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Governor J. B. Pritzker proclaimed Chicago "Sky Town during a massive celebration of the Chicago Sky's first WNBA Championship, with team owners, coaches, and elected officials present to congratulate the team. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a season ticket owner and former basketball player in her youth, expressed how she was proud of the team's winning season. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recalled that during her high school and college days, girls sports teams were not available. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton declared that the Chicago Sky team was an inspiration for girls who aspire to be professional athletes.
It was clearly all over for Phoenix in these last moments of game 3 of the WNBA Finals held at the Wintrust Arena Friday October 15, 2021, as the Chicago Sky scored with less than a minute left in the game, widening the gap by 36 points, setting a WNBA record for most points ahead and ending the game with a final score of 86-50.
CHICAGO - Joined by Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, team ownership, and GM and Head Coach James Wade, WNBA's Candace Parker held a virtual press conference Tuesday, February 2, 2021, to discuss her decision to leave the Los Angeles Sparks and return to her Chicago home to sign a blockbuster multi-year deal with the Chicago Sky.
"We had a good chemistry but I just felt like there was a missing piece," said Coach Wade. "You want someone with you that has that experience. We as a staff felt like Candace checked all those boxes. Now, my job is to try to put everything all together." Candace Parker is a 12-year WNBA veteran. In 2016, along with other stars such as Alana Beard and Nneka Ogwumike, Parker helped the Sparks to win their first WNBA Finals since 2002.
"You can look at the different teams that have won in the past and the type of style they play, being able to play fast, being able to command space," Parker noted. "I don't think everyone on this team has to have their hands on the ball to be effective. I've talked to Coach Wade, I'm eager to learn the system, learn my teammates and have my teammates learn me." She observed that the WNBA is a diverse group, which helps to level the playing field in professional sports. "Within the WNBA we understand our responsibility to give a voice to the voiceless. It's so important for us to emphasize the importance of girls playing sports and developing leadership skills."
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CHICAGO - The Baltimore Ravens emerged victorious and the Chicago Bears lost their fifth game in a row Sunday November 21,2021, despite valiant fourth quarter efforts to outscore Baltimore. The Ravens took the lead in the second quarter, scoring a touchdown, but missing the extra point. The Bears came back in the third quarter with a touchdown and extra point, leading the Raven's 7-6. In the fourth quarter the Bears scored another touchdown but Ravens scored a touchdown, the extra point and a field goal, clinching the win 16-13. Above, Bears Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) hands off the ball to Bears Runninng Back David Montgomery (32). Photo by John L. Alexander
Lions Quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off the ball to Lions Running Back Jamaal Williams (30). Detroit scored in the first quarter, leading the Bears 7-0. Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears running back David Montgomery (32) pulls away from Green Bay Packers line backer De'Vondre Campbell (59).Photo by John L. Alexander
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers (12) looks for an open receiver as the Bears defense rushes in. Photo by John L. Alexander
Wide receiver Jakeem Grant, Sr. (17) prepares to catch the ball for a punt return. Photo by John L. Alexander
Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) leaps over Bears linebacker Bilal Nichols (98). Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears Tight End Cole Kmet (85) leaps into the air for a catch. Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears Running Back Khalil Herbert (24) makes his way down the field, but despite all efforts, the Vikings came out victorious. Photo by John L. Alexander
The Bears needed a win against Minnesota in order to get a shot at the playoffs, but unfortunately, it was not to be. Minnesota left Chicago with a17-9 victory. In another frustrating night for Bears fans, they watched as their team had three turnovers, and four personal fouls which Minnesota capitalized on each time. The Vikings grabbed an early lead with a first quarter touchdown when Kirk Cousins connected a pass to Justin Jefferson in the corner of the end zone for a 12 yard touchdown. A Bears fumble lead to a turnover which Minnesota turned into a field gold, extending the lead to 10-0 in the second quarter. A Cairo Santos field goal helped the Bears to tighten the score to 10-3. In the third quarter, the Vikings scored another touchdown, widening the gap to 17-3. The Bears turned the ball over on three straight possessions and the fourth quarter touchdown and missed extra point was too little too late for the Bears. Final score, Minnesota 17, Chicago 9.
Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks for an open receiver down field. Photo by John L. Alexander
The Bears' defense takes down Giant's wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (83).Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) celebrates as the Bears lead the Giants Photo by John L. Alexander
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) strides past the Vikings' defense to pick up yards. Photo by John L. Alexander.
This round goes to the bull Buckeye Bill as Professional Bull Rider Derek Kolbaba is thrown off before the mandatory 8 seconds needed to score points at the Professional Bull Riders competition at Allstate Arena.
Another win for the bull, Smoke On The Water, who threw off Professional Bull Rider Jess Lockwood before the mandatory 8 seconds needed to score points in this PBR first day of competition at the Allstate Arena.
It's Rider vs. Bull in every contest, and many times the triumphant bull casts the rider off and then seems to take a victory lap around the yard. Photo by john L. Alexander
Cowboy and Horse are on standby to rope bulls and lead them back to the stall, when the bulls get beside themselves showing off to the crowd. Photo by John L. Alexander
Families come out and enjoy this lively event, some cheering for their favorite bull riders and some cheering for their favorite bulls. Photo by John L. Alexander
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Terry Lee "T.J." Friedl stretches to catch a fly ball to try and stop a home run hit in the Saturday May 27th game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Photo by John L. Alexander
Although Chicago was the first to score a run, their 4 to 2 lead at the bottom of the 4th inning was wiped away when Cincinnati scored three runs in the 5th inning, taking a 5-4 lead over the Cubs. Another run scored in the sixth inning and two in the seventh widened the Reds' lead over the Cubs and despite a Cubs seventh inning score, Chicago was unable to make a comeback. Cincinnati's Jonathan India hit two home runs and drove in five runs, helping his team snatch victory from the Cubs, who remained scoreless in the 8th and 9th innings. Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson threw out the first pitch of the game, hoping to toss a little luck Chicago's way, but the Reds overcame a Cubs early lead and held on to win the game 8-5. Photo by John L. Alexander
CHICAGOs - A fourth quarter surge clinched the victory for the Chicago Bulls, Sunday April 9, 2023 at the United Center. The Bulls hustled to widen the gap in a game that went neck and neck for three quarters, with Detroit matching Chicago nearly basket for basket. Top scorer for the Bulls in Sunday's game was small forward Zach Lavine, who scored 17 points. Here, Chicago Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan (11), who scored 16 points in the game, uses his ball handling skills to maneuver past Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (13) who attempts to block a pass or shot. Photo by John L. Alexander
Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) surround Pistons point guard Jaden Ivy (23) to prevent a score. Chicago increased its narrow three point lead in the fourth quarter, with several well executed plays that widened the gap to a 22 point lead, clinching a win for the Bulls. Photo by John L. Alexander.
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