USA Basketball camp provides outlet for Sky star Kahleah Copper after time of ‘emotional’ free-agency news This camp is Copper’s fourth in the last two years. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Brittney Griner absent from USA camp, but keeping in touch Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Winners and Losers of WNBA Free Agency From Breanna Stewart’s decision to several teams saying farewell to stars, evaluating all the major moves around the W so far. Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2023
Kahleah Copper’s willpower has again brought her opportunity, this time representing Team USA at the FIBA World Cup Kahleah Copper is one of eight players making their World Cup debut, along with her Rutgers teammate, the Sky’s 2015 17th overall draft pick, Betnijah Laney, who plays for the New York Liberty. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022
Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
Kahleah Copper discusses the Sky’s playoff loss and reconnecting with former Rutgers teammate Betnijah Laney PHILADELPHIA — Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper didn’t have much time to process the 72-63 loss against the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Sept. 8. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 18, 2022
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve on Anthony Edwards' homophobic video: 'That was pretty hurtful' MINNEAPOLIS — While waiting for a flight last weekend, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve opened Twitter and saw Anthony Edwards' name trending. She clicked to see why. Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022
Jim Souhan: Sylvia Fowles, Lynx’s last champion star, says goodbye MINNEAPOLIS — Leave it to a student of mortuary science to get the ending right. Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022
Lynx superstar Sylvia Fowles writing the final chapter to her story of basketball greatness MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles' tears usually come at night. Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
MVP. Mama. Mortician. And More. As Sylvia Fowles nears retirement, she and some of those closest to her look back on a legendary WNBA career on and off the court. Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2022
Collier — only 10½ weeks after having a baby — helps Lynx defeat Dream MINNEAPOLIS — When Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve learned that Aerial Powers' knee would keep her out of Sunday's game with Atlanta at Target Center, plans for Napheesa Collier got moved up. Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Jim Souhan: Don’t go, Sylvia ... but if you do, thanks for the memories MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles will play in what might be her second-to-last home game on Sunday night at Target Center. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
Griner reaction: WNBA players ‘having a hard time’ with verdict MINNEAPOLIS — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial" that ended with the Phoenix Mercury star being found guilty of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Lynx star Sylvia Fowles makes last appearance in Chicago in loss to Sky Fowles was drafted No. 2 overall by the Sky in 2008 and played for them for seven seasons before being dealt to the Lynx in 2015. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022 Jim Souhan: Should the Lynx tank, possibly for Paige Bueckers? MINNEAPOLIS — After four of their stars retired in the wake of their dynastic run, the Lynx could have decided to rebuild.
Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022 Lynx sign Shepard to contract extension One of Minnesota’s few bright spots to start this season, the Lynx inked versatile forward Jessica Shepard to a multi-year extension Sunday, the team announced.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 14, 2022 WNBA will lose one of its pillars when Sylvia Fowles retires after 2022 season Fowles is a four-time defensive player of the year, a seven-time All-Star, a two-time WNBA champion, the league’s all-time leading rebounder and a member of the 25th-anniversary team.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022 Sky franchise followed a long path to WNBA crown A look back at the Sky’s up-and-down history before the breakthrough championship season in 2021.
Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2022 Jim Souhan: Staley, Auriemma bring ‘Philly Tough’ attitude to title game MINNEAPOLIS — When Minnesotans hear the phrase "Philly Tough,'' they may assume it refers to Eagles fans throwing full beers at the heads of Vikings fans before an NFC title game.
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022 Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Paige Bueckers is right at home with the whole world watching MINNEAPOLIS — She stood at the edge of the basketball court all by herself facing the crowd, fists clenched, arms locked, and unleashed a full-throated scream, a moment captured in a photograph that quickly went viral.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022 Jim Souhan: Women’s basketball present, future pass each other at Final Four One of the greatest programs in sports history is in Minneapolis this week.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022 Jim Souhan: Augustus, Moore took parallel paths to success with different styles MINNEAPOLIS — Seimone Augustus was the Minnesota Lynx's OG — their original great.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022 Dawn Staley in Minneapolis chasing bigger dreams for South Carolina, Black coaches MINNEAPOLIS — South Carolina had just ended Creighton's Cinderella run last weekend in Greensboro, N.C., and the confetti was raining down like shards of a broken glass slipper.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2022 Sky’s James Wade tapped to join USA basketball’s coaching staff In the last four years, Wade made his head coaching debut in the WNBA (2018), won WNBA Coach of the Year (2019) and won two WNBA titles, as an assistant in 2017 and leading the Sky in 2021.