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LED seat lights are illuminated before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago throws stellar party for WNBA All-Star weekend — but Sky left watching from sidelines

July 25, 2026 at 10:17 p.m.

Throughout a WNBA All-Star weekend meant for celebration in Chicago, one absence was undeniable — and inexcusable: the Sky.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark answers questions at a news conference before a WNBA All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

WNBA players want teams to nip hateful online rhetoric in the bud — and fans to focus on the basketball

July 24, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Former President Barack Obama had a message for Caitlin Clark that applies to the WNBA as a whole: "Don't let the nonsense get you down."

Former President Barack Obama greets WNBA players, including Angel Reese, before an All-Star Game practice at Home Court on the Obama Presidential Center campus on July 24, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars ahead of practice in Chicago: ‘I could not be a bigger fan’

July 24, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Former President Barack Obama surprised the players and coaches of the WNBA All-Star team Friday morning during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center.

Fans arrive for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10, 2022, at Wintrust Arena. The event is returning to Chicago this week, with the game being played at the United Center. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

2026 WNBA All-Star weekend is back in Chicago. Here’s a guide to the events around the city this week.

July 21, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

For the second time in five years, Chicago is playing host to the WNBA All-Star Game. Here's a roundup of parties, events, pop-ups and more taking place this week around...

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is guarded by the Grizzlies' Javon Small in the first half of an NBA Summer League game July 10, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

5 things we learned from Chicago Bulls’ 1st 3 summer league games, including Caleb Wilson’s desire to compete

July 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a week in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, the young Chicago Bulls are drawing both excitement and concern.

Sky guard Skylar Diggins goes up for a 3-pointer during the home opener against the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Sky are open to changes at August trade deadline but don’t plan to shop Skylar Diggins

July 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Despite tensions with the veteran guard, sources say the Chicago Sky front office is not currently making an effort to trade Skylar Diggins before the Aug. 2 deadline.

Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson looks on during the first half of a summer league game against the Grizzlies on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

Caleb Wilson finds relief — and hunger — from his Chicago Bulls summer league debut: ‘He’s hunting these guys’

July 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Caleb Wilson wants to be great — and take the Chicago Bulls with him. The rookie's 35-point performance in his summer league debut was the first step.

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson reacts after making a basket against the Grizzlies during the first half of a summer league game on July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

3 things we learned from Chicago Bulls summer league opener, including Caleb Wilson raining 3s in 35-point debut

July 10, 2026 at 9:56 p.m.

Rookie Caleb Wilson went 7-for-11 from 3-point range and finished with 35 points in the Chicago Bulls' 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in the NBA Summer League.

Bulls guard Dailyn Swain laughs as he responds to questions at an introductory news conference June 26, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Dailyn Swain plans to redefine himself as a playmaker with the Chicago Bulls. Summer league is the first step.

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Dailyn Swain was known in college for his scoring prowess. Now, the No. 15 pick needs to develop on the ball during his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls.

A boy takes a shot at Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Obama Center will host WNBA All-Star events in place of unfinished Chicago Sky facility

July 8, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

The recently opened Obama Presidential Center will play a major part in WNBA All-Star weekend with the Chicago Sky's training facility in Bedford Park unavailable.

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