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MN Lynx vs NY Liberty 5/24/22

Professional / Basketball / STORY

Two Straight Against Dallas: Sky Find Their First Winning Streak With a 94–83 Road Victory

Dallas Wings · Chicago Sky

DALLAS: Four consecutive losses had placed the Chicago Sky under immediate pressure.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Jun 2, 2025

Angel Reese

Professional / Basketball / STORY

Nineteen Three-Pointers and a Championship Standard: Liberty Expose Sky in Chicago's Home Opener

Chicago Sky · New York Liberty

CHICAGO: The Chicago Sky returned to Wintrust Arena hoping their home opener would provide a response to a difficult beginning against Indiana.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · May 24, 2025

Bob Starkey talking with Angel Reese at an LSU basketball game against Texas A&M in 2024

Professional / Basketball / STORY

Chicago's International Bet: Why Ajša Sivka Could Become the Sky's Missing Perimeter Forward

CHICAGO: The Chicago Sky already possess two young frontcourt players capable of influencing the game through size and rebounding.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Apr 16, 2025

File photo — Josh Giddey at NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, February 19, 2022.

Professional / Basketball / STORY

Eleven Seconds of Chaos: How Josh Giddey Stole a Victory From LeBron, Luka and the Lakers

Chicago Bulls · Los Angeles Lakers

With 12.6 seconds remaining Thursday night, Los Angeles led the Chicago Bulls 115–110. LeBron James and Luka Dončić were positioned to leave the United Center with another victory, while Chicago appeared destined to spend the final seconds trying to make a five-point deficit look respectable.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Mar 29, 2025

Northwestern vs Lewis — Women’s Basketball — archive photo 1

College / Basketball / STORY

Northwestern Shows Early Chemistry and Grit in Exhibition Win

EVANSTON, Ill. — The energy inside Welsh-Ryan Arena felt different this weekend. It wasn’t just another preseason tune-up, it was the first real glimpse of what this new-look Northwestern women’s basketball team could become.

Michael Sanders · Nov 2, 2025

Roof and support masts above the Ratner Center pool at the University of Chicago.

College / Swimming & Diving / STORY

Chicago Swimming Opens With a Cross-Division Test Against Lewis

UChicago Maroons · Lewis Flyers · Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks · Wheaton Thunder

CHICAGO — A notable local college sports weekend begins in the pool Friday, when the University of Chicago hosts Lewis University for men's and women's swimming competition at Myers-McLoraine Pool. The meet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central on October 23 and offers a rare opportunity to see Chicago-area programs from different NCAA divisions compete directly during the opening portion of the season.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 21, 2026

Panoramic view of Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center during a basketball event in 2009.

College / Volleyball / STORY

Elmhurst's Lawton Gives No. 1 Illinois Wesleyan a National Defensive Spotlight

Illinois Wesleyan Titans · Carthage Firebirds

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball already occupied the top position in the national Division III rankings. On Tuesday, the Titans received another measure of recognition, this one focused on a player whose most valuable work occurs before an attack becomes a point.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 21, 2026

Marquette vs Oklahoma — archive photo 1

College / Basketball / STORY

Marquette Falls Short in Chicago Thriller, 75–74

CHICAGO — In a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final shot, Marquette (4–4) dropped a heartbreaking 75–74 decision to Oklahoma (5–2) Friday afternoon at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Michael Sanders · Nov 29, 2025

Princeton vs Bucknell — archive photo 1

College / Basketball / STORY

Tigers Hold Off Late Bucknell Push, 73–63

PRINCETON, N.J. — The Tigers defended home court Tuesday night, outlasting a tough Bucknell squad 73–63 at Jadwin Gym. Princeton junior Dalen Davis put on a show, tying his career high with 25 points, and took control late to help secure the first win of the season for the Tigers (1–1).

Michael Sanders · Nov 12, 2025

Purdue vs Eastern Illinois — archive photo 1

College / Basketball / STORY

Purdue Pushes to 2-0 Behind Karsh’s Hot Hand and Smith’s Late Surge

Behind her 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting, the 21-year-old Israeli sharpshooter lit up Mackey Arena and helped Purdue pull away from Eastern Illinois, 82–67, on Thursday night. It was a game about rhythm, response, and resilience — and the Boilermakers had all three.

Michael Sanders · Nov 7, 2025

UIC vs RMU — archive photo 1

College / Basketball / STORY

Malcolm’s Career Night Lifts RMU Over UIC in Season Opener

CHICAGO — The 2025-26 season tipped off at Credit Union 1 Arena with energy, noise, and two teams fighting to set a tone. Robert Morris came out on top, beating UIC 78-63 behind Aislin Malcolm’s career-high 26 points, while senior Jessica Carrothers led all scorers with 28 for the Flames.

Michael Sanders · Nov 4, 2025

Windy City Bulls vs Birmingham Squadron — archive photo 1

Professional / Basketball / STORY

Windy City Bulls Dominate Birmingham, 129-109

It was all business in Hoffman Estates Wednesday night as the Windy City Bulls, the G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, ran past the Birmingham Squadron 129-109 in front of their home crowd.

Michael Sanders · Feb 27, 2025

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