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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 Chicago Sky's Candace Parker drives to the basket against the Las Vegas Aces' Kiah Stokes on Friday in Las Vegas. The Aces won 89-78.

Chicago Sky fall to the Las Vegas Aces 89-78 — and now need help to earn the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs

By Associated Press

August 11, 2022 at 11:56 p.m.

Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22...

The Chicago Sky's Emma Meesseman comes off the court during the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 at Wintrust Arena.

The playoff-bound Chicago Sky should be well-represented in the WNBA awards. Here’s a look at who’s in contention.

By James Kay

August 11, 2022 at 8:53 a.m.

The WNBA playoffs begin Wednesday, and the defending champion Chicago Sky — who enter the...

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird stands on the court during a game against the Minnesota Lynx, Aug. 3, 2022, in Seattle.

As Sue Bird calls it a career, Chicago Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’

By Julia Poe

August 10, 2022 at 2:26 p.m.

Lake County native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see...

Chicago Sky coach James Wade questions a call by the officials during a game against the Connecticut Sun on July 31, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn.

Chicago Sky fall 111-100 as the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record for assists in a game

By Associated Press

August 9, 2022 at 11:30 p.m.

Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven...

Chicago Sky's Emma Meesseman sets up on defense during a game against the Seattle Storm on July 20, 2022, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky set a franchise record with their 25th win, beating the Connecticut Sun 94-91 on Emma Meesseman’s late 3-pointer

By Associated Press

August 7, 2022 at 3:52 p.m.

Candace Parker scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and tipped a pass to Emma Meesseman for...

Chicago Sky guard Julie Allemand (20) passes the ball as she falls to the floor in the second quarter against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 5, 2022, in Chicago.

Brittney Griner’s imprisonment paints a stark contrast for Chicago Sky players familiar with the Russian league: ‘We lived a normal life there’

By Julia Poe

August 6, 2022 at 12:35 p.m.

Women's basketball in Russia used to offer an offseason dream for WNBA players — first-class...

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) walks off the court after a 93-83 win over the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 5, 2022, in Chicago.

Photos: Chicago Sky 93, Washington Mystics 83

By John J. Kim

August 5, 2022 at 9:35 p.m.

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade talks with players before switching out starters in the...

WNBA star Brittney Griner reacts Thursday as she listens to the verdict standing in a cage in a courtroom in Khimki just outside Moscow.

Brittney Griner’s prison sentence hits close to home for the Chicago Sky: ‘This is our friend, our teammate’

By James Kay

August 4, 2022 at 5:40 p.m.

WNBA star Brittney Griner's nine-year prison sentence Thursday in Russia on charges of drug possession...

WNBA star Brittney Griner stands listening to a verdict in a courtroom in Khimki just outside Moscow, Aug. 4, 2022.

Brittney Griner is sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug possession and smuggling

By Associated Press

August 4, 2022 at 2:18 p.m.

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling...

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner sits behind bars in a courtroom prior to a hearing in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

Closing statements in Brittney Griner’s Russian court case are scheduled for Thursday

By Associated Press

August 2, 2022 at 7:55 a.m.

American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for...