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Wade admonishes U.S. for ‘disgusting’ treatment of Brittney Griner as she goes on trial in Russia

Griner is 135 days into her detainment in Russia and one day into her trial on drug charges, which are punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

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Sky’s Candace Parker becomes first in WNBA history with 6,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, 1,500 assists

The Sky went 11-2 in June propelling them to second in league standings, a game behind the Las Vegas Aces.

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Lynx star Sylvia Fowles makes last appearance in Chicago in loss to Sky

Fowles was drafted No. 2 overall by the Sky in 2008 and played for them for seven seasons before being dealt to the Lynx in 2015.

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Sky beat Lynx at buzzer for third straight victory

Courtney Vandersloot hit a three-pointer as time expired, and the Sky prevailed 88-85. Vandersloot led the Sky with 18 points. Candace Parker added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Emma Meesseman scored 15 points.

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Sky’s James Wade adds WNBA All-Star Game to his coaching resume

Wade will coach Team Stewart, and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon will coach Team Wilson.

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‘We’re a championship team for a reason’, Commissioner’s Cup preview between Sky and Aces saw both teams make league history

Both teams have clinched their place in the Commissioner’s Cup, scheduled for July 26. After splitting their two meetings this year, home-court advantage currently falls to the Aces who have the better record in Cup play.

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Sky end three-game road trip in L.A. on Thursday, a special homecoming for Rebekah Gardner

The first stop on the West Coast leg of the Sky’s trip was Vegas for a meeting Tuesday with the top-ranked Aces. The Sky rallied from a WNBA-record 28-point deficit for a 104-95 victory.

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Darts star celebrates 180 before embarrassingly realising he's bust at World Cup

Former Grand Slam champion Jose de Sousa endured a classic miscount at the World Cup of Darts match between Portugal and Scotland

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Sky lose to Fever but clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup championship game with Sun loss

Candace Parker (knee) missed her second consecutive game, but general manager/coach James Wade said she will be back on the court Tuesday against the Aces.

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Sky hang on in overtime for 106-100 victory against Dream

Kahleah Copper has 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sky, who played without Candace Parker (knee).

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How will the Sky look with their entire roster intact?

Now that coach/general manager James Wade’s team is complete, there will be some adjustments, beginning with his rotation.

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Sky’s defensive improvement continues, but team has yet to play its best

The Sky’s turnovers and second-chance points allowed have contributed significantly to their four losses. They’re averaging 17.5 turnovers and giving up a league-worst 21.8 points off turnovers in those games.

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Julie Allemand putting in work with Sky as she makes quick turnaround from France

In the two days she spent with her new team before the Sky’s 88-86 win over the Liberty on Sunday — sealed with Courtney Vandersloot’s three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left — Allemand completed workouts and studied film.

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Is it too early to begin considering Emma Meesseman for Defensive Player of the Year?

Her contributions on the defensive end don’t always show up on the stat sheet, although she’s third in the league in steals per game (2.1).

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Minor mistakes have proved costly in Sky’s four losses

The Sky are third in the WNBA standings, but they need to iron out the little things to compete with the league’s best.

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Sky meet with former President Barack Obama ahead of 84-82 loss to Mystics

Tuesday’s meeting was planned by Sky ownership and did not take the place of the team being honored at the White House

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What does Julie Allemand’s late arrival mean for Sky, who are just beginning to establish rhythm?

Allemand averaged 9.2 points, six assists and 3.1 rebounds in 29 games for Lyon in the French League.

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Sky win 73-65 in Atlanta after nearly blowing 20-point lead

Kahleah Copper led the Sky with a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds. Emma Meesseman added 16 points and six rebounds, and Candace Parker finished with nine points, six rebounds and five assists.

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Are the Sky’s offensive struggles something to be concerned about?

The Sky (5-3) are converting 30.6% of their threes, the team’s lowest mark under coach/GM James Wade’s tenure

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WNBA Finals rematch has few similarities, except for Sky victory

The most significant difference from last year’s Finals was the absence of Mercury center Brittney Griner, whose detention in Russia reached 103 days Tuesday.

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Rebekah Gardner brings vital confidence to Sky’s deep roster

“I’ve played against so many great players over the years,” Gardner said. “All of the experiences leading up to this have helped me prepare for this moment.”

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James Wade feared never meeting unborn child during "bad situation" health scare

The 'Machine' was taken ill amid worrying symptoms and has undertaken radical changes to his lifestyle after admitting the outcome could have been "really nasty" - but the drama has kick-started a healthier regime

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Sky celebrate title with ring, banner ceremony, then beat Fever

Candace Parker led the way with 16 points, six rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and three steals.

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Sky will ring in the reign Tuesday night

The team will celebrate its 2021 WNBA championship with a ceremony at Wintrust Arena.

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Candace Parker leads Sky to 82-73 victory against Mystics with historic triple-double performance

Parker finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the third player in WNBA history with multiple career triple-doubles.

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