Fw: Sun president aims to make final season in Conn. ‘as memorable as possible’ and 11 more
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Sun president aims to make final season in Conn. ‘as memorable as possible’
Because you selected: Basketball Kenneth Manoj | March 31, 2026 at 08:55 AM Connecticut Sun team president Jennifer Rizzotti held a virtual press conference on Monday afternoon, her first since the official announcement of the franchise’s sale to the Fertitta family and its planned relocation to Houston in 2027. “There (are) a lot of fans in this country that are hungry for the WNBA right now,” Rizzotti said on Zoom. “I know that there (are) more ways to consume it through our national TV rights deal and our local RSNs — but there’s nothing like attending a game in person. “Being able to get an autograph from your favorite player and cheer on a role model ... I’m sad for the fans in this region to be losing that.” Celtics star makes candid admission on play after Hawks loss
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | March 31, 2026 at 06:00 AM The shorthanded Celtics were going to need a big Jaylen Brown performance on Monday night to pull out a tough matchup against the red-hot Atlanta Hawks. With Boston down two starters, including Jayson Tatum, Brown played 40 minutes in his return to the floor after missing two games due to Achilles tendinitis. However, his strong final stat line of 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists masked a largely subpar performance from the All-Star in a 112-102 Celtics loss to Atlanta. Brown did not mince words about his play after the defeat. Celtics playoff seeding: Looking closely at race for No. 2 seed
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | March 31, 2026 at 05:30 AM The Celtics saw their three-game win streak come to an end in a loss to the Hawks on Monday. It was going to be an uphill battle for the C’s considering they were on the second game of a back-to-back, plus they were without three rotation players. The defeat dropped the Celtics to 50-25, so they’re now two games above the third-place Knicks. The C’s have seven games left in the regular season, so the race for the No. 2 seed is coming down to the wire. Here’s a look at the East standings following Monday’s slate of games: Jaylen Brown gives notable update on Achilles issue
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | March 31, 2026 at 05:00 AM When Jaylen Brown was originally on the injury report last week, he was listed with left calf tightness. That was before the Celtics’ game against the Hawks last Friday. But then he was downgraded to out with left Achilles tendinitis. While it wasn’t expected to be a serious issue, some C’s fans were worried about it since it was Achilles-related. Fortunately, it doesn’t sound like it’s a major injury by any means. Brown missed a couple games, but he made his return for the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks on Monday in Atlanta. He gave a notable injury update after playing 40 minutes, including the entire third quarter. “I felt OK; I felt fine,” Brown said, via the NBC Sports Boston broadcast. “I had a couple plays where I took some hard falls. Overall, felt fine. Just trying to get my feet up under me and just maintain my balance and stuff like that. I felt like I missed a lot of easy shots at the rim. Uncharacteristic, but you shake it off and move on.” Connecticut lawsuit should expose the WNBA’s Sun sale as the sham it was
Because you selected: Basketball Matt Vautour | March 31, 2026 at 05:00 AM The state of Connecticut will almost certainly lose a lawsuit against the WNBA. The state is exploring legal action against the WNBA for “wrongfully blocking a sale of the Connecticut Sun ... in a manner that may be anticompetitive and may violate state and federal law.” If things go Connecticut’s way, they might get some more money for the Mohegan Tribe. But it’s unlikely to actually stop the team from moving to Houston. Luka Garza is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Monday’s loss to Hawks
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | March 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM The Celtics saw their three-game win streak come to an end with a 112-102 loss to the Hawks on Monday. The C’s were shorthanded and fell behind by 21 points, and while they tried to put together a comeback, the deficit was too big to overcome. Boston fell to 50-25 while Atlanta improved to 44-33. Luka Garza was nearly perfect from the field, getting a rare start. His performance makes him Monday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow. Garza finished with 20 points and nine rebounds, shooting 8-for-9 from the field and 2-for-3 on 3-pointers. The C’s were without Neemias Queta, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Vucevic on Monday, leading to Garza getting the start. He was everywhere early in the game, giving the Celtics some buckets and life. 4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Hawks after disastrous quarter
