Annie Costabile
Chicago Sun-Times
Jackson, MS, United States
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WNBA Playoffs: Sky will look to avoid elimination against Aces in Game 2
Guard trio of Copper, Mabrey and Williams needs to shoot better than they did in Game 1 → Read More
Sky emphasize discipline and communication in first practice since Game 1 battering
“It was good,” Interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “We got a lot done and I saw some improvements in our game. We’ll see if we can apply this to on the court.” → Read More
Sky falter in fourth quarter, drop second straight to Dream
Kahleah Copper finished one point shy of her career high after being held scoreless in the final 10 minutes. → Read More
Emre Vatansever still working to define Sky culture under his direction
Vatansever’s way of going about getting the most out of his players differs significantly from that of former coach/general manager James Wade. → Read More
Marina Mabrey doesn’t care what anyone thinks
Mabrey is the Sky’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game halfway through the season. She’s still looking for All-Star recognition. → Read More
Sky suffer first loss since former coach/GM James Wade’s resignation
“Everything is just moving on, and everything is going well,’’ interim coach/GM Emre Vatansever said. ‘‘I think it’s just a game that we lost. We didn’t do the things that we should do.” → Read More
Olympic gold medalist, member of Sky’s inaugural team Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
McCray-Penson was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. She played 11 games for the Sky in 2006. → Read More
Voices within Chicago’s Sky franchise urge separating coach and general manager roles
There are obvious reasons why all other teams in the WNBA as well as the NBA has separated the positions. First off, coaching the players whose contracts you just negotiated presents challenges. → Read More
James Wade’s exit for the NBA makes Kahleah Copper’s future in Chicago even more uncertain
“I have a whole season to finish going into free agency next year,” Copper said. “I have to show up and be the best version of myself.” → Read More
James Wade’s exit for the NBA makes Kahleah Copper’s future with the Sky even more uncertain
“I have a whole season to finish going into free agency next year,” Copper said after James Wade’s exit. “I have to show up and be the best version of myself.” → Read More
Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they?
As all other WNBA franchises have signaled, professional sports teams need separation between the court and the front office. → Read More
Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they?
As all other WNBA franchises have signaled, professional sports teams need separation between the court and the front office. → Read More
James Wade says decision to leave Sky was opportunity to ‘further myself as a coach’
Wade affirmed that his decision was in no way shaped by a concern that he could potentially lose his job at the end of the season. → Read More
James Wade leaving Sky for assistant coaching position with Raptors
In five seasons Wade coached the Sky to an 81-59 overall record and was 13-8 in the playoffs. → Read More
Courtney Williams notches first career triple-double in Sky’s 86-78 win over Sparks
Williams finished with 12 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. → Read More
Ruthy Hebard set to make her return from maternity leave
“We like seeing her in her practice gear, but it’s time to see her in a uniform.” → Read More
Consistency remains hurdle for Sky four games ahead of WNBA All-Star break
The most impactful area of improvement in Wednesday’s win was the Sky’s reduced turnovers. They finished with 13 against the Sparks after averaging 16.5 per game through their losing streak. → Read More
Patience pays off for Courtney Williams as Sky snap six-game skid
Williams led the Sky to an 80-63 victory over the Sparks with a game-high 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists. → Read More
Sky’s Kahleah Copper figures to be lock for WNBA All-Star reserve
“I definitely feel like I deserve it,” Copper said. “But, we’ll see how it plays out.” → Read More
What adjustments can ninth-place Sky make to snap worst skid in WNBA?
Injuries aside, facing the possibility of losing their seventh straight game when they play the Sparks on Wednesday, no adjustment is off the table, including changes to Wade’s rotation. → Read More