In a preseason matchup between the Chicago Sky and the WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx, the Sky got in a hole early falling behind 40-25 at the half, and never were able to make up the margin as Chicago dropped the game 82-61.
24 hours after winning by the greatest margin in team history over the New York Liberty (32 points), Chicago was never able to find their shooting touch despite having Sylvia Fowles and Swin Cash back in the lineup, who had missed the blow-out win in New York the day before due to Team USA responsibilities in Seattle.
Overall the Sky shot 39% from the field and that wasn't enough to keep up with the talented Lynx squad who shot at a 53% clip.
Tamera Young led the Sky off the bench with 11 points and 2 assists. Sylvia Fowles added 9 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes. Prince also scored 9.
Monica Wright led all scorers with 14 points and Seimone added 10 points and 4 rebounds for Minnesota.
Chicago finished the preseason 2-1. After regrouping at home, the Sky will head to Washington on May 19 to open the 2012 regular season. The Lynx opens their season on May 20 vs. the Phoenix Mercury.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:09:25 GMT
Andrew McCutchen had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on a rainy Thursday for their fourth straight win.
Andrew McCutchen had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on a rainy Thursday for their fourth straight win.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:00:34 GMT
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:03:30 GMT
After losing Game 1, the seventh-seeded Red Wings have surged into control of the second round series by handing Chicago its first three-game losing streak of the year.
After losing Game 1, the seventh-seeded Red Wings have surged into control of the second round series by handing Chicago its first three-game losing streak of the year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:26:38 GMT
Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:47:43 GMT
Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.
