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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...

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner prepares for the team's game against the Dallas Wings on June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.

Phoenix Mercury make travel ‘adjustments’ after Brittney Griner was confronted by ‘provocateur’ at airport

By Associated Press

June 11, 2023 at 4:05 p.m.

Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard said Sunday that the Mercury will make adjustments for traveling to...

Chicago Sky coach James Wade listens in to a referee in the second half of a game against the Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 6, 2023.

Chicago Sky lose to Los Angeles Sparks 77-62 on the road

By Associated Press

June 10, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

Nneka Ogwumike finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds to propel the Los Angeles Sparks...

Sky guard Dana Evans (11) celebrates after hitting a big shot in overtime against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Dana Evans’ 19 points — all after halftime — lift the Chicago Sky to a 108-103 OT win over the Indiana Fever

By Associated Press

June 6, 2023 at 10:02 p.m.

Marina Mabrey scored 18 of her 28 points in the first half, Dana Evans scored...

Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts stands for a portrait at the team offices next to Wrigley Field on June 14, 2022.

Chicago Sky’s new group of all-female investors — including Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts — raises the WNBA team’s valuation to $85 million

By Julia Poe

June 7, 2023 at 8:09 a.m.

The Chicago Sky are adding new investors and a splash of capital as the team...

The Sky's Alanna Smith (8), Elizabeth Williams (1), Courtney Williams (10) and Kahleah Copper celebrate during the second half against the Liberty on June 4, 2023, at the Barclays Center.

Chicago Sky erase a 19-point 2nd-half deficit in an 86-82 road win over the New York Liberty

By Associated Press

June 4, 2023 at 4:42 p.m.

Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and Courtney Williams added 12, including 10 in the fourth...

Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) handles the ball during the first half of a game against the Mystics on May 19 in Washington.

Courtney Vandersloot returns home with New York Liberty as Chicago Sky lose 1st test against a WNBA ‘super team’

By Julia Poe

June 3, 2023 at 5:08 a.m.

It didn't take long for Courtney Vandersloot to come home. The former Chicago Sky star...

Taylor Swift performs her song "Cruel Summer" during opening night of the Chicago Eras Tour, June 2, 2023, at Soldier Field.

From Taylor Swift to several sporting events: Traffic and big crowds arrive in Chicago this weekend

By Adriana Pérez

June 2, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.

Summer has arrived in Chicago. Perhaps unofficially, but sunny days, high temperatures and a variety...

Sky guard Rebekah Gardner, right, drives against the Lynx's Rachel Banham during the second half of a preseason game on May 13 in Toronto.

Rebekah Gardner undergoes foot surgery, depleting the Chicago Sky roster to 9 players

By Julia Poe

June 1, 2023 at 4:28 p.m.

Five games into the WNBA season, the Chicago Sky are already short-handed as they juggle...

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) drives to the basket while being guarded by Mercury forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) during a game on May 19, 2023.

Pregnant athletes continue to encounter attitudes from ambivalent to outright hostile from leagues, coaches — and players

By Associated Press

May 31, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Pro soccer player Jess McDonald was traded across six teams in her first five years...

Sky guard Courtney Williams in action against the Minnesota Lynx on May 19, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Chicago Sky shoot 32.5% from the field in an 83-65 road loss to the Atlanta Dream

By Associated Press

May 30, 2023 at 8:56 p.m.

Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Allisha Gray and rookie Haley Jones each added 13 and...