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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...

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević and San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins fight for a rebound during the fourth period at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago basketball report: Will Bulls go another year without an All-Star selection?

By Julia Poe

January 8, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

The early returns of the NBA All-Star fan voting do not look good for the...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine walks off the court after a victory over the Magic on Oct. 30, 2024, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

8 New Year’s resolutions for Chicago basketball, including a Bulls decision on Zach LaVine and steps forward for Sky’s frontcourt

By Julia Poe

January 1, 2025 at 7:21 a.m.

Last year was a tumultuous one for professional basketball in Chicago, and 2025 could serve...

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese is interviewed by ESPN's Holly Rowe after defeating the Fever 88-87 at Wintrust Arena on June 23, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Women’s sports had a pivotal year in 2024, from the WNBA to Simone Biles to the PWHL

By Alanis Thames

December 30, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

It was a pivotal year for women in sports, financially and culturally, and after a...

United States’ Stephen Curry celebrates after beating France to win the gold medal at Bercy Arena at the Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

‘Front-row seats to something amazing.’ In 2024, the sports world — yet again — had unforgettable moments.

By Tim Reynolds

December 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Depending on who you rooted for, some plays this year made you cheer, some left...

Two White Sox fans wear paper bags over their heads spelling out “Southside Sadness” during a game against the Mets on Aug. 31, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: 2024 sucked for Chicago sports. Here’s one last look back at another lost year for fans.

By Paul Sullivan

December 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Fired coaches and managers, losing streaks galore, silly acronyms and bad clock management made 2024...

Dallas Wings' Courtney Paris works for a shot through Connecticut Sun's Jonquel Jones and Camille Little during a WNBA game on Saturday, July 2, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Chicago basketball report: Tyler Marsh hires his first Sky assistant in Courtney Paris — and Alex Caruso gets paid

By Julia Poe

December 27, 2024 at 8:09 a.m.

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh has hired 11-year WNBA veteran Courtney Paris as an...

It was "Jewell Loyd Day" in Lincolnwood on Dec. 18, 2024. Loyd's hometown honored her on- and off-court successes as a guard for the WNBA's Seattle Storm, Olympic gold medalist and former All-American University of Notre Dame player, and All-Conference alum of Niles West High School in Skokie. (Talia Sprague/for Pioneer Press)

A professed Lincolnwood gem, WNBA great and Niles West alum Jewell Loyd has her ‘day’ at home

By Pioneer Press

December 27, 2024 at 8:31 a.m.

It was “Jewell Loyd Day” in Lincolnwood Wednesday as the Village Board paid tribute to...

Bulls center Nikola Vucevic drives past Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels on Nov. 7, 2024, at the United Center. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls trade spotlight on Nikola Vučević and Lonzo Ball — and Caitlin Clark calls Angel Reese rivalry ‘fabricated’

By Julia Poe

December 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are stuck in their efforts to move Zach LaVine, so they're expected...

Chicago Stars players Alyssa Naeher and Ally Schlegel, executive director of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association Meghann Burke and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) at a hearing of the Illinois House of Representatives Revenue & Finance Committee on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (Courtesy of the Chicago Stars)

Stars and Sky push for equality in public stadium funding for men’s and women’s sports in Illinois

By Meghan Montemurro

December 17, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Members of the Chicago Stars and Sky organizations testified Monday in support of a bill...

New Sky head coach Tyler Marsh answers questions on Nov. 12, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Sky’s Tyler Marsh learned under 2 of the NBA’s best. His WNBA path reflects a new trend.

By Julia Poe

December 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The primary calling card for new Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh is a depth of...