The XL Center is now People's Bank Arena. *nm*

[CTFAN4LIFE]

A 45 minute drive for a Connecticuter is like 2-3 hours for people elsewhere.

 

[Kolumbo]

I give PeoplesBank a lot of credit. A Mass bank with a handful of branches in Conn and it stepped up as a sponsor. That's a big move

 

[Kolumbo]

Not PBA news but in the neighborhood 😲

https://www.courant.com/2025/09/07/demolition-of-contaminated-ct-eyesore-to-cost-9-4m-its-on-track-to-pave-way-for-massive-redevelopment/

 

[CL82]

Not PBA news but in the neighborhood 😲

https://www.courant.com/2025/09/07/demolition-of-contaminated-ct-eyesore-to-cost-9-4m-its-on-track-to-pave-way-for-massive-redevelopment/

You missed an opportunity to Photoshop in a picture of the PBA in that post. That would've been entertaining.

 

[Ha Who]

https://www.courant.com/2025/09/08/ct-lawmaker-warns-wnba-not-to-interfere-with-sale-of-connecticut-sun/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMsIFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkDQx-tONecdjLxVViMM1MHcY6dq3kojksK0UEjiUXAIXShK5rOktap15kVJ_aem_9lqFSh5P2pkYR_dHcu_2Mg#mfble9n8pph263ko46

 

[cellocgg]

https://www.courant.com/2025/09/08/ct-lawmaker-warns-wnba-not-to-interfere-with-sale-of-connecticut-sun/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMsIFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkDQx-tONecdjLxVViMM1MHcY6dq3kojksK0UEjiUXAIXShK5rOktap15kVJ_aem_9lqFSh5P2pkYR_dHcu_2Mg#mfble9n8pph263ko46

WNBA is a clownshow

 

[Ha Who]

But

WNBA is a clownshow

Make that two clown shows. Hopefully this doesn’t end up in Vernon

 

[jostar1]

https://www.courant.com/2025/09/08/ct-lawmaker-warns-wnba-not-to-interfere-with-sale-of-connecticut-sun/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMsIFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkDQx-tONecdjLxVViMM1MHcY6dq3kojksK0UEjiUXAIXShK5rOktap15kVJ_aem_9lqFSh5P2pkYR_dHcu_2Mg#mfble9n8pph263ko46

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Monday, saying that interference by the WNBA into the tribe’s efforts to sell to a local buyer could violate federal antitrust laws.

“Any further attempts by the WNBA to use its considerable governance and market power over the Connecticut Sun to limit or dictate negotiations with the state of Connecticut could be a unreasonable restraint of trade and interference with the market that would violate federal antitrust laws,” Blumenthal wrote. “As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over antitrust matters, I am closely monitoring the WNBA’s actions and will demand investigations and enforcement actions from the appropriate federal authorities if it takes any step to hinder or constrain Connecticut’s negotiations.”

“I strongly urge the WNBA to refrain from any further actions that would interfere with the state of Connecticut’s efforts to keep the Sun where it belongs, in Connecticut,” Blumenthal wrote.

 

[husky8273]

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Monday, saying that interference by the WNBA into the tribe’s efforts to sell to a local buyer could violate federal antitrust laws.

“Any further attempts by the WNBA to use its considerable governance and market power over the Connecticut Sun to limit or dictate negotiations with the state of Connecticut could be a unreasonable restraint of trade and interference with the market that would violate federal antitrust laws,” Blumenthal wrote. “As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over antitrust matters, I am closely monitoring the WNBA’s actions and will demand investigations and enforcement actions from the appropriate federal authorities if it takes any step to hinder or constrain Connecticut’s negotiations.”

“I strongly urge the WNBA to refrain from any further actions that would interfere with the state of Connecticut’s efforts to keep the Sun where it belongs, in Connecticut,” Blumenthal wrote.

Blumenthal's history of advocating for CT basketball is not great - CT attorney general sends letter to ACC

 

[Flipside]

WNBA is a clownshow

imho, it started with that ridiculous striped basketball ... reminds me of the Globetrotters clown show, and one of the main reasons why I don't watch a minute of wnba, lol

somewhere in a brand strategy meeting, someone likely suggested "If we get them to watch the striped beach ball, they will be mesmerized like children, and they won't notice anything else ... ..."

(awaits rebutles about overseas balls and/or pics of Dr J)

 

[Waquoit]

WNBA has billionaires fighting over owning a team.

 

[87Xfer]

WNBA has billionaires fighting over owning a team.

I like the WNBA, but billionaires fighing over owning a team is more about billionaires' egos than anything else.

 

[CTBasketball]

I like the WNBA, but billionaires fighing over owning a team is more about billionaires' egos than anything else.

WNBA has billionaires fighting over owning a team.

It continuously loses millions each year, it is a dependable tax write off.

 

[Kolumbo]

5 new Bunker Suites. I guess your crew can arrive early and dine in the bunker prior to walking out to your seats. I would prefer a suite with a view but I suppose people may go for these

Premium Suites and Membership Inquiries - PeoplesBank Arena Hartford | PeoplesBank Arena

Inquire now for an opportunity to have VIP access and seating within the PeoplesBank Arena.

www.peoplesbankarena.com

 

[DSquiz]

I hope this ends the argument over this, net cost:

“The Huskies in men’s basketball net $600,000-plus for a sellout in Storrs, $1 million-plus with a sellout in Hartford.”

CT Post

 

[CTBasketball]

I hope this ends the argument over this, net cost:

“The Huskies in men’s basketball net $600,000-plus for a sellout in Storrs, $1 million-plus with a sellout in Hartford.”

CT Post

This was always the case, but brainwashed Gampel deniers pushed the other motive. Seats sell, and having 5k more is major cash flow.

 

[Flipside]

Hoping this is a great step, for all things discussed in this thread

Could Hartford become a vibrant college town? The city’s mayor believes so

 

[Blades]

Hoping this is a great step, for all things discussed in this thread

Could Hartford become a vibrant college town? The city’s mayor believes so

DR, between the Main and Pratt (2026) locations for resident housing, I guess the Uconn Hartford plan is moving right next to buildings we both did business in. Funny thing is, I was walking over past the 515 Main St. property yesterday, just as the news crews where gathering for the ribbon cutting.

I guess the Hartford campus continues to grow... "with nearly 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UConn Hartford " They've also picked up property on Main St. south of the resident space too. ( UConn Health’s Health Disparities Institute at 241 Main St. )

UConn Deepening Ties to Capital City With 'UConn IN Hartford' Initiative - UConn Today

'This is such a big deal because of what it’s going to lead to'

today.uconn.edu

 

[CashewCrew]

Hoping this is a great step, for all things discussed in this thread

Could Hartford become a vibrant college town? The city’s mayor believes so

I've been meaning to ask you, are you making it up for the Duke game?