Referee Klein's finals fate won't hinge on Storm errors NRL football boss Graham Annesley can't make any promises over Ashley Klein's hopes of officiating in the preliminary finals. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
NRL in a bind after costly errors increase scrutiny on refereeing Blunders by Ashley Klein during the Storm-Roosters semi-final have put the spotlight on officiating at a crucial juncture The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
WNBA's Scoring Leader Jewell Loyd Agrees To Contract Extension with Storm The WNBA's single-season scoring record holder will continue to call Seattle home for the next several seasons. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2023
What’s at stake if the Sky fail to make playoffs? Lottery rules and the Sky’s odds of sending the No. 1 pick to the Wings if they fail to make the playoffs. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Sky’s small-ball game proves effective “You gotta be scrappy,” Dana Evans said. “You have to have something to you, and I think that’s what makes the group special.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023
Sparks’ mishaps put Sky back in driver’s seat Under interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever, the Sky have gone 8-12 with two losing streaks of four games or more. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023
Kahleah Copper has her foot on the clutch Her late-game heroics have Sky in contention for final berth Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023
Sky tighten playoff race with Sparks after 76-75 win on the road Coming into Tuesday’s game, the Sky were a game and a half behind the Sparks for the eighth and final playoff spot. What gives the Sparks an edge as both teams continue their playoff pushes is their rosters’ collective experience winning championships. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2023
Sky pull off late-game comeback, defeat Storm 90-85 The victory moved the Sky 1 1/2 games behind the Sparks in the battle for eighth and final playoff spot and added to the importance of the matchup between the teams Tuesday in Los Angeles. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023
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
Storm assistant Pokey Chatman’s name belongs in mix when Sky answer who next head coach will be “You always take the call,” Chatman told the Sun-Times. “But I’m also not chasing a chair.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023
The Storm Are Noelle Quinn’s Blank Canvas, and She’s Painting Intently The turnover in Seattle has led to a rebuilding year, and the coach is making the most of it. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023 Why the WNBA trade deadline is just another day For the Sky — a team who, if the season ended today, would just narrowly make the playoffs — a trade should, at the very least, be a consideration.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023 Men in the arena: can indoor football be revived in the US? Leagues like the IFL are minuscule in comparison to the behemoth that is the NFL. But they are often popular in the smaller markets they serve
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023 Alanna Smith in the conversation for most improved player Smith leads the Sky in rebounds per game, averaging 6.8, to go with her 9.5 points and 1.6 blocks.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2023 Sky get much-needed win against Mercury Five players score in double figures in must-win game against 10th-place Mercury.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023 As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023 Sky’s loss to Storm highlights uncertainty of their playoff goals Three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper finished with a team-high 17 points after scoring a career-high 37 on Tuesday against the Aces. But Copper alone can’t propel the Sky to the postseason.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023 Storm’s Jewell Loyd and Sky’s Kahleah Copper leading franchises after exodus of stars “I feel like I’ve been preparing the last eight seasons to be able to be in a role like this and feel OK doing it,” Loyd told the Sun-Times.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 28, 2023 Sky have opportunity to put space between themselves and Sparks this week To create some separation between themselves and the bottom four teams in the league, the Sky need more cohesion in moments of adversity.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2023 Circuit Italia could save Newcastle's East End all the Supercars woes 'It could provide far more exciting racing'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2023 Has Knights coach Adam O'Brien done enough to earn a new deal? By every metric, the Knights are clearly a better team than they were last year.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2023 DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba attend Seattle Storm game Plenty of star power at the Storm game