Fowles receives WNBA award

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• Published: Jul 23, 2008 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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NEW YORK — Chicago Sky center and former LSU standout Sylvia Fowles was honored by the WNBA with its Community Assist Award for June.

Fowles has taken an active role in the team’s community outreach initiatives and is involved in organizations that support youth development, health and wellness and athletics.

Throughout the month of June, Fowles participated in numerous community events, including the tip-off of Chicago’s new “Make a Splash” program. The program is being instituted this summer throughout all public pools in the Chicago Park District to teach water safety to children.

“It feels great to have my work in the community recognized,” Fowles said. “I love reaching out to kids and although making a difference in the lives of others is rewarding in and of itself, my hope is that this award encourages others to do the same.”

Tiger Tech day set for LSU next week

Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s annual Tiger Tech Tuesday, during which guests can learn how LSU uses technology in its athletic department, begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Lawton Room on LSU’s campus.

The two-hour presentation, which costs $10 for BRAC members and $15 for all others, will cover such topics as LSU’s use of technology in digital ticketing, video operations, academic counseling of student athletes and more. Persons attending will also view the trophy room, walk out on the field at Tiger Stadium and visit the football locker room.

Registration is available at www.brac.org or by contacting Baton Rouge Area Chamber at (225) 381-7134 for more information.

LSU sophomore shortstop DJ LeMahieu has been selected to play in the Cape Cod League All-Star Game at 6 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Field in Chatham, Mass.

LSU junior outfielder Blake Dean will participate in the home run hitting contest as part of the All-Star pregame festivities.

Now in its 124th season, the 10-team Cape Cod League originated in 1885 and is the premier collegiate summer league in the country.

LeMahieu, from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is batting .351 (26-for-74) this summer in 19 games with the Harwich (Mass.) Mariners. He has scored 13 runs while collecting four doubles and eight RBI.