Takeaways From the First Weekend of the 2022 WNBA Season From productive rookies to potential growing pains, how did each team look in its first game of the year? Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022
The Sky lost their opener to Sparks after absurd foul call forced OT, and fans were furious A bad stroke of luck for the defending champs. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2022
Sky begin title defense with 98-91 overtime loss to Sparks This season is about more than the Sky becoming the first WNBA team in 20 years to repeat as champions; it’s about solidifying their foothold in Chicago’s saturated sports market. Chicago Sun-Times · May 7, 2022
SI:AM | Who, What and How to Watch as the WNBA Season Begins Is this the year that the Sun finally get over the hump? Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022
Expert Picks, Predictions for 2022 WNBA Season Who will overachieve? Who will underachieve? And who is coming out on top in the Finals? Answering that in more in a preseason roundtable. Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022
Candace Parker’s long awaited matchup against former team is almost here In her 13 seasons with the Sparks, Candace Parker averaged 16.9 points on 48.2% shooting, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists. She led them to a championship in 2016, won two league MVP awards, was named rookie of the year in 2008 and defensive player of the year in 2020. Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022
Sparks won the WNBA offseason. What about when the games start? LOS ANGELES — In need of a boost after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2011, the Sparks added a key sharp-shooting wing. Derek Fisher, the team's coach and general manager, moved pieces to get a speedy championship-winning point guard. They added an international star center. Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022
Power Rankings: Stacking Up Each Team Ahead of 2022 WNBA Season Do the defending champions Sky hold the advantage heading into the 2022 season? Or does another contender look ripe for a title? Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2022
Australian Amy Atwell impresses LA Sparks coaches after Liz Cambage is fouled out in WNBA pre-season match All the focus was on Liz Cambage's return to the court as the LA Sparks got their pre-season underway — but it was 23-year-old from Perth that really stole the show. ABC News · May 4, 2022
Marquee Sports Network will air up to 16 Chicago Sky games as part of broadcast deal The Sky’s first game on Marquee will be their season opener at 7 p.m. Friday against the Sparks. The team’s broadcasters will be play-by-play voices Lisa Byington and Jason Ross Jr. and analysts Stephen Bardo and Meghan McKeown. Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022
2022 WNBA Fantasy Preview Top 10 players, key sleepers and rookies to target in your WNBA fantasy draft. Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022
Liz Cambage says Australia's Opals failed to support her, while WNBA has her 'living my best life' in LA Liz Cambage says she is "living my best life" in Los Angeles in the WNBA after a very public bust-up with Australia's national team. As she prepares for the season, the star centre reveals why she never "felt the love" playing for the Opals. ABC News · May 2, 2022
It’s time we talked about Candace Parker’s legacy As Parker enters what could be her last WNBA season, her impact on the Sky, the league and the game can’t be denied. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022
Sky franchise followed a long path to WNBA crown A look back at the Sky’s up-and-down history before the breakthrough championship season in 2021. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022 Sky’s James Wade has significant roster moves to make as season approaches Over the course of the next week, Wade will have to finalize his roster ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 6 narrowing it down from 19 to 11 players.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022 Sky are going for back-to-back titles in WNBA’s 26th season The Sky are trying to become the third team in WNBA history to win back-to-back titles, and the first since the Sparks in 2001-2002. To accomplish that, they will have to go through a league that will see even more parity in 2022.
Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022 From Sue Bird to Christyn Williams: Catching up with the UConn women’s basketball players in the WNBA The 2022 WNBA season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get up to speed with your favorite former UConn stars.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2022 Team Needs, Prospect Fits Ahead of 2022 WNBA Draft Before Monday’s draft, here’s a breakdown of what each team might be looking for in the next wave of WNBA players.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2022 Sky acquire rights to center Li Yueru in sign and trade sending Lexie Brown to Sparks Yueru hasn’t played a minute in the WNBA since being drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the 35th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 draft.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2022 Sparks trade for guard Lexie Brown from Sky LOS ANGELES — The Sparks added another former top-10 draft pick Wednesday after trading for guard Lexie Brown from the Chicago Sky.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2022 The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 17-23 ‘Moulin Rouge,’ a Sparks concert and a Manual Cinema shadow puppet show are among the events to check out in the week ahead.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2022 Sparks Star Liz Cambage Calls for Changes to Collective Bargaining Agreement The four-time All-Star center called for changes to the WNBA’s CBA in an appearance on ESPN on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2022 New Sparks player Liz Cambage is finally where she’s always wanted to be LOS ANGELES — Liz Cambage did not have to come back for another season in the WNBA. At 30 years old, she had become more than just a basketball player, starting a vitamin business in her native Australia and continuing her blossoming career as a DJ. Plus, with nearly a…
Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2022 Sparks sign four-time WNBA All-Star Liz Cambage LOS ANGELES — The Sparks bolstered their WNBA championship aspirations Friday, signing four-time All-Star center Liz Cambage.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 18, 2022 Liz Cambage lands in Los Angeles after playing two seasons with the Aces Breaking down Liz Cambage's move from the Aces to the Sparks.