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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...

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates with Isobel Borlase during first-round playoff game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Washington. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Angel Reese, the former Chicago Sky star now with the Atlanta Dream, named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By Associated Press

October 1, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Atlanta Dream All-Star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on...

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, left, and forward NaLyssa Smith, right, celebrate after their team defeated the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double

By W.G. Ramirez

August 11, 2025 at 12:04 a.m.

A'ja Wilson finished with 32 points on 13-of-25 shooting to go along with her 20-rebound...

The Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, left, and the Sky's Kia Nurse chase a loose ball during the first half on Aug. 9, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky lose for the 10th time in their last 11, dropping a 92-70 decision to the Indiana Fever

By Associated Press

August 9, 2025 at 11:18 p.m.

The Chicago Sky lost again Saturday, falling to the Indiana Fever 92-70 for their 10th...

Chicago Sky co-owner and Operating Chairman Nadia Rawlinson watches the Chicago Sky play the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 7, 2025. Rawlinson hopes to insulate Sky players from a rapidly deteriorating online environment. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

How Chicago Sky aim to ‘take the power back’ against online abuse and harassment with new cybersecurity measures

By Julia Poe

August 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

WNBA players face a heightened vulnerability to online abuse and other harassment. The Chicago Sky...

A Monterrey Security worker stands near the court as Chicago Sky players warm up before their game against the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Suspect detained and then released at Chicago Sky game after 2nd sex-toy incident in a week at Wintrust Arena

By Julia Poe

August 8, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

An individual was briefly detained at Wintrust Arena after Thursday’s Chicago Sky game in response...

How does the WNBA solve its sex toy problem? What to know about arrests and security.

By Alyce Brown

August 7, 2025 at 10:39 p.m.

The WNBA is struggling with a string of sex toy disturbances. The distractions have created...

Sky center Kamilla Cardoso reacts during a game against the Dream on Aug. 7, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky fall to the Atlanta Dream 86-65 for their 9th loss in 10 games

By Associated Press

August 7, 2025 at 9:47 p.m.

Playing without the injured Angel Reese again, the Chicago Sky lost for the ninth time...

Sky guard Rachel Banham heads downcourt after hitting a 3-pointer in the third quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 22, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Rachel Banham offers rare consistency — and confidence — to Chicago Sky amid a career season

By Julia Poe

August 7, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.

Rachel Banham spent most of her career in a constant state of redefinition. This year,...

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, right, works the floor against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Sex toy thrown near Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham during game against the Los Angeles Sparks

By Doug Feinberg

August 5, 2025 at 11:22 p.m.

A sex toy landed near Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands...

Elizabeth Williams of the Chicago Sky goes up for a shot during the second half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 5, 2025. (Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 78-64 to snap an 8-game skid

By Associated Press

August 5, 2025 at 10:07 p.m.

Ariel Atkins returned from a seven-game absence due to a leg injury and finished with...

Artist Dave Shetsky stands in his Lincolnshire home studio Thursday, July 17, 2025, with portraits he has done of various Chicago athletes through the years. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

He started drawing Chicago sports icons as a hobby. Then Mike Ditka changed his life.

By Kalen Lumpkins

August 5, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

Mike Ditka was instrumental in the launch of Dave Shetsky’s career. The artist has drawn...