WNBA – Page 89 –

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...

Wings guard Marina Mabrey handles the ball during a game against the Liberty on Aug. 10, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Sky on Saturday acquired Mabrey as part of a four-team trade.

Chicago Sky acquire guard Marina Mabrey from the Dallas Wings — but give up 4 draft picks as part of a 4-team trade

By Julia Poe

February 13, 2023 at 7:56 a.m.

The Chicago Sky continued their roster reconstruction Saturday, acquiring guard Marina Mabrey from the Dallas...

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: ‘Unclear’ if man fatally shot by Chicago cops fired shots at them

By baiduhai

February 10, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigators have found that it's unclear...

Kahleah Copper reacts after making a layup and getting fouled by Sun's DeWanna Bonner during a game on Oct. 6, 2021.

How will the Chicago Sky reconstruct their roster around star Kahleah Copper? James Wade and Michael Alter weigh in.

By Julia Poe

February 10, 2023 at 7:23 a.m.

Free agency did not go as planned for the Chicago Sky — and the front...

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) plays against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Liberty announce Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot deals on ‘historic day’

By Fiifi Frimpong

February 9, 2023 at 12:23 p.m.

It's now official. The Liberty announced Wednesday the signings of 2018 MVP Breanna Stewart and...

Las Vegas Aces' Dearica Hamby dribbles up court during a game against the Mercury on May 6, 2022.

WNBA investigating Dearica Hamby’s allegations that Las Vegas Aces bullied and manipulated her for being pregnant

By Associated Press

February 8, 2023 at 2:28 p.m.

The WNBA is investigating Dearica Hamby's allegations that the Las Vegas Aces bullied and manipulated...

Diana Taurasi, left, and Brittney Griner take part in a basketball practice at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 24, 2021.

Brittney Griner, absent from USA basketball camp, is keeping in touch: ‘She’ll get there eventually. She’ll find her footing.’

By Associated Press

February 8, 2023 at 11:55 p.m.

Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA...

Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper heads out to get her 2021 WNBA championship ring on May 24, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky star Kahleah Copper embraces a new leadership role after free-agency upheaval: ‘I’m ready to step into those shoes’

By Julia Poe

February 7, 2023 at 9:56 a.m.

The flurry of WNBA free agency left only one veteran star in Chicago: Kahleah Copper....

Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams dribbles through the defense of Chicago Sky guards Courtney Vandersloot (22) and Allie Quigley (14) in the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Sept. 8, 2022.

Chicago Sky in WNBA free agency: Courtney Williams is in — but much of the championship core is gone

By Julia Poe

February 2, 2023 at 3:39 p.m.

WNBA free agency officially opened Wednesday — and the Chicago Sky could be an entirely...

Chicago Sky guards Courtney Vandersloot, left, and Allie Quigley talk on the bench in the third quarter against the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 31, 2022.

Column: Why can’t the Chicago Sky attract — and then keep — top talent?

By Shakeia Taylor

February 2, 2023 at 2:01 p.m.

The 2021 Sky were a bright spot in a Chicago sports landscape where any kind...

Chicago Sky center Azurá Stevens (30) waves to fans after a 98-91 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022.

Azurá Stevens is the latest player to leave the Chicago Sky, whose frontcourt already lost Candace Parker

By Julia Poe

February 2, 2023 at 3:39 p.m.

The Chicago Sky roster continued to crumble under the pressure of an intense WNBA free...