Kels Dayton

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Former UConn wide receiver signs with Tennessee Titans

2 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

Former UConn wide receiver TJ Sheffield has signed with the Tennessee Titans, according to multiple reports. Sheffield caught 54 passes for 545 yards and three touchdowns last season, his lone season at UConn. He spent the first five years of his college career at Purdue, where he was redshirted in 2019 and given an extra year of eligibility following COVID. The speedy, 5-10, 190-pound receiver tried out for the team during its rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Former UConn wide receiver signs with Tennessee Titans

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kels Dayton

Former UConn wide receiver TJ Sheffield has signed with the Tennessee Titans, according to multiple reports. Sheffield caught 54 passes for 545 yards and three touchdowns last season, his lone season at UConn. He spent the first five years of his college career at Purdue, where he was redshirted in 2019 and given an extra year of eligibility following COVID. AdvertisementThe speedy, 5-10, 190-pound receiver tried out for the team during its rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage

2 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season. “I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said during a video message. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project.
Once one of baseball’s youngest managers, former Yard Goats boss takes over with Rockies

3 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

The Colorado Rockies are off to a historically-miserable start to the season, and they’re turning to a former Hartford Yard Goats manager to turn things around. Warren Schaeffer, who managed the Yard Goats in 2018 and ’19, will take over as interim manager in Colorado after the team fired Bud Black following a 7-33 start. Schaeffer was one of the youngest managers in professional baseball when he took over in Hartford at 33 years old in 2018.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Dorka Juhasz to sit out 2025 WNBA season

3 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

Former UConn women’s basketball star Dorka Juhasz will sit out the 2025 WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx announced on Sunday. Juhasz, who played the first two seasons of her WNBA career in Minnesota, is currently playing in the Italian league finals with Famila Schio. She’s played year-round over the last two years, both overseas and in the WNBA, and the Lynx said she plans to rest and recover over the summer.
These brothers will become teammates for UConn men’s basketball next year after recruit commits

6 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

The UConn men’s basketball team got a commitment last month from Jayden Ross, that the 6-7 forward would be back for his junior season next year. Now, they’ve got a commitment from another Ross. Jacob Ross, Jayden’s brother, has committed to the Huskies, according to multiple reports. Jacob is a 6-5 small forward rated as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2025 by 247 Sports and a four-star prospect by ESPN. He committed to Minnesota last October before reopening his recruitment this spring.
These brothers will become teammates for UConn men’s basketball next year

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kels Dayton

The UConn men’s basketball team got a commitment last month from Jayden Ross, that the 6-7 forward would be back for his junior season next year. Now, they’ve got a commitment from another Ross. AdvertisementJacob Ross, Jayden’s brother, has committed to the Huskies, according to multiple reports. Jacob is a 6-5 small forward rated as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2025 by 247 Sports and a four-star prospect by ESPN.
Former Windsor girls basketball standout Ayanna Franks finds new transfer home

6 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

Former Windsor girls basketball standout and 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year Ayanna Franks has a new collegiate home. Franks, a 5-9 guard, has committed to play at UMass next season. She spent last season as a freshman at the University of Rhode Island, where she averaged 3.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in just over 10 minutes per game. “I’m super excited to be joining UMass and incredibly grateful for this opportunity!” Franks said in a post on social media.
Ex-UConn QB Cole Welliver finds transfer home

6 days ago | courant.com | Kels Dayton

Former UConn quarterback Cole Welliver has committed to New Mexico, he announced on social media Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 native of Flower Mound, Texas played in just one game for the Huskies, completing 2 of 4 passes for 10 yards in UConn’s 63-17 win over Merrimack on Sep. 9. He still has four years of eligibility remaining. Welliver played in high school for legendary Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, helping lead Liberty Christian High to a 14-0 record as a senior in 2023.
Former UConn QB finds new transfer home

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kels Dayton

Former UConn quarterback Cole Welliver has committed to New Mexico, he announced on social media Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 native of Flower Mound, Texas played in just one game for the Huskies, completing 2 of 4 passes for 10 yards in UConn’s 63-17 win over Merrimack on Sep. 9. He still has four years of eligibility remaining. AdvertisementWelliver played in high school for legendary Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, helping lead Liberty Christian High to a 14-0 record as a senior in 2023.