Connecticut
National Group Builds Custom Home in Cheshire for Injured Veteran
After serving the nation, a army vet was served by others.
U.S. Marine Corporal Roger Rua was welcomed into a brand new dwelling constructed to accommodate his wants.
From computerized doorways to lowered kitchen counter tops, Properties for Our Troops labored arduous to make Rua’s life a little bit simpler.
“Spasms type of come out of nowhere, and the very last thing I must be on the steps with a child with a spasm,” stated Rua.
Rua was serving in Afghanistan for 5 months when a automobile he was using in drove over an improvised explosive system. The blast fractured his backbone, femur, and sternum. His medical doctors did not know if he would ever stroll once more.
“I could not really feel or transfer something from the chest down initially. The highway was lengthy, however we bought by way of it collectively and since then, I simply proceed to recuperate,” stated Rua.
He defied the chances after simply 4 months of bodily remedy.
It has been greater than 10 years because the damage and Rua nonetheless offers with ache in his decrease again. However he is not going by way of it alone – he has his spouse and two children by his aspect.
Saturday marked the beginning of a brand new life of their new dwelling.
“We would like veterans to be the place they’re comfy as a result of we do not envision them ever having to maneuver once more,” stated Invoice Ivey, Govt Director for Properties for Our Troops.
Ivey, a U.S. Military veteran of greater than 30 years, says he’s not solely constructing properties however rebuilding lives. His non-profit permits veterans to choose wherever they wish to dwell within the nation. They have to additionally approve the plot of land earlier than the house is constructed.
He says the assist would not cease as soon as the households transfer in.
“The primary factor is what can we do to assist them as soon as they’re within the dwelling. So, we keep involved with veterans for all times,” stated Ivey.
Rua’s house is the fourth Properties for Our Troops dwelling inbuilt Connecticut. After Saturday, there can be almost 350 HFOT properties across the nation. One other 72 tasks are underway nationwide in order that veterans have a spot to name dwelling.
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The struggling Atlanta Dream travel to Connecticut on Sunday to take on the Sun in a WNBA Eastern Conference matchup. The Dream have fallen to 7-12 on the season and square off against a Connecticut team that is am impressive 16-4 thus far in 2024. The opening tap is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST.
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Atlanta Led by Gray
The Atlanta Dream come into Connecticut on a three-game skid following a loss at Dallas against the struggling Wings on Friday night. The Dream are now just 2-8 in their last ten games following the loss. Atlanta led by two heading into the fourth quarter thanks to a hot night shooting. Overall, the Dream shot 56% from the floor, led by Allisha Gray’s 19 points. Gray also added eight assists and seven rebounds in the effort. Atlanta fell 85-82 thanks to sloppy play, however. They committed a season-high 28 turnovers in the game which translated into 38 points for the Wings.
The fading Dream come into Connecticut hoping to end their most recent skid and finish the first half of the 2024 season strong. They are last in the WNBA in points per game this season. The Dream are also last in field goal shooting and eighth in 3-point shooting. They are also just 9th in 3-point field goals made per game. On the defensive end, Atlanta is fifth in scoring defense. The Dream are fourth in field goal defense and just 9th in 3-point defense. They are 7th in total rebounding in the league and 7th in turnovers. The Dream have the 9th worst point differential in the WNBA at -4.7.
Key Injuries: G Aerial Powers, G Jordin Canada, and G Rhyne Howard are out.
Bonner and the Sun Shine
The Connecticut Sun have had few issues this season as they roll into this matchup with a record of 16-4. They started the season with nine straight victories and won 13 of their first 14 games. The Sun then lost two straight and three of four but have righted the ship with two straight wins including a 78-73 win over Western Conference-leading Minnesota on Thursday night. DeWanna Bonner led the way with 19 points and Alyssa Thomas had a triple-double with 13 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. Connecticut is just one game in back of the equally hot New York Liberty in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Sun hope to push their latest win streak to three games with a win on Sunday. The Sun are 8th in the WNBA in scoring this season. They are fourth in field goal percentage but just 9th in 3-point shooting. They are also just 11th in 3-point field goals made per game. On the defensive end, the Sun are tenacious. They rank first in the WNBA in scoring defense. They are 8th in field goal defense but second in 3-point defense. They are also fourth in the WNBA in steals per game. The Sun can be had on the glass, ranking ninth in total rebounds per game. They are also just 9th in turnovers per game this season. The Sun are third in the WNBA in point differential at +6.7 overall.
Key Injuries: G Moriah Jefferson is out
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A little over a week ago, Atlanta came into Connecticut and stunned the Sun, 78-74. That win snapped a three-game skid for Atlanta as they caught the Sun amid their rough stretch. The story of the game was Atlanta’s surprising shooting from long range. Not only is Atlanta one of the worst shooting teams from the perimeter in the WNBA but the Sun are one of the best perimeter defenses in the league. Atlanta shot over 40 percent from long range and pulled off the road upset. In the first meeting between these two teams, in Atlanta, the Sun dominated from the outset and rolled to a 19-point win. I expect more of that in this game. The Sun are too good a defensive team to have the same lapses on the perimeter as they had over a week ago. The Dream are also not a strong enough shooting team to replicate those numbers. The Sun will force turnovers and create easy buckets in this one and win comfortably.
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Prediction: Connecticut -12
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When the Sun are clicking, they play a suffocating defense fueled by turnovers and transition basketball. In the first game against the Dream, that was on full display as the Sun defense held Atlanta to just 50 points in a comfortable win. In an uninspired second effort, the Sun allowed 78 points and lost by four to Atlanta. I expect much more of the intensity of game one in this game, particularly against an Atlanta team that is banged up and playing poorly. Expect the Dream to score in the low 60s and for this game to stay under the total.
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Prediction: Under 152
The Atlanta Dream (7-12), on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena, will attempt to break a three-game losing skid when visiting the Connecticut Sun (16-4). This matchup is at 1:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and Peachtree TV.
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Sun vs. Dream Game Info
- Date: Sunday, July 7, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and Peachtree TV
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- Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
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Sun vs. Dream Predictions
Score Prediction: Sun 84, Dream 71
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Sun vs. Dream Stats
| Sun | Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| 79.9 | Points Avg. | 76.3 |
| 73.1 | Points Allowed Avg. | 81 |
| 44% | Field Goal % | 41.2% |
| 30.9% | Three Point % | 31.9% |
Sun vs. Dream Betting Records
| Sun | Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| ATS | 9-11-0 | 9-10-0 |
| vs. Total | 10-10-0 (as favorite) | 11-8-0 (as underdog) |
| Moneyline | 15-1 (as favorite) | 2-8 (as underdog) |
Sun Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWanna Bonner | 20 | 16.6 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 20 | 13.4 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Brionna Jones | 20 | 12.9 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 20 | 12.1 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Tyasha Harris | 19 | 11.3 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
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Dream Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allisha Gray | 19 | 15.9 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Tina Charles | 19 | 14.1 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheyenne Parker | 19 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Aerial Powers | 15 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Maya Caldwell | 4 | 7 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
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