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The WNBA’s  Connecticut Sun Franchise Could  Be For Sale

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Has the WNBA outgrown the Uncasville market?

The future of Connecticut’s only big league franchise, the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Connecticut Sun is in question. The ownership of the franchise, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, according to Sportico, has hired the investment bank Allen and Company to explore the potential sale of the team. The Connecticut Sun franchise entered the WNBA in 2003 when the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority purchased the team for $10 million. Sportico has placed an $80 million value on the franchise. The cost of purchasing a WNBA team has skyrocketed in the past few years.

The Connecticut Sun franchise plays its games at an arena on the Mohegan Sun grounds which seats around 9,300 people. The arena books high end concerts and people such as Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney have performed at the venue. The arena has also hosted championship boxing bouts as well as wrestling and MMA matches. But the venue is in Uncasville, Connecticut which is a town of around 18,000 people. Uncasville has no big population markets nearby. Hartford is 45 miles northwest. Providence, Rhode Island is 60 miles east. Uncasville is about 130 miles northeast of New York and Boston is about 110 miles to the northeast. There is no corporate support or real TV market for the franchise. Just because there is a report that the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has hired an investment bank to possibly investigate a sale doesn’t mean that the team will be sold or possibly relocated. But if the franchise does get onto the market, there would be potential buyers from around the…

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Nanticoke

Hazleton Area Extends Home Winning Streak to Eight

Cougars

04/23/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area 14
05/14/25 vs Berwick 12
04/07/25 @ Berwick 12
05/07/25 @ Wyoming Valley West 10
04/01/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area 10

Hazleton Area got themselves on the board against Berwick on Wednesday, but Berwick never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Aj Collevechio looked comfortable as he didn’t allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn’t given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.

At the plate, James Festa and Sam Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Festa got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI, while Miller went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. Those three runs gave Festa a new career-high. Marcos Gil Pena was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.

Hazleton Area pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Berwick, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-17.

As of now, neither Hazleton Area nor the Bulldogs have any future games scheduled.

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Baseball Recap: Hackettstown Triumphs

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04/04/25 @ Newton 14
04/10/25 vs Kittatinny Regional 12
05/01/25 vs Dover 10
04/21/25 vs Morris County Tech 10
04/09/25 vs Kittatinny Regional 10

Hackettstown lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Lenape Valley, but it’s fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Saturday’s matchup. The Tigers’ pitchers stepped up to hand the Patriots a 9-0 shutout on Saturday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.

Tyler Lambo was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Jacob Echandy was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Hackettstown’s victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Lenape Valley, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-10.

Hackettstown will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Patriots: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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Bonnie Lee King – Morning Star Publications

Bonny Lee King of Georgetown left this world peacefully on Sunday, May 4 surrounded by her loving family at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.

Bonny was born on Oct. 17, 1952, at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford to Catherine and Reese King. She was the second of four daughters. The family always joked that she was born at Nanticoke and never left, thanks to her lengthy and dedicated career at the hospital.

A graduate of Laurel High School, Bonny began her healthcare journey at the Stockley Center in Georgetown and the Delaware State Hospital in Wilmington. She went on to earn her RN at Delaware Technical Community College and her BSN at Wilmington University.

Bonny’s nursing career began at Nanticoke Hospital in 1980, where she worked until her retirement in 2018 as the trauma coordinator. Throughout her career, coworkers admired her compassion, clinical excellence, quick wit, and infectious laughter. In addition to her role as Trauma Coordinator, she led the “Safe Kids” program, was one of the founders of the Delaware Burn Camp and was a dedicated supporter of The Gift of Life Program.

The light of her life, her son Justin Pobst, brought her joy and laughter every day. They never parted without sharing the words, “I love you more!”

In 2015, Bonny married the love of her life, Bert Crowder, after a long and exciting courtship. They shared many loving years together—traveling the country in their RV, escaping to a hidden cabin in the mountains of North Carolina with their dog Lucy, and creating countless memories with family. One of her greatest joys was being “Nana” to her grandchildren Caroline, Mason, and Waylon.

Bonny always said, “Life is better with sisters”—and she had three: her “favorite sister,” Nancy (husband Joe Parker); her “middle sister,” Donna (partner Gary Lord); and her “baby sister,” Jackie King…

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Arab Leaders Condemn Gaza Genocide, Urge Action at Baghdad Summit

The Arab League Summit in Baghdad. (Photo: via UNAMI X Page)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Arab League summit urges immediate halt to Israeli attacks, as Spain pushes for UN resolution and Guterres demands humanitarian access.

The 34th Arab League Summit opened in Baghdad on Saturday amid growing regional turmoil and urgent calls to end the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.

The summit, held under the theme “Dialogue, Solidarity, and Development”, convenes as the situation in Gaza reaches what Iraq’s Prime Minister described as an “unprecedented stage of genocide,” with continued Israeli bombardment, mass displacement, and a worsening humanitarian catastrophe.

Attending the summit are several Arab heads of state and senior officials, including the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. 

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and UN Secretary-General António Guterres were also present, underscoring the international dimension of the crisis.

Focus on Gaza

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who assumed the rotating presidency of the Arab Summit, used his opening remarks to denounce the Israeli campaign in Gaza, calling for serious and united Arab action to halt the genocide and open humanitarian corridors.

