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3 days ago
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Chicago Sky Coach Reveals Update on Kamilla Cardoso Leaving Team
Chicago Sky Coach Reveals Update on Kamilla Cardoso Leaving Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky currently own a 3-10 record during the 2025 WNBA season. This places them 11th in the league standings and fifth in the Eastern Conference. Advertisement Second-year center Kamilla Cardoso, who made the All-Rookie team in 2024, has put together another strong campaign this season. She is second on the Sky in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, Cardoso will be temporarily leaving the Sky as she plays for her home country Brazil in the Americup Tournament in late June and early July. She will depart after Tuesday evening's contest against the Los Angeles Sparks. Chicago Sky forward Kamilla Cardoso (10).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images First-year head coach Tyler Marsh will be forced to adjust in Cardoso's absence by either moving 2024 WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese to center or inserting 11-year veteran Elizabeth Williams in the starting lineup. Advertisement Fortunately, either of these moves will only be temporary, as Marsh provided an update before Tuesday's game about when Chicago expects Cardoso to be back after Americup. "Marsh expects Cardoso to return for the Lynx game on 7/6. #Skytown," Chicago State of Mind Sports reported. This update means that Cardoso should only miss two WNBA games, which will be back-to-back road contests against the 7-6 Golden State Valkyries and 4-10 Sparks. Unfortunately, the Sparks have a stellar duo of post players in Dearica Hamby, who is averaging 16.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in 2025, and Azurá Stevens, who is contributing 13.4 points and 8.8 boards per contest. Advertisement In Cardoso's absence, Elizabeth Williams could see an increase from her 17.2 minutes per game (via Pro Basketball Reference). She is fresh off a 16-point, 5-rebound performance against the Atlanta Dream, both of which were season bests. Related: Starter Ruled Out for Chicago Sky-LA Sparks Game Related: Chicago Sky Drop in WNBA Power Rankings After Dream Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Chicago Sky Star Had Message for Teammate After 10th Loss
Chicago Sky Star Had Message for Teammate After 10th Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky dropped to 3-10 during the 2025 WNBA season after Sunday's loss to the 10-4 Atlanta Dream. The 93 to 80 defeat is the Sky's third straight loss and sixth in the last seven games. Advertisement Veteran guard Ariel Atkins led the way for the Sky once again with a season-best 29 points on 8-for-22 shooting. She also chipped in six rebounds, three assists and two steals in the loss. Center Elizabeth Williams also had her best performance of the 2025 season against the Dream. She recorded 16 points on 8-for-12 shooting and added five rebounds and two blocks as well. Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7).David Butler II-Imagn Images 2024 WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese chipped in 10 points and a season-high 19 rebounds against Atlanta. She also added four assists and three steals. After the game, both Atkins and Williams addressed the media. Atkins had a message for her teammate, Williams, and spoke positively of the 11-year veteran despite losing by 13 points. Advertisement "Our x-factor player is E Will," Atkins said. "She brings an experience to our team. For me personally, she brings me poise, not only as a player but as a person, too." Williams was a WNBA All-Star in 2017 and has made the All-Defensive team twice in her career, most recently in 2023. She had been averaging just 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this year through the Sky's first 12 contests (via Pro Basketball Reference). Atkins has been Chicago's star player this season, leading the team with 12.7 points per game. She has also chipped in 3.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals through the team's first 12 games. Advertisement Chicago will play again on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET against the 4-10 Los Angeles Sparks. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Related: Chicago Sky Had Two Words for Angel Reese After Play Against Brittney Griner Related: Kamilla Cardoso's Potential Replacement Turns Heads During Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Angel Reese Sends 3-Word Message to Teammate After Chicago Sky Post
Angel Reese Sends 3-Word Message to Teammate After Chicago Sky Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky lost 93 to 80 on Sunday against the Atlanta Dream. This gives them a 3-10 record during the 2025 WNBA season and places them 11th in the league standings. Advertisement Ariel Atkins led the team in scoring with a season-best 29 points, and veteran center Elizabeth Williams also chipped in a season-high 16 points. Angel Reese recorded her seventh double-double of the year with 10 points and 19 rebounds. Chicago has now lost six of its last seven games, including three straight by seven points or more. On Monday, however, they brightened the news by posting about Williams' birthday on all their social media platforms. Williams has been with the Sky since 2023, and she was there when they selected Reese with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was a strong veteran presence for Reese last season despite playing in just nine contests and averaging 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. Advertisement After Chicago posted about Williams' birthday on Monday, Reese took the time to send a quick message to her veteran teammate. "happy birthday EWEEZY," Reese wrote. Angel Reese sent a message to Elizabeth / Instagram Reese is averaging 10.8 points and a league-leading 11.5 rebounds per game during the 2025 season. Williams has come back strongly from injury in her 11th WNBA season, scoring 7.2 points and grabbing 3.7 rebounds per night in just over 17 minutes played per game. Chicago's next contest will take place on Tuesday against the 4-10 Los Angeles Sparks. The Sky will host their Western Conference foe at Wintrust Arena in Chicago for an 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Advertisement A win would propel the Sky into 10th place in the WNBA standings ahead of the Sparks and just behind the Washington Mystics. But a loss would put them in danger of dropping behind the Dallas Wings into 12th place. Related: Satou Sabally Had Seven Words for Hailey Van Lith Related: Chicago Sky Star Had Message for Teammate After 10th Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case
