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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 Sky center Kamilla Cardoso guards Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale during the game at Wintrust Arena on June 20, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Kamilla Cardoso found her rookie footing with the Chicago Sky — and she’ll use the offseason to grow more

By Julia Poe

October 4, 2024 at 8:01 p.m.

While Kamilla Cardoso’s rookie season with the Chicago Sky was relatively quiet in comparison to...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during a first-round playoff game against the Connecticut Sun on Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Caitlin Clark is the near-unanimous choice — 66 of the 67 votes — as WNBA’s Rookie of the Year

By Associated Press

October 3, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

Caitlin Clark has been named WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote. A...

The 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)

WNBA playoff semifinals shift locations — and the 2-time defending champions trail 2-0 in their series

By Doug Feinberg

October 2, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home with two very different feelings after...

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before the WNBA draft on April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

WNBA teams allowed to protect up to 6 players for the upcoming expansion draft for Golden State Valkyries

By Doug Feinberg

October 2, 2024 at 1:55 p.m.

The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the...

Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon reacts after calling a timeout during a game against the Wings at Wintrust Arena on June 20, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Firing Teresa Weatherspoon is just another head-scratching decision by the Chicago Sky

By Shakeia Taylor

September 27, 2024 at 5:44 p.m.

While Teresa Weatherspoon's firing may seem like an answer for the Chicago Sky, it’s just...

Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon yells during a game against the Liberty on May 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Sky fire coach Teresa Weatherspoon after only 1 season on the job

By Julia Poe

September 27, 2024 at 5:22 p.m.

The Chicago Sky fired coach Teresa Weatherspoon late Thursday. The team finished with a 13-27...

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates a basket while being fouled during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Fever, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end

By Doug Feinberg

September 26, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.

Alyssa Thomas knows the WNBA has grown this year, but the Connecticut Sun All-Star forward...

Detroit Shock's Ruth Riley and Washington Mystics' Chasity Melvin keep an eye on the ball for a rebound in the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game Aug. 11, 2006, in Washington. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

Today in Sports History: WNBA adds Detroit and Washington franchises

By Associated Press

September 25, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

1997 — WNBA announces it will add Detroit & Washington, D.C. franchises.

Sky forward Angel Reese battles for a rebound against the Indiana Fever on June 23, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Angel Reese proved to be a top WNBA defender as a Chicago Sky rookie. Offense is the focus for Year 2.

By Julia Poe

September 24, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese knows she won’t live up to her full potential until...

Sky guard Chennedy Carter, left, tries to make a pass against Wings guard Jacy Sheldon on June 20, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Will the Chicago Sky re-sign Chennedy Carter? Who are potential free-agent targets? What to know for the WNBA offseason.

By Julia Poe

September 24, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

GM Jeff Pagliocca and the Chicago Sky front office enter a crucial offseason highlighted by...