Chicago Sky Announce 2026 Opening Night Roster

CHICAGO (May 7, 2026) — The Chicago Sky today announced their opening-night roster for the 2026 season. The roster is listed below: No. Player Pos. Ht. DOB Yrs. College/Country 0 Jacy Sheldon G 5’10” 8/23/2000 2 Ohio State/USA 1 Elizabeth Williams C/F 6’3” 6/23/1993 11 Duke/United Kingdom 4 Skylar Diggins G 5’9” 8/2/1990 11 Notre Dame/USA […]
Chicago Sky Sign Natasha Cloud

CHICAGO (May 4, 2026) — The Chicago Sky announced today they signed guard Natasha Cloud. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. “Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league,” General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said. “She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster.” Cloud is a […]
Chicago Sky Waive Hailey Van Lith

The Chicago Sky announced today they waived guard Hailey Van Lith. Van Lith was selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Sky. She appeared in 29 games with the team, averaging 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in her rookie season. She appeared in both of the […]
Chicago Sky Fall to Atlanta Dream 87-78 in Preseason Matchup at Wintrust Arena

The Chicago Sky fell to the Atlanta Dream 87-78 on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena in preseason action despite a strong third-quarter response led by Sydney Taylor. During the game, the Chicago Sky organization honored former Sky player Angel Reese with a tribute video recognizing her time with the franchise. Reese returned to Chicago as […]
Atlanta Dream Control First Half, Lead Chicago Sky 43–30

The Atlanta Dream head into halftime with a firm 43–30 lead over the Chicago Sky, using efficiency, ball control, and defensive pressure to set the tone. Atlanta holds the edge in shooting, connecting on 38.5% of their field goals compared to Chicago’s 35.5%. From beyond the arc, the Dream have also been more effective, going […]
SWAC Football Media Day Set for July 15
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference has officially announced that its annual Football Media Day will take place on Wednesday, July 15, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. The event will feature all 12 SWAC head football coaches, along with two student-athletes from each member institution, as they gather to […]
Family, Friends, and a Shot at a Ring in Chicago

The Chicago Sky introduced a new era with a press conference that felt less like a transaction and more like a declaration of identity. This is a team being built on connection, culture, and a clear vision of competing now. From veterans seeking purpose to young stars embracing opportunity, the message throughout the room was […]
Birmingham Set to Host Southern and Alabama State at Legion Field

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The City of Birmingham is set to host a marquee football matchup at historic Legion Field during the 2026 season, following approval from the Birmingham City Council. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Southern Jaguars and the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 29th. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed […]
“Orange Juice” Delivers the 2025 HBCU Football National Championship to the Bulldogs

South Carolina State Outlasts Prairie View 40–38 in a Celebration Bowl Classic ATLANTA, Ga. — The 2025 Celebration Bowl delivered everything college football fans hope for on the sport’s biggest HBCU stage. Drama, resilience, faith, and a championship moment forged under pressure. When the dust finally settled inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, South Carolina State stood tall, […]
G-Men Make History: Grambling State Upsets Jackson State in the Inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic

Grambling State 26, Jackson State 24 Las Vegas, NV — Under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium, Grambling State delivered a stunning 26–24 upset over defending SWAC champion and No. 12-ranked Jackson State in the inaugural P&G Las Vegas HBCU Classic. The win not only marked Grambling’s first victory over a Top 25 FCS opponent since […]