1 hr. ago
It is a bittersweet time for Deborah Roberts and Al Roker.
Over the weekend, the couple's youngest son returned to college, although the ABC anchor had to miss his college drop off for the first time.
In addition to Nick, 24, the couple, married since 1995, are also parents to daughter Leila, 27, plus the TODAY anchor shares Courtney, 39, with late ex-wife Alice Bell.
Nick goes to college in Vermont (@ Instagram)
As Al dropped off Nick at college — he graduated with an ***** ociate's degree in May 2025 and is now working on his bachelor's — Deborah took to Instagram and shared a sweet snap of him proudly standing in his set up dorm room.
#leila
Over the weekend, the couple's youngest son returned to college, although the ABC anchor had to miss his college drop off for the first time.
In addition to Nick, 24, the couple, married since 1995, are also parents to daughter Leila, 27, plus the TODAY anchor shares Courtney, 39, with late ex-wife Alice Bell.
Nick goes to college in Vermont (@ Instagram)
As Al dropped off Nick at college — he graduated with an ***** ociate's degree in May 2025 and is now working on his bachelor's — Deborah took to Instagram and shared a sweet snap of him proudly standing in his set up dorm room.
#leila
12 days ago
BOSTON (AP) — Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Diamond Miller finished with 13 points for the Sun, who played a game in Boston for the third straight year before moving next season to Houston.
Nelson-Ododa also had 11 rebounds and scored 13 points in the first half for the Sun (9-25). Leila Lacan had 10 ****** ists and Saniya Rivers scored 11 points off the bench. Burke shot 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Sun took a 7-2 lead off a pull-up 3-pointer by Miller. Leading 46-40 at halftime, the Sun went on an 8-0 run that started with a driving layup by Nelson-Ododa, who was fouled and completed the three-point play. Burke added a 3-pointer and Miller made a layup to force the Sparks to take a timeout.
Rae Burrell finished with 19 points for the Sparks (12-23). Nneka Ogwumike added 18 and Dearica Hamby scored 15.
#burke #finished
Diamond Miller finished with 13 points for the Sun, who played a game in Boston for the third straight year before moving next season to Houston.
Nelson-Ododa also had 11 rebounds and scored 13 points in the first half for the Sun (9-25). Leila Lacan had 10 ****** ists and Saniya Rivers scored 11 points off the bench. Burke shot 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Sun took a 7-2 lead off a pull-up 3-pointer by Miller. Leading 46-40 at halftime, the Sun went on an 8-0 run that started with a driving layup by Nelson-Ododa, who was fouled and completed the three-point play. Burke added a 3-pointer and Miller made a layup to force the Sparks to take a timeout.
Rae Burrell finished with 19 points for the Sparks (12-23). Nneka Ogwumike added 18 and Dearica Hamby scored 15.
#burke #finished
19 days ago
French Teammates Nell Angloma, Leila Lacan Find Friendship, Grow Together With Connecticut Sun originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Journeying into the unknown can be a lonely experience. That would have been the case for French star Nell Angloma, drafted by the Connecticut Sun with the 12th pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. However, she quickly learned she wasn't alone.
The 20-year-old joined Leila Lacan, picked 10th in the 2024 WNBA Draft (she didn't play during the 2024 season), in Connecticut. Together, the two have become a dynamic duo on and off the court.
Lacan, 22, has driven with Angloma on long car rides, helping adjust to the rules of the road and of women's basketball in America. She provides a trusting voice in an unfamiliar world. It's made for an easier adjustment than most have attempted.
"She (Lacan) helped me a lot because I'm not very comfortable with my English," Angloma told The IX Sports. "She can help me to translate some details."
#angloma #connecticut
Journeying into the unknown can be a lonely experience. That would have been the case for French star Nell Angloma, drafted by the Connecticut Sun with the 12th pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. However, she quickly learned she wasn't alone.
The 20-year-old joined Leila Lacan, picked 10th in the 2024 WNBA Draft (she didn't play during the 2024 season), in Connecticut. Together, the two have become a dynamic duo on and off the court.
Lacan, 22, has driven with Angloma on long car rides, helping adjust to the rules of the road and of women's basketball in America. She provides a trusting voice in an unfamiliar world. It's made for an easier adjustment than most have attempted.
"She (Lacan) helped me a lot because I'm not very comfortable with my English," Angloma told The IX Sports. "She can help me to translate some details."
