4 months, 1 week ago

Angel Reese gives BRUTAL reply to question about setting a Chicago Sky record in emphatic Phoenix Mercury WNBA loss

Angel Reese was in no mood to celebrate setting a franchise record for Chicago Sky on Thursday night after her team were dominated by Phoenix Mercury on the WNBA's return. In the third quarter, Reese set a Sky franchise mark for most offensive rebounds in a single season, breaking the record set by Sylvia Fowles in 2013. Angel Reese was not impressed with a question about her new Chicago Sky record Reese broke the Sky franchise mark of 117 for most offensive rebounds in a single season Angel said that don’t mean nothing to me pic.twitter.com/boUTz3Vcsf — M ⁵ August 16, 2024 The Sky rookie spoke more about the respect she holds for the Mercury after such a performance - notably Griner. Reese says she is relishing the return game back against Mercury on Sunday in the WNBA It was also the Sky's first game without guard Marina Mabrey, who was traded to the Connecticut Sun before the Olympic break.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese gets advice from an NBA icon on how to cut the gap on Caitlin Clark in her second WNBA season

Daily Mail

NBA icon Dwyane Wade offered Angel Reese some priceless advice as the WNBA star reflects on her rookie year in the league. NBA icon Dwyane Wade offered Angel Reese some priceless advice on her latest podcast Angel Reese asked Dwyane Wade what he feels she needs to work in year 2, and his answer was spot on: “I saw moments …

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 …

3 months ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lots of records — most …

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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Evaluating Angel Reese’s historic rookie season: What WNBA, franchise records did she set?

New York Times

Angel Reese entered the WNBA with plenty of hype following a successful college tenure. Reese still set several rookie and WNBA records during her first season in the league. A look at the bucket that made history for Angel Reese 🙌 The rook now stands alone atop the record books with 13 consecutive double-doubles, surpassing Candace Parker’s 12 consecutive double-doubles …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

REVEALED: Why Angel Reese was mysteriously left out of LSU lineup during her final college season

Daily Mail

Nearly a year after Angel Reese mysteriously disappeared from LSU women's basketball's starting lineup, she has revealed why the two-week sabbatical took place. Reese was one of the biggest stars in college basketball last year and was seemingly riding high coming off a 2023 national championship. Angel Reese clears the air about why she missed some time at LSU Watch …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese and Sky send Sparks to their third consecutive loss

LA Times

Highlights from the Sparks’ loss to the Chicago Sky on Friday. Angel Reese finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for her rookie-record 26th double-double of the season, and the Chicago Sky snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 92-78 victory over the Sparks on Friday night. Reese made nine of 15 shots with a three-pointer and all five of …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese breaks WNBA rebounding record just days after honoring the great Dennis Rodman by wearing his Pistons replica jersey

Daily Mail

Angel Reese's spectacular rookie campaign continued Sunday as she broke the WNBA record for most rebounds in a single season. Reese's historic feat came two days after she honored one of the game's most elite rebounders, Dennis Rodman, by wearing his Detroit Pistons jersey on Friday. Angel Reese broke the WNBA record for most rebounds in a single season on …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Associated Press

WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.” The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark outscores Angel Reese 31 to 11 and gets praised by LeBron James as Fever drop Sky in rivals' final matchup before WNBA Rookie of the Year voting

Daily Mail

Caitlin Clark might have put the WNBA Rookie of the Year race on ice after Friday night's performance. The former Iowa star had 31 points and a dozen assists in the Indiana Fever's 100-81 drubbing of the Chicago Sky, which was good enough to draw praise from none other than LeBron James. Caitlin Clark outdueled Angel Reese on Friday night …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are having historic rookie seasons on and off the court and their performances continue to fuel the debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race. Despite the record-setting play by both players, Clark is still the favorite to win the league’s Rookie of the Year award, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. “They are two separate …

4 months ago

Angel Reese becomes the first WNBA rookie EVER to achieve historic feat not pulled off in the NBA for 31 YEARS

Daily Mail

Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese made WNBA history on Friday night after becoming the first ever rookie to record back-to-back 20-rebound games. Incredibly, an NBA rookie has not recorded consecutive 20-rebound games for 31 years, with Reese's fellow LSU graduate Shaquille O'Neal last doing so back in 1993. Chicago Sky's 22-year-old rookie sensation Angel Reese made WNBA history on Friday …

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 …

5 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 on Saturday. Jonquel Jones added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for New York, which has won three games in row, including a 91-76 win over the Sky on Thursday. …

5 months, 1 week ago

Chicago’s Angel Reese extends double-double streak before Barclays Center record 17,758 in New York

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Angel Reese was happy to keep her record streak alive, she just wished it had resulted in a win. The Chicago Sky’s sensational rookie extended her WNBA record with a 15th consecutive double-double in Thursday night’s 91-76 loss to the New York Liberty. “I didn’t have a great night tonight, obviously.” It was the second time in …

5 months, 1 week ago

Ionescu, Jones lead New York to 91-76 win over Chicago as Angel Reese extends double-double streak

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 21 points and Jonquel Jones added 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-76 on Thursday night. AP AUDIO: Ionescu, Jones lead New York to 91-76 win over Chicago as Angel Reese extends double-double streak The Liberty shake off a sluggish first have to beat the …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese makes history as Chicago Sky rookie follows WNBA rival Caitlin Clark by breaking record

Daily Mail

Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese wrote herself in the WNBA history books - just a day after rival Caitlin Clark broke more new ground with the Indiana Fever. But Reese still put in an historic performance, amassing 17 points and 14 rebounds, a day after Clark recorded the first ever rookie triple-double in the WNBA. Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark's bitter rival Chennedy Carter says Angel Reese should be the WNBA's Rookie of the Year over Indiana Fever star: 'No other way to put it'

