WNBA Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky update

August 7, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


The schedule is winding down for the inaugural season of the Chicago Sky (4-26) with four games remaining and the last home game tomorrow against the Connecticut Sun. This is the Sky's third match up of the season with the Sun.

Taj McWilliams-Franklin, the current WNBA Player of the Week, recorded her career- high 10th double-double of the season with 21 points and 13 rebounds Sunday against the Houston Comets giving the Sun their 10th straight win. With the return of the Sun comes Polish favorite, 7'2" center Margo Dydek. With Jia Perkins out with right knee pain, it will be up to point leader Candice Dupree and Amanda Lassiter to score.

Sky to Close Season with Fan Appreciation Night and Special Guest Michelle Williams

The Chicago Sky is celebrating their last home game and the end of their inaugural season by hosting a special fan appreciation night with minority Sky owner, Michelle Williams. The evening will include prizes, added entertainment and a post-game celebration. Before the game, players and Coach Dave Cowens will be greeting fans as they enter the UIC Pavilion and lucky Sky fans will be singing the national anthem. After the game, fans will have the chance to stick around on the court to shoot some hoops and meet the players.

Brown & Cronin Contract Extended

Former Indiana Fever guard Coretta Brown and rookie forward/guard Katie Cronin have had their seven-day contracts extended through the remainder of the season.

AthletiCo Injury Report

Forward Brooke Wyckoff - out 6-8 weeks-- right thumb fracture
Guard Jia Perkins- out remainder of season-right knee pain
Guard Coretta Brown--bruised right heel-questionable.
Forward Deanna Jackson- out remainder of season-knee pain

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