The Latest Breaking News from Dana Evans

Sky forward Ruthy Hebard set to become a restricted free agent in new year

“For me, [the remaining schedule] is about playing hard and showing them what I can do,” Hebard said. “Hopefully, I’ll be in Chicago because I love Chicago.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023

What will the Sky’s backcourt look like in 2024?

While the Sky puts off addressing the two of the most critically important roles to a professional sports franchise — coach and general manager — questions about their roster only grow more concerning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Sky snap five-game skid in ‘turning point’ game against Storm

Dana Evans led the Sky with 23 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range. Marina Mabrey added 19 points and Alanna Smith 14.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Sky’s Ruthy Hebard gets 1-game suspension after ‘altercation’ in game vs. Wings

Hebard will serve her suspension Tuesday as the Sky host the Lynx at 7 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Sky battle through Wings’ physicality to secure third consecutive victory

The teams combined to commit 54 fouls, but it was the Sky (12-15) who maintained an edge in late-game composure and secured a 104-96 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

Sky’s ambitions for second half of season start with simply making postseason appearance

“I’m focused on progress,” interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “Of course, we need to make the playoffs. Somehow we need to win a game and make the playoffs.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

New Sky investor Dwyane Wade intends to be involved

“To play in this game, to play with the greats, to be a championship organization, we’re going to have to keep improving,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Sky falter in fourth quarter, drop second straight to Dream

Kahleah Copper finished one point shy of her career high after being held scoreless in the final 10 minutes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

Emre Vatansever still working to define Sky culture under his direction

Vatansever’s way of going about getting the most out of his players differs significantly from that of former coach/general manager James Wade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

Sky suffer first loss since former coach/GM James Wade’s resignation

“Everything is just moving on, and everything is going well,’’ interim coach/GM Emre Vatansever said. ‘‘I think it’s just a game that we lost. We didn’t do the things that we should do.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023