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The Chicago Sky showed off their winning formula in their first victory of the season In a back-and-forth battle against the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky held on with some smart execution down the stretch to secure that coveted first win.

www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2025/5/.... Here is my recap from the Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings game for SB Nation Swish Appeal.

Chicago Sky starting five:
Kia Nurse
Ariel Atkins
Kamilla Cardoso
Angel Reese
Courtney Vandersloot

Covering the Chicago Sky vs Dallas Wings game for SB Nation Swish Appeal.

with 4:42 left in the first quarter, the Liberty lead the Sky 17-9.

New York is perfect from the three point line and shooting 77.8% from the field.

The Sky are only 27.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.

Chicago Sky Starters:

Courtney Vandersloot
Ariel Atkins
Kia Nurse
Angel Reese
Kamilla Cardoso

Back in Chicago for my third year covering the Sky for SB Nation Swish Appeal. Tonight the Sky take on the New York Liberty in their home opener.

Op-Ed: Angel Reese’s call for mental wellness is a matter of increased urgency following LSU football tragedy Trigger warning: This story contains sensitive content about suicide.

I know its been while since I've been on here but here is my new Op Ed for SB Nation Swish Appeal on Angel Reese's outspokenness on mental health following the tragic death of LSU running back Kyren Lacy www.swishappeal.com/2025/4/13/24....

Recap: After controversial foul call, Iowa comes up short of dramatic upset of No. 3 UCLA, 67-65 The Iowa Hawkeyes had victory in their hands before the UCLA Bruins snatched it away after a thrilling, back-and-forth battle.

www.swishappeal.com/2025/2/24/24.... Here is my recap of Iowa and UCLA for SB Nation Swish Appeal

Having snapped their five-game skid, the Iowa Hawkeyes still face an uphill battle in Big Ten play Though they staunched a five-game losing streak with a convincing win over Washington, the Iowa Hawkeyes are likely to encounter more challenges ahead.

www.swishappeal.com/2025/1/24/24.... Here is my take on the current state of Iowa Women's Basketball for SB Nation Swish Appeal.

In 1978, Jimmy Carter was the first president to host celebrations for champions of the three major professional sport leagues at that time—the NBA, NFL and MLB. Here with the Washington Bullets.

Op-Ed: It’s time for more men in sports media to call out the sexism leveled at Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson and all WNBA players The latest round of diatribes by male podcasters towards WNBA players, including Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson, cannot just be called out by women. It’s time for real men to speak up.

www.swishappeal.com/2024/12/29/2.... Here is my new Op-Ed for SB Nation Swish Appeal on the sexist and misogynistic comments towards WNBA players by male podcasters and the need for more men to call this out.

Recap: Saved by Hannah Stuelke’s late-game heroics, No. 22 Iowa avoids huge upset by Northern Iowa After leading by as many as 18 points, Iowa found themselves in a late-game fight with Northern Iowa. But due to the clutch play of Hannah Stuelke, the Hawkeyes avoided a huge upset, winning 92-86.

www.swishappeal.com/2024/12/21/2.... Here is my recap for SB Nation Swish Appeal on last night's matchup between Iowa vs Northern Iowa.

creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tia.... Here is my apperenace on the Podcast Beyond the Bounce hosted by Tia Reid where I discuss the history of activism in the WNBA.

In TIME Athlete of the Year interview, Caitlin Clark acknowledged her privilege—and exposed her supposed "defenders" In her TIME Magazine Athlete of the Year, Caitlin Clark acknowledges her "white privilege." By doing so, she also revealed the true intentions of some her ardent "defenders."

www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2024/12.... Here is my new Op-Ed for SB Nation Swish Appeal on Caitlin Clark. @edgeofsports.bsky.social @mikewiseguy.bsky.social @justintinsley.bsky.social @anniecostabile.bsky.social @reneepwashington.bsky.social

Recap: Iowa Hawkeyes trounce Washington State, 72-43, to start season 6-0 Despite a largely underperforming performance on Sunday afternoon, the Iowa Hawkeyes are off to their best start in years.

www.swishappeal.com/2024/11/25/2.... Here is my recap for SB Nation Swish Appeal from yesterday's Iowa vs Washington State game.

Recap: Behind a career day from Addison O’Grady, Iowa defeats Drake 86-73 Senior big Addison O’Grady’s inside game led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a win over the Drake Bulldogs, and to a 4-0 start to the season.

Here is my recap from yesterday's Iowa vs Drake game for SB Nation Swish Appeal.