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Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington (21) and New York Liberty guard/forward Betnijah Laney (44) in action during a WNBA game between New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun on September 15, 2021, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

*The New York Liberty were fined $500,000 for taking charter flights to away games during the second half of the WNBA season.

Team owners Joe and Clara Wu Tsai reportedly chartered the flights, which included an unsanctioned team trip to Napa, California. These flights are said to be a violation of WNBA’s bargaining agreement, per Howard Megdal of Sports Illustrated.

Joe previously spoke about the team’s travel on Twitter, saying a “constructive solution to this problem” needs to be explored. 

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The Liberty’s $500K fine, Sports Illustrated shared, came after the league reportedly tried to fine the organization $1 million, which was then appealed. Liberty executive Oliver Weisberg is also allegedly being removed from the WNBA’s executive committee as a result. WNBA general counsel Jamin Dershowitz reportedly threatened the “termination of the franchise” and the loss of “every draft pick you have ever seen” in response to the flights that were chartered for every road game during the season’s second half. 

As reported by Bleacher Report, the Liberty has pushed for chartered flights to become standard for team travel.  

“I think what charter flights represent in the world of sports is it gives you…

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Non-stop, one-goal decisions continue to thrill through February

PENGUINS WEEKLY – Penguins (20-21-2-3) face a pair of in-state rivals during the week, will return home Sunday

Penguins Weekly Rewind

Wednesday, Feb. 16 – PENGUINS 1 at Charlotte 4
Charlotte caught Wilkes-Barre/Scranton off guard early and skirted away with a convincing win. Nathan Légaré scored the Penguins’ only goal, a power-play goal late in the third period that spoiled Charlotte goalie Joey Daccord’s shutout bid.

Saturday, Feb. 19 – PENGUINS 3 vs. Springfield 2 (SO)
The Penguins improved to 4-0-0-1 against the division-leading Thunderbirds by surviving in a shootout. Alex Nylander tallied once in regulation and then notched the game’s deciding shootout goal. Tommy Nappier racked up 30 saves in 65 minutes of work and then went three-for-three in the shootout to secure victory for the Penguins in front of over 7000 fans.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday, Feb. 22 – PENGUINS at Hershey
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton heads to Chocolatetown in search of an elusive win at Giant Center. The Penguins last won in Hershey on Dec. 28, 2019.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 – PENGUINS vs. Lehigh Valley
The Penguins host their PA Turnpike rival in a crucial mid-week matchup. Valtteri Puustinen leads the season series with five goals in eight games.

Saturday, Feb. 26 – PENGUINS at Bridgeport
Another pivotal game takes place on Saturday when the Pens visit the Islanders for the first time. Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton is 1-0-0-0 against Bridgeport, but goalie Ken Appleby has allowed four goals in three games since being called up from the ECHL.

Sunday, Feb. 27 – PENGUINS vs. Syracuse
The Penguins and Crunch will face-off for the first time this season on a Kids Free Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Syracuse is on a three-game winning streak, spearheaded by Gabriel Dumont. Dumont has five…

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UNCASVILLE, CT (February 22, 2022) – Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer Chris Rock has announced his highly anticipated return to live comedy with his “Ego Death World Tour 2022”. Rock returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night at 8:00pm on Friday, June 3rd.

Tickets are $119.50, $99.50, and $79.50 and go on sale Friday, February 25th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 26th, subject to availability.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, phones will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.

All pouches and equipment are routinely sanitized. The Yondr staff is trained and required to follow safety guidelines and hygiene protocols to practice social distancing, minimal contact, and wear personal protective equipment. Anyone seen using a device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security.

Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director.

Rock recently wrapped production on the upcoming Higher Ground produced biopic, Rustin and David O’Russell’s Untitled film. He is also set to direct an Untitled Chris Rock project in 2023.

In 2021, Rock starred as Loy Cannon in season four of FX’s Emmy-winning drama series Fargo. He also teamed…

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Anna (Nenni) Mullen

Wappingers Falls – Anna Mullen, a lifelong resident of Wappingers Falls, passed away in Cortlandt Manor, NY on February 21, 2022. She was 95 years old.

Anna was born on January 23, 1927 to Ralph and Julia (Lucaluce) Nenni in Wappingers Falls. She graduated from Wappingers Falls Central School in 1945.

On September 9, 1951, she married Bert Jones, who predeceased her in 1982. On June 20, 1993, she married Robert Mullen, who passed away in 2011.

Anna is survived by her son Gary Jones (Kathleen) of Hopewell Junction, NY, her daughter Christine Pratico (Dominick) of Mohegan Lake, NY, her five grandsons Matthew, Andrew, Stephen, Jonathan, and Nathan, and her great-grandson Patrick.

