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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

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

Sky star Kahleah Copper hurt in practice as reigning champs face elimination

All-star’s status for Game 2 is up in the air.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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This Sloot machine continues to pay off for Sky

Never satisfied, veteran point guard leads Sky into playoffs

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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 Tribune

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Liberty snap Sky’s six-game winning streak

Candace Parker had a double-double for the second consecutive game with 21 points and 11 rebounds and passed Tamika Catchings for fourth place on the WNBA’s all-time rebounding list.

Chicago Sun-Times

Candace Parker ties for fourth on WNBA’s career rebounding list in win over Wings

Parker finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, her ninth double-double this season. She tied Tamika Catchings on the all-time rebounding list with 3,316.

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Belgium is celebrated everywhere the Sky go

“I have so many messages from people from Belgium,” Julie Allemand said. “I don’t know them personally, but they say, ‘We’re coming here [to see you play].’ It’s amazing for them as it is for us.”

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