#angloma #connecticut
1 month ago
The Indiana Fever play their final game before the WNBA All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 22, against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Fever (16-10) have won seven of their last 10 games. Caitlin Clark is averaging 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.7 ***** ists a game for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell is adding 23.3 points and Aliyah Boston 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds a game. All three will represent Indiana at the All-Star Game in Chicago on Saturday, July 25.
The Sun (7-19) started the season 2-15 and have won five of their last 10 games. Brittney Griner is averaging 14.1 points and Leila Lacan adds 12.9 points a game. The Sun have no players in the All-Star Game.
The teams play for the second time this season on Wednesday. The Fever won 85-75 on June 13 when Caitlin Clark scored 25.
Date: Wednesday, July 22
#indiana #star #caitlin #clark
The Fever (16-10) have won seven of their last 10 games. Caitlin Clark is averaging 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.7 ***** ists a game for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell is adding 23.3 points and Aliyah Boston 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds a game. All three will represent Indiana at the All-Star Game in Chicago on Saturday, July 25.
The Sun (7-19) started the season 2-15 and have won five of their last 10 games. Brittney Griner is averaging 14.1 points and Leila Lacan adds 12.9 points a game. The Sun have no players in the All-Star Game.
The teams play for the second time this season on Wednesday. The Fever won 85-75 on June 13 when Caitlin Clark scored 25.
Date: Wednesday, July 22
#indiana #star #caitlin #clark
2 months ago
EDMONTON — John Carlson of the Washington Capitals in action against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on January 24, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images)
The email arrived as the clock struck midnight and as the end of the July 1 free agency frenzy turned into a new day, one that many teams hope signals the dawn of a new era.
It may not be that dramatic for general manager Julien BriseBois and the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have averaged 101 points the past four seasons and are coming off a 50-win campaign. Alas, the Bolts expired in the first round of the playoff derby each year, an empty-feeling stretch following a memorable run to three straight final rounds and a pair of Cups.
Indeed, work needed to be done and as Wednesday melted into Thursday it was known that John Carlson was on his way to 401 Channelside Drive. The signing (two years, $8.5 million per) of the 36-year-old defenseman followed agreeing to terms with a pair of forwards earlier in the day: 31-year-old Ilya Mikheyev (four years, $3.85 AAV) and 29-year-old Jeffrey Viel (five years, $2.5 AAV).
BriseBois also dealt forward Nick Paul to Toronto for 24-year-old goaltender Dennis Hildeby and draft picks each of the next two years. While battling the injury bug last season and recording a minus-15 in 51 games, it was evident Paul’s role was decreasing. The Mississauga, Ont. native heads home after playing all or part of the last five seasons with the Lightning.
The email arrived as the clock struck midnight and as the end of the July 1 free agency frenzy turned into a new day, one that many teams hope signals the dawn of a new era.
It may not be that dramatic for general manager Julien BriseBois and the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have averaged 101 points the past four seasons and are coming off a 50-win campaign. Alas, the Bolts expired in the first round of the playoff derby each year, an empty-feeling stretch following a memorable run to three straight final rounds and a pair of Cups.
Indeed, work needed to be done and as Wednesday melted into Thursday it was known that John Carlson was on his way to 401 Channelside Drive. The signing (two years, $8.5 million per) of the 36-year-old defenseman followed agreeing to terms with a pair of forwards earlier in the day: 31-year-old Ilya Mikheyev (four years, $3.85 AAV) and 29-year-old Jeffrey Viel (five years, $2.5 AAV).
BriseBois also dealt forward Nick Paul to Toronto for 24-year-old goaltender Dennis Hildeby and draft picks each of the next two years. While battling the injury bug last season and recording a minus-15 in 51 games, it was evident Paul’s role was decreasing. The Mississauga, Ont. native heads home after playing all or part of the last five seasons with the Lightning.
2 months ago
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers and the expansion Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Connecticut Sun 101-97 on Friday night.
Mabrey scored 21 of her points in the fourth quarter as the Tempo made their big comeback. She was 9 of 12 overall from 3-point range and had four rebounds and four ***** ists.
Temi ***** benle shot 8 for 9 from the floor and finished with 19 points and had nine rebounds. Maria Conde also scored 19 points and had six rebounds off the bench.
Connecticut jumped out to a 50-37 halftime lead, but Toronto outscored the Sun 64-47 in the second half to pull away down the stretch and snap a three-game skid.
Kennedy Burke scored 18 points off the bench for the Sun, who have lost seven in a row. Leila Lacan and Brittney Griner had 16, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 13.
