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Ogwumike walks away from the Sparks after 12 years

After 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, superstar power forward, Nneka Ogwumike has decided to leave the team and head to free agency. In the 2012 WNBA draft the Los Angeles Sparks selected...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    August 25, 2022

What happen to the Sparks in 2022

The Sparks season turned into a perfect storm or should we say a destructive tornado and kept getting worse every week. During media day in May the team looked like they were ready to contend for a...

 

Los Angeles Sparks Agree to Contract Divorce with Liz Cambage

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the team has agreed to a contract divorce with center Liz Cambage.“It is with support that we share Liz Cambage’s decision to terminate her contract with...

 

Los Angeles Sparks Agree to Contract Divorce with Liz Cambage

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the team has agreed to a contract divorce with center Liz Cambage.“It is with support that we share Liz Cambage’s decision to terminate her contract with...

 

The Sparks look to finish their disappointing start with a bang

BY MYKELL MATHIEU The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, after a slow start are hoping to make a run into the playoffs and hopefully do some damage. The Sparks have dealt with an array of problems this...

 

NNEKA OGWUMIKE WINS AP PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Associated Press announced today that Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike won AP Player of the Week, for games played between June 28 through July 4. During that stretch, Ogwumike led the Sparks to a...

 

Nneka Ogwumike Named 2022 WNBA All-Star Starter

The WNBA announced today that LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was named a 2022 WNBA All-Star starter. She earns All-Star honors for the seventh time in her WNBA career. The 10 starters were selected...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    June 16, 2022

Sparks players need to step up to avoid another losing season

The 2022 Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA are starting to look a lot like the 2021 Sparks. That team failed to make the playoffs and that led to general manger and head coach Derek Fisher bring in new...

 

Sparks Sign Karlie Samuelson to 7-Day Contract

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 3, 2021) – The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Karlie Samuelson to a 7-day contract. Since joining the Sparks on June 4 under a hardship contract, Samuelson has been a consistent contributor on both ends of the...

 

Four takeaways after the Sparks drop five in a row

When will the Ogwumike sisters, Nneka and Chiney, return from the knee injuries that has forced them to miss 70% of games this season?How will their return improve the Sparks' offense? Los Angeles...

 

LA SPARKS ANNOUNCE 2021 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

The three-time WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks announced today the two-game preseason schedule for the 2021 WNBA season, a home-and-home with the Las Vegas Aces. LA will first travel to Las Vegas on May 2 and play the Aces in a scrimmage at 12 p.m....

 

Sparks Sign Multi-Year Community Partnership with Anthem Blue Cross to Address Health Inequities and Social Justice

The Los Angeles Sparks and Anthem Blue Cross announced today a multi-year partnership aimed at serving under-resourced communities through social justice initiatives, health and wellness activations, and athlete advocacy. The New York Liberty,...

 

Sparks Sign Erica Wheeler

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of guard Erica Wheeler. The Parkland, Florida native has an inspiring story, going from an undrafted rookie in 2015 to becoming a four-year starter f...

 

USA Basketball Women's National Team Minicamp

The USA Basketball Women's National Team will return to the basketball court in a four-day minicamp, Feb. 4-7, at the University of South Carolina. The team last gathered for training camp one year ag...

 

Chou Named Pac-12 Player of the Week After Career Performance

Natalie Chou has earned Pac-12 Player of the Week honors, the Conference office announced Monday. It's the first-career weekly honor for Chou and the 64th all-time for UCLA Women's Basketball. UCLA...

 

Kristi Toliver To Opt Out of 2020 WNBA Season

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that guard Kristi Toliver will opt out of the 2020 WNBA season scheduled to start in July at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. "This year has forced all of us...

 

Chiney Ogwumike To Opt Out of 2020 WNBA Season

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that forward/center Chiney Ogwumike will opt out of the 2020 WNBA season for medical reasons. "If you know me, you know that I have overcome some of the biggest...

 

WNBA Draft Live On-Air Friday

WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm to Air Live on ESPN, Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. ET • Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo & Sue Bird in Bristol, Conn.; Holly Rowe Joins Remotely • Numerous First Roun...

 

Playoffs Start on Sunday for the WNBA Sparks

The Sparks will start their quest for a WNBA Championship when they play their first playoff game Sunday at the Staples Center at 12 noon. Their opponent will be Chicago, Minnesota, Phoenix or...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    July 4, 2019

Sparks Even Their Record with two Straight Wins

After losing four games in a row the Sparks are on a two games winning streak going into Sunday's game at the Staples Center against the Washington Mystics at 2 p.m. They are 6-6 in the very...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    June 13, 2019

Sparks Are Waiting to Put it All Together

The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA are in fourth place with a record of 3-2 going into Saturday's game against the 1-4 New York Liberty at 7 p.m. at the Staples Center. They have a winning record...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    August 2, 2018

Tough Road for LA Sparks

Its crunch time for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. The Sparks are currently in a tie with Phoenix and nine teams are battling for eight playoff spots. Seattle is on top, Atlanta is second and...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    July 19, 2018

Sparks Need Wins to Stay Close to the Top of the WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association have 11 games left in the regular season and all of the games are extremely important. With four games separating the top eight...

 
 By Steve Finley    Sports    June 21, 2018

First place Sparks play two home games on Sunday and Tuesday

The Los Angeles Sparks continue to play some of the best basketball in the WNBA. At press time they were in first place with a record of 8-2 followed by the Phoenix Mercury at 10-3 and the Seattle...

 

LA Sparks Select Shakayla Thomas

The Los Angeles Sparks selected forward Shakayla Thomas with the 23rd pick overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft, announced Executive Vice President and General Manager, Penny Toler. "Shakayla is super...

 

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