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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's Kahleah Copper grabs a rebound during a WNBA game on July 12, 2023.

Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 96-69 to move into an eighth-place tie in the WNBA standings

By Associated Press

September 6, 2023 at 7:35 a.m.

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Marina Mabrey and Courtney Williams each added 17 points and...

New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot moves the ball against the Seattle Storm on May 30, 2023.

Courtney Vandersloot sparks the New York Liberty to an 86-69 win over the Chicago Sky — including a 22-0 4th-quarter run

By Associated Press

September 3, 2023 at 6:48 p.m.

Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot had double-doubles and sparked a 22-0 run in the fourth...

Angela E.L. Barnes discusses the purchase of the Chicago Red Stars at the Cubs offices on Aug. 21, 2023.

Why Laura Ricketts jumped at the ‘opportunity to have a culture change, to really write a new chapter’ as owner of the Chicago Red Stars

By Meghan Montemurro

August 11, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

The last 13 years as Chicago Cubs co-owner prepared Laura Ricketts for this moment. Ricketts...

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper drives to the hoop in the first half of the Sky's home opener against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on May 26, 2023.

Letters: Chicagoans can help bring about a golden age in the WNBA

By baiduhai

September 1, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

This is an exciting time in the WNBA. Game attendance and viewership for nationally televised...

The Sky's Kahleah Copper drives to the basket during a game against the Storm on July 28 at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky lose to the Las Vegas Aces 94-87, their 6th defeat in 7 games

By Associated Press

August 24, 2023 at 11:53 p.m.

Jackie Young had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Chelsea Gray and A'ja Wilson each added...

Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper drives to the basket during a game on July 28, 2023.

Chicago Sky lose fifth straight in 79-73 defeat to the Connecticut Sun

By Associated Press

August 20, 2023 at 7:58 p.m.

Alyssa Thomas scored 22 points and moved into second place on Connecticut's career scoring list,...

Dream forward Cheyenne Parker defends during a game against the Wings on May 7, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Sky lose their 4th straight, falling to Cheyenne Parker and the Atlanta Dream 78-67

By Associated Press

August 19, 2023 at 3:12 p.m.

Cheyenne Parker scored a career-high 29 points, Allisha Gray added 20 points and the Atlanta...

Artist Janel Young works at the site of her latest mural for an upcoming marijuana dispensary in Oswego on July 20, 2023.

On the colorful wings of Pittsburgh fame, artist Janel Young comes to Chicago

By Darcel Rockett

August 14, 2023 at 5:51 p.m.

Janel Young entered the Chicago art scene less than two years ago and in that...

Sky guard Dana Evans drives to the basket during a game against the Seattle Storm on July 28, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky lose their 3rd game in a row, falling 83-76 to the Washington Mystics

By Associated Press

August 13, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.

Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting to help the Washington Mystics...

Chicago Sky's Alanna Smith, left, talks with Courtney Williams during a game on July 12, 2023, in Chicago. Smith and Williams led the Sky in scoring on Friday.

New York Liberty top Chicago Sky 89-73 and win fifth straight to match franchise record with 23rd victory

By Associated Press

August 11, 2023 at 9:44 p.m.

Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat...