Off-season stint in Russia fueling Sylvia Fowles’ game.

On the court, Fowles appears like a steal for Spartak Moscow, her EuroLeague team. She leads the league in shooting at 65.3 percent and ranks fourth with 9.4 rebounds per game while scoring 15.1 points per game. “Everything is a growing process,” she said. “I’m a sponge. I just need to take it all back [...]

A home game for Sparks’ Parker.

“I’m very excited, getting an opportunity to play in front of my family and friends,” said Parker, who was named to the U.S. Olympic team last week. “Chicago is where most of my people are.” Sky spokeswoman Ronnie Ramirez said ticket sales have increased as game day approaches, and she expects a full house tonight.http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/sports/984119,6_2_NA03_CANDACE_S1.article

Sylvia Fowles told to keep playing hard.

“When Shaquille O’Neal came in [to the NBA], referees had never seen anything like this, all this athleticism, all this height, all this strength, all this ability,” Sky coach Steve Key said. “For [officials], they’re not sure how to call it yet. “We told her, ‘Keep playing the basketball you’ve been taught and what [...]

For Sky, missing WNBA postseason isn’t an option.

The target is as clear as … well, a clear-blue Sky. Ask Candice Dupree, or any other veteran of the Chicago Sky what her goal is for the 2008 season, and the answer is decisive. “The playoffs,” Dupree said firmly on Tuesday. “That’s got to be the next step for us.”http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=194980

Chicago Sky hoping for big turn under Key.

”The basketball part is easy,” Key said. ”With the GM part and the business part, (owner) Michael Alter and (president) Margaret Stender have been helpful. The first few days, I had this feeling where I’d go into the office, and you’re realizing how many decisions stop at your desk. I had to get used to [...]

Stephanie White tries on new roles: White working as TV commentator, Sky assistant coach.

Stephanie White’s basketball uniform looks a lot different these days. The former Indiana Fever player now typically is dressed in a jacket and slacks. It’s a style better suited for the assistant coach with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and color commentator/in-studio analyst on the Chicago-based Big Ten Network. “I can put on a suit for [...]

Sky’s top pick still playing overseas.

Sylvia Fowles had little time to unwind after her collegiate career ended and her professional life began. The Sky’s first-round draft selection with the No. 2 overall pick played in the NCAA Final Four and without much break headed to training with the U.S. women’s national team to try to land a spot for the [...]