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Aaron Hernandez's brother pleads guilty to threatening a shooting at UConn
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Dennis Hernandez, the troubled brother of the late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut and to kill three people outside of the state, including a judge, in 2023,...
Delaware State Hornets face the Grambling Tigers
Grambling Tigers (2-7) vs. Delaware State Hornets (5-6) Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State faces Grambling in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Hornets have a 5-6 record in non-conference games. Delaware State is the...
Norfolk State Spartans play the Alabama State Hornets
Alabama State Hornets (4-6) vs. Norfolk State Spartans (6-6) Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State takes on Alabama State at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Spartans are 6-6 in non-conference play....
No. 4 UConn takes on Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (9-3) vs. UConn Huskies (9-1, 1-0 Big East) Uncasville, Connecticut; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn faces Iowa State in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Huskies have an 8-1 record in non-conference games. UConn is second...
Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Drone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey in the past week have found “little to no evidence” of anything nefarious or threatening, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday as calls grew for action to address the mysterious nighttime sightings of suspected unmanned flights...
Medical debt totaling $30 million to be paid off in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has become the latest state to begin notifying its eligible citizens that some or all of their medical debt will soon be paid off, officials announced Monday. Nearly 23,000 residents with debt totaling $30 million will automatically be informed by...
No. 2 UConn Huskies face the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones (9-3) vs. UConn Huskies (9-1, 1-0 Big East) Uncasville, Connecticut; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 UConn squares off against No. 18 Iowa State in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Huskies have an 8-1 record in non-conference...
Seton Hall Pirates take on the No. 4 LSU Tigers
LSU Tigers (12-0) vs. Seton Hall Pirates (8-2) Uncasville, Connecticut; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 LSU and Seton Hall meet at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Pirates have an 8-2 record in non-conference play. Seton Hall has...
Lawrence's 16 help Rhode Island take down Central Connecticut 77-69
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jamarques Lawrence's 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Central Connecticut 77-69 on Sunday. Lawrence added seven assists for the Rams (10-1). David Green scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyonne Farrell shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 6 from the...
St. Bonaventure takes down Providence 74-70
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr.'s 24 points helped St. Bonaventure defeat Providence 74-70 on Saturday night. Council also had three steals for the Bonnies (10-1). Noel Brown scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added...