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Paige Bueckers Helping College Students, Athletes Master Finances With Newest NIL Deal Paige Bueckers Helping College Students, Athletes Master Finances With Newest NIL Deal
Paige Bueckers Helping College Students, Athletes Master Finances With Newest NIL Deal One of the biggest stars in women's basketball is dishing out a different type of assist: helping college students with financial literacy. UConn guard Paige Bueckers has teamed up with Intuit for her latest name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. The sponsorship is part of the financial technology company's "Intuit for Education" initiative. Bueckers, 23, has been a pioneer in the relatively new NIL world in college sports, securing a broad portfolio of deals with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, Bose, Verizon, and Chegg. "I'm extremely grateful for the people investing in me," Bue…

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by Chris Spiker
Events
As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces CT Arena Show With Castmates As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces CT Arena Show With Castmates
As SNL50 Approaches, Colin Jost Announces CT Arena Show With Castmates Live from Mohegan, it's Saturday night! As "Saturday Night Live" prepares to celebrate 50 years of comedy genius and iconic cultural moments, three cast members have announced a live standup show at Mohegan Sun Arena. "Colin Jost and Friends" will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 26, the Uncasville casino said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 13. The "Weekend Update" co-anchor since 2014 and husband of actress Scarlett Johannson will be joined by fellow SNL cast members Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson. Jost has been a key part of SNL since joining as a writer…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Connecticut As Part Of World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through the Constitution State as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on Feb. 23 and 24, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville in New London County. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Toby Keith's Concert At Mohegan Sun Arena Canceled After Singer Announces Cancer Diagnosis Toby Keith's Concert At Mohegan Sun Arena Canceled After Singer Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Toby Keith's Concert At Mohegan Sun Arena Canceled After Singer Announces Cancer Diagnosis Country music singer Toby Keith's concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in eastern Connecticut this summer has been canceled. Mohegan Sun announced on Monday, June 13, that Keith's concert that was set for Saturday, July 30, at the arena in Uncasville was canceled due to illness. The announcement comes the day after Keith announced he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and has received chemo, radiation, and surgery over the past six months. "I need time to breathe, recover and relax," he said in a Facebook post. "I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame
Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Chris Rock has been inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. The comedian received the honor prior to his fourth sold-out show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in New London County, making him the 37th inductee into the casino and resort's walk of fame, Mohegan Sun announced on Friday, June 3. During a private ceremony backstage, Rock was presented with the award by Tom Cantone, the president of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan. “In a world that needs more laughter, how timely is it to induct Chris Rock, who is now forever enshrined into the Mohegan Sun Entertainment family,” Cant…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
COVID-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports COVID-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports
Covid-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced that it will be canceling the remainder of winter high school postseason events amid concerns of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Glenn Lungarini, the executive director of the CIAC announced on Tuesday, March 10, that the organization was to forego the remainder of its high school schedule amid the outbreak of coronavirus in Connecticut and New York. “The decision was made in light of discussions with numerous agencies and considering the circumstances of our member schools, our championship venues, and weighing t…

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by Zak Failla