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Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky holds up a trophy after winning the 3-point contest during halftime of a WNBA All-Star Game, July 14, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Allie Quigley makes it official: The Chicago Sky guard is going for a record 4th title in the WNBA 3-point contest

July 7, 2022 at 5:42 a.m.

The last time Allie Quigley participated in the WNBA 3-point contest, she was booed. It wasn't because of a poor performance last year. Quite the opposite. It was because she...

Kahleah Copper heads out to receiver her championship ring commemorating the Chicago Sky's 2021 WNBA title on May 24, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Kahleah Copper focuses on bringing another title to the Chicago Sky after a successful year as ‘worldwide MVP’

June 16, 2022 at 8:41 a.m.

Few players in WNBA history have experienced Kahleah Copper's success. If women's basketball had a triple crown, her last year easily would qualify. Between the start of last season and...

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper reacts to a teammate's basket May 24, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

3 takeaways from the Chicago Sky’s opening month, including Kahleah Copper’s return getting the offense back up to speed

June 3, 2022 at 8:26 a.m.

If the Chicago Sky learned one lesson last season, it was the importance of taking care of business early. After starting out 2-7 a year ago, the Sky are 5-3...

Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner (35) presses as Indiana Fever guard Destanni Henderson (33) tries to bring the ball up the court on May 24, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky celebrate their 2021 WNBA championship with a ring ceremony and banner raising on a somber day

May 25, 2022 at 4:50 p.m.

James Wade is usually focused on the day-to-day, but Tuesday night was an exception for the Chicago Sky coach and general manager. Wade woke up at 5:30 a.m., excited to...

Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner dribbles against the Seattle Storm during the first half, May 18, 2022, in Seattle.

It took 10 years, but the Chicago Sky’s Rebekah Gardner is relishing her 1st WNBA chance as a 31-year-old rookie

May 22, 2022 at 6:27 p.m.

WNBA roster spots are so scant that every opportunity a player receives is vital to continuing a domestic career. To put that harsh reality into perspective, 108 prospects entered this...

Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) is defended by Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) in the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.

Takeaways from the Chicago Sky’s first 2 games, including a dominant — and flexible — ‘big three’

May 12, 2022 at 4:43 p.m.

After splitting the season-opening homestand, the Chicago Sky have proved they can contend with any team in the WNBA once their full roster is available. The Sky committed 25 turnovers...

Candace Parker moves into 10th on the WNBA scoring list, but the Chicago Sky lose their opener in overtime

May 7, 2022 at 3:03 p.m.

Candace Parker might be nearing the end of her WNBA career, but she's playing like she still is in her prime. Despite the Chicago Sky falling 98-91 in overtime to...

Fans wave to Chicago Sky players who are aboard buses ready to depart Wintrust Arena for their celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.

3 Chicago Sky storylines as the WNBA champions defend their title in 2022 — plus key matchups to watch

May 6, 2022 at 10:52 a.m.

The Chicago Sky embark on a new era when they open the 2022 season Friday. It took the franchise 14 years to claim its first WNBA title and with that...

DePaul guard Deja Church (3) drives the lane against Texas A&M forward Jada Malone during the second half, Nov. 15, 2021, in College Station, Texas.

It’s been a year since NIL — name, image, likeness — laws were enacted. Here’s how it has affected college sports in Illinois.

April 4, 2022 at 4:02 p.m.

After years of tumult, the inevitable happened last summer when the NCAA implemented a policy that paved the way for new state laws to allow student-athletes to make money off...

DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow defends Texas Southern guard Ataiya Bridges in the first quarter at Wintrust Arena on Nov. 9, 2021.

Aneesah Morrow broke 11 Big East records and won numerous awards as a freshman. But she wants more at DePaul.

April 2, 2022 at 6:09 p.m.

Even as she dominated throughout her first year at DePaul, the spotlight took some time to gravitate to Aneesah Morrow. It wasn't until December when the freshman phenom's numbers garnered...

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