‘I will not be moving on’: sale of WNBA’s Connecticut Sun leaves Native fans facing cultural loss
After the Mohegan Tribe sold the Connecticut Sun, the WNBA team loses its status as the first Native‑owned professional sports franchise. The transaction has sparked concern among Native supporters, who view the move as another instance of cultural erasure and displacement reminiscent of historic injustices. The sale raises questions about preserving Indigenous representation in major leagues.