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Sky’s Delle Donne relies on strong family ties May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne doesn't need to look far for a source of inspiration.
Sky dominates Liberty in exhibition test May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
WNBA rookie Elena Delle Donne put up 17 points in her first professional appearance as the Sky defeated the New York Liberty 85-67 Wednesday in a preseason game at Chicago State University.
DePaul’s Quigley hoping to connect with Sky May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch talks with former DePaul star Allie Quigley, who is at training camp and trying to make the Chicago Sky roster as a three-point specialist. Patricia Babcock McGraw has an update on Quigley's pro career, which includes stops with four other WNBA clubs.
Sky’s newest star ready for the pressure May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
At Delaware, Elena Delle Donne had the weight of the program on her shoulders from Day One. Expectations for her were through the roof for every game. With training camp under way for the Chicago Sky, Delle Donne finds herself in a familiar spot with her new team. She's the "It Girl" once again, as Patricia Babcock McGraw explains in this report.
Arlington’s Derby Day crowd tops 23,000 May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Thanks to good weather, a large racing field and lots of Kentucky Derby interest, Arlington International Racecourse drew 23,186 fans to the track on Saturday. That fan total represents the highest attendance at Arlington since the track became host of live racing plus the Derby simulcast in 2006.
Sky signs Marshall grad to camp contract May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago native Britney Jones, a Marshall High School grad, has signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Sky, team officials announced.
Steuerwald returns to manage Bandits May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Michael Steuerwald will return as head coach of the Chicago Bandits for the 2013 season, team officials announced Friday. Joining him as an assistant will be Jimmy Kolaitis, currently an assistant at the University of South Alabama softball team.
Sky hires ‘Tree’ Rollins as assistant coach Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Former NBA star Wayne "Tree" Rollins was named a Chicago Sky assistant coach, team officials announced Tuesday. Rollins replaces Jeff House, who will join the University of Kentucky as assistant coach of women's basketball.
Knee injury sidelines Red Stars’ Boxx Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Shannon Boxx, U.S. Women's National Team and Chicago Red Stars midfielder, will undergo an exploratory arthroscopic surgery on her right knee today, according to team officials.
Bandits sign two Japanese softball stars Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Japanese softball standouts, Eri Yamada and Kazuki Watanabe, have signed contracts to play with the Chicago Bandits and join the National Pro Fastpitch League. Yamada led Japan to a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics, and Watanabe helped Team Toyota win back-to-back Japan Softball League championships in 2011 and 2012.
Red Stars scouting report Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Fire scouting report Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Why Griner’s game matters more than anything else Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
In light of all the talk about Brittney Griner, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, being gay, Patricia Babcock McGraw offers her response to the news reports, and one that she believes most fans have as well.
Hoops scene abuzz with arrivals of Swoopes, Delle Donne Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch on a big week in Chicago for women's sports as both Sheryl Swoopes and Elena Delle Donne will now calle Chicago home.
Delle Donne happy to be part of Sky Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
As expected, Baylor center Brittney Griner, Delaware forward Elena Delle Donne and Notre Dame point guard Skylar Diggins were at the top of Monday’s draft, with the Chicago Sky picking Delle Donne after the Phoenix Mercury made the 6-foot-8 dunking Griner the No. 1 pick.
Red Stars play to draw as new women’s league begins play Apr 14, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first game in a new league with an uncertain future, the Chicago Red Stars' 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon in Lisle against the Seattle Reign seemed appropriate.
Will Sky be the limit for Delle Donne? Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch on all things basketball: The WNBA Draft, the NCAA championship game and Loyola's big hire.
Serena Williams routs Venus at Family Circle Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Serena Williams routed Venus Williams 6-1, 6-2 at the Family Circle Cup on Saturday, the most one-sided match in the sisters' long rivalry.
Lisle lands pro women’s soccer teamApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Red Stars will play their 2013 home matches at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex during their inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League.
Moss signs training camp deal with Sky Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has signed D'Andra Moss, to a training camp contract, head coach and general manager Pokey Chatman announced. Moss, a 5-10 guard who played four years at Virginia Commonwealth University, is currently playing for Italy's Liomatic Umbertide. In 18 games this season with the Umbertide, Moss has averaged 16.5 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game.