Athletics

A drawing from Harper’s Weekly depicts a game between the Red Stockings and the Brooklyn Atlantics. (New York Public Library)

How the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Turned Baseball into a National Sensation

As the league’s first openly salaried club, the team made professionalism – previously frowned upon – acceptable to the American public, writes UConn's Robert Wyss.

Shea Ralph with her daughter. (Frank Barton/UConn Health Photo)

New Mom Shea Ralph Chose UConn Health

In honor of National Doctors' Day this week, we spotlight the work of UConn Health's Ramzi Alkass.

Dan Orlovsky gives a presentation at the UConn Social Media Day on March 13. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Former UConn Quarterback Dan Orlovsky Scores a Touchdown with Football Analysis

When UConn Football great Dan Orlovsky pictured returning to Storrs, he never imagined it would be to talk about social media rather than football.

'Life changing' is how the families of kids with serious, chronic illnesses describe their experiences with UConn athletic teams through a program known as Team IMPACT. (Jason Reider/UConn Athletic Marketing Photo)

Team IMPACT: A Winning Way to Heal

'Life changing' is how the families of kids with serious and chronic illnesses describe their experiences with UConn athletic teams through a program known as Team IMPACT.

The Huskies defeated UCF 66-45 for their sixth consecutive conference championship. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

UConn Women’s Basketball Wins Sixth Straight American Title

UConn is expected to be named the top seed in the NCAA's regional in Albany, and would open at Gampel Pavilion on campus in Storrs.

The UConn men's track & field team finished on top of the 39-team field on Sunday to claim the program's fourth IC4A title, and the Huskies' second title in a row. (ECAC Photo)

Men’s Track & Field Win IC4A Championship

The UConn men's track & field team finished on top of the 39-team field on Sunday to claim the program's fourth IC4A title, and the Huskies' second title in a row.

Records Set, Numbers Retired

No Husky will be permitted to wear Ray Allen’s number 34 or Rebecca Lobo’s number 50, the first basketball numbers retired at UConn.

Kat Surin was one of three student-athletes who earned gold medals in their events at the 2019 American Athletic Conference Track and Field Indoor Championships Feb. 22-23. (Ben Solomon/AAC Photo)

Women’s Track & Field Post Top-5 Finish at AAC Championships

Three Huskies were first-place winners in their events.

Maya Moore and Kemba Walker each received the Kinsman Award in spring 2011. (Athletic Communications File Photo)

Maya and Kemba Still Making Headlines

Two of UConn’s most accomplished and high profile basketball alumni have been in the news recently.

Dale Nosel, wearing blue and white paint, marches with his classmates along Fairfield Way during the the 2007 Commencement procession. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Talkin’ National Flag Blues

Everyone knows UConn's official colors are blue and white. But which blue are we talking about?