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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...

Michaela Onyenwere of the Sky drives the lane for a layup in the second quarter against the Mercury at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 15, 2024. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky remain in postseason hunt after 10th loss in 12 games. But is making the playoffs even in their best interest?

By Julia Poe

September 15, 2024 at 7:44 p.m.

Even after falling out of playoff position and collapsing Sunday in a 93-88 loss to...

Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) drives around Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) in the third quarter on Sept. 13, 2024, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Chicago Sky lose to Minnesota Lynx 83-66, falling out of a playoff spot with 3 games remaining

By Associated Press

September 13, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

The Chicago Sky lost to the Minnesota Lynx 83-66 on Friday night, falling to ninth...

The Mendoza and Brosmore families walk through sections of the Caitlin Clark corn maze at County Line Orchard on Sept. 12, 2024, in Hobart, Indiana. Clark is a rookie and plays for the Indiana Fever WNBA team. Mariely Mendoza of Chicago said, "I love it. Every year is amazing. We love discovering what the theme is each year." She said this is her family's 15th year visiting the corn maze. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

County Line Orchard’s newest corn maze spotlights WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 13, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Attention toward the Caitlin Clark corn maze, which opened for meandering August 31, has started...

Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon directs her team during the fourth quarter against the Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky’s loss means Washington Mystics move within 1 game of them for final playoff spot

By Associated Press

September 12, 2024 at 2:26 p.m.

The Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 89-58 to move within one game of the...

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart, right center, celebrates and hugs guard Sue Bird (10) after Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals as members of the Washington Mystics walk by, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Fairfax, Va. The Storm won 98-82 and the title. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Today in Sports History: Breanna Stewart leads the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title

By Associated Press

September 12, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

2018 — Breanna Stewart leads the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title, scoring 30...

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) shoots and is fouled by Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) during the second half of an WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. L (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single-season scoring record with 941st point

By Associated Press

September 11, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.

A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record with her 941st point just before...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks at a news conference before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Column: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert failed players by conflating rivalry and racism

By Julia Poe

September 11, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert failed the league Tuesday by shrugging off racial abuse directed at...

E.J. Liddell answers reporters' questions during the NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena on May 19, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls sign 2 local products for camp — including a former Mr. Basketball — and Sky’s Angel Reese launches podcast

By Julia Poe

September 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls are keeping it close to home with their training camp contracts after...

Angel Reese, left, and Chennedy Carter of the Sky celebrate an impending win against the Sparks on Sept. 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

What’s next for the Chicago Sky after Angel Reese’s season-ending injury?

By Julia Poe

September 10, 2024 at 10:07 a.m.

The Chicago Sky are on the clock to rethink their end-of-season strategy after star rookie...

Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky takes warmup shots before her team's game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 6, 2024. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chennedy Carter scores 11 of her 28 in the first quarter as the Chicago Sky cruise to a 92-77 win over the Dallas Wings

By Associated Press

September 8, 2024 at 8:04 p.m.

Chennedy Carter scored seven of her 28 points in the first few minutes Sunday and...