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Candace Parker thriving, making history as Chicago Sky push to return to WNBA Finals

CHICAGO — Candace Parker couldn't help but sneak a peek at the tennis match on the TV on her way back to the court at Wintrust Arena. It was halftime of Game 2 of the 2022 WNBA playoff semifinal series between the Chicago Sky and the Connecticut Sun, Parker's Sky were up by 15 points and, much to her delight, Serena Williams had won the first set of her second-round US Open match against the No. 2 player in the world. Parker wouldn't know until after her own game was over — an 85-77 win in which the two-time WNBA MVP and champion dropped a team-high 22 points — that Williams eventually pulled out the upset victory in three sets, dazzling sports fans as she kept alive what was likely her final tournament run.

America's best hot wings are served by The Blind Rhino of Connecticut, poultry pundits declare

National Buffalo Wing Festival founder "Wing King" Drew Cerza said his Labor Day weekend event was inspired by the 2001 movie "Osmosis Jones," which featured a fictional festival celebrating the beloved Buffalo bar food.

Brionna Jones brings starter mentality to Connecticut Sun’s postseason bid vs. Chicago Sky

As the Connecticut Sun aim to keep their dreams of capturing the franchise’s first WNBA alive Tuesday when they face the Chicago Sky in Game 4 of their best-of-five semifinal series, they’ll rely heavily on their All-Star trio of Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones, who recently earned honors as the 2022 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year.

Connecticut Sun’s ‘unwavering’ defense comes up short in Game 3 loss at home to Chicago Sky

The Connecticut Sun, still chasing their first WNBA title in franchise history, suffered an untimely setback Sunday in their semifinal series vs. the Chicago Sky, as the defending league champions stole one on the road, 76-72, and took a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five showdown.

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Candace Parker thriving, making history as Chicago Sky push to return to WNBA Finals

America's best hot wings are served by The Blind Rhino of Connecticut, poultry pundits declare

Brionna Jones brings starter mentality to Connecticut Sun’s postseason bid vs. Chicago Sky

Connecticut Sun’s ‘unwavering’ defense comes up short in Game 3 loss at home to Chicago Sky

Parker helps Sky beat Sun to take series lead in WNBA semifinals

Parker helps Sky beat Sun, take 2-1 series lead

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers will return to school next season, bypass WNBA Draft

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones captures WNBA's Sixth Player of Year honor