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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tina Charles set season highs with 29 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon.

Connecticut (3-16) won its first game since June 6.

The game started at 11 a.m. as part of the annual Camp Day festivities, geared towards kids in summer camps.

Charles made a baseline jumper with 5:36 left in the fourth quarter to give Connecticut its first lead of the game at 79-77. Charles also made two layups in eight seconds — following a steal by Saniya Rivers — for a 91-81 lead.

The Sun pulled away by scoring 11 straight points late in the fourth.

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Charles finished 11 of 22 from the field for her sixth 20-point game of the season. Jacy Sheldon added 16 points and Bria Hartley had 15. Rivers scored all 11 of her points in the opening five minutes of the third.

Skylar Diggins led Seattle (13-7) with 23 points and seven assists. Gabby Williams added 21 points and Nneka Ogwumike had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Diggins, Williams, Ogwumike, and Ezi Magbegor each scored in double figures in the first half and combined for 43 points as Seattle led 49-41.

Seattle used a four-point possession at the end of the third to take a 74-66 lead. Diggins made a layup while being fouled and Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa was called for a technical foul. Skylar Diggins made both free throws for an eight-point lead.

Seattle hosts the Sun on Friday to begin a four-game homestand. The Storm won the first regular-season meeting 97-81 in Seattle on June 27.

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The spokesperson for a would-be ownership group looking to bring the WNBA to Boston says the Mohegan Tribe wants to keep the Connecticut Sun in the state.

AJ Gerritson, spokesperson for Boston Women’s Basketball Partners, told the Boston Globe last week that the Mohegan Tribe indicated in conversations that it would be seeking owners who would keep the team in Connecticut.

“In terms of the path forward for us, it looks more and more like it’s going to be expansion,” Gerritson told the Globe.

The Boston group, which includes former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams and actor Donnie Wahlberg, did not submit a bid for a franchise during the latest round of WNBA expansion. Many took that as a signal that the most likely scenario was the Sun’s eventual relocation to the city. Gerritson told the Globe that the group didn’t submit a bid “purely because of timing.”

“Since then, we have worked tirelessly to meet and exceed all standards for expansion,” Gerritson said.

Asked for comment, Mohegan Tribe leadership told The Courant in a statement:

“Mohegan continues to evaluate all strategic opportunities in the best interest of the CT Sun, MTGA (Mohegan Tribe Gaming Authority) and WNBA. The CT Sun has had monumental changes over the past 18 months and Mohegan is very proud of the success, increased interest and what remains to be such incredible community impact off the court as well. The WNBA overall has also seen immense growth in viewership and interest. These are fantastic trends for what is an amazing sport, with extremely dedicated and talented women.”

The WNBA announced the addition of three expansion franchises, in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on June 30, bringing the league to 18 teams. The Cleveland team will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029,…

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The Mohegan Sun guest won big Wednesday morning while playing on a Spanish 21 table in Casino of the Earth. It’s one of the casino’s top five payouts of all-time.

MONTVILLE, Conn. — Life comes down to several big moments, and Wednesday morning was one of them for a lucky Mohegan Sun guest who won a $2 million jackpot.

The casino reports that the victory occurred in Casino of the Earth, as the unnamed guest from Connecticut was playing on a Spanish 21 table. The winner opted for the $5 Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet and spun Triple Diamonds.

The Triple Diamonds landed the guest $2,018,742.

Mohegan Sun reports that not only is this the biggest jackpot win at the casino in 2025, but it also ranks among the top five largest table game payouts in its history.

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The unnamed winner was not the only Mohegan Sun player to emerge victorious over the past four days.

On Sunday, July 6, “Jimmie B.” from Bridgeport was playing in Casino of the Sky when he hit the Super Grand jackpot for $211,079 while playing Dollar Storm by Aristocrat Gaming.

The next morning, “Patrick H.” from a place unannounced was playing Railroad Riches by Sega Sammy Creations in Casino of Sky and hit the Grand Jackpot for $115,266.

Both Jimmie and Patrick were playing games at the casino’s Hold & Spin Slot Zone when they won their respective prizes.

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This area was established by Mohegan Sun in Casino of the Sky in 2024 and is home to over 250 slot games. Each game features the exciting Hold & Spin bonus feature.

The Hold…

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U.S. travelers can now keep their shoes on at airport security, thanks to a new policy announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Travelers passing through airport security across the United States will no longer be required to remove their shoes, following a policy change announced Tuesday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The move is part of a broader initiative to modernize airport operations and streamline the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) screening process. Noem said advancements in security technology and updated procedures make the change possible.

Travelers like Malina Gangadin greeted the news with relief and enthusiasm.

“Oh my gosh yes, I’m so glad I don’t have to—bare dogs out inside of the airport,” Gangadin said. “I’d be so mad. I’m just glad I get to keep my shoes on, my feet like my shoes.”

Andre Riendeau of Terryville noted the change will make travel significantly easier for him.

“I think this is great. As someone with a bad back, not having to bend over and take my shoes off is great,” Riendeau said.

The revised policy is expected to reduce wait times at security checkpoints and ease some of the frustrations travelers associate with air travel.

“People are taking their shoes off, it takes time,” Henry Berglewicz said. “They’re putting them back on. They’re looking for their luggage, so it’s a much better thing.”

While some travelers initially expressed concerns about whether the new rule might compromise safety, officials assured the public that the change is backed by improved technology and security.

“I feel like it should be a lot easier to just be able to walk through and have everything scanned,” Gangadin said. “So now that they’re actually implementing that in policy, I find that to be really fascinating.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years:

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Cleveland

First year of play: 2028.

Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Where they’ll play: Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers.

Practice facility: Retrofit a facility in Independence, Ohio, that is currently used by the Cavaliers.

What they’re saying: “They’re a ready-made operation, arena, demographic, the psychographic, all the data, those numbers,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “I’m a data geek. All the data we’ve been looking at as it relates to what would make a successful franchise and obviously look no further than what we already did in the Bay Area.”

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Detroit

First year of play: 2029.

Majority ownership group: Tom Gores, who owns the Detroit Pistons.

Minority owners: Grant Hill, Chris Webber, Jared Goff.

Where they’ll play: Little Caesars Arena, home of the Pistons.

Practice facility: Building a new facility.

What they’re saying: “I think this will be bigger than just the basketball team coming back. It’s recognition of all the things that are happening in the city. And finally, I think it’s going to have a real economic impact,” Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem said.

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Philadelphia

First year of play: 2030.

Majority ownership group: Josh Harris, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers.

Where they’ll play: A new arena being built in downtown Philadelphia.

Practice facility: The 76ers have a practice facility in Camden, New Jersey.

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