Mabrey scored 21 of her points in the fourth quarter as the Tempo made their big comeback. She was 9 of 12 overall from 3-point range and had four rebounds and four ***** ists.
Temi ***** benle shot 8 for 9 from the floor and finished with 19 points and had nine rebounds. Maria Conde also scored 19 points and had six rebounds off the bench.
Connecticut jumped out to a 50-37 halftime lead, but Toronto outscored the Sun 64-47 in the second half to pull away down the stretch and snap a three-game skid.
Kennedy Burke scored 18 points off the bench for the Sun, who have lost seven in a row. Leila Lacan and Brittney Griner had 16, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 13.
3 months ago
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts got emotional seeing their daughter, Leila Roker, all dressed up on her wedding day.
On Sunday, June 14, Roker reposted an Instagram video, originally shared by Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier NYC, featuring footage from Leila's wedding day. "Thanks to markingramatelier for the beautiful looks for the bride, leilaroker and mother of the bride, debrobertsabc," the Today host wrote alongside the clip.
The video began with Roberts' first reaction to Leila in her wedding dress. She smiled and clutched her dress upon seeing Leila's bridal beauty, and the two went on to share a hug. Roberts, for her part, got dressed in a beautiful lilac gown and led Lilac to her first look with Roker.
Roker, for his part, was all smiles seeing Leila's completed bridal look. He lovingly joined hands with Roberts and their daughter during the special moment before the trio posed for pre-wedding photos together. The video also featured footage from the wedding ceremony and reception, including clips of Roker and Roberts giving a speech and sharing a sweet dance.
Fans gushed over the wedding video in the comments of Roker's post. "You all were stunning," wrote Octavia Spencer. One user stated, "They both looked so lovely! Both dresses were perfection. Lavender is debrobertsabc's color!" Another added, "Congratulations. Beautiful bride and incredible family."
On Sunday, June 14, Roker reposted an Instagram video, originally shared by Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier NYC, featuring footage from Leila's wedding day. "Thanks to markingramatelier for the beautiful looks for the bride, leilaroker and mother of the bride, debrobertsabc," the Today host wrote alongside the clip.
The video began with Roberts' first reaction to Leila in her wedding dress. She smiled and clutched her dress upon seeing Leila's bridal beauty, and the two went on to share a hug. Roberts, for her part, got dressed in a beautiful lilac gown and led Lilac to her first look with Roker.
Roker, for his part, was all smiles seeing Leila's completed bridal look. He lovingly joined hands with Roberts and their daughter during the special moment before the trio posed for pre-wedding photos together. The video also featured footage from the wedding ceremony and reception, including clips of Roker and Roberts giving a speech and sharing a sweet dance.
Fans gushed over the wedding video in the comments of Roker's post. "You all were stunning," wrote Octavia Spencer. One user stated, "They both looked so lovely! Both dresses were perfection. Lavender is debrobertsabc's color!" Another added, "Congratulations. Beautiful bride and incredible family."
3 months ago
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 36 points with eight 3-pointers, Allisha Gray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 91-75 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win in the series.
Howard and Gray combined for 40 of Atlanta’s 50 points in the first half. Howard was 8 of 14 from the field, with five 3-pointers, for 22 points. Gray went 5 of 10, including three 3-pointers, for 18 points. The rest of the team combined to go 4 of 8.
Angel Reese made her first 3-pointer with the Dream to begin their 7-0 run to close the third quarter for a 68-65 lead. Atlanta scored the opening seven points of the fourth for a 10-point lead.
Howard’s seventh 3-pointer came with 3:26 left for an 80-69 lead and her eighth banked in for a 12-point advantage.
Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 13 rebounds for Connecticut (2-9). Saniya Rivers and Leila Lacan each added 11 points, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 10.
Howard and Gray combined for 40 of Atlanta’s 50 points in the first half. Howard was 8 of 14 from the field, with five 3-pointers, for 22 points. Gray went 5 of 10, including three 3-pointers, for 18 points. The rest of the team combined to go 4 of 8.
Angel Reese made her first 3-pointer with the Dream to begin their 7-0 run to close the third quarter for a 68-65 lead. Atlanta scored the opening seven points of the fourth for a 10-point lead.
Howard’s seventh 3-pointer came with 3:26 left for an 80-69 lead and her eighth banked in for a 12-point advantage.
Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 13 rebounds for Connecticut (2-9). Saniya Rivers and Leila Lacan each added 11 points, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 10.
