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Associated Press: Sylvia Fowles leads Sky past Mystics, 69-57
"Sylvia Fowles had 23 points and 12 rebounds and helped key a 29-8 first-half run in the Chicago Sky's 69-57 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams...."
Chicago Sun-Times: Sylvia Fowles’ double-double helps Sky beat Mystics in opener
Fox Sports: Sky 69, Mystics 57
Washington Post: Mystics vs. Sky: Washington plagued by turnovers in 69-57 season opening loss
Associated Press: Sky-Mystics Preview
"The Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics finished in the bottom two spots of the Eastern Conference last season, combining to lose their final nine contests...."
Daily Herald: Action aplenty among area teams
"It’s a great time to be a women’s sports fan in Chicago. There’s a lot going on right now...."
Chicago Tribune: After 'tough decisions,' Sky finalizes roster
"With the season-opener Saturday at Washington, the Chicago Sky announced its roster for the 2012 season on Wednesday....."
Chicago Sun-Times: Sky wants to get a handle on turnovers
"Sky center Sylvia Fowles wants to cut back on turnovers...."
Chicago Tribune: Sky hope Cash will be money player
"Incoming veteran and holdover Fowles expected to lead team to 1st playoffs...."
Ex-Bulldogs stars won’t cross paths
"WNBA: The WNBA preseason schedule concludes today when Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky play at defending WNBA champion Minnesota. The regular season starts on Friday."
Lynx, led by bench, rout Chicago 82-61 in exhibition at U
"Chicago, 2-1 in the preseason, was led by Tamera Young's 11 points."
Lynx hand Sky first preseason loss
"The defending WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 82-61 in their preseason game Tuesday at the Sports Pavilion in Minneapolis. "
Q+A: Sylvia Fowles ‘We really have a chance to compete for a championship.’
"The Chicago Sky made a splash this offseason, moving their second overall pick to bring in veterans Ruth Riley and Swin Cash. They also added veteran point guard Ticha Penicheiro to the mix, but no move was more important than keeping All-Star center Sylvia Fowles on the roster."
Coach of rebuilt Chicago disappointed with Sky's energy in loss to Lynx
"Chicago coach Pokey Chatman took her team's 82-61 loss in perspective. 'It's a preseason game,' she said after Tuesday's exhibition loss at the Sports Pavilion."
Sky set sights on first playoff spot
"It's probably safe to say that reaching the WNBA postseason is a singular focus in Chicago. Chatman said after the end of the 2011 season that missing the playoffs in 2012 'was not an option.'"
Prince, Swords power Sky past Liberty
"Epiphanny Prince led all scorers with 15 points to guide the Chicago Sky to an 89-57 victory over the New York Liberty in their WNBA preseason game Monday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J."
Chicago Sky Waive Shey Peddy and Sydney Carter
"The Chicago Sky announced today that guards Shey Peddy and Sydney Carter have been waived from the team. The roster now stands at 12 players."
"Pokey Chatman was focused more on the individual development of her younger players on the court than the result on the scoreboard Thursday night. But a 73-68 victory over the Washington Mystics certainly didn't dampen her spirits."
Shaping of Sky kicks into gear with preseason opener
"Chicago Sky general manger/coach Pokey Chatman will continue the process of shaping her roster when the team tips off its preseason schedule Thursday night against the Washington Mystics."
