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Cloudy Sky: Veteran G Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago
Jul 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) during the game between the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Natasha Cloud, a former WNBA champion and one of the biggest names unsigned in free agency, joined the Chicago Sky on Monday.
The team did not release terms of the deal, but ESPN reported it was a one-year contract for $555,000.
Cloud, 34, enters her 11th WNBA season with her fourth team, and her third new club in as many years. After Cloud spent 2024 with the Phoenix Mercury, a pair of offseason trades sent her to the New York Liberty for the 2025 season.
Cloud averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game for the Liberty while playing 41 of a possible 44 games (all starts). That rose to 12.7 points per game with 50% shooting from 3-point range in three playoff games.
Cloud was a three-time selection to the All-WNBA defensive team (2019, 2022, 2024) and won a league title with the Washington Mystics in 2019.
In 327 career games (283 starts) with Washington (2015-19, 2021-23), Phoenix and New York, Cloud has posted 8.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. A top playoff performer, she has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 assist and 43.5% 3-point shooting in 35 postseason games (29 starts).
“Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league,” Chicago general manager Jeff Pagliocca said Monday in a statement. “She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster.”
The signing followed Chicago’s decision Monday to waive point guard Hailey Van Lith, a first-round draft pick in 2025. The 24-year-old averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 29 games (no starts) as a rookie in 2025.
–Field Level Media
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Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Jake Haener as part of a series of roster moves on Monday.
The team also cut defensive end Ethan Hurkett and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and signed three free agents: wide receiver Xavier Loyd, defensive back Marlen Sewell and offensive tackle Kahlil Benson.
Haener, 27, was the Chiefs’ first notable free-agent signing this offseason on Feb. 2, brought in to add depth while two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes recovers from ACL surgery. In March, the Chiefs signed veteran quarterback and former first-round draft pick Justin Fields as Mahomes’ backup.
Haener was a fourth-round draft pick by New Orleans in 2023. He appeared in eight games (one start) for the Saints in 2024, completing 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Saints released him in January.
Kansas City drafted LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of last month’s draft and also has Chris Oladokun on the roster. Oladokun took over after Mahomes’ injury last year and completed 35 of 55 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in three games (two starts).
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Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) at the start of the second half against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd reportedly will not be fined for complaining about the officiating on Sunday.
Front Office Sports said the Dallas Wings rookie guard will avoid punishment for her remarks following the preseason win against the Las Vegas Aces.
“Honestly, I’m more confused,” the former UConn star said when asked about her adjustment to the more physical WNBA. “I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul. So I’m not really sure whether to be physical, whether to — I don’t know. I’m still figuring that out.”
Fudd finished the Wings’ 101-84 victory in Austin, Texas, with 12 points, one assist and two fouls in 21 minutes as a starter.
Dallas will open the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the host Indiana Fever.
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Marlins promote prospect Joe Mack in catching shakeup
Feb 24, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack (80) rounds third base after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Miami Marlins called up top catching prospect Joe Mack on Monday and optioned fellow backstop Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Mack hit .244 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 24 games at Triple-A, while Ramirez, 24, was batting .230 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 31 games this season with the Marlins.
Mack, 23, was a first-round draft pick by the Marlins in 2021. He is ranked as Miami’s No. 4 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.
Mack could make his major league debut Monday night when Miami wraps up a four-game home series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
–Field Level Media
Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
