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Dream' Angel Reese (5) and DeWanna Bonner ask for a review during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Liberty on Oct. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Angel Reese takes center stage in WNBA Finals: ‘Important for me to go through what I went through’

By Doug Feinberg

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

Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA’s brightest stage as she gets...

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams, left, and center Kiah Stokes (41) collide while going for the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semifinals Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Golden State Valkyries face the Atlanta Dream in the finals

By Doug Feinberg

October 10, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

It only took two years for the expansion Golden State Valkyries to reach the WNBA...

The Valkyries' Kiah Stokes (41) and Kaila Charles (6) defend Aces center A'ja Wilson during Game 2 of a WNBA semifinal series Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in San Francisco. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces wins her 3rd straight WNBA MVP award and record 5th overall

By Doug Feinberg

October 8, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

No WNBA player besides A'ja Wilson has more than three MVPs, with Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa...

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

By James Kay

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

If the Chicago Sky learned one lesson last season, it was the importance of taking...

FILE - Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) is congratulated on a play against the Seattle Storm in the first half of the second round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Everett, Wash. Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner's agent set up to allow them to communicate with her. The emails are printed out and delivered sporadically in bunches to Griner by her lawyers after being vetted by Russian officials. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails: ‘We just don’t want her to think she’s forgotten’

By Associated Press

June 2, 2022 at 4:23 p.m.

Brittney Griner can't play with her WNBA colleagues. She can't call them, either. But she...

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot calls out to teammates during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022.

Courtney Vandersloot leads the Chicago Sky to a 73-70 win over the Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA Finals rematch

By Associated Press

May 31, 2022 at 8:55 p.m.

Courtney Vandersloot scored 18 points, Candace Parker grabbed 11 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat...

FILE - Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky, Oct. 13, 2021, in Phoenix. As WNBA star and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she faces no clear prospect of release. The Phoenix Mercury All-Star center may as early as Friday May 12, 2022, face a Moscow court hearing, which is likely to extend her pre-trial detention (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

WNBA players amp up calls for Brittney Griner’s release

By Joseph Wilkinson

May 29, 2022 at 9:12 a.m.

WNBA players and union leadership increased their calls for Brittney Griner's release from a Russian...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker, left, drives against Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage in the first quarter on May 6, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky miss 18 consecutive 3-point attempts in a 83-76 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

By Associated Press

May 29, 2022 at 7:57 a.m.

A'ja Wilson had 22 points and 16 rebounds, Dearica Hamby added 14 and 12, and...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker, a graduate of Naperville Central High School, is one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022.

Naperville News Digest: 95th Street Outdoor Market opens June 2; forest preserve district seeks input on Greene Valley; Candace Parker among Time’s ‘most influential people’

By Michelle Mullins

May 27, 2022 at 2:01 p.m.

95th Street Outdoor Market opens season June 2 The opening day of the 95th Street...

Chicago Sky's Dana Evans shows off her championship ring commemorating 2021 WNBA championship on May 24, 2022.

Chicago sports teams have won at least 14 championships since 1985. Here’s a look at all their rings.

By Kori Rumore

February 27, 2024 at 10:54 a.m.

Here's a look back at the rings issued to the coaches, players and owners.

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner leaves a courtroom after a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, on May 13, 2022.

Brittney Griner’s wife wants Biden to bring WNBA star home: ‘If they’re holding her because they want you to do something, then I want you to do it’

By Associated Press

May 25, 2022 at 9:43 a.m.

Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner's release, doing whatever...

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

By James Kay

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...

Standing underneath a newly unveiled WNBA championship banner, Chicago Sky players and coaches show off their 2021 championship rings on May 24, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Photos: Chicago Sky raise championship banner

By Stacey Wescott

May 24, 2022 at 10:13 p.m.

Standing underneath a newly unveiled WNBA championship banner, Chicago Sky players and coaches show off...