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New York Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Chicago Sky expecting Courtney Vandersloot to help growth of Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Courtney Vandersloot wanted a seat. She had just finished a long practice (more than two hours) and then followed that up with a 3-point shooting drill. If she was going to talk, she wanted to rest her legs. She's 36 years old and a little sleep-deprived these days, given she and her wife, Allie Quigley, have a month-old daughter. Advertisement Vandersloot will need to find moments to get a break this season as she embarks on a return tour with the team that drafted her third in 2011. The Chicago Sky need her more than ever as they try to develop their two young post players, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. When Vandersloot, the franchise leader in games, assists and steals, first got here, Sylvia Fowles was the star. Next came Elena Delle Donne. After that, it was a late-career Candace Parker, with whom she won a WNBA title in 2021. Now the Sky are counting on Reese and Cardoso to power this team into the next phase of the WNBA, a league that is finally ready for its national close-up. (With that in mind, the Sky announced a deal with Covergirl to be the team's official cosmetics sponsor Thursday.) Reese exploded on the scene last season, grabbing headlines and rebounds, setting records and starting arguments seemingly every week. Cardoso, after an early injury, showed why the Sky picked her No. 3. But it was clear what they were missing: a point guard, someone to help guide them on the court. (They also have a new coach in Tyler Marsh.) Now, they have Vandersloot, who has the second-most assists in league history (2,849, fewer than 400 behind Sue Bird) and who has been named first- or second-team All-WNBA five times. One of the main reasons Vandersloot returned to the Sky after winning a title last year with the superteam New York Liberty is that she and Quigley were starting a family. They had a house in Deerfield and Quigley's family in the south suburbs. 'We've been dreaming about this for so long,' Vandersloot said. 'This has always been in the plans, but it was just about finding the time. We are so happy. Over the moon. There's no better feeling.' Vandersloot and Quigley played together in Chicago for a decade, along with their overseas career, so this is a change for Vandersloot, having her teammate at home and not on the court. Quigley, who hasn't played since 2022, is home taking care of their baby while Vandersloot plies her trade. Does Quigley miss it? 'Of course she misses it,' Vandersloot said. 'She's the biggest basketball junkie I know.' Though their daughter, Jana, is growing every day — 'She grew out of a couple outfits and I'm just like heartbroken by it' — Vandersloot's day job is helping those two other young women develop. 'I think all bigs need a point guard, you know,' she said with a laugh. 'I was excited about the opportunity. … That's like a point guard's dream. It hasn't been that clean yet, it's gonna take some time, but yes, that played a big part in it, too. I just saw the potential.' Advertisement What does she see in this duo? 'You know, I love playing with a really good rolling post player with good hands, which is Kamilla. And then Angel brings her own sense of dominance in terms of rebounding, and she's a great screener. She's a good distributor. So, yeah, we're trying to figure it out, but it was an exciting thing for me.' I asked her her thoughts on Reese's nascent offensive game. We know she can rebound, but she needs to be shooting better than 39.1 percent from the field. That ticked up to 47 percent in the Unrivaled season and should go up from there. 'I think she has to find her niche, especially with another post player (in Cardoso),' Vandersloot said. 'I think the paint was kind of always hers, and now we have someone else that could dominate in the paint, too. So we're finding ways for them to play off each other. But I think having her on the perimeter is going to be really good for her career. I think she handles the ball really well, which I didn't know before I came here. She can pass it very well. So she has a lot of other skill sets other than just rebounding and layups. And I think we've got to tap into that.' Reese's popularity was both a boon and a burden last year. There was attention for everything she did, good and bad. She's got NBA-level endorsements and a fan base that transcends basketball. It certainly helped that her rivalry with Caitlin Clark has carried over from college. The Sky's season opener Saturday afternoon at the Indiana Fever is sure to set WNBA TV records. It's airing on ABC. 'It's a fun time,' said Vandersloot, who played with stars such as Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones for her two seasons in New York. 'I think that for so many years we've been begging to have people follow us because we felt like we always had a great product. But it was so hard to get the fans to follow players from college to the league. Now I think they're doing that. We have a bunch of young, talented superstars, and their fans are coming with them, and it's really blowing up the league. I think the WNBA is in a really good place, and you know it's going to only continue to get better.' Advertisement The Sky-Fever rivalry was intense on the floor, as it should be, but the online toxicity between Reese and Clark fans, and the media that debated it, was borderline uncomfortable. Were those reactions just a natural result of a league growing in mainstream popularity? 