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2/25/05
UNCASVILLE,
CT - Four months after reaching the WNBA Finals
for the first time in franchise history, the Connecticut
Sun have extended the contract of head coach Mike Thibault
through the 2008 season. More
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| Sun
School Tour |
By
Leon Field - 2/2/05
Norwich, CT - The Connecticut Sun’s 2005
Girls High School tour of the area continued Tuesday, January
25th, at Norwich Free Academy. The Wildcats hosted Windham
in a game that tipped off at 7 p.m.
Jess Brungo and Lindsay Whalen, last years two top draft
picks for the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA where on hand
to sign autographs and have picture's taken.
Sportspagemagazine.com
was on hand and had a chance to sit and talk with both players.
SPM: Lindsay what is it about the tour that you
like?
Whalen: Well not being from the area and not knowing
where anything is located...More |
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| Connecticut
Sun Announce 2005 Schedule |
UNCASVILLE,
CT.
- The Connecticut Sun open defense of their 2004 Eastern Conference
title on May 21st in Detroit, facing the 2003 WNBA Champion Shock
in a 1 p.m. game at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
The Sun, who
completed the best season in franchise history last October by
reaching the WNBA Finals before falling to the Seattle Storm in
three games, will play in five nationally-televised games next
season. The Sun also play nine of their 17 home games on the weekend,
including five on Saturdays. More |
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| In
the Spirit of Christmas |
| by
Leon Field - 12/13/04
Uncasville, CT - Liz Hall
founded Kids' Christmas 15 years ago after taking a second
job to make sure no child was overlooked during the holiday
season. The energetic grandmother of 24 grandchildren says
it is a labor of love. "The good Lord told me I had
to do something and so I acted," said the effervescent
Hall.
The Connecticut Sun partnered with Ms Hall
at the entrance to the Connecticut Sun arena on Tuesday
December 7, 2004, to collect donations of unwrapped toys
or gifts for this worthy cause.
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To Participate in Kids’ Christmas Toy Drive |
UNCASVILLE, CT — The Connecticut Sun will
host a toy drive benefiting Kids’ Christmas, a non-profit
organization that provides gifts to under-privileged families within
New London County.
Sun player Debbie Black
will be on hand at Mohegan Sun in the Spring Gateway entrance
adjacent to the Arena Box Office on Tuesday, December 7th from
5-7 p.m. to collect the unwrapped toys/gifts.
Kids’ Christmas
was founded 15 years ago by Liz Hall, who took on a second job
to make sure no child was overlooked during the holidays. The
program has gone from serving 10 to 450 kids in 15 years. For
more information on the toy drive, including a list of suggested
toys and gifts, visit www.connecticutsun.com.
For
those who wish to make a donation, but who are unable to attend
the Dec. 7th event, gifts can be dropped off at the Mohegan Sun
Arena Box Office now through Dec. 17th.
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| Storm
Tie Up the Series |
| by
Kristen Melesky -10/11/04
Before tip-off,
UConn head coach turned WNBA broadcaster in the off-season had
a prediction. Auriemma predicted that even if the Sun did everything
they were supposed to do in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against
the Seattle Storm, they would lose, simply because the Storm had
the sold out home crowd at the Key Arena to their advantage. The
Sun led by the offensive power of Nykesha Sales who had 32 points,
found themselves within 2 points in the final minutes of the game.
Unfortunately for the Sun, Auriemma’s prediction proved
true as the Storm took the victory with a 67-65 win before 17,072
fans. More |
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| No
Surprise: Sun Win Game 1 of the Finals |
| Photos
by Larry Morgenwreck |
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| Katie
Douglas and Lindsay Whalen |
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| Sue
Bird and Whalen |
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| 1st
and 2nd All-WNBA Annouced Before Tip-off |
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See
WNBA Finals Photos |
by
Kristen Melesky - 10/9/04
The
Connecticut Sun took game one of the WNBA Finals against
the Seattle Storm with a defeat of 64-68. An aggressive
Sun defense shut down this season’s MVP candidate,
Lauren Jackson, holding her to just 14 points. Katie Douglas
led the Sun with 18 and Wendy Palmer added 16. Predicted
to finish last in pre-season polls, these underdogs are
not surprised with their success.
