Hailey Van Lith Makes Request After Eight Chicago Sky Games
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Angel Reese responds to Olympic legend after fume over awards snub
Angel Reese won BET’s Sportswoman of the Year award for the third year in a row. Reese has had a poor start to the 2025 WNBA season, averaging 10.1 points on 35.8 percent shooting from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point land. Some fans believe the star has been focusing more on off-court affairs than on the court, leading to a dip in production. Reese’s comments come after Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, took to social media to express her disappointment with being overlooked for the award. Reese: “Obviously, it really meant something to other people today, because it’s me. And I just focus on basketball. I put my all in this s—. I do” The 23-year-old was speaking after the Chicago Sky’s 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty. Reese continued to say she “loves” being part of a team that “trusts” her and her work, thus allowing non-basketball aspects to remain that way.
Angel Reese was emotional when she spoke about what it meant to be the winner of BET’s Sportswoman of the Year award for the third year in a row, much to the chagrin of Claressa Shields
Angel Reese won the BET Sportswoman of the Year, the third time she’s won the award (Image: Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images )
Angel Reese was emotional when giving an answer when asked how it felt to win BET’s Sportswoman of the Year award for the third year in a row, much to the chagrin of Claressa Shields.
Reese has had a poor start to the 2025 WNBA season, averaging 10.1 points on 35.8 percent shooting from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point land, at one point being benched in the Chicago Sky’s matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Some fans believe the star has been focusing more on off-court affairs than on the court, leading to a dip in production.
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That said, while Reese and the Sky have struggled this season, winning only two of their first eight games, the 23-year-old continues to be a mainstay in popular culture. As such, Reese was bestowed BET’s Sportswoman of the Year award, the third consecutive time she’s won the award.
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Speaking to reporters after the Sky’s 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty, Reese – attempting to contain her emotions after teammate Ariel Atkins defended her from online detractors – explained what it meant to win the award yet again. “Obviously, it really meant something to other people today, because it’s me. And I just focus on basketball,” she began.
“I come into work every day and work. I don’t complain. I don’t care about anything else. I have bad days. I haven’t been playing well at all, and I can sit here and just mope around and point the finger, but it’s been me. And I take accountability. I come in every day and try to be better than the next, and and better than the last, and I know my teammates trust me.
“I know they have my back. Ariel has my back through everything.” Reese continued to say she “loves” being part of a team that “trusts” her and her work, thus allowing non-basketball aspects to remain that way.
Angel Reese is one of the most popular WNBA players in the league, with her reach extending far beyond the court (Image: Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images )
“I’m just here just to come to work every day and go home. That’s all I want to do: Is just come to work, and being able to enjoy my job that I love people would die and kill to have this job, and being able to play with the best players in the world means a lot to me. I put my all in this s—. I do.”
Reese’s comments come after Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, took to social media to express her disappointment with being overlooked for the award.
“Still don’t know how I didn’t win the Sportswoman of the Year for the @BETAwards but Congrats to Angel Reese and all the other Nominees. I just thought accolades mattered,” she wrote on X.
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Fans were quick to reply to Shields’ post, claiming that Reese’s win was due to what she accomplished in 2024. Other’s pointed out that the award’s purpose was “given to the most successful and impactful female athlete of the year.”
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Shields added that while she was upset about the loss, she meant no disrespect, writing: “Ain’t nobody saying Angel Reese don’t have accolades or she not good…. I’m saying I thought the person with ‘THE MOST’ accolades & accomplishments would win the Award. I’m team Angel Reese!”
In the end, the 30-year-old added one more comment to the conversation. “I’m not joining in on any hate train when it comes to Angle Reese [sic], I have mad respect for her and all the other female athletes that excel in their sport. As for my earlier comments I am allowed to express my feelings, I was shocked I didnt win, I was under the impression the category was graded on accolades of your sport. It’s OK to be a competitor.”
Brittney Griner breaks silence after being accused of Caitlin Clark dig
Brittney Griner has denied calling Caitlin Clark a ‘f—— white girl’ The Atlanta Dream star was filmed after fouling out of a game against the Indiana Fever last month. Some fans believe she was making a dig at Clark, while others believe she said it to vent her frustration at the officiating. Griner is one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, having played in the league since 2013. The 23-year-old is the league’s reigning Rookie of the Year and was named Athlete of the year by TIME magazine in 2024. She joined Atlanta ahead of this season after winning the 2014 championship with the Phoenix Mercury and three Olympic gold medals with Team USA. The Fever, who’ve missed the injured Clark in recent games, boast a solid 5-5 record to remain firmly in playoff contention.
