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Walker, Lacy Make Sun Roster

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:38:37 EDT

Williams, Leedham Waived By Donovan

It is not unusual for a WNBA team to wait until the last possible moment to make its final roster cuts, and that's exactly how it transpired Thursday for the Sun. First-year coach Anne Donovan put 13 players through one final practice in the morning.

Connecticut Sun Roster

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:15 EDT

8: Mistie Bass, F, Duke

Mohegan Sun Wants Regional Basketball Tourneys, But NCAA Says 'Not So Fast'

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:23 EDT

The Mohegan Sun Arena looks to be getting the American Athletic Conference women's basketball championships in 2014, but its hopes of getting some NCAA Tournament games were delivered a blow Thursday.

Sun Win Final Exhibition Game

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:13 EDT

Cuts Need To Be Made Before Saturday Opener

Tan White scored 12 points and free agent forward Ashley Walker had 10 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday to help the Connecticut Sun to an 88-80 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sun's exhibition finale in Minnesota.

Connecticut Sun To Donate Ticket Proceeds To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:55 EDT

The Connecticut Sun announced the team will pitch in with some relief for the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Here is the release from the team:

Sun's Donovan Has Roster Cuts To Make

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:59:10 EDT

Final Exhibition Game Tuesday At Minnesota

The first big decision of Anne Donovan's tenure as coach of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun must be made by the end of week.

Sun Lose Exhibition Game To Liberty, 78-67

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:02:46 EDT

— At times, this WNBA training camp has had much in common with the bus ride that the Connecticut Sun took to New Jersey Friday afternoon. Weekend traffic turned the trip from Uncasville into a vexing six-hour ordeal.

Sun Should Solidify Roster After Saturday Exhibition Vs. Liberty

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:50 EDT

Van Grinsven Waived; Two More Cuts Needed

With one week remaining to the start of the WNBA season, the Connecticut Sun are slowly obtaining an identity.

Former UConn Star Kelly Faris Doubtful For Sun's Next Preseason Game

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:35 EDT

UNCASVILLE Kelly Faris, the former UConn guard selected in the first round (11 t h overall) by the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, participated in her first practice on Thursday after missing time with her injured left foot.

Sun Still Have Tough Cuts To Make

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:59:58 EDT

Williams, Walker, Van Grinsven Fight For Post Spot

Each of the 12 WNBA teams has only 11 roster spots, which makes it difficult for rookies and free agents.