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Houston Comets returning to WNBA

The Houston Comets return to a changed WNBA with goals of sustained success on and off the court

A comet burns bright but fades quickly. Such was the fate of the original Houston Comets, one of the eight teams when the WNBA started in 1997.

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‘Historic day’: WNBA approves Connecticut Sun move to Houston ahead of 2027 season, reviving Houston Comets franchise

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The Comets, winners of the WNBA's first four championships, coming home to Houston

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The Connecticut Sun are officially becoming the Houston Comets. Now what?

On Wednesday, May 13, the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to a company led by Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta, who will relocate the franchise to ...

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Connecticut Sun sale to Houston’s Fertitta family made official

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It's official: Houston Comets return as WNBA, NBA approve relocation

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It’s official: WNBA approves Connecticut Sun relocation to Houston

The Sun was purchased by Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, who plans to move the team and reestablish it as the Houston Comets, one of the WNBA’s original franchises that disbanded in the late 20...

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Sun fall to Aces hours after sale, relocation approved by WNBA

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The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously …

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Simone Biles supports WNBA franchise revival efforts

The Houston Comets are coming back to the WNBA in 2027. The league has approved the sale and move of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for a record $300 million. The team will play at the Toyota Center,

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WNBA and NBA Approve Sale of Connecticut Sun to Tilman J. Fertitta; Team to Relocate to Houston in 2027

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe to new owner Tilman J. Fertitta.

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Toyota Center to upgrade training facilities for WNBA’s Houston Comets

As part of Toyota Center Reimagined, the Comets will benefit from expanded and modernized training facilities, along with a locker-room upgrade.

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'Wrong-'ston!' Furious New England fans melt down over Houston WNBA move

Not everyone is excited to see the WNBA's first dynasty return.

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Exclusive: How WNBA mascot Ellie the Elephant honored Whitney Houston

In an exclusive to USA TODAY, New York Liberty executives talk about the success of mascot Ellie the Elephant and her latest performance.

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Connecticut Sun helped create the WNBA. Now the league has outgrown them: Mike Anthony

UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 10: Dominique Malonga #14 of the Seattle Storm shoots over Brittney Griner #42 of the Connecticut Sun during the WNBA game between Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun on May 10, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)