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Reflecting on a roller coaster 2025 Chicago Sky season and what's next for 2026
Chicago had sky-high expectations that crashed before the season could find momentum, and now all eyes are on whether or not 2026 will be just as stormy.
Karli Bell
Sep 147 min read
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Opinion: The Sky is falling; Who dropped the ball in Chicago?
The Chicago Sky don't have the best poker face, and players - both current and past - are calling them out at the WNBA poker table.
Karli Bell
Sep 65 min read
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Maddy Westbeld's work ethic showing success in second half of rookie season
Maddy Westbeld took advantage of her opportunity when the Sky got hit with injuries, and it's starting to pay off.
Karli Bell
Aug 54 min read
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'Pay The Players': WNBA All-Star weekend highlights CBA distance between league, players
The 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend showed how big the CBA puzzle is as players and the league sat down for their first in-person meetings.
Karli Bell
Jul 203 min read
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'Greatest shooter to touch a basketball': Allie Quigley’s No. 14 retired by Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky honored their sharpest 3-point shooter in franchise history with the retirement of Allie Quigley's No. 14.
Karli Bell
Jul 93 min read
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Sky's Rachel Banham embracing point guard role with strength & poise
The Chicago Sky may have found their new point guard in Rachel Banham, and the numbers show what she provides offensively.
Karli Bell
Jul 74 min read
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Candace Parker's legacy and impact goes beyond basketball
Candace Parker's legacy in women's basketball started in the city of Chicago, and one reporter felt it instantly.
Karli Bell
Jun 295 min read
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10 games in: What's going on with the Chicago Sky?
10 games into 2025, the Chicago Sky are starting to find ways to navigate heavy adversity while still learning how to play with and for each other.
Karli Bell
Jun 164 min read
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With Courtney Vandersloot out, what's next for Chicago?
There's a lot of questions surrounding what the Chicago Sky can do to replace the loss of Courtney Vandersloot. I got some answers.
Karli Bell
Jun 94 min read
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Fever come out with win over Sky in historic night at United Center
The Chicago Sky welcomed in the Indiana Fever for the first ever WNBA game played at the United Center, but it was the Fever's night.
Karli Bell
Jun 74 min read
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Courtney Paris’ quiet presence producing powerful post group results
While Courtney Paris may be soft spoken, the results her post players show some loud improvements from 2024 to 2025.
Karli Bell
Jun 55 min read
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Sky Notebook: Chicago showing progress
The Chicago Sky picked up their first wins of the season, and they're trending upwards as the WNBA season progresses.
Karli Bell
Jun 14 min read
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Top 3 takeaways from first two Chicago Sky games
The Chicago Sky have started in the loss column with two blowout losses to open up the 2025 WNBA season.
Karli Bell
May 223 min read
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Karli Bell's WNBA Preseason Rankings
With the regular season less than a week away, take a look at some WNBA preseason rankings before tip-off on Friday.
Karli Bell
May 147 min read
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Top 3 takeaways from Sky's final preseason game
With the preseason over for the Chicago Sky, all eyes on final roster cuts and the start of the 2025 WNBA season.
Karli Bell
May 103 min read
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Top 3 takeaways from Sky's preseason game vs. Lynx
The Chicago Sky showcased their defensive identity in their second preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx and first one at Wintrust Arena.
Karli Bell
May 63 min read
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Top 3 takeaways from the Sky's first preseason game
There's a lot to love about the Chicago Sky after their preseason win over the Brazilian National Team.
Karli Bell
May 24 min read
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How veteran leadership is proving vital early for Chicago Sky
The 2025 Chicago Sky training camp roster already looks incredibly different thanks to veteran leadership added in the offseason.
Karli Bell
May 14 min read
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Grading 2025 WNBA Rosters pre-training camp
With the WNBA Draft wrapped, take a look at how all 13 teams' rosters look right before the start of training camp.
Karli Bell
Apr 218 min read
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Chicago Sky select Sivka, Van Lith in 2025 WNBA Draft
The Chicago Sky added crucial depth with their four picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Karli Bell
Apr 154 min read
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