Sparks miss chance to get to .500 with loss to Mercury
2 years, 6 months ago

Sparks miss chance to get to .500 with loss to Mercury

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, shown during a game earlier this season, had 19 points in a loss at Phoenix on Sunday afternoon. Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 81-74 victory over the Sparks on Sunday. Brittney Sykes finished with14 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench for L.A., while Chennedy Carter contributed 10 points and three assists. Diana Taurasi finished with 19 points and seven assists for the Mercury, who ended a seven-game losing streak.

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Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx
3 months ago

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

LA Times  

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby drives to the basket during a 68-50 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sparks’ season finale Thursday. Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Sparks closed the WNBA season with a 68-51 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. In addition, Hamby passed Nneka Ogwumike as the Sparks’ …

Griner ejected after scuffle with Jackson before Mercury rally in second half to beat Sparks 85-81
3 months ago

Griner ejected after scuffle with Jackson before Mercury rally in second half to beat Sparks 85-81

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner scored 14 points before being ejected after a scuffle, Natasha Cloud had 13 points and 12 assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Tuesday night. Griner and Sparks standout rookie Rickea Jackson were thrown out after exchanging shoves while in rebounding position following a Mercury free throw in the closing …

Once again, Sparks can’t hang on to early lead as they lose to Mercury
3 months, 1 week ago

Once again, Sparks can’t hang on to early lead as they lose to Mercury

LA Times  

Diana Taurasi of Phoenix controls the ball against Kia Nurse of the Sparks in the second half Tuesday. “The offensive inefficiency, the offensive turnovers, a tough shooting night snowballed to where we lost some of our defensive focus and defensive intensity.” After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Sparks opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run to take control thanks …

Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle
3 months, 1 week ago

Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle

LA Times  

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Seattle Storm edged the Los Angeles Sparks 90-87 on Sunday night. Dearica Hamby scored 11 points in the third quarter, and the Sparks chipped away at a 14-point halftime deficit to trail 73-65 heading to the fourth. The Sparks stayed hot early in the final …

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69
3 months, 1 week ago

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brionna Jones scored 20 points on 10 of 16 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, Marina Mabrey added 19 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-69 on Friday night. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points, Harris had 12 and Alyssa Thomas finished with 11 assists to go with seven points for the Sun. Phoenix has lost six …

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
3 months, 1 week ago

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Wednesday night. Seattle stayed within one game of fourth place Las Vegas, which also won Wednesday, in the WNBA standings. Seattle trailed 39-29 with 3:40 left in the first half …

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brionna Jones scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, DiJonai Carrington added 19 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded her third triple-double of the season Sunday night to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-67. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points and Marina Mabrey added 10 for Connecticut, which had lost back-to-back games for the second …

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Washington Mystics after Kahleah Copper scored 28 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 victory against the Atlanta Dream. Phoenix scores 82.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 83.5 Washington gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 5-5, averaging 80.0 points, 33.1 rebounds, …

Sparks fall to Wings when outscored 40-18 in fourth quarter
4 months ago

Sparks fall to Wings when outscored 40-18 in fourth quarter

LA Times  

Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, receiving a pass while defended by Wings forward Satou Sabally, has 25 points in the loss Sunday. Arike Ogunbowale had 33 points, Natasha Howard scored 30 and the Dallas Wings stormed back from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Sparks 113-110 on Sunday. Howard made a layup for Dallas and Ogunbowale followed with two free …

Rickea Jackson and Sparks can’t keep up with Mystics as losing streak continues
4 months ago

Rickea Jackson and Sparks can’t keep up with Mystics as losing streak continues

LA Times  

Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson, shown here controlling the ball against Dallas in July, finished with 17 points in an 80-74 loss to the Washington Mystics on Friday. Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 28 points and Shakira Austin added 14 points and 11 rebounds — her first double-double of the season — to help the Washington Mystics beat the Sparks 80-74 …

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces
4 months, 1 week ago

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Crystal Dangerfield pulls up for a jumper against the Aces on Sunday in Las Vegas. A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds — to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Sparks 87-71 on Sunday. Kelsey Plum made four three-pointers and finished with …

Sparks can’t hold 10-point lead in fourth quarter, lose to Sky
4 months, 1 week ago

Sparks can’t hold 10-point lead in fourth quarter, lose to Sky

LA Times  

Sky guard Chennedy Carter drives down the lane for a layup against the Sparks on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. Lindsay Allen scored 16 points, rookies Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese posted double-doubles, and the Chicago Sky rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sparks 90-86 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, handing Los Angeles its fifth straight loss at …

