On media day, WNBA Champion Sky say they would like a better regular season this year
Candace Parker, Azura Stevens, and the Sky held media day Tuesday as they get ready to tip off their WNBA title defense Friday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Candace Parker, Azura Stevens, and the Sky held media day Tuesday as they get ready to tip off their WNBA title defense Friday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Coming off their first WNBA title, the Sky will host the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 at Wintrust Arena, along with a weekend full of other activities at nearby McCormick Place.
The Chicago Sky's Candace Parker has had quite the offseason, from celebrating a WNBA Championship title to working as in-studio analyst for the NCAA Tournament, to the birth of her son, Airr.
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"I remember watching the Chicago Bulls parades and the Chicago Bulls rally on television, and just like dreaming of being in that moment; like, dreaming of being and bringing a title to your hometown," Parker said.
"Where's it going on my body? That's such a personal question," he said with a wry grin. "Just know it's going to happen, and look forward to a few more chips from these girls."
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The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday.
On Sunday, Clarendon Hills took on Hawaii, which put down the hammer in a hurry.
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.
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