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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 guard Courtney Vandersloot, top, gets control of the ball under pressure from Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn.

Chicago Sky score the final 9 points in overtime to defeat the Connecticut Sun 95-92

By Associated Press

July 31, 2022 at 3:28 p.m.

Kahleah Copper scored 27 points, Allie Quigley hit two big shots in overtime and the...

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot warms up for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky improve their WNBA-best record to 22-7 with an 89-81 win against the New York Liberty

By Associated Press

July 29, 2022 at 10:02 p.m.

Courtney Vandersloot scored 23 points and added nine assists to help the WNBA-leading Chicago Sky...

Northwestern women's basketball coach Joe McKeown, center, attends the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game between the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena, July 26, 2022.

‘You just feel like you’re a part of something’: How fan-powered communities are helping to grow the WNBA audience

By Shakeia Taylor

July 29, 2022 at 6:30 a.m.

For many, fandom goes beyond a team or city. It's an opportunity to build a...

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner sits in a cage at a court room prior to a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, July 27, 2022.

US offers Russia deal to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American

By Associated Press

July 27, 2022 at 2:48 p.m.

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and...

Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, on July 27, 2022.

Brittney Griner trial: WNBA star testifies that interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during questioning

By Associated Press

July 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an...

Chicago Sky lose the Commissioner’s Cup final to the Las Vegas Aces. But the defeat furthers their budding rivalry.

By James Kay

July 27, 2022 at 6:40 p.m.

As much as they try to deny it, the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces...

The WNBA Commissioner's Cup trophy is polished for presentation to the Las Vegas Aces after beating the Chicago Sky 93-83 at Wintrust Arena, July 26, 2022.

WNBA Commissioner’s Cup: Chicago Sky lose 93-83 to the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena

By John J. Kim

July 26, 2022 at 10:27 p.m.

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) hoists the WNBA Commissioner's Cup trophy after beating...

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers standing in a cage at a court room prior to a hearing in Khimki just outside Moscow on July 26, 2022.

Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia continues, focusing on medicinal use of cannabis by the WNBA star

By Associated Press

July 26, 2022 at 8:48 p.m.

The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday...

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, right, drives around Sky guard Diamond DeShields, left, and center/forward Astou Ndour-Fall (45) on May 23, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky’s 6-game winning streak comes to an end with an 83-80 loss to the New York Liberty

By Associated Press

July 24, 2022 at 4:36 p.m.

Sabrina Ionescu's three-point play with 9.7 seconds remaining lifted the New York Liberty to an...

Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray, left, attempts to block a shot from Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper on July 16, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Sky win their 6th in a row, holding off the Dallas Wings 89-83

By Associated Press

July 22, 2022 at 10:42 p.m.

Kahleah Copper scored 19 points, Julie Allemand had 11 of her season-high 13 in the...