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Zachary Draves

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Zachary Draves

    After a 30-point blowout loss, what are the end-of-season goals for the Chicago Sky? (opens the original)

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    The Sky had a rude awakening upon their return to the floor after the World Cup hiatus, losing by 30 points at home. The WNBA returned on Thursday night after a more than two-week break for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. The Chicago Sky were back at home to face the playoff-clinched Washington Mystics. From the opening tip, it was clear that the Mystics were in control in every aspect of the game. The combined effort of Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore and Michaela Onyenwere led a dom

  2. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Zachary Draves

    Interview: 25 years later, DeLisha Milton-Jones reflects on the Los Angeles Sparks’ first championship and 9/11 (opens the original)

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    Swish Appeal recently caught up with ODU head coach and Los Angeles Sparks legend DeLisha Milton-Jones. Friday, Sept. 11 marks a quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks. Four hijacked planes. Two trade towers were destroyed in New York City by Flights 11 and 175. A part of the Pentagon was attacked by Flight 77. Then, a group of strangers on Flight 93 banded together in one of the most courageous acts in world history to try to take the plane back from the terrorists, crashing in an open fie

  3. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Zachary Draves

    Op-Ed: Skylar Diggins shows how not to back down while preserving mind, body, and spirit (opens the original)

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    As her season has come an early end, the Chicago Sky’s Skylar Diggins stays true to her self. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky got the news that veteran guard Skylar Diggins will be sidelined for the remainder of the season as she continues to battle a lingering right knee injury. A season full of potential and optimism has come to an abrupt end. The Sky acquired Diggins right before the season began, along with a mix of savvy veterans and young guns. It seemed like the Sky were going to turn things

  4. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Zachary Draves

    Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton (opens the original)

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    Why and how the late, great Dolly Parton is also a cultural icon for women’s basketball. This broken nation tormented by anti-intellectualism and a politics of lethargy briefly put all that to the side to commemorate the life of one of the world’s greatest cultural heroines: Dolly Parton. The country music powerhouse and philanthropist passed away at age 80 on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Immediately, a flood of tributes was unleashed, with politicians, athletes, fellow musicians, actors, other cultural fi

  5. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Zachary Draves

    The Chicago Sky had no match for Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, and now they’re eliminated from playoff contention (opens the original)

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    The Sky failed to extend their winning streak against the Fever, officially eliminating them from playoff contention. The final showdown between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had one storyline after the next. For the Sky, capping off a home stand in which they won three straight. Sydney Taylor’s individual dominance despite being on a minutes restriction due to a groin injury. Natasha Cloud bringing the noise. DiJonai Carrington’s return from the injured list. Plus, wanting to finish the sea

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