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Montgomery's New Role: Spark Off The Bench

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:02:10 EDT

Mike Thibault did not approach this WNBA season with a preconceived notion about how his Connecticut Sun would begin it. It's not his style to make predictions, at least publicly.

Sun Squeeze Past San Antonio, 83-79

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:44:00 EDT

The preponderance of UConn alumnae on the Connecticut Sun roster might be a coincidence, or so says Sun management. But one thing was certain Friday at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Sun's Tan White Suiting Up Friday Vs. Silver Stars After Concussion

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:31:08 EDT

— Tan White recently said she's notice an increased focus on concussions. But that was about the NFL, and White, like all athletes, is trained not to think about injuries or the consequences.

Terrific Tina

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:52:00 EDT

Tina Charles, in her third WNBA season, has already made her mark. The former UConn star is on the Olympic team, but first there is work to do in the WNBA.

Sun Win Home Opener Against Liberty

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:09:00 EDT

— The schedule handed the Connecticut Sun a prime early-season chance to make hay in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. If you don't think hay is an appropriate metaphor for pennant race basketball, you likely don't believe the postseason is as much a horse race as the coaches.

Sun Rally Past Liberty In Season Opener

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:15:00 EDT

A season of promise began Saturday for the Connecticut Sun with a victory based on perseverance in their season-opener against the New York Liberty at Madison Square Garden.

Grown-Up Connecticut Sun Legit WNBA Title Contenders

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:41:27 EDT

Much is expected from the Connecticut Sun this season. Just about every place coach Mike Thibault turns there is a survey, a comment or a prediction that claims the Sun may not only be the best team in the WNBA's Eastern Conference, but good enough to challenge the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for the 2012 title.

Sun Cut Sidney Spencer To Reach 11-Player Limit

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:44:15 EDT

When the WNBA season opens this weekend, one of the basic costs of doing business will remain high for the coaches of the 12 teams. It's not how to coach the players as much as which players to select.

Sun Schedule

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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Whirlwind Time For Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:04:00 EDT

WNBA Season Begins; Olympics On Horizon

There is little idle time for the world's elite women's basketball players. One day they are in the WNBA, the next flying to Seattle to slip on the USA jersey for 72 hours.