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ESPN Analyst Joins Comets’ Front Office Amid Connecticut Sun Relocation
The WNBA world was shook up over the weekend when the Connecticut Sun announced it has reached an agreement with Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta’s company, Fertitta Entertainment, to move the franchise to Houston.
Under the the agreement, plans are relocate the Sun to Houston and bring back the historic Houston Comets name. Pending league approval, the franchise is expected to begin play at Toyota Center for the start of the 2027 WNBA season.
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And now, the Sun have their first front office hire as the Comets with the addition of ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton, as per Alexa Philippou of ESPN.
Pelton is expected to join the Comets’ front office in full-time capacity once the relocation from Connecticut to Houston is completed in time for the 2027 WNBA season. His official role with the franchise will be assistant general manager and vice president of analytics.
Sun expected to rebuild as Houston Comets with young core next season
The Connecticut Sun finished the 2025 season at 11-33, and eventually missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years.
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But they have a solid young core to build around including talented players like Saniya Rivers, Aneesah Morrow, Leïla Lacan and Aaliyah Edwards. They also hold the No. 12 and No. 15 overall picks in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
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With the Sun expected to rebrand to the Comets following the move, it will bring back one of the WNBA’s original franchises. The Comets won the first four championships in league history behind Hall of Fame players such as Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson, among others.
The Comets’ final season in the WNBA was 2008 after the league took over the team and ultimately decided to shut it down. Interestingly, the Sun were once a relocation team too, having been the Orlando Miracle before the move to Connecticut. The 2026 season will be the franchise’s 23rd as the Sun.
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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 Saturday, June 27, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 27 drawing
03-16-28-30-59, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 27 drawing
06-07-16-19-31
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from June 27 drawing
Day: 4-1-6, WB: 2
Night: 0-5-7, WB: 5
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from June 27 drawing
Day: 9-4-8-9, WB: 8
Night: 0-7-0-4, WB: 7
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 27 drawing
26-32-38-51-52, 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.
A person who was reported missing late Friday night in Brookfield has been found dead.
Police received a report of a missing person around 11 p.m. As officers were searching the area, they said they found an ATV off of the roadway and in the woods on Candlewood Shores Road.
According to investigators, the sole occupant of the ATV was found dead at the scene. The person’s identity has not yet been released.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Brian Flanagan at (203) 740-4169.
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