'Yeah, that's what I thought,' Vandersloot said. 'It was just natural that when you have more eyes on (the league), you have more opinions, you have more people online talking about it and it just kind of comes with the territory. I think we have to be, I don't want to say accepting, but (accepting) in a healthy way. The bad part of it, absolutely not. But a little bit of criticism or whatever, it comes with the territory and we have to be OK with it. The NBA guys, there are whole TV shows dedicated to just talking crap about them and they have to be OK with it. The more people are talking about (the WNBA), the better for us.' Courtney Vandersloot to Angel Reese is gonna be a big time assist connection this season — WNBA Clips & Highlights (@WNBAPlayerWatch) May 7, 2025 Three years ago around this time, I talked to Vandersloot about her post-playing ambitions and whether she wanted to try coaching in the NBA, as some of her peers had started to do. 'No, I don't think so,' she said then. 'That's not something I'm interested in. I would more be interested in maybe a front office, GM-type position. But eventually, I would always end up back in the WNBA.' I wondered whether coming back to the Sky was part of that goal of making the WNBA better from within. 'The Chicago Sky is so important to me, and I just always want them to be in a really good place, making sure that they're on the right path to championships,' she said. 'And I think that we kind of took this team, this franchise, that was always lower in the pack and we just built it over time. … Allie and I really committed to making this a place that players want to play. And so for me, that was a big reason I wanted to come back. I want this always to be a destination for players just because it's so important to me.' The Sky are building a new practice facility, but they still practice in a suburban recreation center for now. Things are changing, though. The team is getting more sponsors and selling more tickets. Reese brought her college spotlight with her, and so will rookie guard Hailey Van Lith. Advertisement Family and opportunity brought Vandersloot back to Chicago, but she's not done playing just yet. Winning is on her mind. 'I think we should be a playoff team,' she said. 'We should be competitive in this league. We have a lot of great vets surrounded by youth. We've got a lot of good weapons. We've got to put it together, but we should have high expectations for ourselves because no one is going to expect anything from us.' (Top photo of Courtney Vandersloot from 2022: Kamil Krzaczynski / USA Today)
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Just $1? Yes, this universally flattering lipstick is only a buck
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals . There's nothing we love more than a universally flattering lipstick that looks good on all skin tones. And when it's budget-friendly? That's a win-win! Over 33,000 Amazon shoppers have found a lipstick that checks those boxes and more. Enter Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, which can be yours for a mere $1. Yes, you read that right — this top-selling lippie is just a buck. While there are 22 colors to choose from, shoppers seem to love Dark Pink Frost the most, saying it enhances their natural lip color. "Got them for my group of girls to wear for [a] performance and this color looks good on everyone. Good deal for the price," raved one. Plus, the color is buildable, so you can reapply as needed until you get the coverage you crave. This popular lipstick is also infused with vitamins A & E, macadamia nut oil and aloe vera, making it super hydrating. The formula is also cruelty-free, so you can feel good about your purchase. You can't even get a candy bar for a buck these days, so we'd say this is a far yummier purchase. One reviewer called it a "natural subtle shade," before adding, "I have been looking for a replacement of the Covergirl lipstick shades that disappeared years ago, and this has been perfect. It's a mauve pink that's natural, very moisturizing and blends well with many makeup looks. I have an olive complexion and this shade is flattering." Others were surprised by how high-quality lipstick is despite its price. "For such a low-priced lipstick, this was a surprisingly good quality lipstick. Such a beautiful color and nice soft consistency of actual lipstick," wrote one shocked shopper. "You don't have to pay a lot of money to get a quality lip product. The color is beautiful and goes on as smoothly as my more expensive brands. I could not be happier," added a third customer. Some shoppers noted they had some issues with the lid. "It's great for a bit of color and helping dry lips. I have them everywhere and use them often. Not a fan of the plastic cover shape, but it works," noted one. Another said, "Lid does not stay on well, so it's not good for traveling unless you tape the top on. Good value for the