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Dwyane Wade joins Chicago Sky ownership group: ‘This is for the home team — literally’

CHICAGO — Chicago native and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is the latest to join the Chicago Sky’s ownership group, adding to a growing list of celebrities and high-profile investors pursuing a stake in the league.

Chicago Tribune

Brittney Griner surprised herself with making the WNBA All-Star Game

Brittney Griner didn’t know what to expect when the WNBA season began and how she would respond after the trauma she experienced of being incarcerated in Russia that also forced her off the court for many months

The Independent UK

Chicago Native Dwyane Wade Joins Ownership Group of WNBA’s Sky

The basketball Hall of Famer is already a part-owner of two other professional teams.

Sports Illustrated

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Dwyane Wade officially joins Sky ownership group

“It’s official! This is for the home team — literally. I know the home team will make you feel some type of Wade.”

Chicago Sun-Times

A US-Russia prisoner swap for reporter Evan Gershkovich could be tricky: 3 essential reads on the recent history

The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia where he has been accused of espionage, said in multiple July 12, 2023, news reports that President Joe Biden promised to do whatever it takes to bring their son home.

The Conversation

Wimbledon Finals, WNBA All-Star Game: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (July 15-16)

A look at the weekend’s top events on broadcast, cable, and streaming services

Multichannel News

Sky have on/off-court questions to answer during All-Star break

“Emre will be there through the 2023 season,” operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson told the Sun-Times following James Wade’s resignation. “We’re excited and confident in his ability to lead the team. We feel good about him in this role for now.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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Aces star Kelsey Plum calls out WNBA for not supplying players with All-Star Weekend tickets

Aces guard Kelsey Plum called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for the league not supplying players with tickets to attend this year’s All-Star Weekend festivities in Las Vegas.

Tribune News Service

Checking in With the WNBA’s 2023 Rookie Class

As the league heads into the All-Star break, here’s how some top rookies have been adjusting to the pros.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Aces’ Historic First Half

They’re cruising toward a second straight championship.

Sports Illustrated

Kobe Bryant’s Everlasting Influence

More than three years after his death, Mamba’s legacy still looms large in basketball and across sports.

Sports Illustrated

Former Sky assistant, Sun coach Stephanie White weighs in on dual coach/general manager role

White has never served in the dual role of coach and general manager, but her feelings are similar to those around the league: They are two jobs meant for two separate people.

Chicago Sun-Times

ESPYs Nominees: The full list of players and teams up for 2023 awards

The full list of nominees for the 2023 ESPYs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky’s fourth-quarter struggles compounded by mental hurdle of ‘punching back’

Whether it’s unforced turnovers or a stretch of missed shots, the Sky have had a hard time recovering from in-game adversity.

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Warriors executive to become general manager of WNBA team

The Golden State Warriors executive will be moving to a WNBA front office.

Sports Illustrated

Jewell Loyd, Elena Delle Donne Injured Days Before WNBA All-Star Game

The two players were selected on opposite teams for this year’s All-Star Game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Ohio State women’s basketball great, Kelsey Mitchell, makes WNBA All-Star team

In case you missed it, congrats to Kelsey Mitchell! #GoBucks

Sports Illustrated

Aces’ Kelsey Plum Makes WNBA History With 40-Point Game vs. Lynx

She had her career high in scoring and made some league history in the process.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Marina Mabrey isn’t fazed by critics who think ‘They shouldn’t have traded that for her’

Mabrey is the Sky’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game halfway through the season. She’s still looking for All-Star recognition.

Tribune News Service

Storm keep things close against Liberty but lose Jewell Loyd to injury

After having one of the worst offensive showings of the season in Thursday’s loss to the Connecticut Sun, the Seattle Storm kept pace with the one of the top teams in the WNBA in the New York Liberty in an 80-76 road loss Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

Women’s Basketball Legend Nikki McCray-Penson Has Died

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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