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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 guard Kahleah Copper tries to score while pressured by Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas on July 12, 2023.

Chicago Sky enter the All-Star break on a 3-game skid after losing to the Connecticut Sun 84-72

By Associated Press

July 13, 2023 at 7:23 a.m.

Tiffany Hayes scored 22 points, DeWanna Bonner added 21 and the Connecticut Sun defeated the...

The Sky's Kahleah Copper handles the ball against the Mystics on June 22, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky lose to the Atlanta Dream for the 2nd time in 3 days despite 28 points from Kahleah Copper

By Associated Press

July 9, 2023 at 9:45 p.m.

Rhyne Howard scored 32 points and the Atlanta Dream pulled away in the closing minutes...

Sky forward Alanna Smith on May 10, 2023, on media day at the team's practice facility in Deerfield.

How Alanna Smith fought ‘an uphill battle’ through injuries and early struggles to become an impact player for the Chicago Sky

By Shakeia Taylor

July 10, 2023 at 7:22 a.m.

When Chicago Sky forward Alanna Smith looked to attend college and play basketball, going outside...

Chicago Sky forward Ruthy Hebard holds her baby, Xzavier, with teammate Dana Evans on May 10, 2023, on media day at the team's practice facility.

Ruthy Hebard ready to return to the Chicago Sky, 12 weeks after birth of her son: ‘All this has just shown me how much I love the game’

By Julia Poe

July 10, 2023 at 7:22 a.m.

The morning Ruthy Hebard gave birth to her son, Xzavier, the Chicago Sky forward met...

The setting sun appears over West Monroe Street on the first evening of autumn Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Chicago. The term "Chicagohenge" is used to describe the setting sun between buildings during the vernal and autumnal equinox. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Afternoon Briefing: Apartment buildings fetch low prices amid interest rate hikes

By baiduhai

July 7, 2023 at 2:16 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. A complaint submitted Thursday to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability spurred...

Lynx forward Napheesa Collier dribbles down the court during the second half of a game against the Sparks on June 11, 2023.

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier plan to start a new women’s league to play in offseason

By Associated Press

July 6, 2023 at 2:17 p.m.

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are starting a new women's basketball league to...

Chicago's best locally made hot dogs, chosen by Tribune food critic Nick Kindelsperger.

Daywatch: Police leaders praise response to violence, weather, NASCAR race over holiday weekend

By baiduhai

July 6, 2023 at 6:34 a.m.

Good morning, Chicago. After a long Fourth of July weekend that featured a visit from...

Sky coach James Wade poses for pictures on May 10, 2023, on media day.

Column: With breakups in life and in sports, ‘it’s not what you do but how you do it’

By Shakeia Taylor

July 6, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.

Breakups happen to the best of us. Different kinds of 'ships — relationships, situationships, friendships,...

Players and staff of the New York Liberty wait to board buses at Harry Reid International Airport on June 28, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Layover, cramped seating and security lines: A day with players on a WNBA commercial flight

By Associated Press

July 6, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.

Breanna Stewart knew where she wanted to go. Someone was in her way. During games,...

The Sky's Courtney Williams drives past the Washington Mystics' Ariel Atkins on June 22, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky players say ‘it didn’t feel too different’ as they win their 1st game after coach James Wade’s sudden exit

By Julia Poe

July 5, 2023 at 7:33 a.m.

The Chicago Sky started a new chapter of franchise history Sunday with their first game...