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Chicago Sky scouting report Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Sky scout for Thursday...please also post on web
Sky rookie Delle Donne delivers in clutch Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Elena Delle Donne dropped in two free throws to push the Sky to a 72-70 victory over the same Silver Stars, who handed the Sky its first loss Friday in San Antonio. Delle Donne finished with a career-high 23 points, including two 3-pointers as the Sky improved to 4-1 on the season. The 6-foot-5 forward says that standing at the line as a pro with the game on the line is a scenario that was years in the making.
Sky fall to Silver Stars 81-69 Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Danielle Robinson had 18 points and seven assists and the San Antonio Silver Stars rolled to an 81-69 victory Friday night, handing heralded rookie Elena Delle Donne and the Chicago Sky their first loss. Jia Perkins added 13 points to surpassing 3,000 career points, Danielle Adams had 13 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones added 10 for the Silver Stars (2-1), who led by 17 points in the second half.
ND faithful come out to support Diggins at Sky game Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
They came in busloads, all sporting different colored T-shirts, but saluting the same thing. It was “Skylar Diggins Day” at Allstate Arena on Sunday night. OK, OK. It wasn’t exactly her day, but it was Diggins’ Tulsa Shock taking on the Chicago Sky in another matchup of two of the most hyped rookies in WNBA history: Diggins and the Sky’s Elena Delle Donne.
Fowles, Delle Donne lead Sky past Sun May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Sylvia Fowles had 24 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, Elena Delle Donne scored 20 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 86-75 on Friday night.
Fowles’ beastly performance propels Sky May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
When Sylvia Fowles comes out and plays like she did in an 86-75 victory on Friday night against the Connecticut Sun in the Sky’s home opener at Allstate Arena, head coach Pokey Chatman lovingly refers to her veteran center as a “beast,” which might not sound all that flattering for a woman, but certainly is for one whose job is to scare the daylights out of opponents with over-the-top aggressive and physical play.
Will Sky crack the playoffs in Year 8? May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
As the Chicago Sky prepares for its home opener on Friday against the Connecticut Sun at Allstate Arena, Patricia Babcock McGraw uses this early edition of Women's Watch to assess the strengths and needs of the Sky roster with the help of head coach and general manager Pokey Chatman.
Sky rout Phoenix in Griner’s debut May 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Sky scouting reportMay 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Sky scout for Monday: Sky at Phoenix Mercury
Sky’s opener features two of WNBA’s ‘3 to See’ May 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Sky takes on the Phoenix Mercury in its season opener on Monday and the game will feature two of the WNBA's brigthest young stars: Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne and Merucury rookie Brittney Griner.
Sky finalizes local TV broadcast partnership May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has agreed to a local broadcast partnership with Weigel Broadcasting Co. for the upcoming WNBA season, team officials announced Tuesday. The schedule includes 24 regular-season game over the WCIU and U Too channels in the Chicago area, along with the WNBA’s LiveAccess at www.chicagosky.net.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.