Connecticut
Connecticut Sun WNBA Championship Odds Following Tina Charles Signing
It’s been a rough offseason for the Connecticut Sun, as they’ve lost DeWanna Bonner (Indiana), Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix), Ty Harris (Dallas), Brionna Jones (Atlanta) and Dijonai Carrington (Dallas) in trades and free agency.
After making six straight appearances in the WNBA semifinals — and two appearances in the WNBA Finals — the Sun appear to be heading towards a rebuild.
However, Connecticut reportedly did make a big move on Sunday, agreeing to a deal with UConn legend and WNBA veteran Tina Charles.
Transaction alert: Tina Charles to sign with the Sun, per @alexaphilippou.
— Underdog WNBA (@Underdog__WNBA) February 2, 2025
Charles spent the 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 14.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the field. Charles, 36, is still an effective player, and she now returns to the franchise where she started her career and won a league MVP during the 2012 season.
An eight-time All-Star and nine-time All-WNBA selection, Charles brings some stability to a Sun roster that has lost all five starters from last season’s team. Now, the Sun still have Marina Mabrey and added Natasha Cloud in the Thomas deal, but they still aren’t expected to compete for a title this season.
At FanDuel Sportsbook, the Sun still have just +8000 odds to win the title — the fourth-worst mark in the WNBA. Connecticut opened the market at +650 to win the title, so this is a major fall for a team that reached the WNBA semifinals last season.
Hopefully for the Sun, Charles can continue to be a double-double threat in the 2025 season as it looks to rebuild the roster back into one that can compete with the likes of the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx atop the standings.
Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play in Connecticut can enter the CT Lotto, Millionaire for Life and Cash 5 games as well as play the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. There are also two drawings a day for the Play 3 with Wild Ball and Play 4 with Wild Ball games.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
03-10-12-16-22
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 9-7-6, WB: 8
Night: 8-6-0, WB: 7
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-4-6-7, WB: 4
Night: 8-6-9-1, WB: 1
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Connecticut Lottery prizes up to $599 can be easily claimed at any authorized CT Lottery Retailer without additional forms or documentation or by mail. For prizes between $600 and $5,000, winners have the option to claim by mail or in person at any CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters. For prizes between $5,001 and $49,999, winnings must be claimed in person at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters or by mail. All prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters. Winners are required to bring a government-issued photo ID and their Social Security card.
CT Lottery Claims Dept.
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
For additional details, including locations of High-Tier Claim Centers, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s claim information page.
When are the Connecticut Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 5: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Connecticut editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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