Three-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner is one of the biggest names in the WNBA after playing for the Phoenix Mercury, where she won a championship, and the Atlanta Dream
Brittney Griner has denied the allegation made against her (Image: Getty Images )
Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner has emphatically denied calling Caitlin Clark a “f—— white girl” during a game last month.
Clark’s Indiana Fever beat Atlanta 81-76 in May, with Griner scoring just five points during the early-season meeting. Clark produced a solid 11-point game for the Fever, but it was her teammate, Natasha Howard, who stole the show with 26 points.
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The Dream got their revenge over Indiana last week with a 77-58 victory, helping them move toward an 8-3 WNBA record this season. The Fever, who’ve missed the injured Clark in recent games, boast a solid 5-5 record to remain firmly in playoff contention. Speaking of Clark, she recently expressed her desire to stay in Indiana for the rest of her career.
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While Howard top-scored during the Fever’s victory in May, it was Griner who dominated the headlines. She was filmed venting her frustration after fouling out of the game, with some fans on social media alleging she was making a dig at Clark.
But other fans believe Griner actually said “f—— whack call” after fouling out against the Fever, venting her frustration at the officiating rather than Clark.
Before Atlanta’s 89-56 victory against the Washington Mystics this weekend, Griner was asked by Outkick reporter Dan Zaksheske what she said after fouling out against the Fever. She replied: “I remember fouling out, being mad.
Griner and Caitlin Clark faced each other last month (Image: Getty Images )
“I remember fouling out on, I believe it was, Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in. But hey, you’re never really happy with the officiating.”
Zaksheske then asked Griner again what she said. The WNBA star replied: “I really can’t remember what I said, honestly.”
The journalist offered to show the clip of Griner from that game that went viral on social media, but she claimed watching it “wouldn’t help” jog her memory.
Zaksheske tried again to get an answer from Griner after the Mystics game and was more direct in his questioning, asking the basketball player if she said “f—— white girl.”
Griner emphatically responded: “No, I would never say that. Like, there’s no place for that in our league. Wouldn’t say that. I was mad about the call.”
Zaksheske then referenced his earlier chat with Griner, when she claimed she couldn’t remember what she said after fouling out against the Fever.
Griner, once again, emphatically stated: “I know it wasn’t that because I wouldn’t use that type of language.”
Griner is one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, having played in the league since 2013. The 10-time WNBA All-Star joined Atlanta ahead of this season after winning the 2014 championship with the Phoenix Mercury and three Olympic gold medals with Team USA.
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Clark, meanwhile, has also become one of the WNBA’s biggest names after her stellar rookie season with the Fever in 2024. The 23-year-old is the league’s reigning Rookie of the Year and was named Athlete of the Year by TIME magazine in 2024.
Hailey Van Lith Makes Request After Eight Chicago Sky Games
Hailey Van Lith Makes Request After Eight Chicago Sky Games. The Chicago Sky are riding high after a 78-66 win against the Connecticut Sun. Van Lith poured in a career-high 16 points across just 24 minutes, hitting clutch shots and sparking a key fourth-quarter run that put the game away. Chicago is heading home after a three-game road trip, hence Van Lith’s request for fans to come out and support the team. The Sky take on the Washington Mystics at home on Tuesday.
The Chicago Sky are riding high after a statement win against the Connecticut Sun, and they’ll look to build on that momentum when they take on the Washington Mystics at home on Tuesday. Sunday’s 78-66 victory—anchored by Angel Reese’s first WNBA triple-double—was huge for a Sky team desperate to turn their season around.
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Reese starred with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, dominating both ends of the floor. But it was rookie guard Hailey Van Lith who wowed fans off the bench, pouring in a career-high 16 points across just 24 minutes, hitting clutch shots and sparking a key fourth-quarter run that put the game away.
Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
For Van Lith, this was her eighth appearance in Chicago’s first 10 games. An ankle injury cost her two games, and she has seen sporadic minutes when available. That said, she made a strong bid for a bigger role with this latest showing.
