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    Tuesday, January 21st 2025

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    • A CT movie theater makes gourmet popcorn that sells nationwide. Don’t worry, you can buy it there too

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    Adrian Peeler, convicted of killing mother and son witnesses to CT murder, gets Biden commutation

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    Sports

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    • UConn guard Hassan Diarra (10) and UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrate in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

      UConn guard Hassan Diarra (10) and UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrate in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) dunks as Butler center...

      UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) dunks as Butler center Andre Screen (23) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn head coach Dan Hurley calls out to his players...

      UConn head coach Dan Hurley calls out to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) shoots against Butler in the...

      UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) shoots against Butler in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn center Samson Johnson (35) flexes after making a basket...

      UConn center Samson Johnson (35) flexes after making a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts after making a basket...

      UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts after making a basket while fouled in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., center, looks to shoot while...

      UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., center, looks to shoot while covered by Butler forward Jahmyl Telfort, left, Butler center Andre Screen, second from left, and Butler guard Finley Bizjack, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

    • UConn guard Solo Ball, center, reacts as UConn forward Jaylin...

      UConn guard Solo Ball, center, reacts as UConn forward Jaylin Stewart, left, and UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., right, slap hands in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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    UConn guard Hassan Diarra (10) and UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrate in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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    No. 19 UConn men survive Butler in overtime, 80-78, behind 23 points from Solo Ball

    Solo Ball scored 23 points as the UConn men's basketball team held on for an 80-78 overtime win against Butler on Tuesday at the XL Center.
    UConn head coach Dan Hurley talks to UConn forward Liam McNeeley, center, and UConn guard Aidan Mahaney, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Sacred Heart, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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    Why Dan Hurley believes Liam McNeeley’s eventual return can turn the UConn men into contenders again

    UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during the first half of an NCAA women's college basketball game against St. John's, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    With ‘slashed’ offensive playbook, UConn women look to keep momentum vs. Villanova: How to watch

    The UConn men's basketball team may be without its two leading scorers as it hosts Butler on Tuesday, with Karaban a game-time decision and McNeeley's status unchanged.

    Alex Karaban a game-time decision as UConn prepares for Big East battle against Butler; What to know

    UConn captain Hudson Schandor unleashes a shot during the Huskies' 3-2 victory over New Hampshire last weekend at Toscano Family Ice Forum. (UConn Athletics photo)

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    CT Ice, firmly established, offers springboard for state’s college hockey

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    • When Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd are at their best, Geno Auriemma sees the path for UConn women's basketball to its 12th NCAA title.

      Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall

    • Former UConn men's basketball star and San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will take part in the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

      Former UConn men’s basketball star Stephon Castle to compete in NBA’s Slam Dunk contest

    • The UConn men's basketball team dropped to No. 19 in the Week 12 AP Top 25 rankings after seeing its 28-game home winning streak snapped in a loss to Creighton.

      UConn men’s basketball drops to No. 19 in AP Poll following second loss in three games

    • UConn women's basketball stayed No. 6 in the AP Top 25 after Week 11 while Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong swept the Big East weekly honors.

      UConn women’s basketball remains No. 6 in AP Top 25; Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong sweep Big East awards

    • Northwest Catholic beats Holy Cross 64-53 in a battle of unbeaten girls basketball teams Monday night at Holy Cross in Waterbury.

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      Northwest Catholic beats Holy Cross in battle of top state girls basketball teams

    • Former UConn head coach Bob Diaco, shown here with Nebraska in 2017, will join Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

      Reports: Former UConn coach Bob Diaco joining Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina

    College Sports

    UConn Huskies guard Aubrey Griffin (44) returned to action after a year of recovery from major knee surgery. This cold be huge for the Huskies.

    Dom Amore: Aubrey Griffin’s return could be a game-changer for UConn women

    With Aubrey Griffin available, the UConn women could have a game-changing weapon to throw at opponents in March and April.
    • UConn women’s basketball powered by star trio in 96-36 rout of Seton Hall as Paige Bueckers passes milestone

    • UConn commit Darius Adams fits the mold of a future Husky, shows potential at Hoophall Classic

    • College Basketball Roundup: Xavier upsets Marquette, Quinnipiac stays hot

    • UConn men’s basketball notes: Consistency is key for Jaylin Stewart as Huskies await McNeeley’s return

    UConn Mens Basketball

    UConn head coach Dan Hurley, left, reacts to a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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    Dom Amore: For Dan Hurley’s Huskies, the grace period has expired. It’s time for tenacity

    After a loss at home to Creighton, UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley set out to light a fire under the Huskies.
    • UConn men’s 28-game home winning streak snapped in 68-63 loss to Creighton

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      Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: CT Sun staying put, charting new course into WNBA future; On Titans’ Will Levis, Coach K’s idea

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      Dan Hurley calls for rage as UConn men return from week without games to host Ryan Kalkbrenner and Creighton

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      Meet Abdou Toure, Connecticut’s top-ranked 2026 prospect who received an offer from UConn on Monday

    UConn Womens Basketball

    UConn star Paige Bueckers is poised to become the fastest player in program history to score 2,000 points against Seton Hall on Sunday.

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    UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers poised to break Maya Moore record vs. Seton Hall: How to watch

    UConn star Paige Bueckers is poised to become the fastest player in program history to score 2,000 points against Seton Hall on Sunday.
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      Dom Amore: Maybe it hasn’t been on script, but Paige Bueckers, on brink of 2,000 points, has fashioned a tale of her own at UConn

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      After investing in UConn alums’ new league, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers excited for Unrivaled debut

    • Why Geno Auriemma said revenue distribution units for women’s NCAA Tournament matter for ‘future of the game’

    • Paige Bueckers leads UConn women’s basketball to 71-45 win at St. John’s in return from knee sprain

    WNBA

    From left, Connecticut Sun general manager Morgan Tuck, head coach Rachid Meziane and president Jennifer Rizzotti pose after Meziane's introductory press conference on Jan. 16, 2025.

    Connecticut Sun enter new era in 2025 with introduction of head coach Rachid Meziane

    The Connecticut Sun began a new era of the franchise on Thursday with the official introduction of first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.
    • Texas man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark

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      Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Ichiro Suzuki’s on easy box to check on this Hall list; Paige Bueckers -JuJu Watkins a ratings smash and more

    • Caitlin Clark effect hasn’t reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

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      Dom Amore: Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, welcome to the latest ‘game of the century’

    NFL

    Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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    Jayden Daniels, Saquon Barkley crashing all-NFC East Championship Game portends more Giants dark days

    The NFC East talent gap hasn’t closed. It has widened – significantly.
    • Barkley runs for 78 and 62-yard TDs in the snow and Eagles beat Rams 28-22 to head to NFC title game

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      Jets interview Commanders DC Joe Whitt Jr. for coaching position

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      Mike Lupica: Welcome to the main event! Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen is the matchup of the season

    Connecticut Sun

    The Golden State Valkyries selected guard Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the first WNBA expansion draft since 2008 on Friday.

    Golden State Valkyries select Veronica Burton from Connecticut Sun in WNBA expansion draft

    The Golden State Valkyries selected guard Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the first WNBA expansion draft since 2008 on Friday.
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      Morgan Tuck embraces leap into general manager role with Connecticut Sun as WNBA enters new era of growth

    • Connecticut Sun hire French head coach Rachid Meziane, replacing Stephanie White

    • Biggest games on the 2025 WNBA schedule for Connecticut Sun, including return to TD Garden vs. Indiana Fever

    • Connecticut Sun to face Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever at TD Garden in Boston next season

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