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 · Aug 31, 2022
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 · Aug 29, 2022
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 · Aug 29, 2022
Sky star Candace Parker navigates slumps same way she reacts to career highs: by keeping level head Parker went 1-for-9 from three-point range in the Sky’s first-round series against the Liberty, which is uncharacteristic for a player who is a 33.3% career three-point shooter. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022
Ranking the top-10 players remaining in the WNBA playoffs There's so much talent in the WNBA playoffs. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2022
Sky advance to WNBA semifinals with statement win: ‘We set the tone. Anything under that is just unacceptable.’ The Chicago Sky had been here before. Chicago Tribune · Aug 24, 2022
Sky’s 16-0 fourth-quarter run pushes them past Liberty and into WNBA semifinals The Sky will face the Connecticut Sun or the Dallas Wings. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022
Sky’s James Wade named 2022 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year After re-signing his core players, James Wade went out and signed 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman and Rebekah Gardner, an overlooked star overseas. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022
Sky look to extend success in elimination games The victory in Game 2 against the Liberty was the Sky’s third in a row facing elimination dating to back-to-back single-elimination games last postseason. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022
Facing elimination this early isn’t what Sky’s championship core re-signed for The Sky are the No. 2 seed and have the deepest roster in the league. They shouldn’t be in this situation, given the sacrifices and upgrades they made last offseason. Yet here they are, a game away from it all ending. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022
W Bets: Bet on Candace Parker to save the Sky from first-round elimination The champs are on the ropes. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2022
Truth bomb: Sky are up against it heading into Game 2 against the underdog Liberty The pressure is on the WNBA’s defending champs, who presumably aren’t all that eager to find themselves on the business end of what would be one of the biggest postseason upsets in league history. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022
Sky’s repeat chances could face new challenge after Kahleah Copper exits practice with apparent injury CHICAGO — Already a game down to the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky took another blow Friday when star Kahleah Copper exited practice with what appeared to be a non-contact injury ahead of Saturday’s elimination game. Chicago Tribune · Aug 19, 2022
Sky lose Game 1 of 1st-round series, 98-91, as Liberty close with 13-0 run CHICAGO — Minutes away from their first win of the 2022 WNBA playoffs, the Chicago Sky fell completely out of rhythm. Chicago Tribune · Aug 18, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022 Sky fans look ahead to playoffs in hopes of back-to-back championships: ‘This team comes together’ If the Sky succeed in their bid for a consecutive championship, they will be the first WNBA team to do so in 20 years, and the first Chicago team to achieve that in decades.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2022 W Bets: Bet big on the Aces and Sky as home favorites, as A’ja Wilson, Kahleah Copper deliver on props Playoff season is here and it's time to bet.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022 Sky have championship blueprint, but it will take a different approach to win back-to-back “Regardless of whether you’re going back-to-back or winning a championship, it takes a different mentality each time and the thought that it’s an entirely different season,” Candace Parker said.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2022 WNBA superstars A’ja Wilson and Kahleah Copper sign massive sponsorships as the league continues to grow WNBA players getting the bag.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 16, 2022 All eyes are on North Philly’s Kahleah Copper as the Chicago Sky begin their WNBA title defense PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s competitiveness was the topic of conversation as Candace Parker strolled through a Footprint Center hallway following the Chicago Sky’s dominant victory over the Mercury to close out the regular season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2022 If this playoff run is the Sky’s version of ‘The Last Dance,’ they’re intent on seizing the moment The No. 2 Sky will play the No. 7 Liberty in a best-of-three first-round series starting Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 This You Gotta See: Aces higher entering WNBA playoffs, but defending champion Sky have no limit First up: Sky-Liberty in a best-of-three series in the first round.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2022 WNBA players say league needs charter flights now, and they’re right The league’s collective-bargaining agreement with the players, signed in 2020 and effective through the 2027 season, doesn’t include charter flights.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2022 Sky give up top playoff seed to Aces with 89-78 loss The Sky could regain control of the No. 1 seed with a win Sunday against the Phoenix Mercury and an Aces loss to the Seattle Storm.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2022 MVP. Mama. Mortician. And More. As Sylvia Fowles nears retirement, she and some of those closest to her look back on a legendary WNBA career on and off the court.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022 Storm hand Sky 111-100 loss in Sue Bird’s final regular-season game in Chicago Before the game, the Sky honored Bird with a pregame video and a pair of custom-made Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.