price. Soft and moisturizing." While we're on the subject of universally flattering lipsticks, Clinique Black Honey might be the most iconic — but it certainly isn't anywhere near just a buck. Still, you can find affordable versions of the wildly popular color, like this one: Amazon E.l.f. Sheer Slick Lipstick, Black Cherry "I truly can't say enough good things about E.l.f. products, and this sheer lip stain is no exception," writes Yahoo Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini. "It's highly ranked by Redditors for its Black-Honey-esque qualities (similar texture and staying power, and a near-identical hue) and I would even go as far as to say it surpasses the original." $5 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $5 at Ulta Beauty If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bella Hadid Just Spilled On Her Favorite Mascara—And It's $9 On Amazon RN
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bella Hadid is here to save your morning routine (and, TBH, your wallet). The supermodel just dropped her five-minute makeup routine on TikTok—so naturally, our editors immediately started taking notes. As if we needed any further proof that she truly is the people's princess, her tutorial featured plenty of affordable drugstore finds—including this editor-loved mascara that to be under $10 RN. I take Miss Hadid's makeup recs extremely seriously (she is a literal cover girl, after all!), so I was delighted to see her swipe on this budget-friendly find: the . If you need further convincing, this it-girl approved product is also one of our editors' favorite mascaras for sensitive eyes. As you can see in the video, the formula instantly makes her eyes look bigger and more awake. But here's the best part: You can snag this editor- (and Bella Hadid-) approved mascara for $9 right now, courtesy of Amazon's Presidents' Day sales.$9.37 at TBH, I'm not surprised at all that wellness girlie Bella is a fan of this particular mascara. It's from Covergirl's Clean line, which claims to be cruelty-free, vegan, and made without parabens, sulfates, talc, or mineral oil. Its formula also nourishes lashes with argan and marula oils for buildable volume that's bound to earn you tons of compliments. Seriously—someone asked our tester if she had falsies on while was wearing it. It seems Miss Hadid is a secret Covergirl stan (stars, they're just like us!), because she also featured Covergirl's Clean Fresh Brow Nano in her makeup tutorial: "My eyebrows are definitely not twins; they are sisters," she shared. Good news: this ultra-slim pencil also happens to be on sale at Amazon. Since you're already here, why not add a few more editor-loved Covergirl products to your Amazon haul? I spotted quite a few of our beauty editors' favorite picks on sale, including our best drugstore eyeliner, best waterproof drugstore mascara, and best clump-free mascara. Complete your Bella Hadid-inspired makeup routine with these Amazon deals—all under $10 RN.$8.98 at at at at You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bella Hadid Just Spilled On Her Favorite Mascara—And It's $9 On Amazon RN
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bella Hadid is here to save your morning routine (and, TBH, your wallet). The supermodel just dropped her five-minute makeup routine on TikTok—so naturally, our editors immediately started taking notes. As if we needed any further proof that she truly is the people's princess, her tutorial featured plenty of affordable drugstore finds—including this editor-loved mascara that to be under $10 RN. I take Miss Hadid's makeup recs extremely seriously (she is a literal cover girl, after all!), so I was delighted to see her swipe on this budget-friendly find: the . If you need further convincing, this it-girl approved product is also one of our editors' favorite mascaras for sensitive eyes. As you can see in the video, the formula instantly makes her eyes look bigger and more awake. But here's the best part: You can snag this editor- (and Bella Hadid-) approved mascara for $9 right now, courtesy of Amazon's Presidents' Day sales.$9.37 at TBH, I'm not surprised at all that wellness girlie Bella is a fan of this particular mascara. It's from Covergirl's Clean line, which claims to be cruelty-free, vegan, and made without parabens, sulfates, talc, or mineral oil. Its formula also nourishes lashes with argan and marula oils for buildable volume that's bound to earn you tons of compliments. Seriously—someone asked our tester if she had falsies on while was wearing it. It seems Miss Hadid is a secret Covergirl stan (stars, they're just like us!), because she also featured Covergirl's Clean Fresh Brow Nano in her makeup tutorial: "My eyebrows are definitely not twins; they are sisters," she shared. Good news: this ultra-slim pencil also happens to be on sale at Amazon. Since you're already here, why not add a few more editor-loved Covergirl products to your Amazon haul? I spotted quite a few of our beauty editors' favorite picks on sale, including our best drugstore eyeliner, best waterproof drugstore mascara, and best clump-free mascara. Complete your Bella Hadid-inspired makeup routine with these Amazon deals—all under $10 RN.$8.98 at at at at You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
