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Opals return to Olympic podium with basketball bronze on final day of Paris 2024

The Opals returned to the Olympic podium for the first-time in 12 years, beating Belgium by four points in a thriller to win bronze

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Our brilliant staff picks basketball countries to root for in the Paris Olympics that are not Team USA

Wemby winning a gold medal in France would be pretty cool, right?

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Voices within Chicago’s Sky franchise urge separating coach and general manager roles

There are obvious reasons why all other teams in the WNBA as well as the NBA has separated the positions. First off, coaching the players whose contracts you just negotiated presents challenges.

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Ruthy Hebard set to make her return from maternity leave

“We like seeing her in her practice gear, but it’s time to see her in a uniform.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Looking back at the Sky’s notable players who were drafted outside of the first round

The Sky have the 11th pick in the second and third rounds of the upcoming WNBA Draft, airing at 6 p.m. Monday April 10 on ESPN.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA: The 4 best remaining free agents, including Tina Charles

A list of the four best WNBA players still on the market.

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The Chicago Sky went from a potential dynasty to the WNBA basement in 1 week

The dismantling of the Chicago Sky was swift and painful.

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Sky’s James Wade has plan to build another title-contending team

In his first move of free agency, Wade extended a qualifying offer to Rebekah Gardner. Next up comes some of the biggest hurdles — re-signing the Sky’s unrestricted free agents.

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WNBA Free Agency 2023: Ranking the top-15 players, including Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi

Listing the top-15 WNBA free agents.

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WNBA celebrates news of Brittney Griner’s return home

“I am so happy to hear of the news of BG’s return home. I know I can speak for the entire Sky organization when I say words can’t express the happiness that we feel to finally have her coming home,” coach/GM James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tracking the WNBA’s Breanna Stewart Sweepstakes

And four more burning offseason questions.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA wants players to prioritize the league but at what cost?

The supermax base salary in the WNBA is $228,094, but players like Breanna Stewart are making upwards of seven figures overseas.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Messy’ or malicious? Sky prepared for another battle in Game 4

All four of the Sun’s leading scorers have been held below their regular season scoring averages in the semifinals while Candace Parker has elevated

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Candace Parker gets 27th playoff double-double, tying Tamika Catchings for No. 1

Four Sky players scored in double figures Sunday, and the bench combined for 17 points.

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Emma Meesseman’s impact can’t be understated as Sky look to advance past Sun

Meesseman is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and one block through the Sky’s first five playoff games.

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Sky continue to respond with backs against the wall

The Sky head to Uncasville Connecticut for Game 3 scheduled for noon on Sunday and Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday. A time has yet to be determined for Game 4.

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Sky lose another Game 1, fall to Sun 68-63

The Sun scored the final six points, holding off the Sky to win Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals 68-63 on Sunday night at Wintrust Arena. Game 2 is Wednesday in Chicago.

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Sky must carry over urgency from first round

Kahleah Copper returned to practice Saturday after missing Friday with a non-COVID-related illness, but Ruthy Hebard is listed as questionable.

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Sky’s James Wade named 2022 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year

After re-signing his core players, James Wade went out and signed 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman and Rebekah Gardner, an overlooked star overseas.

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Sky look to extend success in elimination games

The victory in Game 2 against the Liberty was the Sky’s third in a row facing elimination dating to back-to-back single-elimination games last postseason.

Chicago Tribune

Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty

CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stefanie Dolson has Liberty on verge of playoff upset against former Sky teammates

In Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round series, Dolson hurt the Sky the way she used to help them win. She finished with 13 points and went 3-for-4 from behind the arc.

Chicago Tribune

Underdogs no more, Sky carry confidence into WNBA playoffs as they seek 2nd straight title

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered this season with a neon target on their backs.

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Sky give up top playoff seed to Aces with 89-78 loss

The Sky could regain control of the No. 1 seed with a win Sunday against the Phoenix Mercury and an Aces loss to the Seattle Storm.

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Belgium is celebrated everywhere the Sky go

“I have so many messages from people from Belgium,” Julie Allemand said. “I don’t know them personally, but they say, ‘We’re coming here [to see you play].’ It’s amazing for them as it is for us.”

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