Daily Mail

Angel Reese's Chicago Sky teammates believe she should be taken more seriously in the race for Rookie of the Year in the WNBA. Chennedy Carter, who led the team with 33 points in Chicago's win over Seattle, told the ION broadcast after the game that Reese deserves to be the front-runner to be recognized as the league's best youngster. Chicago's …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sky’s Angel Reese posts 13th consecutive double-double, breaks Candace Parker’s record

New York Times

In the 20th game of her professional career, Angel Reese broke a 14-year-old record. Reese posted her 13th consecutive double-double against the Seattle Storm, besting Candace Parker’s 12-game double-double streak that spanned the 2009 and 2010 regular seasons. 7 pick in the 2024 draft, posted 17 points and 14 rebounds in Chicago’s 84-71 loss to the Storm as the Sky …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese shows she can do it all by draining her first-ever WNBA 3-pointers amid rookie of the year battle with Caitlin Clark

Daily Mail

Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese showed that she has impressive range in her Friday night game against the Seattle Storm. Reese buried her first WNBA 3-pointer in her career against Seattle - and then did it again later in the contest. Angel Reese knocked down the first two triples in her WNBA career as part of a double-double Angel …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Emotional moment Angel Reese CRIES after finding out she made WNBA All-Star team

Daily Mail

Angel Reese broke down in tears when she found out she made the WNBA All-Star team, shortly after getting off the court Tuesday night The Sky rookie was seen speaking to reporters after Chicago's 85-77 win over the Atlanta Dream, when she started crying. Angel Reese broke down in tears when she found out she made the WNBA All-Star team …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Angel Reese's WNBA record is 'MADE UP,' claims Jason Whitlock: 'This has never been a standard in the NBA'

Daily Mail

Jason Whitlock criticized Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese in a bizarre rant about her recent WNBA record. Jason Whitlock criticized Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese for her recent WNBA record Reese became the first player in WNBA history to put up 10 consecutive double-doubles Social media users were quick to slam the shock jock, with many pointing out that the …

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 …

6 months ago

Angel Reese dominates as Sky surge back to top Fever, Caitlin Clark: ‘I’m a dog’

New York Times

Angel Reese established early post position on the right block of the Chicago Sky’s offensive possession with just under a minute to play in regulation. Indiana center Aliyah Boston had 18 points and seven rebounds, while rookie guard Caitlin Clark recorded double-digit assists for the first time in her career, ending the loss with 13 assists and 17 points. Here …

6 months ago

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings NEW YORK — Amid a stretch of nine games in 18 days, the Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a crushing blow. But beyond any stats — Brink averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22 minutes per game — Miller said the Sparks will have to go without the 22-year-old …

6 months, 1 week ago

Angel Reese contends she was making basketball play on Caitlin Clark despite flagrant foul call

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Angel Reese insisted all she did Sunday was make a basketball play against Caitlin Clark. After the Indiana Fever rookie wound up on the ground courtesy of Reese’s right elbow striking Clark’s head on a drive to the basket, the referees used replay review to upgrade the foul call to a flagrant-1 and almost assuredly setting off yet …

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 …

6 months, 1 week ago

WNBA rookie rankings: What’s been the secret to Angel Reese’s strong start?

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings All 12 WNBA franchises have played at least a quarter of the schedule, with the depth of this year’s rookie class consistently apparent on a nightly basis. Rank Player Team Previous rank 1 Angel Reese Chicago 2 2 Aaliyah Edwards Washington NR 3 Caitlin Clark Indiana 1 4 Cameron Brink …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese clashes with Naz Hillmon as Chicago Sky lose to Atlanta Dream: 'What the f*** is wrong with you?'

Daily Mail

Angel Reese clashed with Naz Hillmon as her Chicago Sky team lost 89-80 to Atlanta Dream in the WNBA on Saturday night - before being taunted by her rivals on social media. One shared to X and wrote: It's getting spicy between Angel Reese and Naz Hillmon.' Angel Reese clashed with Naz Hillmon as Chicago Sky lost to Atlanta Dream …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Angel Reese gets knocked down, gets back up in bruising Chicago Sky loss

New York Times

CHICAGO — It was late in the third quarter when Angel Reese found herself on the ground again, locked in a losing battle under the basket with veteran power forward Alyssa Thomas. Before Saturday’s game — her long-awaited, regular-season home debut — Reese said she was excited to play against Thomas, a skilled, bruising post player she used to watch …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Angel Reese takes a shot at Caitlin Clark before DELETING tweet after Chicago Sky beat New York Liberty

Daily Mail

Angel Reese appeared to take a dig at Caitlin Clark in a hastily deleted tweet after Chicago Sky beat New York Liberty 90-81 on Thursday night. Clark, who was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first-overall pick at this year's WNBA Draft after her historic college career with Iowa, has got off to a nightmare start in the big …

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 …

3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Washington Mystics outlast Chicago Sky in Overtime behind Tina Charles’ 34 points

The Hindu

Washington Mystics snaps a four-game losing streak with an 89-85 overtime victory against the host Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Charles, the leading scorer in the WNBA, registered her 17th career game of atleast 20 points against the Sky, who enters the league's Olympic break with two straight defeats. Atkins missed a potential go-ahead 3-pointer from the wing, but the …

3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA roundup: Short-handed Chicago holds off Atlanta, Sun beats Fever

The Hindu

Kahleah Copper scored 23 points, Ruthy Hebard had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Chicago Sky held off the Atlanta Dream 85-77 on Wednesday night. Astou Ndour scored the next five points to extend the Sky's lead to seven, and Diamond DeShields, who was 3-of-11 shooting, sealed it on a baseline jumper with 35.9 seconds left. READ: Sun …

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