“The war in Gaza has reached a horrifying and unprecedented stage,” al-Sudani said, adding that Arab countries must act collectively to stop the bloodshed and ensure the delivery of aid.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi echoed these concerns, stating that Palestinians are being subjected to systematic efforts aimed at erasing…

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Lenni Lenape

Girls Lacrosse: Results, recaps, photos and links for Saturday & Sunday, May 17-18

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FEATURED COVERAGE

SATURDAY, MAY 17

SOMERSET COUNTY TOURNAMENT FINAL

2-Bridgewater-Raritan vs. 1-Pingry, 12

SUNDAY, MAY 18

BERGEN COUNTY TOURNAMENT FINAL

4-Northern Highlands vs. 2-Ridgewood, 7

TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD

TOP 20 SCOREBOARD

SATURDAY, MAY 17

  • No. 1 Chatham vs. Montclair Kimberley, 10
  • No. 3 Oak Knoll vs. No. 19 Mendham, 10
  • No. 8 Westfield vs. No. 16 Morris Knolls, 10
  • No. 10 Rumson-Fair Haven vs. Shore, 10
  • No. 11 Pingry vs. No. 14 Bridgewater-Raritan, 12
  • No. 12 Cherry Hill West vs. Lawrenceville, 10
  • No. 20 Kent Place at Cranford, 11

SUNDAY, MAY 18

  • No. 6 Ridgewood vs. Northern Highlands, 7

STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD

Saturday, May. 17

Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, Semifinal Round

1-Old Bridge 10, 4-East Brunswick 4 – Box Score

2-Monroe 11, 3-North Brunswick 3 – Box Score

Shore Conference Coaches Cup, Second Round

7-New Egypt 12, 10-Brick Township 11 – Box Score

Shore Conference Tournament, Semifinal Round

3-Southern 8, 2-Trinity Hall 7 – Box Score

1-Rumson-Fair Haven 9, 4-Shore 7 – Box Score

Regular Season

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Notre Dame 13, Mainland 6 – Box Score

CVC

Lawrence 17, Ewing 6 – Box Score

Notre Dame 13, Mainland 6 – Box Score

NJIGLL

Sparta 14, Mountain Lakes 9 – Box Score

Westfield 11, Morris Knolls 6 – Box Score

Delaware Valley 11, New Providence 9 – Box Score

Mendham 10, Oak Knoll 9 – Box Score

Morristown-Beard 20, Mount St. Dominic 8 – Box Score

Lenape Valley 9, Parsippany Hills 8 – Box Score

Bernards 14, West Morris 11 – Box Score

Livingston 16, Gov. Livingston 8 – Box Score

Pequannock 17, St. Elizabeth 9 – Box Score

Millburn 11, Cedar Grove 10 – Box Score

Chatham 10, Montclair Kimberley 6 – Box Score

Pope John 11, Hackettstown 9 –

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Mohegan

Connecticut Sun Announce Season Ticket History Amid Reports of Team Sale

On May 12, news broke that the Mohegan Sun (which is owned by the Mohegan tribe) has hired the investment bank Allen & Company to help search for a buyer for the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise.

This news, which was first reported by Sportico, also included that a franchise relocation is likely, if and when this sale is made. As it currently stands, the Sun are playing in the WNBA’s smallest media market.

When speaking with the media about this, team president Jen Rizzotti said, “It wasn’t about exploring options to sell the team … they are exploring options for strategic investments around the team + its future,” per CT Insider’s Maggie Vanoni.

While there are still a lot of unanswered questions regarding this potential sale, one thing is for certain: Sun fans are eager to watch their team play live this year.

This became apparent when it was announced on May 14 that the Connecticut Sun had sold out of season ticket memberships for the 2025 WNBA season, which is the first time in the franchise’s history this has happened.

In a press release that came out on May 14, Rizzotti was quoted as saying, “Reaching a season ticket sellout for the first time in franchise history is a significant achievement for our organization. This milestone reflects the remarkable dedication of our loyal Sun fans, whose continued commitment and enthusiasm for over 20 years make them the best in the WNBA.”

It will be interesting to see how this developing story of a potential team sale unfolds, along with how it impacts the Sun’s loyal fan base.

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Nanticoke

Make It 12 in a Row for Elk Lake

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Elk Lake won against Forest City on Monday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Warriors never let the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans get on the board and left with a 14-0 victory. Considering the Warriors have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday’s blowout was nothing new.

Warriors

05/15/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area 14-0
05/12/25 vs Forest City 14-4
05/07/25 @ Carbondale Area 14-0
04/30/25 vs Montrose 11-1
04/28/25 vs Mountain View 18-1
+ 7 more games

The win (which was Elk Lake’s 12th in a row) raised their record to 12-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-16.

As of now, neither Elk Lake nor the Trojans have any future games scheduled.

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HUD Announces Over $190 Million for Affordable Housing in Southwestern Tribal Communities

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $192 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country. Nationally, HUD awarded $1.1 billion in IHBG funding.

“From day one, HUD has been engaged on alleviating affordable housing challenges facing urban, rural, and Tribal communities. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to serve Tribal communities while working towards meeting Indian Country’s housing needs,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “HUD has a strong partnership with Tribal nations across the Southwest, and I look forward to collaborating directly with Tribal leaders in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to expand housing opportunities and remove burdensome regulatory barriers that impede progress.”

The IHBG program is a formula grant that provides a range of affordable housing activities in Tribal communities. Eligible activities include housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities. A full list of the IHBG awards can be found here.

Visit HUD’s Office of Native American Programs Codetalk webpage to learn more about housing resources for Tribal communities.

Recipients of the awards can be found below:

State

 Tribe

Amount

LA

 Chitimacha Tribe

$283,891

LA

 Coushatta Tribe

$110,531

LA

 Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

$110,531

LA

 Tunica-Biloxi Tribe

$1,167,854

NM

 Acoma Pueblo

$1,430,796

NM

 Cochiti Pueblo

$393,990
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