Anna will also be deeply missed by her two brothers: Ralph Nenni and Anthony Nenni, both of Wappingers Falls, and her numerous nieces and nephews.

Anna was a lifelong communicant of St Mary’s in Wappingers Falls. She was a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis and was recognized as an Affiliate of the Order of Friars Minor for her volunteer work at Mount Alvernia.

Anna was an avid reader. She also loved crossword puzzles and Soduku. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and later in life, traveling.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cortlandt Healthcare for their kindness and compassion during Anna’s time there.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Grinnell Library, Wappingers Falls.

Calling hours will be held at Delehanty Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 from 4PM-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, February 24 at 10AM at St. Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Delehanty Funeral Home is honored to assist Anna’s family with funeral arrangements www.delehantyfuneral.com

Posted online on February 22, 2022

Published in Poughkeepsie Journal

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No Shenanigans here – Goose have postponed their long-standing tradition of Goosemas until February 26 after a touring party member tested positive for COVID-19. The show will still be held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CA as well as PhanArt Presents: The Hometown Flodown.

On Saturday, February 26th at 8 PM ET a free live stream of Goosemas, the annual concert presented by emergent Connecticut rock quintet Goose, will broadcast on The Relix Channel Exclusively on Twitch.  The band will take the stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the eighth annual iteration of their holiday show, a tradition that began with humble roots in the basement of a Connecticut recording studio. A defining achievement after years of explosive growth, Goose will celebrate their inaugural arena appearance with a massive three-set performance.

The band has expressed devestation, but remains commited to the safety of fans and crew first.

The Road Lies Ahead, So Tie Up Your Shoes

Rather than dwell on the unfortunate circumstance, it would be far more Ted to check out and awesome cover of an appropriate song from one of the faithful Goose rail-queens:

For those experiencing feelings,Tamara Sastow’s version of “Tumble” both soothes and uplifts while maintaining that Marta Goedde edit stlye.

Tamara is a woman of talent and values. This multi-instrumentalist and music therapist sets a prime example of what it means to be a present and empathetic lover of music. She too, values the safety of others by always attending shows certified with narcan and also carries test strips.

All in all, it seems that the reaction overall has been very understanding and fans are grateful for the Goosemas miracle that is the “Shenanigans Nite Club” virtual movie premiere.

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Feb. 22, 2022

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US comedian Chris Rock peformes his Total Blackout Tour show in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, on October 8, 2017. 

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Services like Yondr allow patrons to bag and store their cell phones during live performances at comedy clubs and elsewhere — when performers and staff are sensitive about people taking photos or video of the show. 

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Comedian, actor, writer and producer Chris Rock is embarking on his “Ego Death World Tour 2022” with an appearance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, June 2.

This will be the veteran comedian’s first standup tour in five years. Rock last appeared in Connecticut at the same venue in 2017.

While away from the stage, Rock has kept himself busy, staring in the latest season of “Fargo” last year. According to a press release, Rock has also wrapped production on “Rustin,” a biopic chronicling the life of Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, and he is set to appear in a new film by director David O’Russell (“Silver Linings Playbook,” “American Hustle”). 

PLAINFIELD – Plainfield girls basketball coach John Lorange watched his team clang shot after shot in the first quarter against Montville on Thursday night and couldn’t believe it was happening again.

The last two times the Panthers met the Indians in the ECC tournament, they hoisted up shooting percentages in the low teens.

“I started seeing some déjà vu,” Lorange said. “We were playing great but we could not hit a shot. I didn’t want to go down like this so we definitely turned it around in the second quarter.”

Did they ever.

Looking like a mini-version of the Showtime Lakers – minus the dunks and Magic’s flashy passes, of course – Plainfield got their running game in gear, erasing an early 10-point deficit in the blink of an eye.

And then the Panthers kept running and running and running.  

Plainfield ran past Montville, 48-33, and advanced to Saturday’s ECC Division II tournament semifinals.

The Panthers, seeded No. 4, will host top-seeded St. Bernard at 1 p.m.  The Saints (11-9) defeated Wheeler, 48-26, in their quarterfinal round matchup.

The Panthers, who reeled off six straight wins after a 38-34 loss against St. Bernard on Jan. 25, are one win away from playing for an ECC championship at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

“We kind of hit our stride and all started working together,” Plainfield senior forward Allison Conger said. “It transferred from practice to game time. We’re all leaders in our own way. We all do our job on the court and it definitely shows. If we keep working like we are now I think we can get (to Mohegan).”

Plainfield (13-8) and Montville (10-11) split two close regular season games but the Indians looked like they were going to run away with this rubber match.

Powered by senior Maya Hillman, Montville jumped ahead 12-2 after one quarter. Hillman, a 6-1 center,…

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