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In a city rich with basketball history, women's basketball has struggled to sustain popularity in Chicago. The additions of two prominent names could change that.

Sheryl Swoopes was simply looking for an assistant coaching job when she contacted Loyola of Chicago two weeks ago.

Before Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins, there was Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Rebecca Lobo, who helped shape the WNBA into what it is today.

A person familiar with the situation says Loyola of Chicago has accepted an invitation to the Missouri Valley Conference and is leaving the Horizon League.

Sheryl Swoopes, one of the top players is women's basketball history, is the new coach at Loyola of Chicago.

Swoopes won three Olympic gold medals (1996, 2000, 2004). Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, stops by to celebrate Black History Month and chat about the upcoming WNBA season. Swoopes helped lead the Houston Comets ...

Sheryl Swoopes has struggled with love, family, money and lack of recognition, but she has never lost her spirit. In this portrait, you will meet someone who is not your everyday superstar, but a woman who has defied a multitude of labels.

ESPN is marking the 40th anniversary of Title IX by unveiling the top 40 female athletes of the past 40 years. Sheryl Swoopes' legendary career began in high school, when she led Brownfield (Texas) to its first girls' basketball state title. F...

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The Shock as an organization still have a lot to figure out once the season ends. But after snapping their WNBA-record 20-game losing streak, at least they will go into that important period for the franchise with a reminder of how it feels to win.

Sheryl Swoopes scored 22 points to help the Tulsa beat the Connecticut Sun 83-72 Sunday for the Shock's second straight win following a record 20-game losing streak.

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Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper and Diana Taurasi lead the list selected as the WNBA's Top 15 players of all time.

One might look at Tulsa's 1-9 record and wonder why Sheryl Swoopes returned. But the 40-year-old remains passionate for the sport and dedicated to making her team and teammates better.

Released two years ago, the three-time MVP returns to the WNBA at age 40 to finish her illustrious career on her terms.