Sparks struggle against Liberty and record their most lopsided loss of the season
4 months, 1 week ago

Sparks struggle against Liberty and record their most lopsided loss of the season

LA Times  

Zia Cooke dribbles and Rae Burrell looks up court during the Sparks’ lopsided loss to the Liberty on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “Questions?” The league-leading Liberty scored the game’s first 10 points and 38 of the first 48 en route to a 103-68 win over the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Some post-Olympic rust was expected for the Sparks, Burrell said, …

Sparks can’t keep pace late in game, fall to Nneka Ogwumike and Storm
5 months, 1 week ago

Sparks can’t keep pace late in game, fall to Nneka Ogwumike and Storm

LA Times  

Asked after Tuesday’s game how she would rate the Sparks’ season, Azurá Stevens immediately answered “D+” before quickly switching to a “C+” in a fit of laughter after Rickea Jackson gave her a shocked expression. At the end of the year it will be an A.” Despite Stevens helping the Sparks catch up to the Storm with 17 second-half points, …

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas
5 months, 1 week ago

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas

LA Times  

Sparks forward Azura Stevens tries to block a layup by Wings forward Natasha Howard during the first half Saturday in Dallas. Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in a battle between the WNBA’s cellar dwellers. Azurá Stevens finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, four …

Rickea Jackson’s 22 points can’t save Sparks from final-minute fade against Mercury
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rickea Jackson’s 22 points can’t save Sparks from final-minute fade against Mercury

LA Times  

Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper drives to the basket during the Mercury’s 84-78 victory over the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Natasha Cloud scored a career-high 31 points as the Mercury overcame the absence of Diana Taurasi to defeat the Sparks 84-78 after a tense fourth-quarter duel Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. I’m worried about playing to our standards, and if …

Sparks can’t hold off Mystics’ late surge, extend losing streak to eight games
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks can’t hold off Mystics’ late surge, extend losing streak to eight games

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Aari McDonald scored 17 points during her team’s loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Despite holding a 12-point lead after three quarters and a season-best night by Stephanie Talbot, the short-handed Sparks couldn’t hold off the Washington Mystics in the final minutes Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, losing 82-80 and extending their losing streak to …

Sparks fall when Atlanta outscores them in fourth quarter
6 months, 1 week ago

Sparks fall when Atlanta outscores them in fourth quarter

LA Times  

Allisha Gray scored 25 points, Tina Charles had a double-double and the Atlanta Dream pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Sparks 87-74 on Sunday. Charles and Gray scored six points apiece to help Atlanta build a 20-14 lead after one quarter. Brink answered with a three-pointer, Kia Nurse made two free throws and McDonald hit from beyond …

Nneka Ogwumike haunts her former team as Storm rout Sparks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nneka Ogwumike haunts her former team as Storm rout Sparks

LA Times  

Seattle’s Nneka Ogwumike, shown here earlier this season, had a big game against her former team. Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points against her former team, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Sparks 95-79 on Tuesday night. Dearica Hamby had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Aari McDonald added 15 points off …

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx

LA Times  

Lakers center Cameron Brink controls the ball in front of the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. “It was a really disappointing game tonight on both sides of the ball,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. “We really talked about how important the start was and to find ourselves in the hole right away just set the …

Sparks can’t keep pace with Diana Taurasi and Mercury, finish trip with loss
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks can’t keep pace with Diana Taurasi and Mercury, finish trip with loss

LA Times  

Diana Taurasi made seven of nine shots from three-point range and finished with a season-high 31 points to help Phoenix beat the Sparks 87-68 on Sunday and end the Mercury’s four-game skid. Natasha Cloud scored 21 points with 12 assists, her third double-double of the season, and Kahleah Copper added 12 points and Sophie Cunningham 10 for the Mercury. The …

Cameron Brink’s 21 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Dallas
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cameron Brink’s 21 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Dallas

LA Times  

Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale shoots over Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot during the Sparks’ 84-83 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, Monique Billings had a double-double and the Dallas Wings edged the Sparks 84-83 on Sunday night. A night after Ogunbowale scored 40 points while playing all 40 minutes in Dallas’ 107-92 win at Phoenix, she shot …

Sparks fall out of final playoff spot after loss to Breanna Stewart and Liberty
1 year, 3 months ago

Sparks fall out of final playoff spot after loss to Breanna Stewart and Liberty

LA Times  

Sparks’ Layshia Clarendon, left, controls the ball in front of New York’s Stefanie Dolson during the Sparks’ 96-89 loss at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Sabrina Ionescu broke the single-season three-point record to help New York beat the Sparks 96-89 on Thursday night, giving the Liberty eight straight wins. New York was up …

