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Sky’s early success a direct result of bond developed by fresh-faced team

Eight games in, the Sky’s 97.3 defensive rating is fourth in the league. Their offensive rating (98.3) is eighth, but in six clutch games this season, it improves to second (123.9) behind the Aces.

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What impact will Sky’s new investment have on free agency? Player reaction provides indication

“It’s dope,” Dana Evans said. “Especially having women invested in us. We deserve it, we work hard and we deserve the best.”

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Alanna Smith, Dana Evans propel Sky past Fever in overtime

Smith finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Evans added 20 points, seven assists, three steals and two rebounds.

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New investor group signals Sky’s commitment to becoming an upper-echelon WNBA franchise

The Sky’s new valuation of $85 million conducted by Chicago investment bank Loop Capital makes it the second-highest in the league behind the Storm.

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Kahleah Copper spurs Sky’s second-half comeback to beat Liberty

The Sky (4-3) proved eight players is enough in an 86-82 road win. Copper had seven points in the first half and finished with a game-high 27.

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Short-handed Sky prepared for rematch against Liberty

One-point home loss Friday doesn’t diminish team’s confidence heading into matchup in New York

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Liberty steal win against Sky in Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Wintrust Arena

Vandersloot finished with eight points, eight assists, three rebounds and three blocks. Kahleah Copper had a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds for the Sky, who also got a career-high 18 points from Alanna Smith.

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From ‘The General’ to general manager? Courtney Vandersloot already preparing for post-playing career

Vandersloot’s contract with the Liberty will keep her in New York through the 2024 season. While she made no indication of ever returning to the Sky as a player, she didn’t rule out the possibility of returning in a front-office position.

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‘Mad and offensive’ texts shed light on the role played by minstrels in medieval society

The Heege Manuscript which ‘pokes fun at everyone, high and low’ is among the earliest evidence of the life and work of a real minstrel

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‘Disconnected’ Sky routed by Dream on the road

The Sky trailed by 15 points at the half and saw their deficit balloon to as many as 22 in the fourth quarter before falling 83-65 for their second loss of the season.

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Sky’s Kristine Anigwe gearing up for Eurobasket with Great Britain’s national team

Anigwe will leave the Sky on Sunday and will miss six to eight games.

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Manuscript gives ‘rarest glimpse’ of medieval live comedy performance

The 15th century text mocks kings, priests and peasants, and encourages audiences to get drunk.

The Independent UK

Sky prove adversity is ‘not that big of a deal’ with 94-88 win over Wings despite depleted roster

Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

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Veronica Burton returns to Wintrust Arena in a new starting role for the Wings

“Having an opportunity to make an impact, whatever that role may be, I’m looking forward to it. I have that starting role right now, but I’m taking it game by game.”

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Small ball could work for Sky if injuries create extended absences

If Rebekah Gardner and Morgan Bertsch are absent for an extended period, the Sky still might find success based on the opening minutes of the fourth quarter Friday.

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Sky’s second-half comeback falls short in 71-69 loss to Mystics

Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists.

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Sky must balance maintaining defensive intensity with avoiding foul trouble

Coach/general manager James Wade said he wants his players to continue being aggressive and has no plans to try to hold them back.

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Sky’s home opener provides big test as they work to develop chemistry

The Sky have controlled games on the defensive end, and point guard Dana Evans has been a critical player in that effort.

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Sky scouting locations in Chicago for new team facility

The Sky have practiced out of Sachs Recreation Center, a public gym in Deerfield, since 2011.

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Sky forward Isabelle Harrison out indefinitely

Harrison underwent surgery to repair a torn left meniscus and is taking steps toward recovery, the team announced Tuesday.

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Migrant children to join CPS, Cook County Jail chess program forges connections and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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James Wade on bond with Brittney Griner: ‘It’s bigger than basketball’

“It was an emotional moment,” Wade said of his first time seeing Griner in nearly two years.

Chicago Tribune

Brittney Griner delivers an emphatic message — ‘I’m back’ — despite a loss to the Chicago Sky in her return to Phoenix

PHOENIX — Before Brittney Griner’s first 3-pointer in nearly two years splashed through the net at the Footprint Center, the crowd had already launched to its feet.

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Elizabeth Williams is the embodiment of Sky’s defensive identity

After every game, coach James Wade awards a WWE title belt to the player with the most deflections. On Friday night, it belonged to Elizabeth Williams.

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New-look Sky open season with road victory, thanks to strong defensive performance

As a team, the Sky came up with 14 steals, four of them courtesy of Rebekah Gardner, and eight blocks. They converted 21 turnovers by the Lynx into 17 points.

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