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Courtney Vandersloot, Breanna Stewart introduction with Liberty marks new era in WNBA

Stars like Vandersloot and Stewart are taking pay cuts to go after arguably the most valuable commodity the league has to offer right now — championships.

Chicago Sun-Times

USA Basketball camp provides outlet for Sky star Kahleah Copper after time of ‘emotional’ free-agency news

This camp is Copper’s fourth in the last two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner absent from USA camp, but keeping in touch

Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going

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Winners and Losers of WNBA Free Agency

From Breanna Stewart’s decision to several teams saying farewell to stars, evaluating all the major moves around the W so far.

Sports Illustrated

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

Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup

SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia.

Tribune News Service

Kahleah Copper discusses the Sky’s playoff loss and reconnecting with former Rutgers teammate Betnijah Laney

PHILADELPHIA — Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper didn’t have much time to process the 72-63 loss against the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Sept. 8.

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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve on Anthony Edwards' homophobic video: 'That was pretty hurtful'

MINNEAPOLIS — While waiting for a flight last weekend, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve opened Twitter and saw Anthony Edwards' name trending. She clicked to see why.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Sylvia Fowles, Lynx’s last champion star, says goodbye

MINNEAPOLIS — Leave it to a student of mortuary science to get the ending right.

Tribune News Service

Lynx superstar Sylvia Fowles writing the final chapter to her story of basketball greatness

MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles' tears usually come at night.

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

Collier — only 10½ weeks after having a baby — helps Lynx defeat Dream

MINNEAPOLIS — When Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve learned that Aerial Powers' knee would keep her out of Sunday's game with Atlanta at Target Center, plans for Napheesa Collier got moved up.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Don’t go, Sylvia ... but if you do, thanks for the memories

MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles will play in what might be her second-to-last home game on Sunday night at Target Center.

Tribune News Service

Griner reaction: WNBA players ‘having a hard time’ with verdict

MINNEAPOLIS — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial" that ended with the Phoenix Mercury star being found guilty of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge.

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Lynx star Sylvia Fowles makes last appearance in Chicago in loss to Sky

Fowles was drafted No. 2 overall by the Sky in 2008 and played for them for seven seasons before being dealt to the Lynx in 2015.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Should the Lynx tank, possibly for Paige Bueckers?

MINNEAPOLIS — After four of their stars retired in the wake of their dynastic run, the Lynx could have decided to rebuild.

Tribune News Service

Lynx sign Shepard to contract extension

One of Minnesota’s few bright spots to start this season, the Lynx inked versatile forward Jessica Shepard to a multi-year extension Sunday, the team announced.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA will lose one of its pillars when Sylvia Fowles retires after 2022 season

Fowles is a four-time defensive player of the year, a seven-time All-Star, a two-time WNBA champion, the league’s all-time leading rebounder and a member of the 25th-anniversary team.

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Sky franchise followed a long path to WNBA crown

A look back at the Sky’s up-and-down history before the breakthrough championship season in 2021.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Staley, Auriemma bring ‘Philly Tough’ attitude to title game

MINNEAPOLIS — When Minnesotans hear the phrase "Philly Tough,'' they may assume it refers to Eagles fans throwing full beers at the heads of Vikings fans before an NFC title game.

Al Jazeera

Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention

USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.

Tribune News Service

Paige Bueckers is right at home with the whole world watching

MINNEAPOLIS — She stood at the edge of the basketball court all by herself facing the crowd, fists clenched, arms locked, and unleashed a full-throated scream, a moment captured in a photograph that quickly went viral.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Women’s basketball present, future pass each other at Final Four

One of the greatest programs in sports history is in Minneapolis this week.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Augustus, Moore took parallel paths to success with different styles

MINNEAPOLIS — Seimone Augustus was the Minnesota Lynx's OG — their original great.

Tribune News Service

Dawn Staley in Minneapolis chasing bigger dreams for South Carolina, Black coaches

MINNEAPOLIS — South Carolina had just ended Creighton's Cinderella run last weekend in Greensboro, N.C., and the confetti was raining down like shards of a broken glass slipper.

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