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Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It
Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It A Connecticut college that produced the face of American women’s rugby has announced it is demoting the team from Division I to club status, leaving players’ futures in limbo, but they aren’t giving up. Earlier this month, Quinnipiac University in Hamden said it was reclassifying women’s rugby to free up funding for men’s indoor and outdoor distance running programs. The school said the rugby players can retain their scholarships to finish their undergraduate degrees, but the team will no longer compete as a varsity program. Olympian Ilona Maher, a Quinnipiac alumna who won a bronze medal i…

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by Josh Lanier
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Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is stepping away from the team during a key moment in the NFL Draft after he was photographed with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona. The team confirmed to ESPN that Vrabel will not be present for Day 3 of the draft on Saturday, April 25, as he begins counseling. The decision comes after photos surfaced showing Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini together at a poolside setting. Both are married. Vrabel addressed the situation publicly on Wednesday night. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization, an…

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by Josh Lanier
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NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort
NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort A top NFL reporter has resigned after photos surfaced showing her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together at an Arizona resort, lounging by the pool and appearing to hold hands. They are both married to other people.  Dianna Russini announced her resignation from The Athletic less than a week after Page Six published several images of her with Vrabel. The images were taken at a Sedona, Arizona, resort before the NFL owners' meetings, which began in Phoenix on March 29. In a letter sent Tuesday, April 14, to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg, the Norwood, NJ, native de…

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by Josh Lanier
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'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan 'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan
'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan Michigan cut down the nets after winning one of the toughest NCAA national championship games in recent memory, but the University of Connecticut Huskies' quiet moment of respect delivered a moral victory. The Wolverines beat UConn 69-63 in the NCAA national title game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 7. The game was tight from start to finish. The win gave Michigan its first title since 1989. It also stopped the Huskies from winning a third title in four years. But despite the heartbreaking loss, UConn did not walk off the court to sulk in the locker room or heal …

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by Josh Lanier
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Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship
Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship The Wolverines defeated UConn on Monday night to win the NCAA national championship in Indianapolis 69-63, ending a long title drought. Michigan entered the game as one of the hottest teams in the country, but shot poorly for most of the night. It was big plays at big moments that kept them in the lead. Related: 'All Class' — UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan West Orange, New Jersey, native Elliot Cadeau ran the offense, energized the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium with big shots. View this post on Instagram …

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by Josh Lanier
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Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order titled "Urgent National Action to Save College Sports," aimed at stabilizing the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics.  The order, signed on Friday, April 3, introduces strict new rules on athlete eligibility, transfers, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments, while threatening to withhold federal funding from schools that fail to comply. The order, which takes effect on Aug. 1, 2026, is Trump’s second major action on college sports, following a July 2025 order. It comes as lawsuits, NIL payments, and the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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WATCH: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute WATCH: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute
Watch: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky fought back tears on national television as his teenage son took center stage in a deeply personal moment that struck a chord with viewers. The Bridgeport native and former UConn Huskie quarterback appeared on ESPN’s “NFL Live” on Thursday, April 2, alongside his 14-year-old autistic son, Madden, during a segment honoring World Autism Awareness Day. The show highlighted Madden’s drawings and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles. The teen sang “Fly Eagles Fly,” creating an emotional moment in the studio. Orlovsky, 42, struggled to contain his reaction. “Good jo…

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by Josh Lanier
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NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong
NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong The Washington Wizards lost twice on Wednesday: Once to the 76ers and again in the court of public opinion. An April Fools' "skit" on Wednesday went wrong for the NBA team, which had an actor who was in on it all blindfolded at half-court. The actor, who they called Jackson and presented as an unassuming fan, hurled the ball toward the basket — an airball.  Everyone on the court cheered and presented the "fan" (the actor) with a $10,000 check.  With mascots, "Jackson," and the crowd going wild, they ran back the shot, which had actually soared over the backboard. Clips o…

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by Zak Failla
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Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win
Head Butt Or Butt Hurt? UConn's Hurley Puts To Rest Ref Interaction At End Of Wild Win UConn's upset win over Duke in the Elite Eight may go down as one of the greatest comeback victories in March Madness history. But what many fans missed after Braylon Mullins’ from-the-logo three-pointer to put the Huskies ahead was a brief interaction between Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and a referee. Hurley appeared to make contact with referee Roger Ayers just after the shot. The clip spread fast. Many Duke fans called for a technical foul, which would have given the Blue Devils a free throw with less than a second left on the clock. pic.twitter.com/kMA7lvN1av — SendDaVideo (@SendDa…

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by Josh Lanier
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Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How
Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How UConn's next trips to the Final Four have more on the line than additional championships for the so-called "Basketball Capital of the World." Jordan's Furniture is gaining national attention for its "Make the Finals" promotion from earlier in 2026. The company promised free furniture if the UConn men's and women's basketball teams play in their respective national championship games. That pledge feels more real for customers and fans across Connecticut. Both Huskies teams won their Elite Eight games on Sunday, March 29, putting them just two wins awa…

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by Chris Spiker
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WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years
WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years A major chapter in Connecticut sports is coming to an end. The Connecticut Sun will be sold and relocated to Houston, closing a 23-year run in Uncasville that made the team a fixture in the region. The team confirmed Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. The franchise is expected to move in 2027, pending approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. The deal is reportedly worth $300 million, according to multiple reports. That would make it the highest sale price in WNBA history. Related: Bridgeport Islanders Leaving Connecticut For Canad…

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by Josh Lanier
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Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules
Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules A sweeping new Olympic policy will ban transgender women from women's competitions at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee announced the change in a news release on Thursday, March 26. The rules set a new standard that limits female categories to biological females, determined through a one-time genetic screening. Testing will focus on detecting the SRY gene, which scientists say is critical in determining a person's sex. The screening can be done through saliva, a cheek swab, or a blood sample. The test is required only once in an athlet…

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