Chicago Sky fire Teresa Weatherspoon less than a year after hiring her, with star Angel Reese 'heartbroken'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Sky fire Teresa Weatherspoon less than a year after hiring her, with star Angel Reese 'heartbroken'

Daily Mail  

The Chicago Sky have fired head coach Teresa Weatherspoon less than a year after hiring her to the helm of the Windy City's WNBA franchise. The Sky's biggest star, Angel Reese, posted to social media that she was 'heartbroken' over the news of Weatherspoon's firing. After being hired in October 2023, Weatherspoon led Chicago to a 13-27 record, one spot shy of the WNBA playoffs. The Chicago Sky have fired Teresa Weatherspoon less than a year after hiring her to the helm The Sky's biggest star, Angel Reese said she was 'heartbroken' when she heard of the firing 'You were an unsung hero in my life.

Sky Chicago Wnba My Life Chicago Sky Teresa Weatherspoon Reese Weatherspoon  hiring  women  life  sky  weatherspoon  chicago  angel  believed  reese  teresa  heartbroken  wnba  star

History of this topic

Teresa Weatherspoon isn’t dwelling on surprising firing by Chicago Sky
1 month ago

Teresa Weatherspoon isn’t dwelling on surprising firing by Chicago Sky

Associated Press  

Teresa Weatherspoon is focused on her future and not dwelling on the past. It’s been nearly two months since the Chicago Sky fired her as coach after just one season with the franchise. “I’m excited,” Weatherspoon said on a conference call for her new team in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. I process and I let it go.” It was the …

Chicago Sky fire coach Teresa Weatherspoon after 1 season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Sky fire coach Teresa Weatherspoon after 1 season

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky fired coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season despite having two of the WNBA’s most promising rookies. “After careful consideration, we have decided it is in the best interest of the organization to part ways with head coach Teresa Weatherspoon,” Sky co-owner and operating chairman Nadi Rawlinson said in a statement. “We are deeply appreciative of …

Angel Reese is 'heartbroken' over head coach Teresa Weatherspoon's firing by the Chicago Sky
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese is 'heartbroken' over head coach Teresa Weatherspoon's firing by the Chicago Sky

Daily Mail  

Moments after the shock firing of Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon was made public, the team's biggest star, Angel Reese, said she was 'heartbroken' over losing her 'unsung hero.' Weatherspoon was hired by the Sky in October 2023 and the team missed the playoffs this year for the first time since 2018 with a 13-27 record. Yet, Reese clearly …

Without Angel Reese, can the Chicago Sky still make the WNBA playoffs?
3 months, 1 week ago

Without Angel Reese, can the Chicago Sky still make the WNBA playoffs?

New York Times  

Angel Reese’s season is done, but the Chicago Sky’s isn’t. Dallas owns swap rights with Chicago’s first-round pick, but missing the playoffs could get the Sky as high as second in the 2025 draft, whereas making the postseason would presumably push them back to sixth since Golden State is expected to have the fifth pick. Let’s turn the page, let’s …

Teresa Weatherspoon hit ‘The Shot’ 25 years ago. But the iconic WNBA moment is hard for her to revisit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Teresa Weatherspoon hit ‘The Shot’ 25 years ago. But the iconic WNBA moment is hard for her to revisit

New York Times  

Teresa Weatherspoon couldn’t watch “The Shot” for years. “I wouldn’t watch it for many, many years because we didn’t win the championship,” Weatherspoon said. I knew that I just got an opportunity to heave it, and it went in for another chance to try to get at the Comets and win.” New York Liberty teammates rushed Teresa Weatherspoon after her …

Angel Reese wows fans with a remarkable and-one shot... but it's a tough night for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Angel Reese wows fans with a remarkable and-one shot... but it's a tough night for the Chicago Sky as the WNBA returns to action post-Olympics

Daily Mail  

The return of WNBA action means the return of two incredibly talented rookies to the floor in their heated rivalry. While Caitlin Clark still has to wait a day before returning to the floor, Angel Reese was back in action on Thursday as her Chicago Sky took on the Phoenix Mercury. Angel Reese gets the and-1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qSH90Ooqki — Marquee …

Reese, Clark deliver with stars on hand for latest matchup between Sky, Fever
6 months ago

Reese, Clark deliver with stars on hand for latest matchup between Sky, Fever

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Angel Reese had just pulled off the best performance of her young career to help the Chicago Sky rally past the Indiana Fever and old college rival Caitlin Clark on Sunday. She understands me, she knows what I’ve been through, what I’m going through.” A game featuring some of the WNBA’s brightest young stars delivered in a huge …

Angel Reese smacks Caitlin Clark in the head after more fouls by her Chicago Sky teammates as Dave Portnoy hits out at their brutal treatment of WNBA's No. 1 pick
6 months, 1 week ago

Angel Reese smacks Caitlin Clark in the head after more fouls by her Chicago Sky teammates as Dave Portnoy hits out at their brutal treatment of WNBA's No. 1 pick

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark was smacked on the head by Angel Reese and subjected to more rough treatment by her Chicago Sky rivals on Sunday, causing Dave Portnoy to lead the outrage. The Fever won that first meeting 71-70 on June 1 but the game was overshadowed by Sky guard Carter's hip-check foul on Clark before an inbounds play. Angel Reese, Dana …

Chicago Sky embracing their share of WNBA spotlight behind gregarious rookie Angel Reese
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Sky embracing their share of WNBA spotlight behind gregarious rookie Angel Reese

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Angel Reese is ensuring some of the glare from the bright spotlight on the WNBA shines squarely on the Chicago Sky. That’s the benefit of not being in college anymore — being able to have as much free time, maximizing your 24 hours.” The spotlight likely will be as bright as it has been this season for the …

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’
7 months ago

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’

LA Times  

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is guarded by defending WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty on Thursday at Barclays Center. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a statement game Thursday against the New York Liberty, contributing 13 points and nine rebounds to her team’s 90-81 win and going viral during the game for picking the pocket of …

Angel Reese is excelling on and off the court in her WNBA rookie season with the Chicago Sky
7 months ago

Angel Reese is excelling on and off the court in her WNBA rookie season with the Chicago Sky

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Angel Reese is proud to be part of the stellar rookie class that is uplifting the WNBA. “It’s not just one person, I think people don’t realize that the narrative out there is that just one person changing the game,” Reese said Thursday. “I love it for us all and we’re just going to continue to keep …

Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon hired as new coach of WNBA’s Chicago Sky
1 year, 2 months ago

Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon hired as new coach of WNBA’s Chicago Sky

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky announced they’ve hired Naismith Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon as the coach on Thursday, two days after her agent confirmed she agreed to take the job. I can’t wait to get to work!” The Sky, who won the 2021 WNBA championship, were searching for a new coach since James Wade left in the middle of …

Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky’s next coach, according to her agent
1 year, 2 months ago

Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky’s next coach, according to her agent

Associated Press  

The Chicago Sky have an agreement in place with Teresa Weatherspoon to make her their next coach, according to her agent, Richard Gray. The Sky, who won the 2021 WNBA championship, have been searching for a new coach since James Wade left in the middle of the season to take an assistant job with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. Chicago announced …

Discover Related