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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...

A'ja Wilson attends a ceremony to retire her number before an NCAA college basketball game between South Carolina and Auburn in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina retires jersey number of three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson

By Pete Iacobelli

February 2, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson had her South Carolina No. 22 jersey hung in the...

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine goes up for a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center on Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: It’s Groundhog Day all over again for Chicago’s many sports rebuilds. So what’s new?

By Paul Sullivan

February 2, 2025 at 7:08 a.m.

It’s Groundhog Day, the perfect time to check out the latest developments out of Chicago,...

Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen moves the ball around New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Chicago Sky add Kia Nurse and Rebecca Allen — paving the way for draft decisions

By Julia Poe

February 1, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

Chicago Sky add much-needed length and shooting by signing Kia Nurse and trading for Rebecca...

The 2003 Detroit Shock pose at mid-court after being honored during halftime of an NBA game on March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Owners of NBA’s Pistons and NFL’s Lions are part of bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit

By Associated Press

January 31, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, backed by an investor...

The Sky's Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso laugh while doing a video on May 8, 2024, during media day at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Sky to face Brazil in a preseason game on LSU’s campus to celebrate Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso

By Julia Poe

January 31, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

The Chicago Sky will play a preseason game against the Brazilian national team at LSU...

Former Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half against the Storm on May 20, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

By Teresa M. Walker

January 30, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA...

Chicago Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca answers questions after groundbreaking on the team's new practice facility in Bedford Park on Oct. 9, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Should the Chicago Sky trade the No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft?

By Julia Poe

January 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Sky's decision on trading the No. 3 pick in the WNBA draft will...

Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot applauds fans after a loss to the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of a WNBA semifinal series at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 8, 2022. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Courtney Vandersloot is returning to the Chicago Sky, bringing veteran leadership to a young, rebuilding team

By Julia Poe

January 29, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.

Two years after departing the Chicago Sky in free agency, two-time WNBA champion Courtney Vandersloot...

Phantom forward Satou Sabally (0) drives to the basket as Mist forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) defends during the second half of an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game on, Jan. 24, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Unrivaled will crown its 1st 1-on-1 champion on Feb. 14 — with $250,000 given to winner

By Doug Feinberg

January 29, 2025 at 7:24 a.m.

Unrivaled will crown its first one-on-one champion on Feb. 14. The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine walks to the locker room before playing the Pelicans at the United Center on Jan. 14, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago basketball report: Why Zach LaVine will be out for 3 games — and Angel Reese opts out of Unrivaled 1-on-1

By Julia Poe

January 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls will be heavily short-handed when they take on the reigning NBA champion...