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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...

FILE – Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Storm during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sept. 19, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

By John Marshall

February 25, 2025 at 7:21 p.m.

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons in the WNBA, ending one of the greatest...

Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca answers questions after a groundbreaking event on the new practice facility in Bedford Park on Oct. 9, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

With uncertainty around the No. 3 pick, did the Chicago Sky give up too much for Ariel Atkins?

By Julia Poe

February 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

The Chicago Sky aren’t afraid to take big swings in the offseason. But did the...

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins moves the ball against the Seattle Storm on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Chicago Sky trade the No. 3 draft pick to the Washington Mystics for guard Ariel Atkins

By Julia Poe

February 24, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

The Chicago Sky traded out of the draft lottery Sunday night to acquire veteran guard...

Angel Reese of Rose drives to the basket against the Phantom at Wayfair Arena on Jan. 31, 2025 in Medley, Fla. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls lead the NBA in lost viewers — and Angel Reese gets tough love from a legend

By Julia Poe

February 19, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hosted Lisa Leslie on her podcast this week, and a...

Rickea Jackson (2) gets Terrell Owens (81) off balance during the Ruffles NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

By Janie McCauley

February 16, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

With 5-year-old Chase Center under the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also...

Napheesa Collier celebrates after defeating Aaliyah Edwards in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 final, on Feb. 14, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final

By Alanis Thames

February 14, 2025 at 8:34 p.m.

Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 on Friday after she beat...

Bulls coach Billy Donovan walks near the bench during a game against the Pelicans on Jan. 14, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird among the Hall of Fame finalists

By Tim Reynolds

February 14, 2025 at 6:06 p.m.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who won two NCAA titles at Florida, was among the...

Sky guard Dana Evans reacts after she was called for a foul during the game against the Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 23, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Tracking the Chicago Sky’s moves in free agency: Dana Evans traded to the Las Vegas Aces

By Julia Poe

February 7, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

The Chicago Sky are building for the future in free agency this year as they...

Aces’ Alysha Clark looks to pass during the second half against the Liberty on Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

What’s the difference between Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled? Breaking down the WNBA offseason options.

By Teresa M. Walker

February 5, 2025 at 7:11 a.m.

Players in the four-team Athletes Unlimited league will play 24 games of 5-on-5 hoops in...

A Nike shoe, part of Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson’s new signature shoe and athletic apparel collection, is displayed in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

Nike’s release of A’ja Wilson’s shoe and apparel collection shows ‘revolutionary’ growth of women’s sports

By Steve Reed

February 4, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

A’ja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not always denied. The two-time...