Published Jun 23, 2025 • 2 minute read This courtroom sketch depicts Sean "Diddy" Combs sitting at the defense table during his bail hearing in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Photo by Elizabeth Williams / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account NEW YORK — The jury at Sean 'Diddy' Combs ' sex trafficking trial viewed more video recordings on Monday of the sex marathons that have played a prominent role in a prosecution that was likely to rest by Tuesday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey sometimes referred to the mostly 1- or 2-minute clips filmed by the music mogul as 'explicit' videos, a signal for jurors to put on headsets that enabled them to hear and view the recordings without them being heard or seen by spectators in the Manhattan courtroom. Prosecutors have cited the drug-fueled multi-day events as evidence of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, saying Combs relied on employees, associates and his business accounts to fly male sex workers to Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York, where his staff set up hotel rooms for the encounters and cleaned up afterward. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Last week, prosecutors showed jurors about 2 minutes of the footage from 2012 and 2014 involving Combs' then-girlfriend Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, a male sex worker and Combs. Cassie earlier testified that she participated in hundreds of the 'freak-off' events. She and Combs were in a relationship from 2007 until 2018. Cassie sued Combs in 2023 alleging years of abuse. He settled within hours, and dozens of similar lawsuits followed. The Associated Press doesn't generally identify people who say they are victims of sexual abuse unless they come forward publicly, as Cassie has done. Defense lawyers last week showed the jury about 18 minutes of video clips from the sex performances involving Cassie after a lawyer said in opening statements that the videos prove sexual activity was consensual and not evidence of a crime. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Monday, prosecutors aired nearly 20 minutes of recordings from 2021 and 2022 of a single mother who was identified only by the pseudonym 'Jane,' male sex workers and Combs. Jane testified for six days earlier in the trial that she was romantically involved with Combs from 2021 until his September arrest at a New York hotel room. Joseph Cerciello, a Homeland Security Investigations agent, testified that dozens of the recordings from late 2021 until last August lasted many hours. Comey finished questioning Cerciello in the early afternoon Monday. After a cross-examination by the defense, the prosecution was expected to rest. The trial is in its seventh week, with closing arguments tentatively scheduled for Thursday after what was expected to be a brief defense presentation. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty. He's been active in his defense, writing notes to his attorneys and sometimes influencing when they stop questioning witnesses. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays NBA
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5 days ago
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Kamilla Cardoso's Potential Replacement Turns Heads During Chicago Sky Game
Kamilla Cardoso's Potential Replacement Turns Heads During Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky own a 3-9 record during the 2025 WNBA season under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh. Advertisement 2024 All-Rookie post players Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso have been focal points of the offense again this season. Reese is averaging 10.8 points and 3.5 assists while Cardoso is chipping in 12.0 points and 1.5 assists. Cardoso, despite having a more productive season in her second year, will be leaving the team to play for her home country Brazil during the Americup in late June and early July. The Sky will have to find a replacement for Cardoso during her absence, and reporter Karli Bell feels it will be 11-year veteran Elizabeth Williams. Williams started Sunday's contest against the 9-4 Atlanta Dream by scoring 14 first-half points. She shot 7-for-9 from the floor and added one rebound and one assist. Advertisement She also made several strong moves to earn her baskets during the first 20 minutes of the game, and Williams did it all in just nine minutes of floor time. Chicago posted a handful of her highlights on its social media, and fans reacted strongly to her performance, which already includes a season-high in points. "Ewill is back!" one fan exclaimed. "She looks soooooo good out there! That's the EWill I remember." "Ewill playing beautiful basketball right now," another wrote. "Ewill is doing the damn thing," a fan chimed in. "Ewill masterclass," another added. Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1).Chris Jones-Imagn Images "EWill showing out today!!" a fan said. "EWill out there hooping," another wrote. Advertisement "Ewill EATING!!!" one fan posted. "EWILL COOKING," another chimed in. Related: Chicago Sky Coach Makes Change Before Dream Game Related: Chicago Sky Coach Turns Heads With Angel Reese Gesture on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
