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Fresh off blowout win, Sun take on revamped Mystics

Lost in the hoopla over Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut was the fact that the Connecticut Sun remain a viable championship contender. Their 92-71 rout of Clark's Indiana Fever on Tuesday night was a reminder that Connecticut is one of the league's top teams and a formidable foe for anyone on its schedule.

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WNBA betting: Should you be fading Caitlin Clark for the near future?

There is no denying Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA, and her professional debut has fans rushing to their prefered sportsbooks. But should you be betting on her based on how she played in her season debut?

How Caitlin Clark has transformed WNBA betting

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

WNBA News / Action Network / May 14

WNBA best bets: Expert picks, player props, prediction for Opening Night 5/14

The 28th season of the WNBA is here! With a star-studded opening night, Action Network experts went with player props for a few notable names taking center stage for Tuesday night.

Liberty vs. Mystics WNBA season opener prediction: Odds, expert pick for Tue. 5/14

Fever vs. Sun: A surprising prop for Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut

The 'WNBA MVPs' quiz

WNBA News / Action Network / May 13

Fever vs. Sun: A surprising prop for Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut

While Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA professional debut on Tuesday night against the Connecticut Sun, Action Network's Jim Turvey goes in a different direction for his favorite bet.

Mercury announce devastating injury on eve of WNBA season

What to know about the WNBA's big season-opening slate

Caitlin Clark WNBA preview: Best bets, props for Indiana Fever rookie

Caitlin Clark era gets underway as Fever visit Sun

Caitlin Clark News / Yardbarker / May 10

ESPN has big plans for Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut

Caitlin Clark is already arguably one of the most recognizable faces in sports. As such, ESPN will treat the former Iowa star's regular-season WNBA debut like the massive deal it is.

Columnist suspended following controversial Clark interaction

Clark WNBA preview: Best bets, props for Indiana Fever rookie

MVP odds, picks: Is it A'ja Wilson’s to lose, or will a long shot emerge?

Watch: Diana Taurasi ecstatic for 20th season in WNBA, has ambitious goals

New city nets WNBA expansion team

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / April 18

Did the Sun get the steal of the 2024 WNBA Draft?

The University of Arizona guard is a lockdown defender and sharp shooter, and could be a perfect complementary piece for a Connecticut Sun team known for its ball movement. Connecticut Sun general manager Darius Taylor called her the steal of the draft.

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / February 13

Did the Sun reinforce their core?

The Sun are running it back, re-signing Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner to go with Alyssa Thomas. However, Connecticut made some changes to the supporting cast.

Connecticut Sun News / Field Level Media / February 6

Veteran F DeWanna Bonner re-signs with Sun

Free agent forward/guard DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Connecticut Sun on a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms were not announced by the Sun, who signed two-time All-Star forward Brionna Jones to a one-year deal on Monday.

Connecticut Sun News / Field Level Media / February 5

Sun re-sign All-Star F Brionna Jones for 2024

The Connecticut Sun re-signed forward Brionna Jones to a one-year deal on Monday. Terms of the contract with the two-time WNBA All-Star were not disclosed.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 3

Sun acquire G Moriah Jefferson from Mercury

The Connecticut Sun acquired Moriah Jefferson from the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday in exchange for fellow guard Rebecca Allen in a sign-and-trade deal.

WNBA News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / February 1

Rachel Banham returns to her first WNBA home in Connecticut

Rachel Banham has signed a two-year deal with the Connecticut Sun, marking a return for the Minnesota basketball great to the team that drafted her fourth overall in 2016. “We are excited to welcome Rachel back to Connecticut,” General Manager Darius Taylor said in a releaes.

Connecticut Sun News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 31

Lynx trade Tiffany Mitchell, pick to Sun for Natisha Hiedeman

The Lynx have acquired guard Natisha Hiedeman in a trade that sent guard Tiffany Mitchell to the Connecticut Sun, the team announced on Wednesday. The trade also includes Minnesota’s second-round pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / January 23

2024 WNBA Free Agency: Connecticut Sun

Who’s in, who’s out, and what the Connecticut Sun’s roster situation looks like entering free agency. The Connecticut Sun enter the 2024 free agency period on the heels of a winning season that fell short of a championship.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 29

Sun host Liberty for semifinals Game 3

The WNBA semifinal series between the No. 2 seed New York Liberty and No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun, tied at one game apiece, shifts to Connecticut for a pivotal Game 3.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 28

Liberty, Sun fighting for control of series in Game 3

In the second quarter Tuesday, it appeared the Connecticut Sun would be returning home for an elimination game and a chance at securing a trip to the WNBA Finals.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 26

Liberty must protect home court against Sun in Game 2

After a surprising win in Game 1 by the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun, the No. 2 seed New York Liberty must even the series before the series shifts to Connecticut.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 25

Sun have Liberty's attention heading into Game 2

At least for one game, what happened in the regular season had no bearing on what happened in the playoffs. After sweeping four regular-season matchups with the Connecticut Sun, the New York Liberty could not make shots or handle the Sun's defensive pressure.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 24

DeWanna Bonner lifts Sun to series-opening win vs. Liberty

DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points and Rebecca Allen added 18 as the Connecticut Sun stole Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 78-63 victory over the host New York Liberty on Sunday.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 24

Sun look to flip the script against the Liberty in semis

It’s been another successful season for the Connecticut Sun, who finished third in the WNBA standings. That success eluded them against the second-seeded New York Liberty, however, who they’ll meet in the 2023 WNBA semifinals; New York won all four of its regular-season matchups against Connecticut.

Connecticut Sun News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2023