Jason Candle's first love was golf. How football became a careeer for the UConn coach.
UConn football coach Jason Candle played golf, basketball and baseball at West Branch High in Ohio before fully embracing football
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UConn women’s assistant who was part of seven national title teams to step down
Longtime UConn women's basketball assistant Jamelle Elliott will step down from the program to pursue opportunities outside of coaching, she announced Thursday.
Jamelle Elliott steps down as UConn women's basketball assistant coach after 18 seasons
Former UConn women's basketball star Jamelle Elliott announced Thursday that she's stepping down from her role as an assistant coach after 18 seasons.
UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and St. John's to play in women's basketball doubleheader in November
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley’s teams will meet for the first time since the two coaches had a tense exchange at the end of their Final Four matchup. UConn...
UConn Health in Farmington overlooking Hartford on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
UConn Health in Farmington overlooking Hartford on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
UConn men’s basketball plucks new assistant coach from Big East rival
The UConn men's basketball program found a new assistant coach in Mike Pegues, who comes from Butler to replace Luke Murray.
UConn men's basketball to hire Mike Pegues as assistant coach to replace Luke Murray
The UConn men's basketball team will hire Mike Pegues as assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray on Dan Hurley's staff.
Inside UConn men's basketball plan to fill non-league schedule: 'Lot of analytical study'
UConn men's basketball GM Tom Moore says scheduling 'buy' games is just as scientific a process as scheduling high-major foes.
Geno Auriemma believes international recruiting is growing. What that means for UConn
UConn women's basketball introduces two new international players next season, as Geno Auriemma believes international recruiting is just beginning to grow.
UConn men get early-season chance for revenge against Michigan in Boston
It’s a rematch of the 2026 national title game on Nov. 6 at TD Garden. It’s all part of the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series, but for UConn, it’s a chance for payback.
UConn men’s basketball team’s newest 7-footer comes from Europe by way of Arkansas
Elmir Džafić, a 7-foot native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is transferring from Arkansas to UConn for his sophomore season. He’s known for his size and strength.
UConn and Iowa will start a home-and-home women's basketball series next season
Iowa and UConn have announced they will begin a home-and-home women’s basketball series next season. Iowa will travel to Connecticut for a Nov. 8 game in...
How’s the UConn men’s basketball offseason going? GM Tom Moore gives key updates
UConn men's basketball general manager Tom Moore gives offseason updates after filling in for Dan Hurley at Coaches Road Show event.
State approves $9.5M in funding for UConn's Rentschler Field for new surface, scoreboard
UConn football home Rentschler Field has one of college football's few natural grass playing surfaces in the Northeast.
UConn football announces kickoff times for exciting 2026 home schedule
The home slate includes matchups vs. Maryland, Syracuse, North Carolina and James Madison. Six UConn football games in East Hartford will air on CBS Sports Network.
How to watch: UConn softball back in NCAA Tournament, first up vs. Texas A&M
UConn softball carries momentum into the NCAA Tournament, but runs into a tough opponent in Texas Friday. What to know, how to watch.
UConn cuts ties or funding with 22 club sports. Immediate ‘consequences’ for athletes: member
Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1.
UConn’s Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr. improving NBA draft stock with impressive combine showing
UConn's Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. are seeing their stock rise this week at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
UConn softball wins back-to-back Big East Tournament titles
The University of Connecticut softball team took home the Big East Tournament title for the second year in a row.
UConn incoming freshman Colben Landrew invited to USA Basketball national camp
UConn men's basketball incoming freshman Colben Landrew received USA Basketball camp invite to try out for U-18 AmeriCup team.
What Geno Auriemma said about the NCAA Tournament expansion plan: 'Strictly a money grab'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma believes the NCAA Tournament expansion plan will benefit Power Four conference programs.
Former UConn standout Aubrey Griffin signs WNBA hardship contract with New York Liberty
Former UConn women's basketball standout Aubrey Griffin signed a hardship contract with the New York Liberty and will be available for Friday's game against CT.
UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley once got his wife a George Foreman grill as a last-minute present
Dan Hurley almost forgot about his wife's birthday in 2011 and as a last-minute gift stopped at a 24-hour Walmart to pick up a George Foreman grill.
Apple TV docuseries on UConn women's basketball to premiere in August
UConn women's basketball will be featured in a three-part docuseries on Apple TV that will premiere on Aug. 21