Spring Break
Jim Calhoun has faced his share of challenges in his 22 years as head coach of the UConn men's basketball team. But one of the most difficult obstacles he's had to overcome was on a ride home from Storrs over a month ago, when he had to inform his wife, Pat, and the rest of his family that he had cancer - for the third time. (0) comments
The Sherman Family Sports Complex, which is home to the field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field teams, will have new turf and a new track installed. Due to a new rule that will move the men's three-point line back by two feet, a new three-point line will be drawn on the court at Gampel. (1) comment
The team went 13-7 in Big East play, finished third in the conference and was one run away from going to the Big East finals. It was a team effort all season for the Huskies, with seniors and freshmen alike coming together for wins. (0) comments
Throughout March and April the men's and women's track teams competed all over the country in preparation for the slew of championship meets that began in early May. For the women's team, the hard work paid off as a record four athletes will compete in the NCAA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 11 through 14. (0) comments
Just a year removed from nearly winning the Big East Championship, the baseball team took a noticeable step back in the win column in 2008 campaign, its fifth season under head coach Jim Penders, as injuries and inconsistent play dogged the Huskies from start to finish. (0) comments
The 2008 NBA Draft may not have the star power of 2003 (LeBron, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony), but it sure doesn't have the bust factor of 2000 (Kwame Brown, DeSagana "Diop It Like It's Hot"). This is one of the deepest drafts in years, with players who would have been surefire top-10 picks in previous drafts falling into the late teens and early 20s. Here's how I see it playing out. (2) comments
After going undrafted and missing out on an invite to NFL training camp, former UConn wide receiver/return specialist Larry Taylor has signed a contract with the Montreal Alouetes of the Canadian Football League. (0) comments
Big East Commissioner Mike Tranghese will resign from his position effective June 30, 2009. (0) comments