The Shootaround: Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics

The 2025 WNBA season officially tips off this Friday and our team-by-team previews continue with Sarah’s squad, the Chicago Sky, and producer Misha’s team, the Washington Mystics. Plus, a scary moment in the NWSL, a record-breaking PWHL playoff game, and America's biggest bully takes a giant L.

• Want live scores for ALL of your teams? Check out Flash Score here

• Check out the Athletic’s story about the decision to continue the ACFC-Utah game following Savy King’s collapse here

• Watch the PWHL's explainer on Curl-Salemme's suspension here

• Read Alyssa Turner’s column on Britta Curl-Salemme’s one-game suspension here

• The NCAA softball bracket can be found here

• And the full NCAA softball tournament schedule can be found here  

• The full PWHL playoff schedule is here

• Watch the video of Skylar Diggins caught talking about her lady parts on a hot mic here 

• Read more about Atlanta Dream’s possible arena plans here 

• Check out Sheryl Swoopes holding baby Misha here

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