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Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case

A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible

University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.

Davis: It’s early, but scramble underway for big Dance

College basketball coaches face some of their toughest decisions during the offseason as they put together the final drafts of schedules they hope will help their team reach the NCAA Tournament. The emphasis in that sentence definitely is on the word hope.

Suspect in UConn player's killing appears in court

A judge has scheduled a probable cause hearing for the man accused of fatally stabbing University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard last month.

Affidavit: Fight over woman preceded UConn killing

Two men charged in the fight that led to the stabbing death of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard told police it began when one of Howard's teammates disrespected a woman at a school-sanctioned dance, according to an affidavit released Tuesday.

UConn fans show support for slain football player

Football fans lined up three deep Saturday to applaud and shake hands as players walked from their buses into Rentschler Field for the UConn Huskies' first home game since the slaying of Jasper Howard.

Cops: Student threatened 'snitches' in UConn death

A University of Connecticut student committed an act terrorism by posting Internet messages telling people to "stop the snitching" after the stabbing death of football player Jasper Howard, university police said Thursday.

Howard came to UConn to give family a better life

Jasper Howard had the names of his teenage sisters Keyondra and Jasmine tattooed across his chest.

Clemson CB to honor UConn's Howard

Clemson cornerback Chris Chancellor will wear the No. 6 of Connecticut's Jasper Howard, his high school teammate who was stabbed to death on Sunday.

Family, friends gather for UConn player's funeral

A slain UConn football player's teammates are gathering in Miami for his funeral.

UConn coach: 2 teammates with player when stabbed

The football coach at the University of Connecticut says at least two teammates were with a UConn player when he was fatally stabbed outside a school-sanctioned dance over the weekend.

Autopsy shows UConn player died from 1 stab wound

An autopsy shows a University of Connecticut football player was killed by a single stab wound to his abdomen, and the state medical examiner's office has ruled his death a homicide.

Police: Still no suspects in UConn player stabbing

Police interviewed dozens of witnesses on Monday as they hunted for the killer of a University of Connecticut football player who was stabbed during a fight outside a school-sanctioned dance over the weekend.

UConn mourns stabbing death of football player

Less than 12 hours after celebrating his team's homecoming victory over Louisville, Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall was at a hospital identifying the body of one of the game's star players.

Police: Still no suspects in UConn player stabbing

Police were interviewing dozens of witnesses on Monday as they pressed their hunt for the killer of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard, who was stabbed during a fight outside a university-sanctioned dance over the weekend.

Connecticut beats Ohio 23-16

Zach Frazer threw two touchdowns and Jordan Todman rushed for one score to lead Connecticut to a 23-16 win over Ohio on Saturday night.

UConn's Majok removes name from NBA draft

The University of Connecticut says freshman basketball player Ater Majok has removed his name from the NBA draft.

Pistons star sues former business manager

Detroit Pistons basketball star Richard Hamilton has filed a federal lawsuit accusing his former business manager, already at the center of recruiting allegations at the University of Connecticut, of stealing about $1 million from him.

Obama shoots hoops with UConn women's team

Championship ceremony is a White House standard for sports teams. Shooting hoops with the president, now that's something to remember.

UConn freshman linked to scandal enters NBA draft

Connecticut freshman basketball player Ater Majok, whose name has come up in recruiting allegations against the school, declared Thursday for the NBA draft.

Thousands expected for parade honoring Huskies

Thousands of people are expected in downtown Hartford for a parade celebrating the University of Connecticut women's basketball team's sixth national championship.

Calhoun says he plans to return to Connecticut

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said Thursday he plans to return for a 24th season at the school.

Connecticut governor welcomes national champs home

Undefeated and virtually unchallenged, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team returned home triumphantly Wednesday to celebrate the program's sixth national championship.

Opinion: UConn most dominant team of its time

ST. LOUIS - From just behind the court, television analyst Rebecca Lobo looked on with a knowing smile. On press row, radio analyst Kara Wolters had the same look on her face. Watching the current University of Connecticut women’s basketball team celebrate the end of a perfect season with an NCAA championship on the floor of the Scottrade Center, the two former UConn greats watched the legacy grow.

Michigan State, UNC set for showdown

- Mixing sports with the issues of the day is always a tricky thing. Sports are not life and death, even though we sometimes place that level of importance on the games we play.

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Slain Connecticut Huskies CB Jasper Howard remembered at game - ESPN
Source: ESPN.com

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Connecticut players held hands in unity and bowed their heads while joining West Virginia (No. 23 BCS, No. 22 AP) for a moment of silence in memory of slain Huskies cornerback Jasper Howard on Saturday.

Got Game? POTUS Dusts off the National Champs!
Source: Welcome to the White House

President Obama takes on the National Champion University of Connecticut Huskies in a friendly game of P-I-G. (No lipstick jokes, please)

UConn violated NCAA rules
Source: Yahoo

There's a new scandal in NCAA BB recruiting, and this time it's not Sampson or Indiana, but yes phone calls are involved. However, it goes much further than the 1,500 illegal contacts. This scandal also involves money and agents.

Syracuse out-Marathons Connecticut for a Big East upset
Source: ESPN.com

Syracuse upsets 3-seeded Connecticut to advance to tomorrow's semi-finals in the Big East tournament, winning 127-117 in a record-breaking 6 OT game.

College Coaches and Money

This discussion comes up every so often and you see outrage over how much college basketball and football coaches make. Recently this issue was brought up again by someone looking to make a name for himself, a 36 year old self described free lance journalist named Ken Krayeske.

The Phoenix > Lifestyle Features > Space cowboy
Source: thephoenix.com

Dr. Ronald L. Mallett was only the 79th African-American to earn a doctorate in physics. But being black wasn't the only potentially complicating factor he faced on the road to becoming a tenured theoretical physicist at the University of Connecticut.

Big East Banterings

Another week down and the Big East is 85-25 overall after a fairly succesful week in non-conference action. The Big East won the Big East/SEC challenge or whatever that was going on in Birmingham and Philadelphia this week.

UConn Accepts Bowl Invite to the Meineke Bowl
Source: UConnfan.com

Connecticut accepts bowl invitation to the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

Law Professor's Suspension Prompts Debate Over Academic Freedom
Source: law.com

The University of Connecticut School of Law and veteran professor Robert L.

The College Student Who 'Knew' About the Benoit Murder-Suicide Before Police

Note: Information gathered in this report and more information not published here was turned over to ABC News who subsequently attempted to contact one of the subjects involved. According to their report, the subject flatly denied any involvement.

UConn professor takes iPods to the classroom
Source: msnbc.com

Apple already is making podcasting moves into higher education, as evidenced by their offering of the podcasting server.

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