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 […]
College women’s basketball standings: All eyes on UConn
Women’s College Basketball Set to Return Women’s college basketball is on the verge of kicking off another season. Last year, the competition demonstrated remarkable parity, and it appears we can expect more of the same this time around. At least for now, UConn stands as the formidable team to beat. Fortunately for their rivals, Paige […]
Sarah Strong of UConn inspires comparisons to Maya Moore as her development progresses
Sarah Strong was on the brink of winning a national championship when things took an unexpected turn during the 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Cup. The United States team had been steamrolling through the competition, easily overpowering their opponents. In the quarterfinals, they faced Mongolia, a 12th-ranked team, and it seemed like an effortless match-up for […]
UConn women’s basketball match against Louisville will take place at the Naval Academy
Naval Academy’s Busy Week of Sports The first week of November is looking quite hectic for sports at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. On that Saturday, the Midshipmen’s soccer team, which remains undefeated, is set to face their long-standing rival, Notre Dame. Meanwhile, on Friday, the men’s basketball team will hold its annual Veterans […]
UConn and St. John’s coaches are advocating for the return of women’s basketball to Madison Square Garden.
Women’s Basketball Coaches Aim to Return to Madison Square Garden Geno Auriemma from UConn and Joe Tartamella from St. John’s are eager to see women’s college basketball return to Madison Square Garden. During Big East Media Day, the two coaches shared their enthusiasm about potentially playing in this iconic venue once again. “We used to […]
The rivalry between St. John’s and UConn has returned to its intense nature.
Changing Dynamics in the St. John’s-Connecticut Rivalry The rivalry between St. John’s and Connecticut took a significant turn last winter. At that point, the Huskies weren’t leading the Big East. During their matchups, the support from Connecticut fans noticeably diminished at the Garden. Most notably, under Rick Pitino’s leadership, the Johnnies managed to win two […]
St. John’s closely chosen over UConn to claim the Big East title
St. John’s Tops Big East Preseason Poll The Big East coaches share the same sentiment as those in the Associated Press poll: it’s looking like a promising season for St. John’s. During the media day for the conference, Rick Pitino’s team was positioned at the top of the Big East rankings—a notable achievement, being the […]
Five WNBA newcomers will take part in a unique offseason opportunity, featuring a former UConn standout.
WNBA Players Explore New Opportunities This Offseason This offseason, a notable group of 48 WNBA players are heading into a professional 3-on-3 basketball league, an initiative co-founded by Nafisa Collier and Breanna Stewart last year. Of course, many athletes will also venture overseas, which has become a routine for offseason basketball. But there’s a third […]
Paige Bueckers shares that she is in a relationship with her former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd.
Paige Bueckers has addressed rumors about her relationship status, confirming that she is dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd. This was shared publicly during the WNBA All-Star Break event where Bueckers participated in an interview game called “How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?” The Dallas Wings rookie ended up revealing her relationship with […]
Paige Bueckers shares that she is in a relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd.
Paige Bueckers has passed the test, and the connection between the WNBA and UConn has been made clear. During the WNBA All-Star Weekend event on Thursday, Bueckers, the anticipated top pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, faced questions regarding her former teammate and longtime girlfriend, Azzi Fudd. When asked, “How well do you know your […]