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WNBA playoffs: How to get last-minute tickets under $50 for Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx tonight (10/1/24)

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October 1, 2024

WNBA playoffs: How to get last-minute tickets under for Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx tonight (10/1/24)

The Minnesota Lynx, led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, host the Connecticut Sun, led by Alyssa Thomas, in Game 2 of the second round of the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Connecticut, looking to win its first-ever WNBA title, took Game 1 on Sunday night, 73-70.

TICKETS: Fans who want to attend the WNBA playoffs game can buy tickets at SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Ticketsmarter or Vivid Seats.

According to Vivid Seats, tickets can be purchased for as low as $34.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Game 2, WNBA semifinals

Who: Sun vs. Lynx

When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024

Where: Target Center

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN2

Live stream: fuboTV and DirecTVStream

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WNBA semifinals schedule/results

The higher seeds will host Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), while the lower seeds will host Games 3 and 4 (if necessary).

Game 1

Sunday, Sept. 29

New York Liberty 87, Las Vegas Aces 77

Connecticut Sun 73, Minnesota Lynx 70

Game 2

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2

Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx, 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2

GAME 3

Friday, Oct. 4

Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2

New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2

GAME 4 [IF NECESSARY]

Sunday, Oct. 6

New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, Time TBD on ESPN2

Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun, Time TBD on ESPN2

GAME 5 [IF NECESSARY]

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx, Time TBD on ESPN2

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty, Time TBD on ESPN2

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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:

Connecticut Sun (28-12, 14-6 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 Western Conference)

Minneapolis; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Sun lead series 1-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Connecticut Sun visit the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Sun won the last meeting 73-70 on Sept. 30 led by 20 points from Marina Mabrey, while Napheesa Collier scored 19 points for the Lynx.

The Lynx are 16-4 on their home court. Minnesota ranks third in the WNBA averaging 9.5 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.0% from downtown. Kayla McBride leads the team averaging 2.7 makes while shooting 40.7% from 3-point range.

The Sun are 14-6 in road games. Connecticut is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by DeWanna Bonner averaging 7.3.

Minnesota averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 3.0 more made shots than the 6.5 per game Connecticut allows. Connecticut has shot at a 44.4% rate from the field this season, 3.4 percentage points higher than the 41.0% shooting opponents of Minnesota have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Courtney Williams is averaging 11.1 points and 5.5 assists for the Lynx.

Bonner is averaging 15.1 points and six rebounds for the Sun.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 8-2, averaging 82.6 points, 33.4 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points per game.

Sun: 7-3, averaging 80.7 points, 34.3 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points.

INJURIES: Lynx: None listed.

Sun: Tiffany Mitchell: out (illness).

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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7 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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