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No. 1 UConn racks up another big NCAA win

No. 1 UConn kept the streak alive on Saturday, taking down No. 11 Iowa 90-64 in Brooklyn as the Huskies continue to run this season’s AP Top 25.

• The 2025 NCAA champs weaved a tale of two halves in the victory, as senior Azzi Fudd and sophomore Sarah Strong combined for 50 points — Strong with 20 in the first half, followed by Fudd’s 21-point second-half show.

• “That’s an example of why our team is so special — any moment anyone can go off and make shots,” Fudd said postgame. “We do a great job of playing unselfish basketball.” (Watch full highlights)

Big picture: While they aren’t the only team standing tall against top competition, UConn is averaging a 20.4-point margin of victory through five Top 25-ranked wins — and showing few signs of slowing down.

• “We’ve had a lot of identities over the years, a lot of people are more talking about us offensively,” said longtime Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma. “We had to play the way the hand was dealt, we played a little bit differently. Now we’re back to were we play the way I like playing.”

Up next: UConn next moves into conference play, squaring off against the Big East’s Butler this Sunday at 4 PM ET, live on TNT.

Report: Houston Rockets ramp up talks to buy, relocate the Sun

The Houston Rockets are reportedly shooting for the Sun, with sources telling ESPN the NBA team’s ownership group has entered “substantive” talks with the Mohegan Tribe to buy and relocate the Connecticut WNBA franchise.

• Discussions have been described as positive, with Houston apparently improving upon the $250 million bid put forth by the league in August.

• However, neither party has signed a formal agreement, as the Sun’s longterm future continues to hang in the balance.

Big picture: The Mohegan Tribe began exploring a sale in 2024, with Houston emerging as a possible landing place after the WNBA reportedly blocked the Sun’s $325 million sale to former Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca — preferring a buyer with past expansion team experience.

• Home to the four-time champion Comets from 1997 to 2008, Houston maintains deep WNBA roots as one of the league’s founding markets.

• The Sun also fielded a bid from the State of Connecticut to keep the team local, though ESPN reported those talks had slowed.

Tricky times: Of course, CBA negotiations are further complicating any transaction — especially after the WNBPA voted last week to approve a potential strike.

Unrivaled reveals broadcast info, team captains

As Unrivaled 3×3 gears up for Season 2, TNT unveiled 2026 coverage plans while the offseason league crowned team leaders across the expanded field.

• Unrivaled co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart will captain the Lunar Owls and Mist BC, while Jackie Young (Laces), Kahleah Copper (Rose), and Dearica Hamby (Vinyl) also resume their boss roles next month.

• League newcomers Kelsey Plum (Phantom), Sonia Citron (Hive), and Paige Bueckers (Breeze) were named first-time captains on Saturday.

Big picture: Stocked with eight clubs and an extra night of programming, TNT is doubling down on Unrivaled’s winter run with three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker in the commentator’s hot seat

• Parker will be joined by retired WNBA All-Star Renee Montgomery and host Lauren Jbara, with special appearances by the legendary Lisa Leslie.

• Each week will now feature four nights of basketball: Friday and Monday on TNT, with Saturday and Sunday on TruTV.

Tune in: Unrivaled Season 2 tips off on January 5th at 1 PM ET, live on TruTV.

Texas A&M lifts first-ever NCAA volleyball trophy

No. 3 seed Texas A&M made history on Sunday, toppling No. 1 seed Kentucky 3-0 in the 2025 NCAA volleyball championship final to lift the program’s first trophy.

• Down by as much as six points in the first set, the Aggies had to save a set point early before surging to a 26-24 opening-set win — and going on to lead for the rest of the 3-0 sweep.

• “I just said, ‘It’s going to take one or two points, start to get firing, they’re going to be there,’” said Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison. (Watch full highlights)

Big picture: With the win, the Aggies cap a whirlwind tournament that saw them upset three straight No. 1 seeds on their way to an unlikely victory.

• "It’s a testament to the work we put in,” Texas A&M senior Logan Lednicky said. “It’s been a long time coming for us, a lot of work put into this moment.”

Boston Legacy drops 2026 stadium details

NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy has found a home, announcing plans to play the majority of their inaugural season at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium while moving some matches to Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

• Home to the NFL’s Patriots, Gillette is serving as a host site for the 2026 World Cup, pushing the Legacy to relocate select games to nearby Pawtucket.

• “As we expand across two exceptional venues, we see this as an opportunity to connect with even more soccer fans across the region," said Legacy president Jennifer van Dijk in Friday’s statement.

Big plans: The Legacy is still moving ahead on a public-private partnership with Boston’s White Stadium for 2027, with White Stadium completing renovations through 2026.

Stay tuned: The club’s first-ever home-opener will kick off inside Gillette Stadium on March 14th, with a more detailed 2026 NWSL schedule coming at a later date.

Number of the day 

40+

Iowa State junior Audi Crooks notched her third 40+ point game this season on Sunday, dropping 41 points in 30 minutes to take down Kansas 79-76.