Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin. Chicago Tribune · Aug 20, 2022
Sky respond to Game 1 loss with 100-62 rout of Liberty Kahleah Copper, whose status was in question ahead of Game 2, finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 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
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 star Kahleah Copper hurt in practice as reigning champs face elimination All-star’s status for Game 2 is up in the air. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022
Reigning champion Sky facing elimination after dropping Game 1 to No. 7 New York Liberty: ‘We’ll respond’ Defense, turnovers and three-point shooting are three key areas the Sky need to adjust before Game 2 Saturday against the Liberty. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022
Sky coach James Wade is calling on Chicago fans to shave their chests for the WNBA playoffs Wade wants to see real PASSION out of the Chicago crowd. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2022
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. Chicago Tribune · 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. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
This Sloot machine continues to pay off for Sky Never satisfied, veteran point guard leads Sky into playoffs Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 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 15, 2022
There’s more on the line than a No. 1 seed for the Sky in Sunday’s season finale against the Mercury To regain the No. 1 seed, the Sky need a victory Sunday against the Mercury and a loss by the Aces to the Storm on the final day of the WNBA regular season. If the Sky lose, they would need still need an Aces loss, but would also need a… Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022
Sky’s Kahleah Copper has sights set on new heights in playoffs In 17 games before the break, Copper averaged 13.8 points (44.4% shooting) and 5.1 rebounds. In 12 games since, she was averaging 17.8 points (50% shooting) and 6.8 rebounds. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Aug 10, 2022 As Sue Bird calls it a career, Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’ CHICAGO — Lake County, Ill., native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see Sue Bird playing basketball.
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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022 Led by their ‘Queen of the Fourth,’ Sky edge Sun for franchise-record 25th win Candace Parker reached another career milestone, becoming the fifth player in WNBA history with 600 career blocks.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2022 This year’s Sky team is in a different place closing out the regular season Four games remain on the Sky’s regular season schedule, beginning with Sunday’s noon game against the third-ranked Connecticut Sun.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022 Sky take two-game lead in WNBA standings with win over Mystics Azurá Stevens dominated all facets of the game, contributing 11 points, six rebounds, five blocks, two assists and two steals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022 WNBA denounces nine-year prison-term for Brittney Griner “Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected and Brittney Griner remains wrongly detained,” the WNBA and NBA’ said in a joint statement.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022 Rare error: Sky lose at Wintrust Arena Candace Parker returned to the lineup and Kahleah Copper scored 19 points, but the defending champs suffered a rare setback at home.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2022 Courtney Vandersloot passes Lindsay Whalen on WNBA’s assist list in Sky’s OT win over Sun She passed Whalen for third and had 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. Her 2,349th assist came on a pass to Emma Meesseman in overtime.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022 Courtney Vandersloot returns to form after concussion in Sky’s 89-81 victory vs. Liberty Vandersloot led all scorers with 23 points to go with nine assists and six rebounds.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022 WNBA playoff picture is coming into focus If the season ended today, the Sky would play the Dallas Wings with a semifinal series against the Seattle Storm or Washington Mystics on deck.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2022 Aces understand a WNBA title likely will go through the reigning champion Sky Does Las Vegas have the depth to compete with James Wade’s team in a series?