Eastern Conference (WNBA)The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences that make up the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the other being the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference consists of 7 teams, whereas with the addition of Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in the 2026 season, the Western Conference consists of 8 teams. From the league's second season in 1998 through 2015, the WNBA operated separate playoff brackets for its Eastern and Western Conferences.
Mohegan SunMohegan Sun is a large casino and entertainment complex located on 240 acres (97 ha) of the Mohegan Indian Reservation in Uncasville, Connecticut, United States, along the banks of the Thames River. It is owned and operated by the federally recognized Mohegan Tribe. The resort first opened on October 12, 1996 and has since become one of the largest casinos in the United States by gaming space.
Uncasville, ConnecticutUncasville is a village in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is located in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the east end of Montville, which is the area served by the Uncasville ZIP Code (06382).
List of professional sports teams in ConnecticutConnecticut was home to the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and several minor league sports teams, although it has not had a men's major league franchise since the Hartford Whalers of the NHL relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1997. BaseballHartford Yard GoatsThe Hartford Yard Goats are a minor league baseball team that was founded in 2015 when the New Britain Rock Cats relocated to Hartford. The franchise is a Colorado Rockies affiliate in the AA Eastern League.
Mohegan TribeThe Mohegan Tribe ( MOH-hee-gan) is a federally recognized Native American tribe and sovereign tribal nation of Mohegan people based in Uncasville, Connecticut. Historically part of the Pequot people, the Mohegan emerged as a distinct group in the 17th century under the leadership of Uncas, who allied with English colonists during the Pequot War (1637–1638) and established the tribe’s independence through the Treaty of Hartford.
1999 WNBA seasonThe 1999 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's third season. The 1999 season saw two expansion teams join the league, the Minnesota Lynx and Orlando Miracle. The 1999 WNBA expansion draft took place on April 6, 1999. The schedule was increased from 30 to 32 games per team. The season ended with the Houston Comets winning their third WNBA championship.
Orlando MagicThe Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The franchise was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise. Notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard, have played for the club throughout its history.Expansion teamAn expansion team is a new team in a sports league, usually from a city that has not hosted a team in that league before, formed with the intention of satisfying the demand for a local team from a population in a new area. Sporting leagues also hope that the expansion of their competition will grow the popularity of the sport generally.National Basketball AssociationNorth American professional basketball leagueThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.Women's National Basketball AssociationThe Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league in North America composed of 15 teams (14 in the United States and 1 in Canada), scheduled to expand to 18 by 2030. The WNBA is one of the professional women's sports leagues in North America. The league is headquartered in New York City. The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA); league play began in 1997.
BasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players each (excluding substitutes) oppose one another on a rectangular court. Players compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through a hoop (a basket mounted to a backboard) at each end of the court. Teams alternate between offense (when they attempt to score), and defense (when they try to prevent the opposing side from scoring).
Native Americans in the United StatesIndigenous peoples of the United States This article may lend undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies. The specific problem is: The article talks too much about interracial marriages, mixed ancestry, blood quantum, and validity of claims of Native American heritage. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve it by rewriting it in a balanced fashion that contextualizes different points of view.
Mohegan SunMohegan Sun is a large casino and entertainment complex located on 240 acres (97 ha) of the Mohegan Indian Reservation in Uncasville, Connecticut, United States, along the banks of the Thames River. It is owned and operated by the federally recognized Mohegan Tribe. The resort first opened on October 12, 1996 and has since become one of the largest casinos in the United States by gaming space.Uncasville, ConnecticutUncasville is a village in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is located in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the east end of Montville, which is the area served by the Uncasville ZIP Code (06382).List of professional sports teams in ConnecticutConnecticut was home to the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and several minor league sports teams, although it has not had a men's major league franchise since the Hartford Whalers of the NHL relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1997. BaseballHartford Yard GoatsThe Hartford Yard Goats are a minor league baseball team that was founded in 2015 when the New Britain Rock Cats relocated to Hartford. The franchise is a Colorado Rockies affiliate in the AA Eastern League.Mohegan TribeThe Mohegan Tribe ( MOH-hee-gan) is a federally recognized Native American tribe and sovereign tribal nation of Mohegan people based in Uncasville, Connecticut. Historically part of the Pequot people, the Mohegan emerged as a distinct group in the 17th century under the leadership of Uncas, who allied with English colonists during the Pequot War (1637–1638) and established the tribe’s independence through the Treaty of Hartford.1999 WNBA seasonThe 1999 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's third season. The 1999 season saw two expansion teams join the league, the Minnesota Lynx and Orlando Miracle. The 1999 WNBA expansion draft took place on April 6, 1999. The schedule was increased from 30 to 32 games per team. The season ended with the Houston Comets winning their third WNBA championship.Orlando MagicThe Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The franchise was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise. Notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard, have played for the club throughout its history.Expansion teamAn expansion team is a new team in a sports league, usually from a city that has not hosted a team in that league before, formed with the intention of satisfying the demand for a local team from a population in a new area. Sporting leagues also hope that the expansion of their competition will grow the popularity of the sport generally.National Basketball AssociationNorth American professional basketball leagueThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.Women's National Basketball AssociationThe Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league in North America composed of 15 teams (14 in the United States and 1 in Canada), scheduled to expand to 18 by 2030. The WNBA is one of the professional women's sports leagues in North America. The league is headquartered in New York City. The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA); league play began in 1997.BasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players each (excluding substitutes) oppose one another on a rectangular court. Players compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through a hoop (a basket mounted to a backboard) at each end of the court. Teams alternate between offense (when they attempt to score), and defense (when they try to prevent the opposing side from scoring).Native Americans in the United StatesIndigenous peoples of the United States This article may lend undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies. The specific problem is: The article talks too much about interracial marriages, mixed ancestry, blood quantum, and validity of claims of Native American heritage. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve it by rewriting it in a balanced fashion that contextualizes different points of view.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.