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A familiar Ace: Candace Parker, Las Vegas get past Sky

The former champ says she was close to returning but has no hard feelings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky coach/GM James Wade brings in Khaalia Hillsman and Taylor Soule on hardship contracts

The WNBA’s rule for using emergency hardship contracts requires a team to fall below 10 available players. The Sky had fallen to eight.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

‘The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority,’ WNBA said in a statement

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Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media 'provocateur' at airport

A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday. The Mercury team said it was reviewing the incident.

WEKU

WNBPA calls for charter travel after Brittney Griner, Mercury harassed in Dallas airport

“We cannot help but wonder if the league and teams preclude more reasonable and flexible rules regarding charter travel in 2023 in order to seek leverage on this issue at the bargaining table,” the WNBPA’s statement read in part.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA, WNBPA Release Statements on Brittney Griner’s Safety After Incident at Dallas Airport

The league and the players association weighed in on the “inappropriate and unfortunate” incident on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA says

The WNBA says Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at the Dallas airport on Saturday

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Inside the new WNBA season with Brittney Griner return and Candace Parker admission

The WNBA has tipped off its 27th season with the 2023 campaign underway - and the league's future has never looked brighter with stars and marketable cities aplenty

Daily Mirror

A running list of every MLB, WNBA and NWSL game impacted by the Canadian wildfires

The Canadian wildfires are impacting the sports world

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA Postpones Liberty vs. Lynx Game Due to Hazardous Air Quality in New York City

The league did not announce when the game is expected to be played in the future.

Sports Illustrated

US sports leagues postpone games amid air quality concerns from wildfire smoke

Several major US sports leagues have postponed games in New York and Philadelphia due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires

The Guardian - US

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Laura Ricketts among additions to Sky ownership group

According to a report from Sportico, Sky owners sold a 10% share in the team to the new ownership group at an $85 million valuation which is the second highest in the league behind the Storm.

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Sky’s Kahleah Copper, Liberty’s Betnijah Laney took similar paths to WNBA success

Copper and Laney have shared the court together since they were kids, playing AAU basketball for Yolanda Laney and then college ball for C. Vivian Stringer at Rutgers.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Has a Big Issue With Comparing Women’s Basketball Players to NBA Stars

The Mercury star gave an interesting answer when asked about broadcasting tendencies when describing some of the league’s top players.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell has a classy response to one fan

Don't try to give Taylor Mikesell a compliment at the expense of another player because she's not having it. #GoBucks

Chicago Sun-Times

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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Cynthia Cooper-Dyke relishes memories of Houston’s golden basketball era

Four WNBA championship banners for the Houston Comets still reside in the Toyota Center rafters, and Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (@AllDecade14) is a big reason why.

The Independent UK

Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes

Recent allegations by WNBA player Dearica Hamby that her coach harassed her for being pregnant have shined a renewed spotlight on one of the biggest challenges that female professional athletes face

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The Street

WNBA Ratings Soar After Brittney Griner Makes a Successful Return

The league continues to show growth at an important time.

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 takeaways from the WNBA’s opening week: Zia Cooke, Breanna Stewart shine

Can Zia Cooke challenge her former South Carolina teammate for Rookie of the Year?

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