Hailey Van Lith had an exceptional college basketball career playing for three schools and now is on the roster of WNBA's Chicago Sky.

The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Oct. 31. If the league and players don’t reach a new deal by then, a work stoppage could begin.

The Atlanta Dream (12-9) and Chicago Sky (7-14) will square off on Wednesday in an afternoon matinee. This matchup features two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the middle of the standings.

The WNBA is celebrating the halfway mark of the 2025 season this weekend in Indianapolis, but looming labor issues could dampen spirits. The big picture: The WNBA is the hottest brand in pro sports. Owners who in the early aughts struggled to find investors for their distressed assets are now clamoring for a piece of a rapidly expanding pie.

The Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx over the weekend, 87-81. The team celebrated after the fact. Angel Reese was one player vocal on social media after the surprise win. She had Courtney Williams in her crosshairs when crafting her victory message.

Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78.

The window wasn’t wide open, but the Chicago Sky’s chances of making the playoffs were officially closed shut.  Now, of course, you can look at them mathematica

Chicago Cubs' Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg sends a heartfelt message and update on his health to Cubs' fans amid his battle with prostate cancer.