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I’ve been playing basketball since I was five years old. Now, at 17, I play for Whitney Young High School and Meanstreets EYBL which is two of the most respected basketball programs in Chicago. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, but I’d be lying if I said the journey has been fair for everyone....Continue reading
Kamilla Cardoso owned the paint, Courtney Vandersloot etched her name in history, and for the first time this season, the Chicago Sky sealed a win that felt like a turning point. Sky Town, we’re finally on the board. The Chicago Sky snapped their cold start and showed serious fight at home, outlasting the Dallas Wings...Continue reading
My name is Danielle Brooks, and I’m a 17-year-old girl who loves the game of basketball. For me, it’s never been just a hobby, it’s a part of who I am. I love everything about it: the strategy, the speed, the rhythm. Whether the game is fast-paced or slows down to a mental chess match,...Continue reading
The Chicago Sky dropped their home opener tonight to the reigning WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, but this wasn’t the kind of welcome party Skytown had in mind. Despite a gritty showing, the Sky were outpaced, outgunned, and ultimately overwhelmed, falling 99–74 in front of an electric home crowd hungry for a statement win....Continue reading
Sky Town has been counting down to the Chicago Sky’s preseason home opener, and let me tell you — it did not disappoint. This game served up a preview of what could be a thrilling new era for the Sky. Only downside? Getting seated next to a loud Minnesota Lynx fan. But hey, Sky Town...Continue reading