Category: Mohegan

Game: UMass Minutemen vs Florida State Seminoles

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024

Location: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT

TV: ESPN+

The UMass Minutemen (1-3) are on their way to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday where they will take on the Florida State Seminoles (4-1).

The UMass Minutemen stepped onto the hardwood against Hofstra and went home with a loss by a final score of 75-71 in their last contest. UMass walked away from the contest with a 37.3% FG percentage (25 out of 67) and made 11 out of their 29 shots from distance. From the free throw line, the Minutemen knocked down 10 of their 20 tries for a rate of 50.0%. Pertaining to hauling in boards, they earned 36 with 12 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 16 assists in the game as well as forcing the other team into 13 turnovers and earning 6 steals. When it comes to defense, UMass allowed the other team to shoot 41.7% from the floor on 25 out of 60 shooting. Hofstra doled out 12 assists and had 4 steals for this game. In addition, Hofstra snagged 38 rebounds (5 offensive, 33 defensive), but didn’t notch a rejection. Hofstra finished the game shooting 80.0% at the free throw line by making 16 of 20 attempts. They converted 9 of their 25 shots from 3-point land. With respect to fouls, the Minutemen finished with 21 and Hofstra totaled 20 fouls.

Jaylen Curry is one player who had an impact in the game. He was able to score 22 points on 7 out of 20 shooting. He was…

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Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler faced one of the toughest adjustments for any player on the team in Caitlin Clark’s rookie season. That’s because Wheeler, who was the highest paid member of the Fever, saw her role and minutes sharply decline.

Wheeler won over fans by taking all that in stride and becoming a veteran leader for the squad, though she did acknowledge her dip in production publicly. And since Clark will dominate the minutes at the position, most don’t expect the Fever’s former lead guard to be amongst those protected from the Golden State Valkyries in the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft. Despite the sacrifices she made for the team

Of course this hasn’t been confirmed, but speculation in that direction picked up after Indiana’s social media account posted a graphic reading, “new era, new energy. already making plans for next season “. Words that were accompanied by a mocked up image of new coach Stephanie White and six Fever players.

Since each franchise can protect six players from being poached by the Valkyries, fans speculated the since deleted post may have spoiled who those members of the squad are. Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, NaLyssa Smith and Temi Fagbenle were those depicted surrounding White in the graphic.

They deleted it!?!? pic.twitter.com/VOb8VZRS7g

— CMSLA[G]LE (@cm_slagle) November 23, 2024

It appears Wheeler may have seen the talk about this and her exclusion. Because she had a social media post of her own that clearly seemed to be referencing the discourse. Wheeler wrote, “The solid picks to secure ” on her X account Saturday night.

The solid picks to secure

— Erica Wheeler (@EWeezy_For3eezy) November 23, 2024

It looks like Wheeler was just having some fun with the online discussion rather than taking anything too personally. And it remains…

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Wilkes-Barre, PA — The final card of the 2024 harness racing season at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania was held Saturday (November 23) afternoon, with an off track, temperatures barely above 40, and snow in the infield.

Closing day features were a trio of $17,000 contests, all of them contested after the track was upgraded from “sloppy +1” to “good +1.”

The pacing division, restricted to males, saw the American Ideal three-year-old pacing gelding Seen Here (Tyler Buter) run his record to two wins and a second since entering the Jeff Cullipher stable with a 1:52.2 score. Buter, who along with Matt Kakaley had four victories on Closing Day, brushed the favored sophomore to command in front of the stands and kept piling on the speed, finishing 1-1/2 lengths to the good of second choice Solid Character for Pollack Racing LLC.

Seen Here captures the featured pace on the last day of the 2024 season at Pocono. Curtis Salonick Photo.

