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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese stole the show on Sunday night as she turned in her first career triple-double for the Chicago Sky. More importantly, Reese's 11-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance helped lead Chicago to a crucial 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement Sunday's victory put an end to the Sky's recent three-game losing skid, and it wasn't just Reese who came to play. Rookie Hailey Van Lith (career-high 16 points off the bench), Kia Nurse (11 points, three triples) and Ariel Atkins (10 points, four assists) all turned in strong performances as well to help lift Chicago. The same was the case for center Kamilla Cardoso, who registered 10 points, seven rebounds and an assist in 35 minutes of action. There is no doubt, however, that it was Reese who was the star of the show against Connecticut. The Sky made it official by naming the 23-year-old as the Player of the Game. Cardoso caught wind of the announcement, and she just had to flex her teammate's big game on social media. Cardoso did not have anything to say about the post. Instead, she let the announcement and Reese's massive performance do all the talking. Advertisement Reese and Cardoso have been the backbone of Chicago's frontcourt this season. Sunday's performance was an example of how well these two can play together toward a single goal. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) and center Kamilla Cardoso (10) battle against A'ja Wilson (22).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Chicago will need both of them to be at their best on Tuesday when they return to action against the Washington Mystics. The Sky will be looking to improve on their 3-7 record and potentially score back-to-back wins. Related: WNBA Makes Angel Reese Announcement After Chicago Sky Star's Historic Game Related: Former Chicago Sky Star Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Announcement Leaves Kamilla Cardoso Speechless
Angel Reese stole the show on Sunday night as she turned in her first career triple-double for the Chicago Sky. More importantly, Reese's 11-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance helped lead Chicago to a crucial 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. Sunday's victory put an end to the Sky's recent three-game losing skid, and it wasn't just Reese who came to play. Rookie Hailey Van Lith (career-high 16 points off the bench), Kia Nurse (11 points, three triples) and Ariel Atkins (10 points, four assists) all turned in strong performances as well to help lift Chicago. The same was the case for center Kamilla Cardoso, who registered 10 points, seven rebounds and an assist in 35 minutes of action. There is no doubt, however, that it was Reese who was the star of the show against Connecticut. The Sky made it official by naming the 23-year-old as the Player of the Game. Cardoso caught wind of the announcement, and she just had to flex her teammate's big game on social media. Cardoso did not have anything to say about the post. Instead, she let the announcement and Reese's massive performance do all the talking. Reese and Cardoso have been the backbone of Chicago's frontcourt this season. Sunday's performance was an example of how well these two can play together toward a single goal. Chicago will need both of them to be at their best on Tuesday when they return to action against the Washington Mystics. The Sky will be looking to improve on their 3-7 record and potentially score back-to-back wins. Related: WNBA Makes Angel Reese Announcement After Chicago Sky Star's Historic Game Related: Former Chicago Sky Star Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Caitlin Clark Copyright 2025 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
NBC Sports
10-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: TV/stream info, preview, tip off time
The Commissioner's Cup continues this week with an LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces showdown this Wednesday, June 11, at 10 PM ET. The last time these two teams went head-to-head was on May 30, when the Aces won 96-81. The Sparks lost 89-81 to the Golden State Valkyries in overtime on Monday night. Kelsey Plum scored a team-high 24 points and dished out 7 assists, reaching a milestone of 1,000 career assists in the fourth quarter. Dearica Hamby was named the Sparks' Player of the Game, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Los Angeles has just one win in the last five games. The Aces are also coming off a loss to the Valkyries, falling 95-68 on Saturday. It was the team's second loss by at least 20 points this season, following a 102-82 to the Seattle Storm on May 25. Head coach Becky Hammon was frustrated by the team's lack of effort. 'I told them effort has to come from your heart. The schemes, the discipline, the habits -- that's your head, " said Hammon after the game. 'Right now, we not only have a heart issue, but it's [becoming] a head issue. I'm not going to coach effort. It's one thing I can't deal with. You are in charge of your effort.' A'ja Wilson, last year's MVP, finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. 'We've got to do a better job as a team, understanding what teams want to take away from us,' said Wilson. 'Everyone knows how talented we are, so we have to pick it apart.' Natalie Esquire, How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: When: Wednesday, June 11 Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV Time: 10 PM ET TV Channel: CBS Sports Network Live Stream: YouTube TV Jackie Powell, How can I watch WNBA games? Over 175 regular season WNBA games will be available across the following networks and streaming platforms: ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, WNBA League Pass. Click here for the full 2025 WNBA Season Schedule. 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date RELATED: WNBA Preview - Lynx try to stay undefeated, Caitlin Clark nears return from quad injury
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
East Carolina guard RJ Felton to attend predraft workout with Raptors
East Carolina guard RJ Felton to attend predraft workout with Raptors East Carolina senior RJ Felton is scheduled to work out with the Toronto Raptors, his management, Exclusive Athletes Agency, announced on Monday. Felton was an All-AAC first-team selection this past season, averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals on 37.6% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games. He ranked third in the conference in points (620) and fourth in 3-pointers (86). The 6-foot-3 guard leaves East Carolina ranked second in career field goals (630) and third in total scoring (1,774) and 3s (235) after four years with the program. His 620 points scored were the fourth-most by a Pirates player in a single season. Felton was among the prospects who competed at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament last month, emerging as one of the top performers after recording 22 points in one game. He was named Player of the Game for that performance on April 16. The soon-to-be 23-year-old has also had known predraft workouts with the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. He will also have others scheduled before the draft on June 25-26. Felton is highly touted for his scoring and ability to make hustle plays. He had a productive college career and wants to continue that momentum into the predraft process.
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sky vs Sparks 78-91: Is Angel Reese on her way out of Chicago? Star admits it's 'tough' losing 3-in-a-row
The Chicago Sky's tough start to the 2025 WNBA season continued on Sunday as they fell to the Los Angeles Sparks 91-78, marking their third consecutive loss. After a season-opening defeat to the Indiana Fever and another setback in their home opener against the New York Liberty, Chicago remains winless with an 0-3 record. Despite the defeat, the Sky found a silver lining in Angel Reese's standout performance at Arena. The 2024 WNBA All-Star had struggled in the first two games of the season, shooting just five-for-22 from the field. However, on Sunday, Reese bounced back in a major way, finishing with a double-double: 13 points and 12 rebounds, alongside four assists and two steals. She also shot a more efficient 5-for-11 from the field. Following the game, Chicago made an announcement on social media, naming Reese the Player of the Game. 'Double double for 5️⃣‼️,' the team posted, accompanied by a graphic of Reese's stats. Despite their overall struggles, Reese's effort was a bright spot for the Sky, who sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. Post-match, Reese was visibly frustrated with the game. Her demeanor in the post-match press conference led many to believe she might be looking at her WNBA future elsewhere. Chicago finished at the bottom of the East in 2024 and is hoping to turn things around under new head coach Tyler Marsh. With the season still in its early stages, the Sky will be looking for their first win on Tuesday against the Phoenix Mercury. While their 0-3 record remains concerning, Reese's bounce-back performance offers a glimmer of hope for the team moving forward.
