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Sky’s James Wade has plan to build another title-contending team

In his first move of free agency, Wade extended a qualifying offer to Rebekah Gardner. Next up comes some of the biggest hurdles — re-signing the Sky’s unrestricted free agents.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA All-Star Game will return to Las Vegas this season

This mark the third time the Aces have hosted All-Star weekend and the second time in three years. After the Aces hosted the All-Star events in 2021, the Sky played host in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

What will it take for the Sky to keep Vandersloot in the picture?

There are a handful of WNBA greats who have won multiple championships in one jersey. Vandersloot has the potential to do that, too. But gone are the days that she is blindly loyal to the franchise that drafted her.

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How much does a dart player earn? Ex-pro warns "it's not as luxurious as people think"

Michael Smith went top of the PDC Order of Merit last night by winning a cool £500,000 and the World Championship title, but not all darts players are making a fortune

Daily Mirror

Predictions for the Sky’s 2023 free agents

The period for qualifying offers is Jan. 11-20, and beginning on Jan. 21, players can engage in contract negotiations. On Feb. 1, players can begin signing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebekah Gardner is getting back to her outside shot after a rookie season playing inside

She currently leads Spar CityLift Girona in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game to go with 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 11 games, she’s shooting 45% from three-point range and 58% from the field overall.

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James Wade knocked out of World Championship by Jim Williams

The four-time semi-finalist was stunned 3-2 by the Williams, ranked 77th in the order of merit

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James Wade crashes out of World Darts Championship as eighth seed sent packing

Wade was the eighth seed and therefore was fancied to do well in the tournament, but was surprised in a 3-2 defeat to Jim Williams, ranked 69 places below him in the Order of Merit

Daily Mirror

PDC World Darts Championship odds, tips and prediction including Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price

Peter Wright failed to defend his title with Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price among the favourites to triumph at Ally Pally

The Independent UK

PDC World Darts Championship schedule including Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price

Peter Wright failed to defend his title with Michael van Gerwen the favourite to triumph at Ally Pally

The Independent UK

PDC World Darts Championship odds, tips and prediction including Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price

Peter Wright defends his title with Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price among the favourites to triumph at Ally Pally

The Independent UK

PDC World Darts Championship schedule including Michael Van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Peter Wright

Peter Wright defends his title with Michael van Gerwen the favourite to triumph at Ally Pally

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How Azura Stevens’ 2022 season put her in prime position for free agency

As an unrestricted free agent, Stevens can negotiate with any team when free agency begins in mid-January.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA celebrates news of Brittney Griner’s return home

“I am so happy to hear of the news of BG’s return home. I know I can speak for the entire Sky organization when I say words can’t express the happiness that we feel to finally have her coming home,” coach/GM James Wade said.

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Kahleah Copper believes the 2022 Sky roster hasn’t seen their last days playing together

‘‘I don’t care if people come back and sign a one-year [deal],’’ Copper said. ‘‘But there’s no way we can just be done [playing together].’’

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Sky to open regular season on the road May 19 against Minnesota Lynx

For the first time in WNBA history, a record 40 regular-season games will be played.

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Sky’s backcourt hinges on Vandersloot’s decision in free agency

As the Sky brace for a free-agency period in which five of Wade’s players, including Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Candace Parker, will become unrestricted free agents, there are even bigger questions on the table. They start with the Sky’s backcourt.

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What do the recent WNBA coaching hires mean for the Sky?

If Candace Parker returns for another season in the WNBA, she’s the Sky’s to lose in free agency.

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Rob Cross suffers first-round defeat in defence of European Championship crown

Cross became the fourth successive defending champion to exit in the first round

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky coaching staff wears many hats during WNBA offseason

Seven of the Sky’s 11 players currently are playing overseas, with most of them having to report within a two-week period after the WNBA season concluded. As for Wade’s coaching staff, well, they’re no different.

Chicago Sun-Times

Removing owners like Arnim Whisler from NWSL is only the start

Women’s sports are facing a larger issue, one that’s reflective of society as a whole: the conditioning of women to accept abuse.

The Independent UK

Gerwyn Price opens World Grand Prix bid with victory over Martin Schindler

The former world champion dropped only one leg in an impressive display

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‘Darts pushed me over the edge’: James Wade on his battle with bipolar disorder

The 39-year-old was diagnosed with the mental health condition in 2009 just as he had made his way to the top of the sport

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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Michael Smith beats Peter Wright at World Series of Darts Finals

‘Bully Boy’ Smith was runner-up to Wright at Alexandra Palace in January.

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