Sparks head into All-Star break with sixth straight loss after blowout by Aces
1 year, 5 months ago

Sparks head into All-Star break with sixth straight loss after blowout by Aces

LA Times  

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson looks for a shot as Sparks forward Azura Stevens defends during the first half on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Azurá Stevens had 22 points and 12 rebounds, but the Sparks limped into the All Star break with a sixth consecutive loss as the league-leading Las Vegas Aces dominated 97-78 on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. …

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks
1 year, 5 months ago

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner scored 29 points, including her 25th dunk as a professional, and the Phoenix Mercury held on for a 78-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks in a matchup between two struggling teams on Sunday. Diana Taurasi added 12 of her 22 in the fourth quarter to put her less than 100 points from 10,000 in her …

Short-handed Sparks lose Dearica Hambry to injury in loss to Mercury
1 year, 5 months ago

Short-handed Sparks lose Dearica Hambry to injury in loss to Mercury

LA Times  

Mercury center Brittney Griner, shown during a game earlier this season, had 29 points and a dunk in a win over the Sparks on Sunday. Brittney Griner scored 29 points, including her 25th dunk as a professional, and the Phoenix Mercury held on for a 78-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks in a matchup between two struggling teams Sunday. …

Storm rally from 21-point deficit to edge Sparks for first win of season
1 year, 6 months ago

Storm rally from 21-point deficit to edge Sparks for first win of season

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike reacts to a play against the Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle. Jewell Loyd had 25 points and eight rebounds, and the Seattle Storm rallied from a 21-point first-half deficit to beat the Sparks 66-63 on Tuesday night. Loyd was scoreless in the first quarter, after which Seattle trailed 24-6, but she totaled 24 points over …

Nneka Ogwumike scores 27 points in double-double to lead Sparks past Storm
1 year, 6 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike scores 27 points in double-double to lead Sparks past Storm

LA Times  

Forward Nneka Ogwumike, shown May 19, had 27 points and 14 rebounds in the Sparks’ 92-85 victory over the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Nneka Ogwumike had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Layshia Clarendon contributed 16 points, six assists and three steals, and the Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 92-85 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Jewell …

Sparks beat Mercury 94-71 as Brittney Griner scores 18 in return to WNBA
1 year, 7 months ago

Sparks beat Mercury 94-71 as Brittney Griner scores 18 in return to WNBA

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, rookie Zia Cooke added 14 and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury 94-71 on Friday night in Griner’s first WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. MYSTICS 80, LIBERTY 64 WASHINGTON — Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins each scored 14 points and Washington beat new-look New York …

Sparks improve playoff hopes with road win over the Mystics
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks improve playoff hopes with road win over the Mystics

LA Times  

Guard Brittney Sykes, shown during a game earlier this season, led the Sparks to victory Sunday with 21 points, including a couple of late baskets to seal the win over the Mystics. Brittney Sykes scored 21 points, including a driving layup in the closing seconds, and the Los Angeles Sparks kept their slim playoff hopes alive Sunday with a 79-76 …

Sparks fall to Dream in a heartbreaker as losing streak stretches to six
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks fall to Dream in a heartbreaker as losing streak stretches to six

LA Times  

Highlights from the Sparks’ 88-86 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday. Cheyenne Parker drove the baseline and made a go-ahead layup with 0.3 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Dream past the Sparks 88-86 on Friday night. The Sparks called a timeout after Parker’s basket and Nneka Ogwumike sank a shot from the baseline, but officials reviewed the play …

Sparks squander 15-point lead late to fall to Liberty
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks squander 15-point lead late to fall to Liberty

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike led the team with 19 points in the 64-61 loss to the New York Liberty on Wednesday. Sabrina Ionescu scored eight of her 20 points in the final 2:18 and the Liberty rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Sparks 64-61 on Wednesday night. Trailing 50-35 with 5:23 left in the …

Sparks routed by Sabrina Ionescu and Liberty
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks routed by Sabrina Ionescu and Liberty

LA Times  

Guard Brittney Sykes led the Sparks with 19 points in a 102-73 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, Natasha Howard had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Sparks 102-73 on Tuesday night in the first of back-to-back games between the teams. The Liberty and …

Sparks overpowered by Mystics without All-Star Nneka Ogwumike
2 years, 5 months ago