Riding off that performance, Van Lith made a request to fans before Tuesday’s game against the Mystics.
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“Sky Town, see you Tuesday. Come out, we need y’all,” she stated. “We’re pumped. We’re coming off a win, so we need y’all to have that energy. Love you guys.”
Chicago is heading home after a three-game road trip, hence Van Lith’s request for fans to come out and support.
Following a slow start to her professional career, Van Lith has quickly made her mark since being selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. A standout at Louisville, LSU, and TCU—where she averaged 11.6 points and 3.6 assists as a senior en route to her team’s Elite 8 appearance—Van Lith is now translating her abilities to the pro level.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese’s Appearance at Sky Media Day Grabs Attention
The Chicago Sky are one of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2025 WNBA season. Second-year star Angel Reese led the league in rebounds, earned a WNBA All-Star spot, and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind Caitlin Clark. The Sky made several key changes after missing the postseason in 2024, one significant addition is rookie Hailey Van Lith. Van Lith is expected to play a key role in her rookie season, which kicks off on May 17.
Coming off a stellar rookie season, Reese led the league in rebounds, earned a WNBA All-Star spot, and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind Caitlin Clark.
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While the Sky made several key changes after missing the postseason in 2024, one significant addition is rookie Hailey Van Lith, a former LSU teammate of Reese. Van Lith is expected to play a key role in her rookie season, which kicks off on May 17 when the Sky face the Indiana Fever.
Before that, the preseason begins on Friday, and on Tuesday, the organization hosted their media day, where players posed for pictures, played games, and created content for the season and the Sky’s social media platforms.
One video that quickly gained attention featured Reese and Van Lith posing together in their jerseys, sparking excitement among fans.
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“Just fell to my knees,” a fan jokingly said.
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“ALMOST TIME!!” A fan posted.
“Angel’s hair giving Kysre’s vibe,” someone else added.
“MY SHAYLASSS OMGG,” a fan remarked.
One more fan commented, “They look so good omg.”
LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) and LSU Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith (11) take questions from the media at MVP Arena. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
The duo only spent one season together at LSU, and while it wasn’t during the Tigers’ national championship run led by Reese, they still managed to guide LSU to the Elite Eight.
Van Lith had an impressive collegiate career, spending three seasons at Louisville before transferring to LSU for one year. She then capped off her college journey with a fifth year at TCU this past season.
Her efforts paid off when she was selected No. 11 overall and will now be a key piece for a rebuilding Chicago Sky team looking to improve on their 13-27 record from last season.
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Chicago Sky Coach Makes Hailey Van Lith Statement After Sun Game
Chicago Sky Coach Makes Hailey Van Lith Statement After Sun Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun by a score of 78 to 66 on Sunday. The win also snapped a three-game losing streak for the Sky. The Sky will look to build a winning streak when they take on the 4-7 Washington Mystics on Tuesday. The game is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. It is the first game of the 2025 WNBA season.
The Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun by a score of 78 to 66 on Sunday, giving them a 3-7 record during the 2025 WNBA season. The win also snapped a three-game losing streak for the Sky.
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Chicago was down by as much as eight during the Commissioner’s Cup contest, but they gave up a season-low 66 points en route to victory against the Sun. 78 points is also the most Chicago has scored since May 31.
2024 WNBA All-Star Angel Reese led the way with 11 points, 11 assists, 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. This was the first triple-double of her career and only the second in the WNBA this season (via Yahoo Sports).
Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2).David Butler II-Imagn Images
While Sunday’s performance was arguably the best of Reese’s career thus far, rookie guard Hailey Van Lith also scored a career-high in points against the Sun. Van Lith chipped in 16 points on Sunday, as well as a career-best five rebounds.
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Sky head coach Tyler Marsh spoke to the media after the win against Connecticut, and he made a statement on Van Lith after her strong performance.
“I think we got a lot of energy from Hailey, we got a lot from an offensive standpoint,” Marsh said. “I think our spacing allowed Hailey to get some downhill looks and opportunities into the paint where she was able to find players and she was able to create shots for herself.”
Before Sunday’s game, Van Lith had been averaging just 3.7 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest through seven career appearances. Sunday was also her first game scoring in double figures in the WNBA.
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The Sky will look to build a winning streak when they take on the 4-7 Washington Mystics on Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.