, but there’s nothing to do but weather the injury storm - and they have will to do it Chris Dailey walked into the training room and saw players flat on their back, working with sports performance director Andrea Hudy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023 Illinois women enter AP Top 25 for first time since 2000 The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in their first Top 25 appearance since Nov. 27, 2000. Illinois hasn’t had a winning season since 2012-13.
Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023 Adama Sanogo, UConn defeat Big East foe Creighton for first time in program history, 69-60 STORRS, Conn. — Adama Sanogo had yet to put together a standout performance against Ryan Kalkbrenner and Creighton in the four times they played entering Saturday’s matchup in Gampel Pavilion.
Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023 UConn’s game Sunday vs. DePaul postponed as injuries prevent Huskies from dressing enough healthy players HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn women’s basketball’s game against DePaul on Sunday has been postponed due to the team’s lack of available players.
Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023 Dom Amore: Tap the brakes on March Madness, UConn men dealing with a January crisis of confidence So here we thought words like “embarrassing” and “outtoughed” were a thing of the past for the UConn men’s basketball team. The Huskies, after 14 games, were lost in a giddy world of analytics and win probabilities and their nation of followers was preoccupied with the AP poll.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023 NCAAW midseason title odds: South Carolina and Stanford remain at the top Breaking down the favorites to win this season's NCAA Championship.
Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023 No. 4 UConn has no answer for Bryce Hopkins and Providence; loses second straight, 73-61 PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Providence forward Bryce Hopkins was fouled on a fast break with the Friars leading UConn by nine points in the second half of Wednesday’s game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. As he stood at the free throw line, a packed-house of about 14,000 remained on its feet, where a…
Sports Illustrated · Jan 3, 2023 College Basketball’s Top-25 Voting System Needs an Overhaul The men’s AP poll has never felt more detached from the on-court reality. What can be done about it?
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023 Utah gets first top 10 ranking as South Carolina stays at No. 1 in women’s basketball poll There were 22 losses by teams in the AP top 10 this season before Jan. 1. That was tied for the most in the past 23 years before January.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023 Purdue stays at No. 1 in men’s basketball poll; Charleston ranked for 1st time in 20 years The Boilermakers remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week, receiving all but one first-place vote.