Sky preseason ends with victory against Lynx in WNBA’s first game in Canada

The Chicago Sky take on the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of a preseason WNBA basketball game in Toronto, Saturday May 13, 2023. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) ORG XMIT: CHY101 (Chris Young, AP Photos)

There’s an undeniable shift taking place in the WNBA, and it was on display Saturday in Toronto as the league celebrated its first game in Canada. The Sky added an extra highlight by beating the Lynx 82-74 to close their preseason schedule.

Whether it was Toronto deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie proclaiming May 13 as ‘‘WNBA Day’’ or that the game sold out in minutes, the fact is that the women’s game is growing. The significance of that interest was top of mind for players and coaches.