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Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Marina Mabrey scores season-high 34 points, Sun beat Dream 84-76 for first home victory
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night for their first home victory this season. Mabrey shot 13 for 22 from the field, including 3 for 8 on 3-pointers, and 5 for 6 at the free-throw line for her fourth career 30-point game. She was two points shy of tying her career-high 36 set on June 15, 2023 against Indiana. Mabrey scored six points during Connecticut's 12-2 run to open the third quarter for a 48-37 lead. Connecticut led 58-45 with 2:40 left in the third before Atlanta went on a 16-4 run to get to 62-61 on Rhyne Howard's 3-pointer just before the buzzer. But the Dream only had one field goal in the opening five minutes of the fourth to trail 71-64. The Sun starters finished with 75 points. Bria Hartley scored 11 points and rookie Saniya Rivers had three steals and two blocks for Connecticut (2-6). Olivia Nelson-Ododa did not play in the second half due to an ankle injury. Howard and Brittney Griner led Atlanta (5-3) with 18 points apiece. Naz Hillmon had 14 points and Allisha Gray added 11. Brionna Jones, who made her first appearance at Mohegan Sun Arena since playing with the Sun for the first eight years of her career, had seven points and six rebounds. Mabrey sank a floater in the lane with 0.5 seconds left in the first half to give Connecticut a 36-35 lead. Mabrey, averaging 15 points per game, scored 15 in the first half and Charles had 10 points. Atlanta had its four-game win streak come to an end. ___ AP WNBA:
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Billy Joel cancels all tour dates after brain disorder diagnosis. Here's what happened to the 'Piano Man'
What is NPH? Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of all upcoming concerts due to a serious health condition affecting his brain. The 76-year-old music icon revealed on Friday that he has been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus NPH ) — a neurological disorder caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in the brain's to a statement posted on Joel's official website and social media, the condition has been worsened by recent performances, resulting in issues with hearing, vision, and balance.'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement said. Joel added personally, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for your understanding.'The decision affects an ambitious global tour that included stadium shows across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, originally scheduled to run through July 2026. Automatic refunds will be issued for all ticket holders, the statement Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a rare but serious condition that mimics dementia and affects mobility and cognition. According to the Alzheimer's Association, it can often be misdiagnosed but is sometimes treatable with surgical intervention or had already postponed several shows earlier this year following surgery and a doctor's recommendation for rest and physical rehabilitation. He had hoped to resume performances in Pittsburgh this for timeless hits such as 'Piano Man,' 'Uptown Girl,' 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,' and 'We Didn't Start the Fire,' Joel has been a constant presence in popular music since the 1970s. His Madison Square Garden residency, which ended last year after over 100 sold-out shows, drew nearly 2 million fans and grossed over $260 most recent performance took place on February 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. That night, his encore featured fan favorites, closing with 'You May Be Right.'Despite the setback, Joel remains in the public eye. A new documentary, 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4, offering a deep look at his storied career and personal known for hits like "Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl", ended his record-breaking monthly Madison Square Garden residency - which had begun in 2014 - last year.
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Mystics' Brittney Sykes committed to her mental health. It's paying off.
When Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes played at Mohegan Sun Arena in the second game of the 2024 season, she left in less than six minutes with a high ankle sprain that left her moaning in pain. It was the start of the most injury-plagued year of her professional career. On the same court almost exactly a year later, in the second game of 2025 on Sunday, Sykes went off for 27 points, seven assists, two steals, two rebounds and a blocked shot to lead the Mystics to a surprise 2-0 start.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Made A'ja Wilson Announcement after Win Against Connecticut
A'ja Wilson played a phenomenal game against the Connecticut Sun, registering her first win of the season for the Las Vegas Aces. She dropped 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. After the game, the WNBA posted that she was the game's top performer and announced she had moved up to 11th on the all-time blocks list after recording two blocks in the contest. Advertisement "A'ja Wilson did what A'ja Wilson does to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first dub of the season!" They said, alongside making that announcement. Wilson was assisted by Jewell Loyd, who ended the night with 20 points. The Aces won with a dominating score line of 87-62. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) returns the ball against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena.© David Butler II-Imagn Images "I've been sitting on my (expletive) for the last couple of months like I want to play, I want to get out there and I love that I could play with the young group and kind of get their wheels going and see how they play out there," Wilson expressed post-game. "I'm ready when my name is called and Becky trusts me to be out there. So it doesn't really matter the score. We just want to play the right way. And I'm grateful that I could be out there playing. It's like I said, I ain't been doing nothing for the last month. Let me play." She added. Advertisement After the win, she even shared a moment with Tina Charles, the Sun's Center, where she asked Wilson to sign her pair of A'Ones, proving the legacy Wilson has built around herself. Related: WNBA Made Historic Caitlin Clark Announcement After Fever-Dream This Week
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tina Charles' Return Draws Clear Response From Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles is back, and the Connecticut Sun didn't hold back their feelings. The MVP took the court once again in a Sun jersey for the first time since 2013 on Sunday against the Washington Mystics. After playing for UConn from 2006 to 2010, Charles was the overall No. 1 pick in the 2010 WNBA draft, selected by the Sun. She played for three seasons at the Sun until moving to the New York Liberty from 2014 to 2019. Then, she played for the Mystics in 2021. Advertisement In February 2022, Charles signed with the Phoenix Mercury, in hopes of winning a WNBA championship title, but the team struggled and wasn't in title contention through the first 18 games of the 2022 season. In June of that year, she ended her contract with the Mercury and signed with the Seattle Storm. Due to personal reasons, Charles took a break from the WNBA during the 2023 season, but came back in 2024 to play for the Atlanta Dream. Then in 2025, the center went back to the Sun. New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud drives past Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles for a layup in the first quarter at Barclays Cruz-Imagn Images Connecticut opened its 2025 WNBA season with a narrow 90–85 loss to the Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday. Despite a strong performance from Charles, who posted a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, the Sun couldn't hold off a late surge from the Mystics. Advertisement On Sunday afternoon, 55 minutes into the game, the Sun's official X account posted two candid pictures of Charles with the caption, "she's back like she never left." The team and its fans are clearly excited about Charles' return and eager to see what the 2025 WNBA season holds for her and the Sun. Related: Tina Charles Earns Respect For Caitlin Clark Comments Before Fever-Dream
