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Associated Press
10 hours ago
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Phoenix visits Chicago following Akoa Makani's 21-point game
Phoenix Mercury (10-4, 6-4 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (3-8, 1-6 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury visits the Chicago Sky after Monique Akoa Makani scored 21 points in the Mercury's 89-81 victory over the New York Liberty. The Sky have gone 1-3 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 86.3 points while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting. The Mercury are 4-2 in road games. Phoenix ranks eighth in the WNBA with 33.8 rebounds per game. Satou Sabally paces the Mercury with 8.5. Chicago's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Phoenix allows. Phoenix averages 80.5 points per game, 5.8 fewer points than the 86.3 Chicago allows to opponents. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mercury won 94-89 in the last matchup on May 28. Sabally led the Mercury with 20 points, and Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 21 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Atkins is averaging 12.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sky. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, nine assists and 1.8 steals for the Mercury. Sabally is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 3-7, averaging 77.0 points, 35.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.6 points per game. Mercury: 7-3, averaging 81.9 points, 34.2 rebounds, 20.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points. INJURIES: Sky: Moriah Jefferson: out (leg), Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). Mercury: Megan McConnell: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Phoenix visits Chicago following Akoa Makani's 21-point game
Phoenix Mercury (10-4, 6-4 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (3-8, 1-6 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury visits the Chicago Sky after Monique Akoa Makani scored 21 points in the Mercury's 89-81 victory over the New York Liberty. Advertisement The Sky have gone 1-3 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 86.3 points while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting. The Mercury are 4-2 in road games. Phoenix ranks eighth in the WNBA with 33.8 rebounds per game. Satou Sabally paces the Mercury with 8.5. Chicago's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Phoenix allows. Phoenix averages 80.5 points per game, 5.8 fewer points than the 86.3 Chicago allows to opponents. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mercury won 94-89 in the last matchup on May 28. Sabally led the Mercury with 20 points, and Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 21 points. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Atkins is averaging 12.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sky. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, nine assists and 1.8 steals for the Mercury. Sabally is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 3-7, averaging 77.0 points, 35.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.6 points per game. Mercury: 7-3, averaging 81.9 points, 34.2 rebounds, 20.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points. Advertisement INJURIES: Sky: Moriah Jefferson: out (leg), Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). Mercury: Megan McConnell: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese's New Post on Thursday is Turning Heads
Angel Reese's New Post on Thursday is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In her second season in the WNBA, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is gradually making strides as she looks to become a prominent star. Advertisement In her most recent game on Tuesday, she had 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. Although the Sky lost to the Washington Mystics, it was one of the finest games she has had so far in the pros. Before the Sky game, she also showed off her fashion sense by showing up to the contest in an interesting outfit that caught the attention of fans. Taking to her Instagram, Reese shared two photos of her game day outfits, where she appeared in a beige box pleated mini skirt paired with a pink and white jacket. She rounded off with a matching pink handbag and baby pink kitten heels. "i adore you 😍," one fan wrote. "Pink everything ✨🩷," a second fan wrote. Advertisement "THE PURSE + THE JACKET ARE U KIDDING 😭😭😭🔥," another user wrote. "if you adore her…😜," another fan wrote. "Dior baeeee😍," a fifth user wrote. "😍😍," wrote another user. On the season, Reese is averaging 11.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals a game. She's shooting just 37.8% from the field, but her rebounding and defense have proven to be game changers for the rebuilding Sky. The Sky currently have a 3-8 record after going 13-27 last season. In 2024, Reese was an All-Star and the runner-up in the Rookie of the Year balloting after she was taken with the No. 7 pick in that year's draft. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images In college, she became a prominent star at LSU. As a junior, she led the school to its first women's national championship when it defeated Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the final game. The following year, Iowa got its revenge against the Tigers in the Elite Eight round. Advertisement That 2023 national title matchup sparked a rivalry between Reese and Clark that has helped propel national interest in women's basketball to previously unimaginable heights. Related: Angel Reese Had Four Words for Former LSU Teammate on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Chicago Sky Coach Turns Heads With Angel Reese Gesture on Tuesday
Chicago Sky Coach Turns Heads With Angel Reese Gesture on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky entered Tuesday's matchup against the 4-7 Washington Mystics with a 3-7 record during the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement Sunday's 78 to 66 win against the Connecticut Sun snapped a three-game losing streak for the Sky and gave them their first win of the Commissioner's Cup. Angel Reese recorded her first triple-double of her WNBA career in the win, scoring 11 points in addition to 13 rebounds and 11 assists. During Tuesday's game against the Mystics, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh chose to celebrate Reese by wearing her Reebok Engine A "Pretty Gritty" PE shoes on the sideline. Fans reacted strongly to Marsh's gesture on Tuesday during the game against Washington. Many took to social media to voice their support for the first-year head coach. Advertisement "Tyler coaching in Angel's shoes?" one fan asked. "Tyler Marsh Rocking Angel Reebok Shoe🥺🤝🏽," another responded. "Tyler Marsh wearing Angel Reese sneakers is kinda weird but [expletive] it," a fan wrote. "Do whatever works lol." Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).David Butler II-Imagn Images "Tyler Marsh is wearing angels shoes. Periodd support," a fan replied. "Tyler has on Angel's shoes!" another commented. "Tyler got AR shoes on 💯," one fan wrote. Chicago got off to an 0-4 start during the 2025 WNBA season but they have now won three of their last six games. While they are out of the running to clinch the Eastern Conference's spot in the Commissioner's Cup, a win would boost them into fourth place in the conference standings. Advertisement Reese had 12 points, six rebounds and three assists at halftime as the Sky clung to a 44 to 32 lead. Related: Angel Reese's Old Nickname Surfaces After Chicago Sky Game Related: Mystics Star Responds to Recent Angel Reese Exchange This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Chicago Sky Coach Reacts to Angel Reese News on Thursday
Chicago Sky Coach Reacts to Angel Reese News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky dropped to 3-8 during the 2025 WNBA season after Tuesday's loss to the Washington Mystics. The 79 to 72 loss gave the Mystics a 5-7 record and sole possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Advertisement Second-year forward Angel Reese followed up her first career triple-double on Sunday with a 17-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist performance against the Mystics. A day after the game, Reese made headlines again when she partnered with Cash App to rebuild the outdoor basketball courts at Oakwood Beach in Chicago, Illinois. The two courts are now named "Angel's Court" and are located near the water. New Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh has been a big supporter of Reese, who was a WNBA All-Star in 2024, since he took over at the beginning of the season. On Thursday, he spoke to the media about Reese's gesture and praised the second-year forward out of LSU. Advertisement "This whole court is really cool," Marsh said. "It's awesome, it was an awesome moment. It's something she should be proud of so we're really proud of it for her as well." Reese is averaging 11.0 points and 11.7 rebounds this season, which is still down from her 13.6-point and 13.1-rebound per game averages in 2024. Her 11.7 rebounds per contest still lead the WNBA in 2025. Her assist numbers are way up compared to last year, as she is averaging 3.6 per contest this season as opposed to just 1.9 last season. The Sky are back in action on Saturday against the 9-4 Phoenix Mercury. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Turns Heads With Angel Reese Gesture on Tuesday Related: Angel Reese's Old Nickname Surfaces After Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
