Storm hand Sky 111-100 loss in Sue Bird’s final regular-season game in Chicago Before the game, the Sky honored Bird with a pregame video and a pair of custom-made Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022
Led by their ‘Queen of the Fourth,’ Sky edge Sun for franchise-record 25th win Candace Parker reached another career milestone, becoming the fifth player in WNBA history with 600 career blocks. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022
WNBA denounces nine-year prison-term for Brittney Griner “Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected and Brittney Griner remains wrongly detained,” the WNBA and NBA’ said in a joint statement. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022
Rare error: Sky lose at Wintrust Arena Candace Parker returned to the lineup and Kahleah Copper scored 19 points, but the defending champs suffered a rare setback at home. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022
Courtney Vandersloot passes Lindsay Whalen on WNBA’s assist list in Sky’s OT win over Sun She passed Whalen for third and had 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. Her 2,349th assist came on a pass to Emma Meesseman in overtime. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2022
Courtney Vandersloot returns to form after concussion in Sky’s 89-81 victory vs. Liberty Vandersloot led all scorers with 23 points to go with nine assists and six rebounds. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022
Sky-Aces rivalry takes to Commissioner’s Cup stage “It’s felt like [a rivalry] for a couple of years now,” Allie Quigley said. “As an organization, they started to peak around the same time we did. It’s been a battle every single game between us.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022
Candace Parker ties for fourth on WNBA’s career rebounding list in win over Wings Parker finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, her ninth double-double this season. She tied Tamika Catchings on the all-time rebounding list with 3,316. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022
Belgium is celebrated everywhere the Sky go “I have so many messages from people from Belgium,” Julie Allemand said. “I don’t know them personally, but they say, ‘We’re coming here [to see you play].’ It’s amazing for them as it is for us.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2022
Sky in good hands in Courtney Vandersloot’s absence with backcourt duo of Julie Allemand and Dana Evans The pair has a chance to harmonize with the All-Star out. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022
Sky win fourth in a row, despite Courtney Vandersloot’s absence The Sky had 25 assists, marking the 16th straight game in which they’ve had at least 20 — a WNBA record. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022
Sky rookie Rebekah Gardner gets her first double-double in 80-68 win over Sparks Without a point from Candace Parker, the Sky earned their 18th victory of the season. Parker had a 381-game scoring streak snapped, but she had 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022
This You Gotta See: Sky are in great position as second half begins, but will it last? Too soon to talk repeat? Should we start planning the parade now? Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022
Brittney Griner honored by All-Stars Griner’s name was on the warmup T-shirts of the 22 All-Stars and the skills competitors along with her jersey number. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022 Sky’s Allie Quigley becomes first pro basketball player to win four three-point shooting contests Quigley scored 26 points in the first round and 30 points in the second to win her fourth three-point contest.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022 Chicago is Candace Parker’s world, we’re all just living in it Parker heads into the WNBA All-Star Game with the Sky sitting pretty and another ring on her mind.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022 WNBA kicks off All-Star weekend with orange carpet Fashion has long been a way for WNBA players to show a personal side, and many of them Friday credited previous All-Stars for paving the way.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 8, 2022 WNBA players balance activist roles as political turmoil hangs over All-Star weekend CHICAGO — Like any other milestone in the WNBA, the 2022 All-Star Game will be about much more than basketball.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022 Sky hit the break on a winning note Emma Meesseman, who had 20 points, joins Kahleah Copper, Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot as All-Stars.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022 Courtney Vandersloot’s calm heroics on sweet buzzer-beater saved the Sky against Lynx Last-second game-winners aren't supposed to look this easy!
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022 Sky beat Lynx at buzzer for third straight victory Courtney Vandersloot hit a three-pointer as time expired, and the Sky prevailed 88-85. Vandersloot led the Sky with 18 points. Candace Parker added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Emma Meesseman scored 15 points.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022 Sky’s James Wade adds WNBA All-Star Game to his coaching resume Wade will coach Team Stewart, and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon will coach Team Wilson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022 All Star snub? Candace Parker ‘very surprised’ Courtney Vandersloot wasn’t voted starter Nearing the midway point of the season, Vandersloot is once again at the top of the league in assists averaging 7.1 per game, less than one assist per game behind Natasha Cloud (7.4). She’s led the league in assists for the past four seasons.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022 On 50th anniversary of Title IX, Sky reflect on past experiences and what’s needed for future generations The most common thread in all of the Sky’s stories is the belief that each generation of women will experience better than the last. That belief comes with an understanding that the generation before each of their own experienced worse.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022 ‘We’re a championship team for a reason’, Commissioner’s Cup preview between Sky and Aces saw both teams make league history Both teams have clinched their place in the Commissioner’s Cup, scheduled for July 26. After splitting their two meetings this year, home-court advantage currently falls to the Aces who have the better record in Cup play.