The faster of the trotting headliners went to the International gelding Dark Mind (Anthony Napolitano), winning for the third straight time for trainer Noel Daley and owner Sonja Katrina Booth, here in 1:55.3. Dark Mind was third-over in a good cover flow for driver Anthony Napolitano, went wide and was along late to beat out pacesetter Green Pastures (Buter) by 1-1/4 lengths, with Sapphinerainstar shaking free to get beaten in the photo for the deuce and ending a five-race win string.

In the other diamond gaited split, another altered son of International Moni, Dejerate Hanover (Buter), followed solid cover, tipped wide, got the lead, and then held off the horse on his back, Kovu AS, by a half length in 1:56.1. Buter drove the winner, a ten-time…

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Wilkes-Barre, PA — On a cool fall afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania where the spotlight races were very competitive (four of the five features were decided by a length or less), De La Hoya Hanover took a 1:51 decision over Seen Here in the pacing section of three $17,000 top-purse contests.

The crowd’s wagering was probably based on how each horse had done against a recent common rival named Southwind Celsius: Seen Here had gone-to-wire against “Celsius” last week, while a week before De La Hoya Hanover had to settle for a not-close second, so Seen Here was made the odds-on favorite and De La Hoya Hanover, who also had to contend with the outside post six, was the second choice.

De La Hoya Hanover goes coast-to-coast in taking a featured pace on Saturday at Pocono. Cutis Salonick Photo.

De La Hoya Hanover was sent right to the lead by driver Matt Kakaley and put up fractions of :27.3 and :55.4, then stepped up his game when Seen Here ranged up uncovered from midpack to challenge by the 1:23.1 three quarters. Seen Here (Tyler Buter) had gone his own third split in :26.4 into some wind to gain contention and kept the heat on his rival to the line, but De La Hoya Hanover had a bit more punch coming to the finish and won by three-quarters of a length for trainer Joe Bongiorno and the ownership of Jennifer Bongiorno Stable LLC, Robert Weinstein, and Barbara Bongiorno Stable LLC.

In one of the two $17,000 trots, the Walner three-year-old filly  Sapphinerainstar (Simon Allard), winless in six starts when coming to Pocono in mid-October, ran her local record to five-for-five by holding back pocket-sitter Hankins Hanover (Kakaley) by…

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Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bon Bons open in the spring 2025.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has announced an exciting partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality, introducing Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons in spring 2025. 

The new locations will be at the Winter Entrance, expanding the popular family-owned French-inspired bakery brand’s presence in New England.

Sift Bake Shop, founded by Pastry Chef Adam Young, has earned a reputation for its scratch-made signature desserts, artisanal breads, pastries and macarons. Each item is crafted daily in-house using the freshest ingredients, blending modern techniques with classic pastry traditions. 

The Mohegan Sun location will mark Sift’s fourth New England establishment, joining locations in Mystic, Watch Hill, and Niantic.

Alongside the bakery, A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons will debut, offering a refined experience with a selection of signature cocktails and hand-crafted bonbons. Presented by Grey Goose®, the boutique cocktail bar emphasizes high-quality ingredients and an elegant atmosphere.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Adam and Ebbie Young to bring Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons to Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, president & GM of Mohegan Sun. “Their commitment to quality and innovation has impressed us for years, and we look forward to welcoming their new concepts to our guests in 2025.”

Adam Young, the visionary behind Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Hospitality, shared his enthusiasm regarding the collaboration. 

“It’s an honor to contribute to Mohegan Sun’s esteemed culinary offerings and to expand our brand into such a vibrant, dynamic environment,” Young said. 

Since opening its first location in Mystic in 2016, Sift Bake Shop has rapidly grown, expanding to Rhode Island and Connecticut. A.T.Y Hospitality, the umbrella company for Sift Bake Shop, Mix Restaurant…

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Nov. 16—Hi

Uncasville — The 10th annual Vets Rock event, featuring programs aimed at improving the lives and opportunities for veterans and active-duty military personnel, took place Saturday afternoon at Mohegan Sun.

With 1,000 guests in attendance throughout the day, the event sought to connect veterans with fellow service members, service organizations, job opportunities and support resources.

