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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 forward Candace Parker reacts during Game 3 on Sept. 4, 2022.

Game 3 photos: Chicago Sky 76, Connecticut Sun 72

By Contributed Content

September 4, 2022 at 3:04 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's Game 3 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sept. 4,...

Guards Allie Quigley, left, and Courtney Vandersloot pose during Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022, in Deerfield. The longtime teammates married in 2018 and playfully call themselves the "Vanderquigs."

‘It takes work. It takes sacrifice.’ How Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley have set the standard for the Chicago Sky.

By Julia Poe

September 4, 2022 at 8:49 a.m.

Every Chicago Sky practice ends the same way for Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley. Once...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3), center, gives a pep talk to teammates after a 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 31, 2022, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky have proved they can bounce back — but consistency is vital against the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals

By Julia Poe

September 4, 2022 at 9:10 a.m.

The Chicago Sky know how to dig themselves out of trouble. After all, the team...

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) possesses the ball to keep it from going out of bounds as Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) defends in the first quarter in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 31, 2022, in Chicago.

Column: Chicago Sky get even — and Serena Williams pulls off an upset — in a big night for women’s sports

By Shakeia Taylor

September 1, 2022 at 5:20 p.m.

At halftime, the Chicago Sky were up 47-32 on the Connecticut Sun in Game 2...

Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley help the Chicago Sky rebound in Game 2 to even the WNBA semifinals: ‘They’re who we are’

By Julia Poe

September 1, 2022 at 7:37 a.m.

Courtney Vandersloot was angry after Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. She didn't try to...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) heads downcourt after hitting a 3-pointer against the Connecticut Sun in the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 31, 2022, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky 85, Connecticut Sun 77

By John J. Kim

August 31, 2022 at 11:21 p.m.

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) heads downcourt after hitting a 3-pointer against the Connecticut...

Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) looks to pass the ball as Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner (35), left, and forward Emma Meesseman (33) defend in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 28, 2022, in Chicago.

Defense is the Chicago Sky’s key to turning around the WNBA semifinals — despite snubs from the All-Defensive teams

By Julia Poe

August 31, 2022 at 7:19 a.m.

When the WNBA announced its All-Defensive first and second teams Tuesday, not a single Chicago...

Sky Squad member Darrel Dupit laughs as a fan throws a toy basketball into a basket held on his back before Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal round between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 28, 2022, in Chicago.

In a playoff game in which the Chicago Sky’s shooters were silenced, Candace Parker had a vintage performance

By Shakeia Taylor

August 30, 2022 at 12:21 a.m.

None of Chicago's sports teams won on Sunday. The Cubs and White Sox lost early,...

Chicago Sky lose physical Game 1 to Connecticut Sun: ‘This is just about whoever wants it more. They have beef with us from last year.’

By Julia Poe

August 29, 2022 at 12:29 p.m.

The Chicago Sky received a simple message from the Connecticut Sun in the opening game...

Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2), right, grabs a loose ball away from a falling Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) in the final seconds of the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal round at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 28, 2022, in Chicago.

Connecticut Sun 68, Chicago Sky 63

By John J. Kim

August 28, 2022 at 10:23 p.m.

Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner (35) passes the ball to forward Azura Stevens (30) in...