Karli Bell

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Digital Content Producer and Editor at Marquee Sports Network

Digital Content Producer/Editor for @WatchMarquee • Native Chicagoan • @ohiou made • Real Gs move in silence like lasagna • Sports Matter • Opinions are my own

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Grading 2025 WNBA Rosters pre-training camp

3 weeks ago | courtsidewithkarlibell.com | Karli Bell

WNBA rosters are now fully loaded after the WNBA Draft and extra training camp contract signings of undrafted rookies. While grading the draft picks is fun, let's take a look at what the rosters of all 13 teams look like before cuts are made in just a couple weeks. As a refresher: WNBA training camps start on April 27 with the regular season starting on May 16.
Chicago Sky select Sivka, Van Lith in 2025 WNBA Draft

1 month ago | courtsidewithkarlibell.com | Karli Bell

Four names will be added to the Chicago Sky's 2025 roster after general manager Jeff Pagliocca made a final hours trade to acquire the No. 11 overall pick from the Minnesota Lynx. This gave the Sky back-to-back first round picks at No. 10 and No. 11 as well as their two second round picks at No. 16 and No. 22. The Lynx in return received the full rights to the Sky's 2026 first round draft pick.
WNBA Mock Draft 3.0

1 month ago | courtsidewithkarlibell.com | Karli Bell

Well, well, well. New site here. Hope you all enjoy this new venture as much as you enjoy this full WNBA Mock Draft 3.0.FIRST ROUNDDallas Wings - Paige Bueckers, PG (UConn)I feel like I don’t need to explain this. It’s Paige Bueckers. Even if the pairing of her and Arike is something that won’t fit this season, you will have Paige for 3 more seasons guaranteed. Ogunbowale isn’t guaranteed to return after 2025. Take the risk. Go get the super star that will sell out arenas.
Chicago Sky will host Indiana Fever games at United Center

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Sky News • The Chicago Sky announced on Friday that both home games slated against the Indiana Fever will be played at the United Center, marking these as the first-ever WNBA games to be played at the arena.
Chicago Sky acquire Ariel Atkins, send No. 3 pick in trade with Washington Mystics

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Sky News • The Chicago Sky continue to add veteran guard depth by sending the No. 3 draft pick, 2027 first-round pick swap, and 2027 second-round pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for Ariel Atkins.
Pete Crow-Armstrong sets his sights on lofty goals with Cubs in 2025

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Cubs News • With the departure of Cody Bellinger this offseason, center field now belongs solely to Pete Crow-Armstrong in 2025. While there were plenty of highlight-worthy plays last season, there was also a learning curve for the young Cubs outfielder. “It’s important for me not to go make the play if I don’t have to. I did that a lot last year where I got in Ian’s grill and made stuff overcomplicated,” Crow-Armstrong said in an exclusive interview with Cole Wright.
Dansby Swanson looking to 'put best foot forward' with Cubs after offseason surgery

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Cubs News • Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is back and healthy in Mesa, Ariz. after – something that he approached the Cubs about initially. “Being banged up for about the last year-and-a-half or so, being able to get back healthy again and to be able to put my best foot forward,” Swanson told Cole Wright in an exclusive interview. “Took a lot of time to do some mental work. Every offseason is different, and this one was obviously different with the surgery.
Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker details his approach and routine in the batter's box

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Cubs News • The newest Chicago Cub knows a thing or two about hitting. Kyle Tucker posted 23 home runs and 49 RBIs while slugging .585 in 2024 with the Astros. In an exclusive interview with Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi, Tucker walked through his approach when he enters the box. “Zone in, step in, tap the plate. Try and calm yourself down,” Tucker said. “You can get a little too amped up. Find the right kind of aggression while also staying calm and composed.
Chicago Sky will play Minnesota Lynx in two preseason games

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Sky News • The Chicago Sky added two preseason games to their 2025 WNBA schedule with both slated to be against the Minnesota Lynx. The two games will be split amongst the two teams: the Sky will host the Lynx at Wintrust Arena on May 6 at 6 p.m. before heading up to Minnesota to play them again on May 10 at 7 p.m. at Target Center.
MLB Rumors: Red Sox saw Cubs as biggest competition for Alex Bregman

2 months ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Karli Bell

Cubs News • The Alex Bregman saga dragged on into spring training until the Boston Red Sox ultimately prevailed, signing the star infielder to a 3-year, $120 million contract with opt-outs after each season. The Cubs’ offer was reportedly the same amount of money on a 4-year contract but lacked other enticing options to bring Bregman to the Friendly Confines. Alex Bregman had a variety of offers. The Red Sox's had the big number — $40M a year before deferrals.