{
  "id": 9167108,
  "title": "Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti Confirms Future as Franchise Prepares for Relocation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/connecticut-sun-president-jennifer-rizzotti-confirms-future-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T17:22:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/connecticut-sun-president-jennifer-rizzotti-172208093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jennifer Rizzotti, the president of the Connecticut Sun, has announced that she will be moving to Houston with the team as they prepare for a relocation. Rizzotti, who has been leading the Sun since 2021, will also continue to serve in her role as president of basketball operations in Houston. The Sun will play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday before relocating to Houston after the 2026 season. This marks the end of the team's 23-year tenure in Connecticut, but Rizzotti's return to Houston gives her a personal connection to the city, as she grew up there and played for the UConn women's basketball team. The move comes after the WNBA and NBA approved the team's sale to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.",
  "summary": "Jennifer Rizzotti has spent years building her career in Connecticut. She first played in the state before becoming a coach and executive. Now, she is preparing for another change. The Connecticut Sun will play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday before leaving the state. Rizzotti has led the Sun since 2021. [...]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}