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Griner return, free agency could spark charter flight change

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA has collided with free agency which has raised questions once again about teams chartering flights.

Two-time WNBA champion Candace Parker says she plans to sign with Las Vegas Aces

One of the greatest players in WNBA history — two-time league MVP Candace Parker — announced on her Instagram account she will sign with the Las Vegas Aces.

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Candace Parker leaves Chicago Sky for Las Vegas Aces, ending a memorable 2-year run with her hometown team

Candace Parker announced on Instagram on Saturday that she is signing with the Las Vegas Aces, ending her two-year run with the Chicago Sky.

chicagotribune.com

Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

Angel City FC founding investor Alexis Ohanian says there needs to be a safe work environment in the National Women’s Soccer League.

A'ja Wilson earns WNBA MVP honors for 2nd time

A’ja Wilson has earned WNBA MVP honors for the second time in her young career.

Sun rout Sky 104-80, force Game 5 in WNBA semifinals series

DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Chicago Sky 104-80 and force a decisive Game 5 in their WNBA playoffs semifinal series.

Afternoon Briefing: What a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights could look like

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Parker helps Sky beat Sun 76-72, take 2-1 series lead

Candace Parker had 16 points and 11 rebounds while Kahleah Copper added 15 points and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 76-72 in Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals.

Sun-Sky semifinals series heads to Connecticut

The Connecticut Sun are finally returning home after spending 10 days on the road.

Parker, Chicago advance to WNBA semis, beat New York 90-72

Candace Parker had 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Chicago Sky over the New York Liberty 90-72 in the deciding Game 3 to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

Chicago posts record rout of New York 100-62, forces Game 3

Kahleah Copper scored 20 points and Courtney Vandersloot added 16 to help Chicago to a record rout of New York 100-62 to even the first-round WNBA playoffs series and force a decisive Game 3.

WNBA playoff picture still muddled, 2 weeks left in season

The WNBA playoff picture is still unclear with two weeks left in the regular season.

New York Liberty control own destiny in playoff chase

The New York Liberty are currently two games out of a spot in the WNBA playoffs.

WNBA All-Star Game: What we saw, heard in Chicago

Wintrust Arena is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game. But before Sunday’s game, there are plenty of events — and we are tracking it all.

chicagotribune.com

Allie Quigley wins WNBA 3-Point Contest a record fourth time

Allie Quigley has won the WNBA 3-Point Contest for a record fourth time by putting together a perfect final rack.

Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend

Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles are playing in the WNBA All-Star Game for the last time.

WNBA players balance activist roles as political turmoil hangs over All-Star weekend

From Brittney Griner’s detention to fighting for LGBTQ and reproductive rights, WNBA players balance activist roles at All-Star weekend.

chicagotribune.com

WNBA All-Stars will play at Wintrust Arena this weekend, and Sky fans are in luck when it comes to merchandise

Chicago Sky merchandise is easier to find than it was after the team won its first WNBA title last fall.

chicagotribune.com

The WNBA All-Star Game is this weekend at Wintrust Arena. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

Chicago is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time this weekend at Wintrust Arena. Here’s everything you need to know.

chicagotribune.com

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been linked for two decades.

Stewart trades for Bird in WNBA All-Star draft

Breanna Stewart traded for her Seattle teammate Sue Bird in the WNBA All-Star draft.

Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves

Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 in Chicago.

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game.

Hammon has Aces off to sizzling start on offense

Becky Hammon vowed before the season tipped off that the Las Vegas Aces would be shooting more 3-poitners this year.

Analysis: Jussie Smollett erupts in outburst as he's sentenced to 150 days in jail

Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in the Cook County Jail for fabricating a hate crime, and Smollett erupted in an outburst as he was taken away. CBS 2's Brad Edwards, Irika Sargent, Political Investigator Dana Kozlov, and Legal Analyst Irv Miller have analysis.

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Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for support after arrest

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia.

EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason

Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter.

WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.

Candace Parker Voted AP Female Athlete of The Year For 2nd Time

She is the only WNBA player to win the AP Female Athlete of the Year award. She hopes that changes soon as the league continues to get more exposure.

newsy.com

Candace Parker voted AP Female Athlete of Year for 2nd time

Candace Parker staved off Father Time to help the Chicago Sky win the franchise’s first WNBA championship and capped off 2021 by being named The Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year for a second time.

WNBA Finals viewership was up from last year – here's how many people watched the Chicago Sky's first championship

ESPN said the 2021 WNBA Finals between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury attracted an average of 548,000 viewers throughout four games.

cnbc.com

Chicago brings home its first WNBA championship trophy

The Chicago Sky rallied from behind to beat the Phoenix Mercury and bring home the city's first-ever WNBA title. They're being celebrated by their hometown, including former President Barack Obama.

npr.org

Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix

Allie Quigley scored 26 points and Candace Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to help Chicago win its first WNBA championship with a 80-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

Chicago uses stellar defensive effort to rout Phoenix 86-50

Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her 22 points in the first half and Chicago used a dominant defensive effort to reach a record rout of the Phoenix Mercury 86-50, moving the Sky one victory away from the franchise’s first WNBA title.

