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WNBA players skipping Russia, choosing other places to play

Top WNBA players are finding other places to compete this winter, not wanting to go back to Russia after the arrest and conviction of Brittney Griner on drug possession charges and the country's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

WNBA wants players to prioritize the league but at what cost?

The supermax base salary in the WNBA is $228,094, but players like Breanna Stewart are making upwards of seven figures overseas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Playoff loss leaves Sky wondering ‘what if’

As the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces play for the WNBA title, all that’s left for the Sky to do is look back on what might have been.

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Sky facing offseason overhaul after Game 5 loss to Sun

Free agent Courtney Vandersloot is sure to have other options, and veterans Candace Parker and Allie Quigley might be retiring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shakeia Taylor: After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky’s future is uncertain — but hopeful

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Tribune

Finale or Finals? It’s up to the Sky

Game 5 of the semifinal series between the Sky and Sun has the potential to be the last for a few players.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sun force decisive Game 5 by outplaying Sky at their own game

The Sun’s 58 first-half points were the most they had scored in a half all season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s mental approach can’t be overlooked

“When it comes to playoffs, the mental approach sets the legends apart from the really good players,” James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky continue to respond with backs against the wall

The Sky head to Uncasville Connecticut for Game 3 scheduled for noon on Sunday and Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday. A time has yet to be determined for Game 4.

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran response leads Sky past Sun in Game 2

The Sky’s three-headed monster: Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley combined for 45 points Wednesday. James Wade’s starting five all finished the game in double figures scoring.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Sky showed urgency in Game 1 vs. Sun but lacked production

“You have to enforce your will and make the game be played the way you want it to be,” Allie Quigley said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Ranking the top-10 players remaining in the WNBA playoffs

There's so much talent in the WNBA playoffs.

Chicago Tribune

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

W Bets: Put your money on Game 3 between the Sky and Liberty to go down to the wire

Win or go home. Which team gets your money?

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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 Tribune

Underdogs no more, Sky carry confidence into WNBA playoffs as they seek 2nd straight title

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered this season with a neon target on their backs.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

This Sloot machine continues to pay off for Sky

Never satisfied, veteran point guard leads Sky into playoffs

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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.

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