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Coverage dated September 24, 2026 to September 25, 2026

Sun close out Connecticut tenure with win as fans say goodbye

Headline from WTNH New Haven

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — It is the end of an era for Connecticut women’s basketball. The Connecticut Sun played their final game in the Nutmeg State on Thursday night, closing out the season with an 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Sun brace for 'emotional' farewell as franchise plays final game in Connecticut (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    The Minnesota Lynx, Lindsay Whalen, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Mike Thibault, Tina Charles and Connecticut Sun pose for a photo after the game between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun on Sept. 20, 2026, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Sun brace for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The sun is setting on the Connecticut WNBA franchise as the team will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year

  3. CT Mirror

    CT Sun brace for ’emotional’ farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game (opens CT Mirror)

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    CT Mirror's feed description

    The Connecticut Sun plays its final game before moving to Houston after an impressive run for first independently owned team in the league.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Connecticut Sun fans turned out one last time as the franchise played its final game before moving to Houston, a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Sun say an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut WNBA franchise has played final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Sun beat Tempo in franchise’s final game before moving (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The team will relocate to Houston next season and will be called the Comets.

  7. WTNH New Haven

    Sun close out Connecticut tenure with win as fans say goodbye (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    WTNH New Haven's feed description

    UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — It is the end of an era for Connecticut women’s basketball. The Connecticut Sun played their final game in the Nutmeg State on Thursday night, closing out the season with an 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo at Mohegan Sun Arena.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Final Sunset: Connecticut Sun fans reflect on the franchise’s impact as its final season comes to an end (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    "Connecticut is supposed to have a team," Angel Earle of Bethlehem, Conn. said.

  9. WWLP Springfield

    Connecticut Sun play final home game in Uncasville (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    The Connecticut Sun played their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., defeating the Toronto Tempo 95-81 on Friday night.

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