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Traveling abroad on a plane, going through customs, having her bags X-rayed and checked by foreign agents and drug-sniffing dogs no doubt brought back flashes of her 2022 arrest for “drug smuggling” in Moscow.
According to two WNBA league sources, the Sky are considering Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park as their new practice facility. The goal, according to one source, would be for the franchise to add to the existing building.
What most refuse to see is the beauty of the skin she chooses to live in. A skin at this point millions-on-millions thought she’d shed like most other Black athletes when their fame introduces itself to fortune.
Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was named the MVP after scoring 34 points, all of which came in the second half and were the most points scored in a WNBA All-Star Game.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are the lone rookies making their All-Star debuts in Phoenix.
Kahleah Copper will make her Olympic debut in her ninth WNBA season. She accomplished the goal with steady improvement each year.
Mabrey requested a trade midway through the 2024 WNBA season after the role she came to Chicago to play did not pan out. Her preferred destination was always Connecticut.
Mabrey never quite fit with the Sky, which contributed to her desire to be moved.
The Sun also will receive the Sky’s 2025 second-round draft pick and the right to swap 2026 first-round picks.
“It’s always good to get a win under your belt and just try to build off that momentum,” Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon said. “Now you got a chance to take that when we come back and build off of it.”
Aside from the cost — numerous ticket holders shared with the Sun-Times a price increase of more than 200% — most expressed concern about the lack of communication. Many were troubled by the fact that no explanation was provided for why ticket prices increased.
As Evans’ minutes have slowly declined, her future in Chicago has come further into question.
The WNBA trade deadline is Aug. 20, five days after the Sky return to play following the Olympic break.
Her future in Chicago was in question when coach Teresa Weatherspoon removed her from the starting lineup June 16.
They don’t take enough shots from long range, and the Liberty exploit them with the pick-and-roll.
“Feeling everybody’s support with me in that aspect, I really appreciate that,” Harrison said. “I do believe I can contribute and be a help to the team just like everybody else.”
The Sky’s second-half defense faltered, specifically against Sabrina Ionescu. Angel Reese extended her double-double streak to 15 games in the loss.
She’s heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics — but as a spectator. “Hopefully, I’ll be able to see a couple of games while I’m out there,” she said. “Being able to experience that, so hopefully when 2028 comes, I can be there and experience that and not just be watching.”
“When the ball isn’t falling, there are many things you can do in this game that bring so much success to the team,” coach Teresa Weatherspoon said. “She’s not one-dimensional.”
Reese broke the WNBA record for most consecutive double-doubles in the Sky’s loss to the Storm. She’ll have an opportunity to keep her 14-game streak going Thursday against the Liberty on the road.