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Fans in the Nutmeg State may find themselves without their lone professional sports team, if recent reports that the Connecticut Sun may be moved to Boston will come to fruition. However, the WNBA and team president Jennifer Rizzotti say it’s not a done deal yet. 

“Contrary to some of the articles that were out yesterday, the team has not been sold,” Rizzotti said at a press conference on Sunday. “I can say that I have met personally with different investment groups over the last few months, and it’s been a thorough process. We’re not quite at the finish line yet.” 

In May, the Mohegan Tribe hired investment bank Allen and Company to “explore all options to strategically invest in the team,” without ruling out a potential sale, according to WFSB Channel 3. 

The commotion comes after the Boston Globe broke the news on Saturday that Boston-based investor Stephen Pagliuca had bid $325 million to purchase the team, a record-breaking price for a women’s sports franchise. Pagliuca is a former co-owner of the Boston Celtics, the city’s NBA team. 

A statement by Pagliuca specifies his group’s objective is “[to] keep New England’s WNBA team in New England…enabling the Sun to play in larger capacity arenas” and to invest in the team’s growth, but notes that “no transaction has been agreed [to] yet.” 

Another investment promise made by his Pags Group is an additional $100 million to build the team a dedicated practice facility in Boston. The Sun currently practice inside Mohegan Sun Arena or at the Mohegan Tribal Community Center, which is sometimes used as a shared space. 

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 30, 2025) – With a dominant performance behind him and his sights set firmly on the future, undefeated junior middleweight Anthony “ATV” Velazquez (19-0-1, 14 KOs) is shifting into high gear as he inches closer to a world ranking and potential title shot in 2026.

The 29-year-old Puerto Rican-American standout from Springfield, Massachusetts, secured his 19th professional win—and 14th by knockout—on July 19 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, stopping the experienced Terry Chatwood (12-5-1, 6 KOs) in the fifth round.

Backed by longtime manager Gunther Fishgold, Velazquez is executing what they’ve dubbed the “ATV Plan”—a calculated strategy that calls for two more fights in 2025 (or one in early 2026) to build his resume, secure a world ranking, and position himself for career-changing opportunities.

“I felt very good, very confident in that fight,” said Velazquez. “I fought my fight, patiently breaking him down, and taking him out like I said I would. I can’t wait to get my next fight date. I’d be happy if I fought again in September; I like fighting back-to-back. The only way to get where I want to be is to stay consistent.”

Velazquez was sharp and methodical against Chatwood, showcasing continued improvement and finishing his opponent with a crisp left hook at the 2:26 mark of Round 5, moments after scoring an earlier knockdown with a precise left uppercut.

Though Velazquez believes he’s ready right now to face top contenders, he remains committed to the “ATV Plan.”

“Two more fights and I’m on it,” he said. “I feel I’m ready right now, but I’ll keep using my ring time to better execute, knowing I’ll be ready…

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