Sun Beat Tempo 95-81 in Franchise’s Final Game in Connecticut Before Moving to Houston
The farewell game marks the end of a 24-year run that included three WNBA Finals trips, a league first in profitability and a $300 million sale.
- On Thursday, the Connecticut Sun play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena against the Toronto Tempo, ending the franchise's 24-year tenure in the state.
- The WNBA's evolving business model now mandates state-of-the-art practice facilities and standard amenities, prompting the Mohegan Tribe to sell the franchise to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million.
- Connecticut was the first WNBA team to turn a profit, posting a 460-375 record with 16 playoff appearances and four Finals trips over its two-decade run.
- Team President Jennifer Rizzotti will relocate to Houston to oversee operations, with 75-80% of the front office staff joining her, while Thursday's finale serves as a fan appreciation celebration.
- The franchise transitions to the Toyota Center in Houston, which holds 18,000 for basketball, marking the first WNBA relocation since San Antonio moved to Las Vegas in 2017.
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Sun beat Tempo in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sun fans, many decked in the orange shirts they have been wearing for years, turned out one last time as the franchise played its final game before moving to Houston, a 95-81 win over the…
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Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
Connecticut Sun fans turned out one last time as the franchise played its final game before moving to Houston, a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo. Longtime season ticket holders were among those honored as the Sun said goodbye to…
"It's Not Right" - Connecticut Left Heartbroken As Sun Plays One Final Game Before Relocation
The Connecticut Sun played the final game in franchise history on Thursday night, hosting the Toronto Tempo at Mohegan Sun Arena in a season finale with none of the postseason stakes and all the emotional ones. Both teams entered the night among the worst in the league, with Connecticut at 10-33 and Toronto in the […]
Sun bracing for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut
The Connecticut WNBA franchise will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league.
Sun brace for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut WNBA franchise will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league. Texas will be the third stop for the franchise. The team moved to Connecticut in 2003 from Orlando. The Sun made three trips to the WNBA Finals, hosted a record four All-Star Games and Connecticut was the first team to turn a profit in the …
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