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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...

The Sky's Candace Parker, left, and Sun's Natisha Hiedeman battle for a loose ball during Game 4 of a semifinal playoff series on Oct. 6, 2021, at Wintrust Arena. The Sky won 79-69 to advance to the Finals.

4 things to watch for in the Chicago Sky’s rematch with the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA semifinals, including a big frontcourt battle

By Julia Poe

August 28, 2022 at 8:48 a.m.

The Chicago Sky will face the Connecticut Sun in a semifinal playoff series for the...

The Sky's Kahleah Copper drives for a layup during the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 at Wintrust Arena.

Kahleah Copper holds the key to the Chicago Sky’s repeat bid: ‘She makes it look easy, and what she’s doing is not easy’

By Julia Poe

August 28, 2022 at 9:46 a.m.

The most elusive aspect of Kahleah Copper's game is pure instinct. When the Chicago Sky...

The Chicago Sky's Rebekah Gardner (35) drives for a layup against Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson during the third quarter of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game on July 26 at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Rebekah Gardner becomes the oldest WNBA All-Rookie selection at 32: ‘You never know how fast things can change’

By Julia Poe

August 25, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

As the Chicago Sky prepare for a semifinal playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, Rebekah...

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas, right, and Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan reach for a loose ball during the first quarter Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Connecticut Sun advance to face the Chicago Sky in the WNBA semifinals — a rematch of last year’s playoff series

By Associated Press

August 24, 2022 at 10:44 p.m.

DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds and the...

Chicago Sky guards Allie Quigley (14) and Kahleah Copper (2) react after a 3-pointer against the New York Liberty during the second half Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in New York. The Sky won 90-72.

Chicago Sky advance to WNBA semifinals with statement win: ‘We set the tone. Anything under that is just unacceptable.’

By Julia Poe

August 24, 2022 at 8:03 a.m.

The Chicago Sky had been here before. Less than a week ago, they watched the...

Fans cheer at the end of the third quarter of Game 1 between the Chicago Sky and New York Liberty on Aug. 17, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Column: The Chicago Sky deserve your attention now — not just in the WNBA Finals. So turn on the game.

By Shakeia Taylor

August 23, 2022 at 8:12 a.m.

The Chicago Sky are the best sports team in the city right now. Full stop....

The Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot celebrates after scoring and expanding the Sky's lead over the New York Liberty during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series, Aug. 20, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Can the Chicago Sky ride momentum from their historic WNBA playoff win to advance in their 1st-round series?

By Julia Poe

August 23, 2022 at 8:11 a.m.

When the Chicago Sky take the court for Game 3 of their first-round series against...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Natasha Howard #6 of the New York Liberty goes up for a layup against Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky during the second half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Liberty ‘pissed off’ after embarrassing Game 2 loss: ‘We know we’re not that team’

By Stefan Bondy

August 22, 2022 at 3:23 p.m.

The Liberty didn't look like they belonged in the same stratosphere as the Sky during...

Chicago Sky coach James Wade talks with players before switching out starters in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 5, 2022.

Chicago Sky coach/GM James Wade named WNBA’s Basketball Executive of the Year after record-setting regular season

By Julia Poe

August 22, 2022 at 4:35 p.m.

On the heels of the best regular season in Chicago Sky history, James Wade was...

Retired American professional basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the press as he arrives at Changi International airport ahead of US-North Korea summit in Singapore on June 11, 2018.

Dennis Rodman plans visit to Russia in support of Brittney Griner

By Peter Sblendorio

August 22, 2022 at 1:59 p.m.

Dennis Rodman, the ex-NBA star who says he knows Russian President Vladimir Putin well, revealed...