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Sun GM Chris Sienko Excited About New Role
The Hartford CourantChris Sienko has been as much a part of professional women's basketball in Connecticut as the multicolored ball. He was a founding executive of the ABL's New England Blizzard two decades ago. But his experience, most recently over the past decade as...Tags: Lindsay Whalen, Minnesota Lynx, San Antonio Silver Stars, Basketball, Connecticut Sun
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UConn's Faris Looking Like A 1st-Round Pick In Monday's WNBA Draft
The Hartford CourantKelly Faris and Maya Moore will always be mentioned in the same statistical line item in UConn's record book. That is the best evidence of Faris' impact on the program. She completed her college career on Tuesday by helping her team win its eighth...Tags: College Basketball, Lindsay Whalen, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Basketball
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UConn's Greatness Arrives Earlier Than Expected
The Hartford CourantNEW ORLEANS — We heard greatness was coming, as sure as the distant whistle of an oncoming train. As sure as Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore, we all knew it was coming. We just didn't know exactly when. Today, we do. Greatness arrived in the City...Tags: NBA Draft, Students, Bria Hartley, Louisville Cardinals, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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UConn women win 8th title in rout of Louisville
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — His eighth national championship in hand, Geno Auriemma wanted to savor the moment and not talk about a dynasty just yet. He had just tied Pat Summitt for the most titles in in NCAA history and wasn't ready to discuss a repeat....
Tags: College Basketball, Students, NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament, Louisville Cardinals, Villanova Wildcats
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Short Refresher On The UConn Vs. Notre Dame Women's Basketball Rivalry
The Hartford CourantIf you thought you knew everything there was to know about the UConn-Notre Dame rivalry, now tops in the world of women's college basketball, you still might want to take this short refresher course on their history before Sunday's national semifinal game...Tags: College Basketball, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Basketball, Washington Huskies, Kelly Faris
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N.D. AD Noncommittal About UConn's Joining ACC
HARTFORD — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Tuesday that he would not comment "on hypotheticals" when asked if the university would someday support UConn's candidacy to join the ACC. "Twenty-eight years as an attorney has taught...Tags: College Basketball, Georgetown Hoyas, Louisville Cardinals, Maryland Terrapins, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Kelly Faris Likely To Be Next To Carry Dominant UConn Brand Into WNBA
The Hartford CourantNow that her junior year is about to enter its stretch run, Stefanie Dolson's mom sat her down recently to discuss her options for life after college. "I'm just trying to figure it out, slowly but surely," Dolson said. This scene is sure to repeat all...Tags: Bria Hartley, Stefanie Dolson, Basketball, Kelly Faris, University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Program
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Weight Can Be A Touchy Subject For Female Athletes
The Hartford CourantOn my first day as sports columnist for The Courant, after 15 years covering the NHL, I approached one of the most admired women's basketball players in the world. I had a question. "Ask me anything you want," Rebecca Lobo said that November day in...Tags: Lindsay Whalen, The Pennsylvania State University, Rebecca Lobo, Eating Disorders, Washington Huskies
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Candace Parker overcomes, including getting past her coach
LONDON — On the floor of North Greenwich Arena late Saturday night after the U.S. women's basketball team blasted France 86-50 in the Olympic final, Candace Parker wrapped 3-year-old daughter, Lailaa, in her arms and kissed the girl on the cheek....
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Candace Parker, Geno Auriemma, Sports, Basketball
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U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team Cruises Past Great Britain, 88-63
MANCHESTER, England -- The U.S. Olympic women's basketball team pulled away from Great Britain in the third quarter on their way to a 88-63 win in a pre-Olympic exhibition game on Wednesday. Former UConn star Maya Moore led the Americansd with 18...
Tags: Lindsay Whalen, Geno Auriemma, Connecticut Huskies, Sports, Basketball
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Md. angle: McCoughtry perfect from field as U.S. women pound China
— The U.S. women's basketball team destroyed China, 114-66, on Saturday afternoon at Olympic Park Basketball Arena, closing pool play unbeaten in five games and setting team records while doing so. In winning its 38th straight Olympic game, the...Tags: Candace Parker, Sailing, Bobby Lea, Basketball, Angel McCoughtry
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U.S. women survive 1st true test, reach gold-medal game
LONDON — The U.S. women's basketball team has won games with its talent and tenacity, its defense and depth. On Thursday, in a taut semifinal far closer than the final score indicated, it used all those qualities and added one more: its leadership....
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Candace Parker, Lindsay Whalen, Tamika Catchings, Basketball
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Mar 12, 2013
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Feb 1, 2013
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Dec 7, 2012
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Aug 11, 2012
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Jul 18, 2012
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Aug 5, 2012
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Aug 9, 2012
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