A mic'd up Candace Parker gloated to a league legend sitting courtside after huge play in the WNBA Finals

Candace Parker wore a wire as she dropped 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists against the Phoenix Mercury during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

news.yahoo.com

Sun forward Jones, coach Miller win major AP WNBA awards

Jonquel Jones is no stranger to winning Associated Press WNBA awards.

WNBA playoff seeds up for grabs as teams enter home stretch

The WNBA playoff chase may come down to the final day of the regular season on Sept. 19.

WNBA honors its top 25 players all-time

The WNBA honored its past and present when it announced the league's top 25 players Sunday. The “W25” has 10 current players, including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles, Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart. Former stars Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Katie Smith and Sheryl Swoopes are among 15 retired players selected by a panel of media members and women's basketball pioneers and advocates.

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Delle Donne, Ogwumike return after long injury layoffs

Elena Delle Donne and Chiney Ogwumike will have a major impact on the Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks playoff chances now that they're back on the basketball court.

Wilson leads US to quarters with 93-82 win over France

A’ja Wilson scored 22 points and Breanna Stewart added 17 to help the U.S. beat France 93-82.

Ogunbowale leads WNBA All-Stars over US Olympic team 93-85

Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and the WNBA All-Star team beat the U.S. Olympic team 93-85 in the league’s All-Star Game.

Candace Parker will be the first woman on the cover of NBA 2K

"Representation matters, so this is a special moment of progress for the sport and the series," Parker said.

cbsnews.com

WNBA Star Candace Parker To Be First Woman On NBA 2K Cover

The latest installment of the video game franchise pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of the WNBA.

newsy.com

Candace Parker on being NBA 2K's first WNBA cover star: It helps women 'not just in sport' but also 'in the boardroom'

"I hope that there's many more young women and young girls that look and say 'We can do this.'"

cnbc.com

Candace Parker to be first woman on cover of NBA 2K game

Candace Parker grew up playing video games and now she’ll be the first female basketball player on the cover of one.

US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars

Both the U.S. Olympic team and the WNBA All-Stars expect a competitive game in the league’s showcase.

Finally healthy, Chicago Sky climbing WNBA standings

The Chicago Sky are at full strength and moving up the WNBA standings after a slow start due to injuries.

Bonus hoops: WNBA exceeds last year's number of OT games

The WNBA season is only a few weeks old and there already have been five games that have decided in overtime.

WNBA returns, celebrating 25th anniversary season

The WNBA is back and celebrating its silver anniversary.

WNBA tips off 25th anniversary season

The WNBA will tip off its 25th season on Friday after an offseason that was full of player movement, including Candace Parker returning home to Chicago.

Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky

(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)CHICAGO – Candace Parker talked about seeing her grandmother hold up the newspaper during their call, thrilled she is coming home to play for the Chicago Sky. “I'm so excited to be home and I say that from the bottom of my heart,” Parker said during a Zoom conference Tuesday. “When she decided, she told me even before, ‘If I come, I’m coming to ball,'” he said. She said she started thinking about playing for the Sky a few weeks ago and would not have left Los Angeles for any other team. “(I) have obviously evolved, and a lot of it had to do with me living in Knoxville and me living in Los Angeles and Russia and Istanbul and China.

Taurasi re-signs in Phoenix while Clark heads to Washington

Taurasi is staying in Phoenix while Alysha Clark is heading across the country to join the Washington Mystics. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)NEW YORK – Diana Taurasi is staying in Phoenix while Alysha Clark is heading across the country to join the Washington Mystics. Unlike Parker, there was no real expectation the 38-year-old Taurasi would leave the team that drafted her No. Clark also led the WNBA in 3-point field goal percentage (52.2) for the second consecutive season. Change is never easy but having teammates and an organization excited to have you join their family makes it better,” Clark said.

AP sources: Parker headed to Chicago, McBride to Minnesota

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 27, because no official announcement is allowed until Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)Candace Parker is headed home and Kayla McBride is getting a fresh start in Minnesota. that she would be signing with the Lynx once free agents can officially ink deals Monday. Nearly 75% of the players on the Sparks' roster are free agents. That’s led to increased player movement from our roster.”Two players who are free agents but won't be moving are Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.

The Latest: Ali to host Women's Sports Foundation awards

FILE - In this July 10, 2019, file photo, Laila Ali arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Ali will host the Womens Sports Foundation awards show featuring Candace Parker, Tom Brady and Carli Lloyd. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Laila Ali will host the Women’s Sports Foundation awards show featuring Candace Parker, Tom Brady and Carli Lloyd. In 1974, King created the Women’s Sports Foundation, which provides sports programming and grants for young athletes. The Czech team says 16 others have to be re-tested after the results of their tests were inconclusive.

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