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A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart Select 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Rosters

The two superstars drafted their teams for next Saturday’s game.

Sports Illustrated

Olympic gold medalist, member of Sky’s inaugural team Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51

McCray-Penson was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. She played 11 games for the Sky in 2006.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former UConn stars Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier to launch ‘Unrivaled,’ a new offseason league as overseas alternative

Former UConn teammates and WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are launching a new women’s basketball league to give top players an option to play domestically in the WNBA offseason.

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Women’s Basketball Legend Nikki McCray-Penson Has Died

The two-time Olympic goal medalist served as an assistant coach at Rutgers last season.

Sports Illustrated

Nikki McCray-Penson, Olympic gold medalist and former Sky player, dies at 51

McCray-Penson — a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame —- was an assistant coach at Rutgers last season. She joined Dawn Staley as an assistant at South Carolina from 2008-17 and was part of the Gamecocks’ first national championship in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA 2K24: A look at the different versions and new features

NBA 2K24 will be cross-compatible and feature two distinct editions honoring Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Full details here.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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NBA 2K24 Announces Sabrina Ionescu as Cover Athlete for WNBA Edition

The Liberty guard will grace the cover of this year’s WNBA edition of the video game series.

Sports Illustrated

Shakeia Taylor: With breakups in life and in sports, ‘it’s not what you do but how you do it’

CHICAGO — Breakups happen to the best of us. Different kinds of ‘ships — relationships, situationships, friendships, championship teams — eventually come to an end. But when that end catches us off guard, we’re left with a lot of questions.

Chicago Tribune

WNBA players Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier plan to start a new women’s league

The new league, which is called Unrivaled, will run from January through March and have 30 of the top women’s players playing on six teams. Instead of the traditional 5-on-5 game, the teams will play 3-on-3 and 1-on-1 at a custom-built soundstage in Miami.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA Stars Launching U.S.-Based League With Unique Format for Offseason

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier have a plan to keep some of the WNBA’s stars stateside for offseason competition.

Sports Illustrated

Layover, cramped seating, security lines: A day with players on a WNBA commercial flight

The New York Liberty had a 13-hour travel day from Connecticut to Las Vegas during a recent three-game road trip

The Independent UK

Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell released from WNBA for a second time

Hang in there Taylor! #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they?

As all other WNBA franchises have signaled, professional sports teams need separation between the court and the front office.

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WNBA All-Star rosters: Here’s the full list for the 2023 game

It'll be Team Stewart against Team Wilson on July 15 in Las Vegas.

Tribune News Service

Former UConn teammates Breanna Stewart and Stefanie Dolson enjoying reunion on Liberty

HARTFORD, Conn. — As Breanna Stewart sent out those famously cryptic emoji-filled tweets, leaving the entire WNBA on the edge of their seats with her free agency this past offseason, former UConn teammate Stefanie Dolson was in the dark just like everyone else.

Chicago Tribune

Coach/GM James Wade leaves Sky at midseason to join Raptors coaching staff

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thomas, Elena Delle Donne Headline WNBA All-Star Reserves

The reigning WNBA champion Aces will have four players participating in the league’s All-Star Game this year.

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Chicago Sun-Times

James Wade leaving Sky for assistant coaching position with Raptors

In five seasons Wade coached the Sky to an 81-59 overall record and was 13-8 in the playoffs.

Tribune News Service

Aces MVP A’ja Wilson signs extension to stay in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson, the WNBA’s reigning MVP, agreed to a contract extension with the Aces Friday, tying her to the team for two more seasons.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Las Vegas Aces are still the superteam to beat in the WNBA and don’t you forget it

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for a reason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Plitzuweit’s U goals: Entertain and win, with Braun leading the way

Dawn Plitzuweit, the new Gophers women's basketball coach, has a full schedule these days.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Elite youth basketball camp to take place during NBA summer league, WNBA All-Star Weekend

Jr. NBA is launching a new event during NBA Summer League with 40 elite youth basketball prospects from around the world.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Kahleah Copper figures to be lock for WNBA All-Star reserve

“I definitely feel like I deserve it,” Copper said. “But, we’ll see how it plays out.”

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