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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley officially retires after 3-year hiatus, will have jersey retired
After a three-year hiatus from the WNBA, 3-point shooting star Allie Quigley made her retirement official in The Players Tribune on Tuesday. She last played for the Chicago Sky in 2022, which will now go down as the guard's 14th and final season in the W. "I just took the 2023 season off … then I took the 2024 season off … then I took the 2025 season off….. you get the idea," Quigley wrote. "But all jokes aside, I never actually meant to do an Irish goodbye." Advertisement On Wednesday, the Sky announced they will retire Quigley's No. 14 jersey on July 9 against the Dallas Wings. It's the first jersey Chicago will retire in its 20-year franchise history. Quigley played for the Sky from 2013-22 and became a four-time 3-point shootout champion, three-time All-Star and two-time Sixth Woman of the Year along the way. The former DePaul standout also helped Chicago win its first WNBA championship in 2021, alongside Kahleah Copper, Candace Parker and her wife Courtney Vandersloot. Following that season, Quigley considered riding off into the sunset. "But after thinking about it a little more, I realized I actually wanted to savor the end of my career," Quigley wrote in The Players Tribune. "I wanted the experience of walking into each arena and knowing it might be the last time I'd ever play there. And I wanted the experience of trying to defend our championship that we worked so hard for, for so long. So that's what I did. I didn't tell a lot of people, but I played in 2022 thinking it would probably be my last season. I really, truly soaked it all in." Courtney Vandersloot and her wife, Quigley, warm up ahead of a matchup in 2022 — Quigley's final season. (Photo by) (Ethan Miller via Getty Images) In 2022, her hometown Sky posted a 26-10 record, and Quigley averaged 11.4 points per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Chicago bowed out in the WNBA semifinals to the Connecticut Sun that season. Advertisement Even then, Quigley didn't officially retire. Quigley shifted her focus to motherhood, initially thinking that she'd have a child and then leave the door open to play one more season. Quigley wrote in The Players Tribune that it took her longer to get pregnant than she first expected. She eventually gave birth to her and Vandersloot's daughter Jana Christine in April this year. It was then that she was ready to finally say goodbye to the WNBA. Before finding her place in the league with the Sky, Quigley went from one WNBA team to the next, spending time in Phoenix, Indiana, San Antonio and Seattle. Quigley averaged 10.9 points per game during her career, plus shot a blistering 39.4% from deep. She was the Sky's all-time leading scorer until last month when who else but Vandersloot surpassed her on that list. Vandersloot, however, suffered a season-ending ACL tear over the weekend.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley officially retires after three-year hiatus
After a three-year hiatus from the WNBA, 3-point shooting star Allie Quigley made her retirement official in The Players Tribune Tuesday. She last played for the Chicago Sky in 2022, what will now go down as the guard's 14th and final season in the W. Advertisement "I just took the 2023 season off … then I took the 2024 season off … then I took the 2025 season off….. you get the idea," Quigley wrote. "But all jokes aside, I never actually meant to do an Irish goodbye." Quigley played for the Sky from 2013-22 and became a four-time 3-point shootout champion, three-time All-Star and two-time Sixth Woman of the Year along the way. The former DePaul standout also helped Chicago win its first-ever WNBA championship in 2021, alongside Kahleah Copper, Candace Parker and her wife Courtney Vandersloot. Following that season, Quigley considered riding off into the sunset. "But after thinking about it a little more, I realized I actually wanted to savor the end of my career," Quigley wrote in The Players Tribune. "I wanted the experience of walking into each arena and knowing it might be the last time I'd ever play there. And I wanted the experience of trying to defend our championship that we worked so hard for, for so long. So that's what I did. I didn't tell a lot of people, but I played in 2022 thinking it would probably be my last season. I really, truly soaked it all in." Courtney Vandersloot and her wife, Quigley, warm up ahead of a matchup in 2022 — Quigley's final season. (Photo by) (Ethan Miller via Getty Images) In 2022, her hometown Sky posted a 26-10 record, and Quigley averaged 11.4 points per game while still shooting 42.8% from the field. But Chicago bowed out in the WNBA semifinals to the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement Even then, though, Quigley didn't officially retire. Quigley shifted her focus to motherhood, initially thinking that she'd have a child and then leave the door open to play one more season. Quigley wrote in The Players Tribune Tuesday that it took her longer to get pregnant than she first expected. She eventually gave birth to her and Vandersloot's daughter Jana Christine in April this year. It was then that she was ready to finally say goodbye to the WNBA. Before finding her place in the league with the Sky, Quigley went from one WNBA team to the next, spending time in Phoenix, Indiana, San Antonio and Seattle. Quigley averaged 10.9 points per game during her career, plus shot a blistering 39.4% from deep. She was the Sky's all-time leading scorer until last month when who else but Vandersloot surpassed her on that list. Vandersloot, however, suffered a season-ending ACL tear over the weekend.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ronnie Stanley praises Lamar Jackson for being his authentic self in message to Ravens QB
