St. John’s and UConn face off in a matchup of the Big East’s top teams
CHICAGO — Let’s go. No more delays; it’s time for some action. On Friday night, the spotlight will be on No. 3 Connecticut and No. 22 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have their sights set on extending their winning streaks. St. John’s is riding high with eight consecutive wins, while UW boasts […]
St. John’s holds off DePaul in preparation for important match against UConn
CHICAGO — Trap Averted It wasn’t exactly a thrilling game, nor will it be one anyone remembers for long. Nevertheless, St. John’s has bounced back from a shaky start, racking up an eighth consecutive win as they prepare for a big matchup against No. 3 Connecticut at the Garden this Friday. After a slow first […]
UConn women’s basketball is one of many NCAA games impacted by a severe winter storm.
With a significant winter storm on the horizon, numerous NBA, NHL, and college basketball games across the country are being rescheduled. This storm is being described by meteorologists as potentially as severe as a major hurricane, set to unleash snow, ice, and frigid conditions from New Mexico all the way to New England starting Friday. […]
UConn and Vanderbilt women’s basketball share similarities beyond their perfect records
Undefeated Teams in Women’s College Basketball This season, two teams stand out in women’s college basketball: No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt, both boasting an impressive, unblemished record of 19-0. They’ve followed different paths to success, yet they share more similarities than one might initially think. Now, it’s worth mentioning that UConn’s strong performance […]
UConn holds on to end confusing string of road losses against Seton Hall
Hurley’s Milestone: UW Ends Road Losing Streak Dan Hurley is certainly a noteworthy figure in college basketball. Over the past fifty years, he’s guided players to national championships and helped develop several NBA lottery picks. He’s been named National Coach of the Year and achieved success at various schools, including St. Benedict Prep, Wagner, Rhode […]
Patients in uncertainty as Aetna alters coverage for UConn Health
Contract Dispute Between UConn Health and Aetna Affects Thousands Thousands are caught in a contract disagreement between UConn Health and Aetna, impacting many patients who hold Aetna insurance. At present, UConn Health is deemed out-of-network for numerous Aetna members, creating a sense of frustration and uncertainty for around 15,000 patients. Efforts to negotiate an agreement […]
Jim Mora leaves UConn for Colorado State as the college football coaching changes start
Jim Mora Moving to Colorado State University Jim Mora is set to embark on a new journey. After a number of successful seasons at the University of Washington (UW), Mora will be saying goodbye to the school he’s been with since 2022. He is taking the role of head coach at Colorado State University, according […]
UConn now has the most remarkable victory in women’s basketball according to the AP Top 25 Poll.
In the initial weeks of this season’s AP Top 25 Poll, I ranked South Carolina and UCLA above UConn at different times. This wasn’t because I doubted UConn’s potential for another championship run, because honestly, just look at their roster! Sarah Strong and Azee Fudd are incredible players. Instead, I chose to give credit to […]
Azzi Fudd Delivers Top Performance to Assist No. 1 UConn in Victory Over No. 6 Michigan
UConn Triumphs Over Michigan in Women’s Basketball Showcase Aji Fad scored an impressive 31 points, while Sarah Strong secured a double-double with 16 points and 20 rebounds as the University of Connecticut edged out Michigan, 72-69, in a thrilling matchup at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. UConn’s coach, Geno Auriemma, had stated […]
Leading CT insurer raises claims against health system during contract discussions. UConn strongly responds.
Aetna and UConn Health Negotiations Ongoing Aetna, the health insurance giant under CVS Health Corp. based in Hartford, is currently in negotiations with UConn Health. Aetna expressed concerns, highlighting that UConn Health’s actions seem to focus primarily on increasing payment for their services. Aetna’s statement described UConn’s aspirations as, perhaps, striving to be one of […]