Where do the Sky go from here? In the midst of a five-game losing streak, it’s time for the Sky’s certified leader, Kahleah Copper, to take control. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2023
Sky’s fifth straight loss a result of bigger issues than energy, team has a ‘virus’ After suffering their fifth straight loss Thursday, an 80-59 defeat to the Mystics, it was clear the issue is less about energy and more about compatibility. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023
Sky’s Alanna Smith a bright spot amid team’s slump Through 12 games (nine starts), she’s averaging 10.3 points, a team-high 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023
Sky aren’t panicking, despite league-worst four-game skid “If you’re looking at it in the scheme of 11 games, then maybe you’ll call it a skid,” Marina Mabrey said. “If you’re looking at it in 40 games, it’s a wave.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023
Sky attribute fourth consecutive loss to familiar energy issues “We’ve lost seven straight and won a championship the same year. We don’t turn on each other in Chicago,” coach/general manager James Wade said. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023
Sky’s Morgan Bertsch returns to the court after eight-game absence with ankle injury She scored a team-high 16 points in a loss Sunday to the Mystics. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2023
Sky facing tough stretch as they try to snap skid Of the Sky’s nine games leading into the All-Star break, six are against teams in the top five of the standings. The other three are against the Dream and Fever, both of whom have beaten the Sky once. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
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 · Jun 16, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
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 · Jun 16, 2023
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 · Jun 14, 2023
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 · Jun 13, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2023 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 · Jun 10, 2023 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 · Jun 10, 2023 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 · Jun 9, 2023 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 · Jun 7, 2023 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 · Jun 7, 2023 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 · Jun 7, 2023 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023 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 · Jun 3, 2023 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 · Jun 3, 2023 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 · Jun 2, 2023 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.