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WNBA playoffs predictions: Will the Liberty crush the Aces’ chances of winning back-to-back?

For basketball heads everywhere, the WNBA playoffs are an out-of-body experience.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA playoff picture: Sky to play Aces in best-of-three first-round series

Home-court advantage goes to the Aces for the first two games of the series before flipping to the Sky if they can force a Game 3.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky forward Alanna Smith in tight race for most improved player with Sparks’ Jordin Canada

“She wasn’t on a roster last year,” Sky guard Courtney Williams said of Smith. “Now she’s a starter and she’s giving us quality minutes.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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T20 | Shivamogga Lions succumbs to Mangalore Dragons for its third loss on the trot

Shivamogga Lions lost to Mangalore Dragons by 15 runs in Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. Thippa Reddy's 82 & Aniruddha Joshi's 34 powered Dragons to 191/7. Lions' middle & lower-order batters threw their bats around, but fell short. Gulbarga Mystics beat Bengaluru Blasters by 5 wickets, Blasters scoring 113. Blasters &…

The Hindu

Sky’s upcoming stretch can make or break playoff hopes

Since interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever took over for James Wade after his abrupt resignation, the Sky have gone 5-9. Their most recent three-game losing streak has them on the brink of falling out of playoff contention with just 10 games left in the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Revisiting the trade that brought Kahleah Copper to the Sky from the Mystics

“It’s one of those trades that worked out for both teams,” Mystics GM Mike Thibault said. “Kah has become a focal part of their team, but she still would have looked good in our uniform.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky fall into tie with Sparks for last playoff spot with 10 games left

“We weren’t prepared well, and that is my responsibility,” interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “I take ownership of that. I could have prepared them well, and I didn’t.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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As playoff race heats up, Sky need to figure out fourth-quarter struggles

“Experiences are your best teachers,” Courtney Williams said, “being so close, getting our feelings hurt by the end of the game. We are just going to keep getting our feelings hurt until we figure it out.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lynx snap Sky streak, keeping them at eighth in the league standings with 13 games left

After three straight games eclipsing 100 points, the Sky lost 88-79 to the Lynx.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why the WNBA trade deadline is just another day

For the Sky — a team who, if the season ended today, would just narrowly make the playoffs — a trade should, at the very least, be a consideration.

Chicago Sun-Times

CRICKET | Big bucks chase Abhinav, Mayank and Padikkal in Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction

Big bucks for Abhinav, Mayank & Padikkal: Shivamogga Lions, Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters & Gulbarga Mystics bought Abhinav, Mayank & Padikkal for ₹15L, ₹14L & ₹13L respectively in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction. Manish Pandey & Prasidh Krishna also fetched big deals. V. Vyshak, Nikin Jose & Vidwath Kaverappa also…

The Hindu

Checking in With the WNBA’s 2023 Rookie Class

As the league heads into the All-Star break, here’s how some top rookies have been adjusting to the pros.

Sports Illustrated

Where do the Sky go from here?

In the midst of a five-game losing streak, it’s time for the Sky’s certified leader, Kahleah Copper, to take control.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s fifth straight loss a result of bigger issues than energy, team has a ‘virus’

After suffering their fifth straight loss Thursday, an 80-59 defeat to the Mystics, it was clear the issue is less about energy and more about compatibility.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sky aren’t panicking, despite league-worst four-game skid

“If you’re looking at it in the scheme of 11 games, then maybe you’ll call it a skid,” Marina Mabrey said. “If you’re looking at it in 40 games, it’s a wave.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky attribute fourth consecutive loss to familiar energy issues

“We’ve lost seven straight and won a championship the same year. We don’t turn on each other in Chicago,” coach/general manager James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Morgan Bertsch returns to the court after eight-game absence with ankle injury

She scored a team-high 16 points in a loss Sunday to the Mystics.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky facing tough stretch as they try to snap skid

Of the Sky’s nine games leading into the All-Star break, six are against teams in the top five of the standings. The other three are against the Dream and Fever, both of whom have beaten the Sky once.

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Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Newsroom.co.nz

Teammates retire together ahead of World Cup

Two Silver Fern and Magic teammates decide to retire at the same time, one forsaking possible World Cup selection. Sarah Cowley Ross finds out why.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fairytale may not be over yet for Fitzpatrick

Departing Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick ended her ANZ Premiership career on the highest note, but the fairytale may not end there - on the cusp of her first World Cup side for the Silver Ferns.

Newsroom.co.nz

The clash of the wingwomen

The ANZ Premiership grand final will be a showdown of netball’s great wing-women – Mystics’ Michaela Sokolich-Beatson vs Stars’ Gina Crampton. Suzanne McFadden speaks to both athletes, on a common mission.

Chicago Sun-Times

Small ball could work for Sky if injuries create extended absences

If Rebekah Gardner and Morgan Bertsch are absent for an extended period, the Sky still might find success based on the opening minutes of the fourth quarter Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s second-half comeback falls short in 71-69 loss to Mystics

Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky must balance maintaining defensive intensity with avoiding foul trouble

Coach/general manager James Wade said he wants his players to continue being aggressive and has no plans to try to hold them back.

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