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 Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022
Why Philadelphia doesn’t have a major pro women’s sports team, and how that could change PHILADELPHIA — Between Sunday’s WNBA All-Star Game, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s ongoing World Cup and Olympics qualification tournament, and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, women’s sports have been in a big spotlight this summer. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 9, 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 Tribune · 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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022
This You Gotta See: White Sox’ independence from Twins’ rule is on the line starting Monday Was the Sox’ three-game sweep of the Giants in San Francisco a declaration that they’re finally ready to heat up like a backyard barbecue? Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2022
Wade admonishes U.S. for ‘disgusting’ treatment of Brittney Griner as she goes on trial in Russia Griner is 135 days into her detainment in Russia and one day into her trial on drug charges, which are punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022
Wilson, Stewart Draft 2022 WNBA All-Star Game Rosters The two superstars chose their teams for next weekend’s game. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2, 2022
Winning back-to-back WNBA championships doesn’t come easily, just ask Candace Parker Since the Los Angeles Sparks won consecutive titles in 2001 and ’02, 13 of the 20 reigning champions didn’t make it back to the Finals; seven returned and lost. One of those seven was Parker’s 2017 Sparks team. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022
The Knicks probably tampered a little bit to get Jalen Brunson, but NBA fans should be OK with that The Knicks might be tampering for Jalen Brunson, but that's not that big of a deal. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2022
Sky’s Candace Parker becomes first in WNBA history with 6,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, 1,500 assists The Sky went 11-2 in June propelling them to second in league standings, a game behind the Las Vegas Aces. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022
Candace Parker continues to make WNBA history in the flashiest way possible Parker continues to be an incredible basketball player. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 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
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 27, 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 25, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jun 24, 2022 Candace Parker's return to L.A. felt 'bittersweet' for former Sparks star LOS ANGELES — Candace Parker took the second left instead of the first, sat in an unfamiliar locker room and warmed up on the opposite side of the court. After 13 years as a Spark, returning to Los Angeles for the first time as an opposing player felt backward, but…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022 Candace Parker becomes first player in WNBA history with three career triple-doubles Parker finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and moved into eighth on the WNBA’s all-time assists list and fifth on the league’s all-time blocks list.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2022 These Issues Will Define the Continued Fight for Gender Equity On the 50th anniversary of the landmark law, there are still hurdles to clear and inequities to redress—these five issues will define the future.
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 Sky end three-game road trip in L.A. on Thursday, a special homecoming for Rebekah Gardner The first stop on the West Coast leg of the Sky’s trip was Vegas for a meeting Tuesday with the top-ranked Aces. The Sky rallied from a WNBA-record 28-point deficit for a 104-95 victory.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022 The 2022 NBA Draft is here and that means you need to be very, very careful on the internet NBA draft rumors are spreading like wildfire but you don't need to panic
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022 Sky lose to Fever but clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup championship game with Sun loss Candace Parker (knee) missed her second consecutive game, but general manager/coach James Wade said she will be back on the court Tuesday against the Aces.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2022 The Chicago Sky troll Dream after OT win: ‘Welcome to Atlanta’ has two Ls in it The Chicago Sky's social media people are on top of it.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 Sky hang on in overtime for 106-100 victory against Dream Kahleah Copper has 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sky, who played without Candace Parker (knee).
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2022 Julie Allemand putting in work with Sky as she makes quick turnaround from France In the two days she spent with her new team before the Sky’s 88-86 win over the Liberty on Sunday — sealed with Courtney Vandersloot’s three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left — Allemand completed workouts and studied film.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 13, 2022 Kahleah Copper’s Chicago Sky survive Sabrina Ionescu’s triple-double in win over New York Liberty NEW YORK — As with any Sunday afternoon here, there were a lot of star-studded matinees in town. But this time, one of the best was across the East River from Broadway.