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Chicago Sky Announce News After Eighth Loss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 6:26 PM ET

The Chicago Sky dropped their eighth game of the season with a 79-72 loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, squandering a 12-point halftime lead and getting outplayed in the third quarter. Brittney Sykes exploded for a season-high 32 points to lead Washington’s comeback, and the Mystics outscored Chicago 24-12 in the pivotal middle frame.

Star forwards Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso continued their strong play—each recording double-doubles. Reese posted 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Cardoso added 18 points and 10 boards. However, Chicago’s offense unraveled under pressure, coughing up 25 turnovers (leading to 40 Mystic points) and shooting just 30% from deep.

The late-game rally fell short despite solid individual glimpses.

While it has been a rough season for Chicago on the court, the team continues making moves off it. Following Wednesday's loss, the Sky announced a new partnership with sports betting giant Bet365.

Via X, they shared their excitement for this new partnership, while urging fans to bet responsibly.

“Welcome to Skytown @bet365," the Sky wrote. "Just teamed up with one of the top sports betting brands to bring a little more fun to gameday! Please bet responsibly.”

Welcome to Skytown @bet365

Just teamed up with one of the top sports betting brands to bring a little more fun to gameday!

Please bet responsibly.
@bet365 | #skytown pic.twitter.com/2wDnGjZXfz
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 18, 2025

Speaking of the collaboration, a spokesperson for Bet365 said, “Our partnership with the Chicago Sky has us floating on cloud nine and is the perfect opportunity for our expansion into the WNBA ... We can’t wait to share our Never Ordinary betting experience with Sky fans.”

This partnership is set to bring a number of benefits for both parties: Bet365 gains high-profile WNBA exposure, while the Sky stand to enhance fan engagement through promotions and in-game experiences.

Chicago will now shift its focus to Friday's rematch against the Mystics at home on Friday, and hope to bounce back to winning ways.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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