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | March 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM The shorthanded Celtics had their three-game winning streak snapped on Monday night by the Hawks in a 112-102 loss at State Farm Arena. Boston played without Jayson Tatum (Achilles management) and Neemias Queta (right thumb sprain) on the second half of the back-to-back against a healthy Hawks team. The Celtics kept things close early behind some big first halves from Luka Garza (20 points) and Payton Pritchard (16 points). However, the Hawks broke the game open in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 36-22 in the frame behind a balanced offensive scoring attack (six players in double figures). Atlanta pushed their lead up to as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter before a late Boston run (15-2) cut the Hawks lead to single digits with just under three minutes remaining. Big baskets by Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum stopped the bleeding by the hosts and secured the Hawks’ second straight win. Red Sox plane en route to Houston got ‘loud’ right after ‘epic’ moment
Because you selected: Basketball Christopher Smith | March 30, 2026 at 07:44 PM HOUSTON — The Red Sox were in the air heading from Cincinnati to Houston on Sunday evening when UConn pulled off a stunning upset over Duke. Braylon Mullins sank a 35-foot 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to put the Huskies ahead 73-72 after UConn stole the ball from the Blue Devils. The shocking play elicited a boisterous reaction from players, coaches and staff. You can save $30 on Uconn men’s and women’s Final Four tickets with promo code today
Because you selected: Basketball Khadrice Rollins | March 30, 2026 at 05:00 PM On Sunday, UConn basketball was the talk of the town as both the men’s and women’s teams booked trips to the Final Four, as each continues to chase history. Fans looking to attend either men’s or women’s March Madness can still find plenty of tickets available on StubHub, Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and VividSeats*. *New customers who purchase tickets through VividSeats can get $20 off a $200+ ticket order by using the promo code MassLive20 at checkout or get $30 off using the promo code ADVANCE30.* Houston Comets launch video, website after Sun sale: ‘The Dynasty Returns’
Because you selected: Basketball Meredith Perri | March 30, 2026 at 02:51 PM Sheryl Swoopes looks directly into the camera and says three words: “Houston did it.” The Houston Rockets have revived the once defunct Comets, bringing back to life the storied history of one of the WNBA’s original teams. Celtics star removed from injury report for Monday’s game vs. Hawks
Because you selected: Basketball Brian Robb | March 30, 2026 at 01:28 PM Jaylen Brown will be back in the Celtics lineup for Monday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The star forward had missed two games with Achilles tendinitis but the team removed Brown from the team’s injury report entirely for the second half of Monday’s back-to-back in Atlanta. While Brown is back in the fold, the Celtics will still be shorthanded for the road tilt. Jayson Tatum was downgraded to out for Monday’s game with right Achilles repair management, which doesn’t come as a big surprise given he’s just 11 games into his return and has not played in back-to-back games at all this season. He played his best game of the season as the C’s blew out the Hornets on Sunday. Neemias Queta (right thumb sprain) is doubtful for the second half of the back-to-back and reserve Ron Harper Jr. is questionable after suffering a right ankle sprain on Sunday night. Nikola Vucevic remains out amid his recovery from a broken finger. Jayson Tatum downgraded on Celtics injury report for Hawks game
Because you selected: Basketball Souichi Terada | March 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM The Celtics will be shorthanded when they take on the Hawks at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Atlanta. As expected, Jayson Tatum was downgraded to out for Monday’s game with right Achilles repair management. The C’s blew out the Hornets on Sunday, so they’ll be on the second game of a back-to-back. Neemias Queta is also doubtful for Monday’s game against the Hawks with a right thumb sprain. Nikola Vucevic remains out with his right ring finger fracture. Ron Harper Jr. is questionable with a right ankle sprain. There is some good news for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is no longer listed on the injury report after missing the past two games with left Achilles tendinitis. Derrick White is also probable with his right knee contusion after sitting the win over the Hornets. |
