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Kels Dayton
Kels Dayton is the Sports Editor at the Hartford Courant.
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Former UConn men’s basketball star Stephon Castle to compete in NBA’s Slam Dunk contest
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...

Reports: Former UConn coach Bob Diaco joining Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina
Former UConn head football coach Bob Diaco is expected to join Bill Belichick's staff as linebackers coach at North Carolina, according to multiple reports.

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Glastonbury’s Brooke Strauss wins Gatorade Cross Country Player of the Year
She's already the Class LL champion, State Open champion and New England champion, and on Thursday, Glastonbury's Brooke Strauss captured the Gatorade Connecticut Girls Cross Country Player of the Year...

Coach K says Big East, ACC should consider forming ‘mega-conference’
Mike Krzyzewski says the Big East and ACC should discuss merging to form a mega basketball conference, with UConn having the opportunity to play football in the ACC.

Former CT football player killed in New Orleans attack
A former Loomis Chaffee football star was identified as one of the victims of the New Orleans truck attack on New Year's Day.

UConn’s Fenway Bowl win over North Carolina proves Huskies belong in big-time college football
As UConn smacked around ACC pillar North Carolina, thoroughly dominating Bill Belichick's future squad in a 27-14 victory, a score line that flattered UNC, it felt like Connecticut had stamped...

Live Blog: UConn football takes on North Carolina in Fenway Bowl. Follow along for updates
Hello everyone and welcome to the Hartford Courant's live blog of the Fenway Bowl, as UConn football takes on North Carolina. Follow along for live updates as the game progresses.

UConn, head football coach Jim Mora agree to contract extension through 2028
UConn announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday, as the team took the field for the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina.

See where UConn ranks on CNBC list of college sports’ most valuable athletics programs
Without membership in a power football conference, there remains a wide gap between UConn and the most valuable athletic programs in the country, according to CNBC.

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Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year
The Hartford Yard Goats made franchise history in 2024, reaching the Eastern League playoffs for the first time since moving into Dunkin' Park. Yard Goats general manager Mike Abramson was...