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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.
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HARTFORD, CT — A popular culinary destination in Connecticut’s capital city says it will be the place to be to watch the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Parkville Market in Hartford will kick off its “Summer of Soccer” celebration June 11 with a watch party for the Mexico-South Africa match, launching a series of soccer-themed events planned throughout the summer.
The Hartford food hall will broadcast matches both inside the venue and on its outdoor patio.
Organizers said opening-day activities will include face painting, custom T-shirt making, giveaways and a 360-degree photo booth.
Parkville Market’s 22 food vendors, which feature cuisines from around the world, are expected to be a central part of the experience as visitors gather to watch international soccer matches.
In addition to match broadcasts, visitors can use the venue’s new mini soccer pitch outside.
Organizers encouraged guests to bring their own soccer balls and play during events.
“Soccer is the world’s game, and Parkville Market is where the world comes together,” said Carlos Mouta, owner and CEO of Parkville Market. “And let’s go Portugal!”
Special event activations are planned for June 11, June 27 and the tournament final on July 19, according to organizers.
Located at 1400 Park St. in Hartford, Parkville Market is Connecticut’s first and largest food hall. The venue includes 22 restaurants, three bars, private event spaces and outdoor dining areas.
In a post on X, New Haven Police Department said officers were out with a shooting victim in the area of Orchard and Charles streets at 6:43 p.m.
Police said the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
New Haven police Officer Christian Bruckhart said the scene was still active as of 6:45 p.m.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) – A water main break in Rocky Hill Sunday morning will impact traffic for much of the day on Grimes Road.
According to Rocky Hill Police the break happened at approximately 7:10 a.m. in the area of 40 Grimes Road between Louis Place and Hillside Avenue. Motorists are advised to take alternatee routes and avoid the area.
The Metropolitan District Commission is on scene making repairs which could take up to 8 hours.
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