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For novelists of Westerns, Cormac McCarthy transcended — and reinvented — the genre

In his obituaries, Cormac McCarthy has been widely praised as a descendant of William Faulkner and Herman Melville among others, those excavators of the American spirit whose biblically influenced prose raised narratives to tragic and poetic heights

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James Wade bares his soul as darts star opens up on 'racism' accusations

James Wade was accused of being racist after a clash with Seigo Asada at the World Darts Championship six years ago and has opened up on the difficult times that followed

Daily Mirror

Sky blow late lead to Fever in third straight loss

The Sky (5-6) held a seven-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but an 11-0 run by the Fever erased it.

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Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky prioritizing mental focus as they navigate two-game skid

“To me, everyone has an individual duty to be ready to play and use your strengths when it’s your time,” guard Marina Mabrey says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dwyane Wade expresses interest in investing in Sky

Wade spent Tuesday afternoon with the Sky at practice. “It was a great day,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky coach/GM James Wade brings in Khaalia Hillsman and Taylor Soule on hardship contracts

The WNBA’s rule for using emergency hardship contracts requires a team to fall below 10 available players. The Sky had fallen to eight.

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Sky struggle from three in 77-62 loss to Sparks

LOS ANGELES — The Sky found themselves in a familiar late-game comeback position Friday night against the Sparks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper likes what she sees from her teammates; personally, she’s striving for even more

In the Sky’s first nine games, Copper has averaged 17.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. She’s having the season everyone expected from her, both from a production standpoint and as a leader.

Chicago Sun-Times

Azurá Stevens embracing new chapter in L.A. after three seasons with Sky

“I have the opportunity to be counted on more from a leadership standpoint, and I’m ready for that,” Stevens said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s early success a direct result of bond developed by fresh-faced team

Eight games in, the Sky’s 97.3 defensive rating is fourth in the league. Their offensive rating (98.3) is eighth, but in six clutch games this season, it improves to second (123.9) behind the Aces.

Chicago Sun-Times

What impact will Sky’s new investment have on free agency? Player reaction provides indication

“It’s dope,” Dana Evans said. “Especially having women invested in us. We deserve it, we work hard and we deserve the best.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Alanna Smith, Dana Evans propel Sky past Fever in overtime

Smith finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Evans added 20 points, seven assists, three steals and two rebounds.

Chicago Sun-Times

New investor group signals Sky’s commitment to becoming an upper-echelon WNBA franchise

The Sky’s new valuation of $85 million conducted by Chicago investment bank Loop Capital makes it the second-highest in the league behind the Storm.

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Kahleah Copper spurs Sky’s second-half comeback to beat Liberty

The Sky (4-3) proved eight players is enough in an 86-82 road win. Copper had seven points in the first half and finished with a game-high 27.

Chicago Sun-Times

Short-handed Sky prepared for rematch against Liberty

One-point home loss Friday doesn’t diminish team’s confidence heading into matchup in New York

Chicago Sun-Times

Liberty steal win against Sky in Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Wintrust Arena

Vandersloot finished with eight points, eight assists, three rebounds and three blocks. Kahleah Copper had a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds for the Sky, who also got a career-high 18 points from Alanna Smith.

Chicago Sun-Times

From ‘The General’ to general manager? Courtney Vandersloot already preparing for post-playing career

Vandersloot’s contract with the Liberty will keep her in New York through the 2024 season. While she made no indication of ever returning to the Sky as a player, she didn’t rule out the possibility of returning in a front-office position.

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‘Mad and offensive’ texts shed light on the role played by minstrels in medieval society

The Heege Manuscript which ‘pokes fun at everyone, high and low’ is among the earliest evidence of the life and work of a real minstrel

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Disconnected’ Sky routed by Dream on the road

The Sky trailed by 15 points at the half and saw their deficit balloon to as many as 22 in the fourth quarter before falling 83-65 for their second loss of the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Kristine Anigwe gearing up for Eurobasket with Great Britain’s national team

Anigwe will leave the Sky on Sunday and will miss six to eight games.

The Independent UK

Manuscript gives ‘rarest glimpse’ of medieval live comedy performance

The 15th century text mocks kings, priests and peasants, and encourages audiences to get drunk.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky prove adversity is ‘not that big of a deal’ with 94-88 win over Wings despite depleted roster

Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

Chicago Sun-Times

Veronica Burton returns to Wintrust Arena in a new starting role for the Wings

“Having an opportunity to make an impact, whatever that role may be, I’m looking forward to it. I have that starting role right now, but I’m taking it game by game.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Small ball could work for Sky if injuries create extended absences

If Rebekah Gardner and Morgan Bertsch are absent for an extended period, the Sky still might find success based on the opening minutes of the fourth quarter Friday.

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