Women's Sport Focus

Women's Basketball: Chicago Sky, 5-0 At UIC

2009-07-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

Chicago Sky 5-0 At Home After Edging Monarchs

Chicago, IL (AHN) - Jia Perkins poured in 17 points, including eight in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, as the Chicago Sky rallied past the struggling Sacramento Monarchs 74-72 Tuesday night

Candice Dupree added 16, while Sylvia Fowles scored 14 and pulled 14 boards for the Sky, who remained unbeaten (5-0) at UIC Pavilion.

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Candace Parker #1 in Sales

2009-06-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

Statistics from the WNBA show that Candace Parker sold more jerseys than any other women's basketball player for 2009. Check it out:

TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PLAYER JERSEYS:
1.        Candace Parker - Los Angeles Sparks
2.        Diana Taurasi - Phoenix Mercury
3.        Lisa Leslie - Los Angeles Sparks
4.        Sue Bird - Seattle Storm
5.        Becky Hammon - San Antonio Silver Stars
6.        Sheryl Swoopes - Seattle Storm
7.        Shameka Christon - New York Liberty
8.        Janel McCarville - New York Liberty
9.        Candice Wiggins - Minnesota Lynx
10.      Deanna Nolan - Detroit Shock

For a up close and person view at other women in professional basketball and any other sport check this out!

Table Tennis Star, Biba Golic, on ESPN

2009-06-30T12:17:00.000-07:00

Table tennis star Biba Golic recently sat down to chat with ESPN viewers online. Often referred to as the Anna Kournikova of table tennis, Biba Golic has been following suit by appearing in an ESPN commercial. A link to the commercial is below.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3969752

Also, if you are interested in chatting directly to Biba Golic check out her profile on fanfuego.com!

Chicago Red Star's Winning Streak

2009-06-30T12:05:00.000-07:00

Chicago Red Star athlete Ella Masar discusses their winning streak and the perks of being on the road versus Toyota field. "I hope that with our two games last week being televised, you all would agree that WE ARE BACK !!!! At the beginning of May we found ourselves being excited to have most of our games at home but then quickly realized that home or away is not much of a difference.

What I mean by this is..."

Click here to find out more about soccer's Ella Masar and read her blog!

The Latest on Women in Sports!

2009-06-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Women in sports is intended to provide an intimate and up-to-date view of competitive females across the world. Often overlooked by media outlets in today's society, this blog intends to keep men and women alike, on top of the latest happenings! Stay tuned and thanks for reading!