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Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

Newsroom.co.nz

Sky’s small-ball game proves effective

“You gotta be scrappy,” Dana Evans said. “You have to have something to you, and I think that’s what makes the group special.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sparks’ mishaps put Sky back in driver’s seat

Under interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever, the Sky have gone 8-12 with two losing streaks of four games or more.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Kahleah Copper has her foot on the clutch

Her late-game heroics have Sky in contention for final berth

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky tighten playoff race with Sparks after 76-75 win on the road

Coming into Tuesday’s game, the Sky were a game and a half behind the Sparks for the eighth and final playoff spot. What gives the Sparks an edge as both teams continue their playoff pushes is their rosters’ collective experience winning championships.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky pull off late-game comeback, defeat Storm 90-85

The victory moved the Sky 1 1/2 games behind the Sparks in the battle for eighth and final playoff spot and added to the importance of the matchup between the teams Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky forward Ruthy Hebard set to become a restricted free agent in new year

“For me, [the remaining schedule] is about playing hard and showing them what I can do,” Hebard said. “Hopefully, I’ll be in Chicago because I love Chicago.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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What will the Sky’s backcourt look like in 2024?

While the Sky puts off addressing the two of the most critically important roles to a professional sports franchise — coach and general manager — questions about their roster only grow more concerning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky snap five-game skid in ‘turning point’ game against Storm

Dana Evans led the Sky with 23 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range. Marina Mabrey added 19 points and Alanna Smith 14.

Chicago Sun-Times

Storm assistant Pokey Chatman’s name belongs in mix when Sky answer who next head coach will be

“You always take the call,” Chatman told the Sun-Times. “But I’m also not chasing a chair.”

Chicago Sun-Times

The Storm Are Noelle Quinn’s Blank Canvas, and She’s Painting Intently

The turnover in Seattle has led to a rebuilding year, and the coach is making the most of it.

Sports Illustrated

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

Men in the arena: can indoor football be revived in the US?

Leagues like the IFL are minuscule in comparison to the behemoth that is the NFL. But they are often popular in the smaller markets they serve

The Guardian - US

Alanna Smith in the conversation for most improved player

Smith leads the Sky in rebounds per game, averaging 6.8, to go with her 9.5 points and 1.6 blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sky get much-needed win against Mercury

Five players score in double figures in must-win game against 10th-place Mercury.

Chicago Sun-Times

As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes

Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s loss to Storm highlights uncertainty of their playoff goals

Three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper finished with a team-high 17 points after scoring a career-high 37 on Tuesday against the Aces. But Copper alone can’t propel the Sky to the postseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

Storm’s Jewell Loyd and Sky’s Kahleah Copper leading franchises after exodus of stars

“I feel like I’ve been preparing the last eight seasons to be able to be in a role like this and feel OK doing it,” Loyd told the Sun-Times.

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Sky have opportunity to put space between themselves and Sparks this week

To create some separation between themselves and the bottom four teams in the league, the Sky need more cohesion in moments of adversity.

Newcastle Herald

Circuit Italia could save Newcastle's East End all the Supercars woes

'It could provide far more exciting racing'

Newsroom.co.nz

Former Black Fern: 'This jersey was never mine to keep'

Eloise Blackwell may no longer be a Black Fern but she is still keeping the rugby flame alive successfully for her club and Auckland, Maryke Elgoran writes.

Newcastle Herald

Has Knights coach Adam O'Brien done enough to earn a new deal?

By every metric, the Knights are clearly a better team than they were last year.

USA Today Sports Media Group

DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba attend Seattle Storm game

Plenty of star power at the Storm game

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky announce two additions to coaching staff, including Proviso West alum Awvee Storey

Former Sky assistant Awvee Storey rejoined the team as director of basketball, strategy and personnel after four seasons on former Sun coach Curt Miller’s staff in Connecticut beginning in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

To even get consideration from free agent-to-be Jewell Loyd, Sky have work to do

“Every person wants to play in their hometown, whether it’s playing there for college, whatever it is.” said Loyd, who played high school ball at Niles West. “There’s always a different feel. . . . At the same time, I’ve only known the Seattle Storm my whole [WNBA career].’’

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