Surprise!
Surprise
has been a common word used by analysts, opponents and
reporters when referring to the Sun this season. There
was “surprise” with the strong play and leadership
of rookie, Lindsay Whalen as the new floor general. “Surprise”
with the newfound team chemistry and finally “surprise”
that this team, voted by the likes of women’s basketball
legend, Nancy Lieberman-Cline to finish last in the Conference,
has made it to the WNBA Finals. But this team, comprised
of no superstars, only hard workers knows that this was
far from dumb luck.
After
the Sun’s win over Seattle in game one Friday night,
members of the media were still not convinced.
“Are
you all through surprising yourselves with what you’ve
done so far?” one reporter asked.
“I
don’t think surprise is the right word,” responded
Whalen. “I don’t think we’re surprised.
We know we’re a good team. We know we should be
in this position.”
Whalen
does know her team. With a game-high and franchise record
of nine assists in the Sun’s first-ever WNBA Finals
appearance, Whalen has proven to be a team leader.
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Stories |
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| History
Made: Sun Make It to the Finals, by Kristen Melesky
- 10/4/04 |
| Connecticut
Draws First Blood, by Jerry Del Priore - 10/2/04 |
| Sun
Take It to the Next Level, by Mike D‘Avino
- 9/30/04 |
| Well
Deserved Award for Wendy Palmer-Daniel, by Mike
D'Avino - 9/28/04 |
| Sun
Rebound, by Leon Field - 9/28/04 |
| Sun
Face Elimination, by Mike D'Avino - 9/26/04 |
| Shock
Short Circuit Liberty , by Jerry Del Priore, 9/25/04 |
| Predicted
Last, Sun Finish First, by Mike D'Avino - 9/21/04 |
| Liberty
Extinguish Sun's Fire, by Mike D'Avino 9/17/04 |
| Our
Town Now, by Leon Field -9/13/04 |
| Bird:
A Loss But Not Defeated, by Kristen Melesky -
9/13/04 |
| Sun
"Rise" and Shine in NYC, by Jerry Del Priore
- 9/10/04 |
| Sun
Ready to Resume - Q & A with Mike Thibault,
by Leon Field - 8/31/04 |
| A
Letter To The Editor, by Brian Leonelli - 8/12/04 |
| If
Nothing Else, A Win, by Kristen Melesky
- 7/25/04 |
| Sun
Struggle Offensively, by Kristen Melesky, 7/23/04 |
| Suns
Road Woes Continue In Houston , by Larry Nauss, 7/16/04 |
| Sun
Streak To Near First Place, by Larry Nauss, 7/12/04 |
| Streak
Snapped: Lawson Leads Monarchs with Perfect Shooting,
by Kristen Melesky, 7/10/04 |
| Refuse
to Lose, by Leon Field, 7/7/04 |
| Sales:
Cool As Ice, by Kristen Melesky, 7/7/04 |
| Five
Straight, by Kristen Melesky, 7/04 |
| T-Ball,
by Leon Field, 7/04 |
| Youthful
Players Learning the Way, by Scott Melesky, 6/04 |
| Sun
On the Horizon, by Leon Field, 6/04 |
| Sun
Hold On To Beat Mystics, by Mike D'Avino, 6/04 |
| Learning
to Walk, by Leon Field, 6/04 |
| Sun
Lose First of Four-Game West Coast Swing by Scott Melesky,
6/04 |
| Sun
End West Coast Trip With OT Loss to Sparks, by Scott Melesky,
6/04 |
| Shocked
Again by Kristen Melesky, 6/04 |
| The
Sun Even Their Record, by Mike D'Avino 6/04 |
| Sun
Still Struggling, by Leon Field, 5/04 |
| Connecticut
Welcomes Back Taurasi, by Kristen Melesky, 5/22/04 |
| Sun
Lose Home-Opener, by Kristen Melesky, 5/22/04 |
| Sun
Burned by Leon Field, 5/04 |
| Sun
Shines Bright On Whalen, by Leon Field, 5/04 |
| Comeback
Kids Fall to China, by Leon Field, 5/04 |
| Sun
Eyeing Change, by Leon Field, 1/21/04 |
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