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Loyd and Co. — the Chicago-based, mission-driven financial firm Jewell co-founded with Jarryd — announced the acquisition of Help With My Loan in February. The goal is to help entrepreneurs, specifically underrepresented business owners, grow and scale their companies.
“We want girls to understand there’s a place for them in sports,” Bulls vice president of community engagement Adrienne Scherenzel said. ”But we also want them to realize it’s gonna be work. You might not be good at it at first, but you can have a lot of success.”
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Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca filled the Sky’s backcourt with veteran guards who can aid in the development of Reese and Cardoso. Atkins was the missing piece in their efforts to return to the postseason.
Young stars such as 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark and the Sky’s Angel Reese are spearheading the WNBA’s launch into the mainstream. But there’s still a class above them at the helm.
Tickets for two Fever-Sky games at the UC will go on sale March 11, but Sky season-ticket holders will have first priority, according to team CEO and president Adam Fox.
Taurasi is a three-time WNBA champion, six-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA MVP, two-time Finals MVP, 11-time All-Star and the league’s All-Time leading scorer.
Their recent history shows they haven’t been a franchise that builds through the draft.
Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca’s trade for Atkins is the latest in a long line of aggressive moves attempting to speed up a rebuild centered around bigs Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese.
This week’s “Polling Place” also included questions about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the White Sox and the Sky.
Sky star Angel Reese had 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Rose to a 72-63 win over the Lunar Owls on Friday in Miami, making her the first player in Unrivaled history to have a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
According to Sports Business Journal, the Rockers — expected to begin play in 2028 — will be the WNBA’s 16th franchise with a record bid valued at $250 million.
“It’s been very clear this group of players is very aligned, and they’re very connected in a few things,” Storm general manager Talisa Rhea said. “One, they want to be here in Seattle. Two, they want to play for Noelle [Quinn] and her coaching staff. Third, they want to build on the championship legacy that we have here with the Storm.”
Kia Nurse's experience with teams in transition will benefit Sky as they enter third year of rebuild
Nurse said she had conversations with five teams before ultimately deciding to sign a one-year deal with the Sky.
Entering his second year as the Sky’s general manager, Pagliocca has the team’s rebuild back on track after landing first-year head coach Tyler Marsh and signing Courtney Vandersloot in free agency.
At the center of WNBA free agency were two multiteam blockbuster trades that resulted in four franchise stars being moved.
It’s time to eat. And drink. And then eat and drink some more.
After enduring a tumultuous 2024 season in the spotlight, the Sky must target a complete overhaul of their culture.
Shumate played at Notre Dame from 1971 to 1974 and was a first-team All-American in 1974. The Suns made Shumate the No. 4 overall pick in the 1974 draft. He later coached SMU and the WNBA’s Mercury.
Reese, who plays for Rose, was tossed after receiving two quick technical fouls Saturday.
Allen averaged 7.4 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Mercury in 18 games last season. Nurse averaged 7.6 points for the Sparks coming off the bench.
In this week’s “Polling Place,” we wanted to know how many Bulls games and Blackhawks games you’ve watched this season. The answers are blow-your-mind bad.
The Chicago Sky forward becomes the first female athlete to enter into a meal collaboration with the fast food chain.