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Sky to open regular season on the road May 19 against Minnesota Lynx

For the first time in WNBA history, a record 40 regular-season games will be played.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s backcourt hinges on Vandersloot’s decision in free agency

As the Sky brace for a free-agency period in which five of Wade’s players, including Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Candace Parker, will become unrestricted free agents, there are even bigger questions on the table. They start with the Sky’s backcourt.

Chicago Sun-Times

What do the recent WNBA coaching hires mean for the Sky?

If Candace Parker returns for another season in the WNBA, she’s the Sky’s to lose in free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Rob Cross suffers first-round defeat in defence of European Championship crown

Cross became the fourth successive defending champion to exit in the first round

The Independent UK

Sky coaching staff wears many hats during WNBA offseason

Seven of the Sky’s 11 players currently are playing overseas, with most of them having to report within a two-week period after the WNBA season concluded. As for Wade’s coaching staff, well, they’re no different.

Chicago Sun-Times

Removing owners like Arnim Whisler from NWSL is only the start

Women’s sports are facing a larger issue, one that’s reflective of society as a whole: the conditioning of women to accept abuse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gerwyn Price opens World Grand Prix bid with victory over Martin Schindler

The former world champion dropped only one leg in an impressive display

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‘Darts pushed me over the edge’: James Wade on his battle with bipolar disorder

The 39-year-old was diagnosed with the mental health condition in 2009 just as he had made his way to the top of the sport

The Independent UK

Kahleah Copper’s willpower has again brought her opportunity, this time representing Team USA at the FIBA World Cup

Kahleah Copper is one of eight players making their World Cup debut, along with her Rutgers teammate, the Sky’s 2015 17th overall draft pick, Betnijah Laney, who plays for the New York Liberty.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Smith beats Peter Wright at World Series of Darts Finals

‘Bully Boy’ Smith was runner-up to Wright at Alexandra Palace in January.

The Independent UK

Playoff loss leaves Sky wondering ‘what if’

As the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces play for the WNBA title, all that’s left for the Sky to do is look back on what might have been.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky facing offseason overhaul after Game 5 loss to Sun

Free agent Courtney Vandersloot is sure to have other options, and veterans Candace Parker and Allie Quigley might be retiring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shakeia Taylor: After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky’s future is uncertain — but hopeful

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome.

Chicago Tribune

Sun drop ‘messy’ messaging and grab a dominant victory against Sky

The Sun beat the Sky with a free-flowing offensive performance, much like what the Sky is known for. They shot 56.9% from the field and 40% from three.

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Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be

One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s mental approach can’t be overlooked

“When it comes to playoffs, the mental approach sets the legends apart from the really good players,” James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun figure to play with desperation at home

The Sky know what it feels like to be a team desperate for its first title. That desperation makes the Sun dangerous, especially as they host the next two games of the best-of-five semifinal series.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky noticeably absent from All-Defensive teams

“I’m just happy to have all these non-defensive-team players on our team,” coach James Wade said. “It’s great.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky aren’t the favorites in a star-studded WNBA final four, but don’t tell them that

The Sky as underdogs? Come on, it just doesn’t sit right.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky showed urgency in Game 1 vs. Sun but lacked production

“You have to enforce your will and make the game be played the way you want it to be,” Allie Quigley said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky have adjustments to make in Game 2, but Parker doesn’t need to change a thing

Candace Parker was one steal short of completing the second 5x5 game in WNBA history. She recorded the first during her rookie year in 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky fall behind again, dropping Game 1 of WNBA semifinals to Sun

Candace Parker tried to will her team to victory with a 19-point, 18-rebound performance.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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