Thursday Morning Riddle

I first rise in Japan; for the Brits, never set;
I’m an athlete of Phoenix who drives to the net;
A Connecticut spot where you might place a bet;
And I brought to the Web its first Java applet.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Sara. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Sara Says:

    Sun.

  2. Bill Says:

    SUN is correct. Way to go, Sara!

    Line 1: Land of the Rising Sun; Sun never sets on the British Empire
    Line 2: Phoenix Suns
    Line 3: Mohegan Sun
    Line 4: Sun Microsystems

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