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The Chicago Sky hopes to put its best foot forward this season. The WNBA team will do exactly that — although not exactly in the realm of playing basketball — when Sky players, coaches and staff participate with Samaritan’s Feet in a “Shoes of Hope” event Friday (May 11) at Lafollette Park in Chicago from 4-7 p.m.
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They will wash the feet and provide shoes for more than 1,000 underprivileged youngsters selected by Building a Healthier Austin to participate. The event is part of WNBA Cares Week of Service. Lafollette Park is located at 1333 N. Laramie Ave. For more information or to volunteer for the event, persons may call (312) 994-5982.
“To know that 1,000 Chicago children will be directly impacted and have the footwear they need for protection, school and play because of ‘Shoes of Hope’ is a true inspiration to our team,” Sky general manager and coach Pokey Chatman said. “The Chicago Sky and our Foundation, Sky Cares is honored to be working with Samaritan’s Feet and to be participating in such an influential program.”
The Sky’s preseason starts Thursday (May 10) at 7 p.m. against the Washington Mystics at New Trier High School in Winnetka.
Monday was media day. Here is a little sampling with forward Swin Cash, acquired in an offseason trade, among the players of interest:
Wondering whether it’s too soon for White Sox fans to be depressed about a 13-17 record after losing three in a row (3-7 record in last 10 games) or too soon for Cubs fans to be elated about a 12-17 record after winning two in a row (6-4 in last 10).
... which explains why photos of two Luvabulls -- Lauren L. (top) and Lauren M. -- are featured in advance of Tuesday night's contest at the United Center.
Wondering whether Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau thinks he is in the NFL the way he is so secretive about a player’s status (center Joakim Noah is a game-time decision; on one leg, really?).
Speaking of the Bulls (and even if we were not), it’s another in a series of links to a Chicago Luvabulls dance team member. As time appears to be running out on the Bulls season, the editorial staff at elliottharris.com feels compelled to continue running video of members of the Luvabulls. Doing so also is intended to help ease Bulls fans’ pain. To view video of Lauren M., you can click here.
And as long as we’re providing video of Luvabulls named Lauren, here is one of Lauren L., who like Lauren M. is in her first year with the Luvabulls. To view her video, you can click here.
OUT AND ABOUT IN CHICAGO:
* Nothing says Mother’s Day quite like roller derby. Well … it probably depends on your mother. Hey, it’s one way to spend the day. As part of the Ivy King Cup playoff, the Manic Attackers face the Double Crossers and Hell’s Bells will take on The Fury with action beginning Sunday (May 13) at 3 p.m. at the UIC Pavilion. Tickets ($20 general admission, $35 VIP) are available at Ticketmaster. The promo code WRECK12 will save you $5 per ticket. There is a 40 percent discount for groups of 15 or more. Group orders are due by Wednesday and are available by emailing ticketsales@windycityrollers.com. The Windy City Rollers also will be having tryouts. Females interested in becoming one of the skaters should email tryout@windycityrollers.com. The date of the tryout is to be announced.
* The first Orland Park Jack Brickhouse Benefit will be held May 31 from 6:30-10 p.m. at 94 West Steak and Seafood, 15410 94th Ave., Orland Park. Honorary chairman is Orland Park mayor Dan McLaughlin. The event to honor the memory of legendary Chicago broadcaster Jack Brickhouse will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, whose headquarters are in Orland Park. Tickets in advance are $50 for adults and $20 for children younger than 12. Ticket at the door are $60 and $30. The festivities will include a food buffet, drinks, live auction of sports memorabilia and more. Among the confirmed celebrity bartenders will be (listed alphabetically) Bob Avellini Nancy Faust, Dan Hampton, John Lattner, Bob Love, Billy Pierce, Eric Soderholm and Steve Trout. Also your humble correspondent (please keep the drink orders simple). For more information about the event, you may call Sharon or Stephanie at 94 West at (708) 364-9494.
* Comcast SportsNet personality Sarah Kustok will be the emcee for the fourth annual Good Sports Legend of the Ball Chicago to be held May 17 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Nacional 27, 325 W. Huron. Tickets are $100 per person, $750 for a group of 10. Scheduled to receive Good Sports Awards are Comcast SportsNet Chicago (Good Sport in Sports), Linda Ruiz (Good Sport in the Community) and Wrigley (Good Sport in Philanthropy). For information about the event and purchasing tickets, you can click here.
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