EXPLAINED: 6 | Vintage Vibes

Courtney Vandersloot, Breanna Stewart introduction with Liberty marks new era in WNBA

Stars like Vandersloot and Stewart are taking pay cuts to go after arguably the most valuable commodity the league has to offer right now — championships.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023

Larry Stone: Breanna Stewart and other stars are forming super teams, but is that good for the WNBA?

When Breanna Stewart signed with the New York Liberty last week, on the heels of another women’s basketball superstar, Candace Parker, announcing her intention to sign with the Las Vegas Aces, it caused a nationwide chorus of the same two-word phrase.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

There will never be another player like Courtney Vandersloot

In 12 seasons with the Sky, Vandersloot averaged 10.2 points, 6.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds. In 2021, she helped bring the city its first WNBA title.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Game 3: Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The Chicago Sky will meet the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the best of three series on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 23, 2022

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?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 23, 2022

Chicago Sky’s 38-point win over New York Liberty in Game 2 sets WNBA playoff record

Talk about a response!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2022

Game 2: New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky in Game 2 of their best of three WNBA Playoff series on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2022

The Liberty want to handle 'Unfinished Business'

The New York Liberty hadn’t won a playoff game since 2015 before Wednesday’s 98-91 first-round victory over the reigning champion Chicago Sky. Now, they’re going for the sweep. They’re looking to make it two-and-done to advance to the second round for a semifinal matchup against the winner of the series…

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

W Bets: Bet on Candace Parker to save the Sky from first-round elimination

The champs are on the ropes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2022