Connecticut Sun dreamin’ – John Cardullo

July 21, 2025 |
Cheerleaders perform on a basketball court during a game.

by John Cardullo, sportswriter The popularity of the WNBA has set ablaze a lot of speculation in New England. Is it fact? Is it fiction? Only time will tell if the rumors are true, or is someone being played! If you were not aware that the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) was a big thing,…

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Connecticut Sun vs Las Vegas Aces WNBA game at Mohegan – John Cardullo

July 15, 2025 |
Introduction of the Connecticut Sun starting line up

by John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo, top: Introduction of the Connecticut Sun starting lineup The WNBA has found a home and these ladies are not backing down, they are taking their seat at the professional sports table! I recently attended my first WNBA game, and I was surprised at the presentation. It was a game between…

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CES Boxing lights up Mohegan – John Cardullo

June 17, 2024 |
Two boxers facing off in the ring.

by John Cardullo, sportswriter – with Thomas James Cook, and John Lang, photographer Photo, top: Gonzalez, left – Morales, right Burchfield’s boxing road show lit up the Mohegan Suns arena on Saturday, June 15th. The fighting game may have been altered and rearranged throughout the years, but Jimmy Burchfield, really knows how to display the…

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CES 2023 Winter Brawl. New champions crowned – Brendan Higgins

January 24, 2023 |
A crowd of people watching a boxing match in an arena.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos: Kelly Gentile for RINewsToday On Saturday night, Jimmy Burchfield proved once again why he is the leader in combat sports promotion. CES Boxing took over the Mohegan Sun arena presenting yet another action packed event. Two new champions were crowned. In addition, John Gotti III had a successful outing.…

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CES Summer Heat, coming August 20th – Brendan Higgins

July 24, 2022 |
A group of men posing for a picture in front of a banner.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer If James Brown was the hardest working man in show business, then Jimmy Burchfield is the hardest working man in Combat Sports. The legendary promoter is about to outdo himself once again. He is bringing a blockbuster card of CES professional boxing to the famed Mohegan Sun Arena on August…

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