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Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

The Chicago Sky acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins on Sunday. Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season. "It's thrilling to acquire one of the great young talents in this league in Jackson," Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said. "Rickea is only going to continue to ascend, and the organization is excited to witness that growth firsthand." It was a difficult offseason for Jackson when her ex-boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce, was arrested and charged in a ...

Skylar Diggins signs with the Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty

Skylar Diggins is headed to Chicago while Satou Sabally is coming to New York as WNBA free agents can officially sign Saturday. Diggins spent the past two seasons with the Seattle Storm before coming to the Sky — a move announced on social media. The seven-time All-Star gives the team another veteran guard and brings her closer to where she grew up in South Bend, Indiana. She averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 assists last season. Sabally's move to New York was confirmed by her agent Zack Miller. She joins an already stacked roster as Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu already said ...

New WNBA CBA lifts rookie salaries, with the No. 1 overall pick set to earn $500,000

NEW YORK — Some high-profile members of the upcoming 2026 WNBA draft class went to dinner Friday night with a few veteran players including Nneka Ogwumike and Tina Charles. It was a chance to gain some knowledge as the rookies get set to embark on their new journey Monday night when their names are called in the draft. "I wish I had brought a notebook," UConn grad Azzi Fudd said at a pre-draft availability Saturday. "Taking all these notes, like they're giving such good information, such good advice. It's like information overload." Ogwumike, who is president of the players' ...

Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title, 3rd in 5 years

LAS VEGAS — Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play. Much of that is because of the freshman in the Pioneers' net. No goalie has been better than Johnny Hicks, and he is the main reason Denver is yet again the best team in ...