The day began with an opening ceremony hosted by WTNH Channel 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons. The Tribal Color Guard participated in the ceremony, various speakers from Mohegan Sun’s executive team addressed the audience, and the Griswold High School choir performed a rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”

“We’re really excited that we’ve been able to do so much over the course of the last 10 years, and (we’re) looking forward to 10 more years,” said Jeff Hamilton, Mohegan Sun’s president and general manager.

All Paws on Deck, a non-profit dedicated to finding sheltered dogs homes, hosted an adoption event at the exposition. Todd Stiles, 39, a retired Army veteran from Oakdale, adopted Ascher, an energetic five-month-old Great Dane.

Stiles, who is attending Vets Rock for the second year in a row, says what drew him back was the sense of community and camaraderie he experiences with other veterans.

“It’s a different type of community that most aren’t used to. It’s a bunch of crazy guys and girls that love each other unconditionally. It’s great,” Stiles said. “It’s nice to know you have a network around here.”

In the main event room, Clinton-based band Bluewater Boys played upbeat, buoyant sounds as veterans communed and met with exhibitors and fellow attendees. Various organizations, including the Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Everlasting Veteran, LLC and the American Legion Department of Connecticut ensured veterans knew support resources were available.

Sandra Spedaliere, a retired Navy dental technician who served for 20 years, spent her…

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The golf club had been gearing up to celebrate 125 years.

SHELTON, Conn. — The Highland Golf Club in Shelton was destroyed in a fire late Friday night, leaving nothing but the stone fireplace, charred propane tanks and the plot of land where the 125-year-old building once stood.

Firefighters were called to the golf course on Wooster Street just before 11:30 p.m. Friday for a report of a “well-involved” structure fire.

No one was at the golf club when firefighters responded, officials said. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

Fire crews had to move propane tanks that were exposed to the fire, and some of the embers from the fire caused some small brush fires in the area, according to Shelton Fire Chief Francis Jones.

“The greatest challenge was a wind-driven fire, well-advanced fire and the propane tanks exposed to the fire,” Jones said.

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Crews will remain at the scene Saturday to monitor hotspots, as dry conditions and high winds continue into the weekend.

Jones added that it was “sad to see that such a nice, historic structure” was destroyed by fire, as the golf club was getting ready to celebrate 125 years.

The Fire Marshal’s Office and Shelton police and investigating the cause of the fire.

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WILKES-BARRE PA – On a cool fall afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania where the spotlight races were very competitive (four of the five harness racing features were decided by a length or less), De La Hoya Hanover (Stay Hungry) took a 1:51 decision over Seen Here in the pacing section of three $17,000 top-purse contests.

De La Hoya Hanover and driver Matt Kakaley (Curtis Salonick Photo)

The crowd’s wagering was probably based on how each horse had done against a recent common rival named Southwind Celsius: Seen Here had gone-to-wire against “Celsius” last week, while a week before De La Hoya Hanover had to settle for a not-close second, so Seen Here was made the odds-on favorite and De La Hoya Hanover, who also had to contend with the outside post six, was the second choice.

De La Hoya Hanover was sent right to the lead by driver Matt Kakaley and put up fractions of :27.3 and :55.4, then stepped up his game when Seen Here ranged up uncovered from midpack to challenge by the 1:23.1 three quarters.

Seen Here had gone his own third split in :26.4 into some wind to gain contention and kept the heat on his rival to the line, but De La Hoya Hanover had a bit more punch coming to the finish and won by three-quarters of a length for trainer Joe Bongiorno and the ownership of Jennifer Bongiorno Stable LLC, Robert Weinstein, and Barbara Bongiorno Stable LLC.

DE LA HOYA HANOVER REPLAY

In one of the two $17,000 trots, the Walner three-year-old filly Sapphinerainstar, winless in six starts when coming to Pocono in mid-October, ran her local record to five-for-five by holding back two-holer Hankins Hanover by three-quarters of a length…

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