Ronnie Stanley praises Lamar Jackson for being his authentic self in message to Ravens QB Baltimore offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley praised Lamar Jackson for his leadership and called the Ravens QB the most authentic person he's ever met Ronnie Stanley turned down more money to return to Baltimore on a two-year deal, and quarterback Lamar Jackson was a major reason why. The talented offensive tackle has been linked with Jackson since 2018, and their bond covers more than just football. Stanley wrote a heartfelt piece on "perseverance" and "powering through" for The Players Tribune, and delivered a heartfelt message on his MVP quarterback, calling Jackson the "most authentic person" he's ever met. There were other guys who had my back, too. But 8 always had my back. I've never met a more authentic person in the NFL. He's the face of the franchise and has all the pressure in the world on his shoulders. He's got every incentive to just be a Company Man, and instead he comes in every day like his genuine self. Not trying to fit any mold, an elite competitor with that childlike joy for the game. I love it. Stanley played the entire 2024 regular season, answering some questions about his durability. He also has the high-end tape to get paid. In 2024, Stanley tied for 11th among offensive tackles with a 92.5% pass-block win rate.
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hannah Hidalgo has one word for Notre Dame women's basketball - ‘Unmoved'
Hannah Hidalgo has one word for Notre Dame women's basketball - 'Unmoved' Since Notre Dame women's basketball season concluded, it has seen a rash of players exiting, highlighted by Olivia Miles opting to enter the transfer portal instead of moving on to the WNBA. The biggest name remaining was Hannah Hidalgo, and the Irish received great news on Saturday afternoon in a story penned by her in The Players Tribune. At the end she claimed 'I'm back and I'm ready,' confirming that she will stay another year in South Bend. A good portion of her letter was regarding her family, growing up with four brothers who embodied Dragon Ball Z and going Super Saiyan. Hidalgo wanted to 'turn into a problem,' which very much looked like that for Notre Dame opponents over the last two seasons. This past year she averaged 23.8 points-per-game, 5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 46.3% from the field. It's safe to say that Hidalgo went Super Saiyan on her opponents and that it will continue with the Irish next season. Two more Notre Dame women's basketball players enter transfer portal Notre Dame loses another player to the transfer portal Notre Dame star makes shocking decision
NBC Sports
06-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Deebo Samuel: Washington one of the best possible fits for me
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is set to join the Commanders in a trade once the new league year is underway and he penned a lengthy farewell to the 49ers on Thursday. Samuel's piece for The Players Tribune reiterated that there was no 'bad blood' toward the team and that he will 'forever be grateful' for his time with the NFC West club. Samuel also began looking toward what's next. The Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game during quarterback Jayden Daniels's rookie season and Samuel, who went to two Super Bowls with the Niners, said that he thinks the 2025 season could be an even bigger one thanks to what he can add to an offense that also features wideout Terry McLaurin. 'I think this is one of the best possible fits for me, where I can go in and help a team,' Samuel wrote. 'Honestly, when my agent asked me where I wanted to go, this was one of the teams at the top of my list. I started watching Jayden because of [Brandon] Aiyuk, that's like his best friend. We used to chill, watch LSU games, and I knew he was going to be a stud. I've got some connections already with the coaching staff. Definitely ready to work with Terry for sure, because we came in the league at the same time. I've heard how hard he grinds. I'm just ready to match the energy and get to it. Shit. . . . I got a feeling this season is about to be one of them ones.' The taste of success that the Commanders got in 2024 likely has them feeling the same way about the coming campaign and Samuel should have plenty of opportunities to help them reach that potential.