Sparks overpowered by Mystics without All-Star Nneka Ogwumike

LA Times  

Sparks guard Brittney Sykes scored 16 points in the team’s 94-81 loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. Elena Delle Donne dominated the Nneka Ogwumike-less Sparks on Tuesday, dropping 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting in less than 28 minutes in the Washington Mystics’ 94-81 win at Crypto.com Arena. “Nneka’s our engine and she’s like a silent killer and her IQ …

Nneka Ogwumike scores 23, Sparks beat Mercury for third straight win
2 years, 5 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike scores 23, Sparks beat Mercury for third straight win

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and nine rebounds in the team’s win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday. Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and nine rebounds, Liz Cambage added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 78-75 on Monday night. Jordin Canada made two free throws with 35.3 seconds left to give Los …

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win

LA Times  

Nneka Ogwumike, shown in May, scored 21 points Friday night as the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 for the franchise’s 500th regular-season victory. Liz Cambage had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike also scored 21 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 on Friday night. Katie Lou Samuelson added 14 points, Lexie Brown scored 10 of …

Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Sykes lead Sparks to big road win over Storm
2 years, 6 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Sykes lead Sparks to big road win over Storm

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, shown her shooting a free throw against the Chicago Sky on May 6, finished with 24 points in an 85-77 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday. Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points to lead four players in double figures and the Sparks clamped down in the fourth quarter to beat the Seattle Storm 85-77 on Saturday …

Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skid
2 years, 6 months ago

Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skid

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Teaira McCowan had season highs of 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 93-88 Friday night. Diamond DeShields scored 14 points and Shey Peddy and Diana Taurasi each hit three 3-pointers and scored nine points. Charles made a layup midway through …

Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter come up big for Sparks in win over Lynx
2 years, 6 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter come up big for Sparks in win over Lynx

LA Times  

Highlights from the Sparks’ 85-83 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Nneka Ogwumike’s putback of her own miss with 7.3 seconds left lifted the Sparks to an 85-83 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Chennedy Carter led the Sparks, who had lost six of seven, with 20 points. 1 overall pick out of Louisiana State in the 2006 …

Mercury beat Storm in first of home-and-home set this week
2 years, 7 months ago

Mercury beat Storm in first of home-and-home set this week

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Tina Charles had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 19 points and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 97-77 on Wednesday night in the first of a home-and-home set this week. Seattle was without star Breanna Stewart due to health and safety protocols, and Phoenix was missing center Brittney Griner, who is …

Sparks rally late behind Jordin Canada to win opener, beating WNBA champion Sky in OT
2 years, 7 months ago

Sparks rally late behind Jordin Canada to win opener, beating WNBA champion Sky in OT

LA Times  

Sparks center Liz Cambage takes a swipe at the ball while defending Sky forward Candace Parker during the first half Friday in Chicago. Jordin Canada had 21 points and eight assists in her Sparks debut, Nneka Ogwumike added 19 points and Los Angeles opened the season with a 98-91 overtime victory over the defending champion Chicago Sky on Friday night. …

Taurasi, Griner lead Mercury past Storm 85-80 in OT
3 years, 2 months ago

Taurasi, Griner lead Mercury past Storm 85-80 in OT

Associated Press  

EVERETT, Wash. — Brittney Griner scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds and Diana Taurasi scored six points in overtime as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 85-80 in the second-round, single elimination WNBA playoff game on Sunday. Taurasi, a game-time decision after missing the last five games with a left ankle injury, hit a tying 3-pointer, a step-back …

Sun beat Mercury 76-67, clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs
3 years, 3 months ago

Sun beat Mercury 76-67, clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jasmine Thomas scored 17 points, Jonquel Jones added 12 points and 16 rebounds and Connecticut beat the Phoenix Mercury 76-67 on Saturday night to clinch the No. Brittney Griner made a short jumper to pull the Mercury within two early in the fourth quarter but Natasha Heideman answered with a 3-pointer to spark an 11-4 run capped when …

Sparks squander chance to boost playoff hopes with loss to Sun
3 years, 3 months ago

Sparks squander chance to boost playoff hopes with loss to Sun

LA Times  

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner, right, shoots against Sparks center Amanda Zahui B. during the first half of the Sparks’ 75-57 loss at Staples Center on Thursday. “It’s the investment of time and respect for the game and just being prepared in that way and I think we have a ways to go with that as a collective.” The Sun’s …

WNBA: Te'a Cooper helps Sparks beat Mystics
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Te'a Cooper helps Sparks beat Mystics

The Hindu  

Te’a Cooper scored a career-high 26 points, Amanda Zahui B. added 17 and Los Angeles Sparks beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 89-82 on Thursday night. Wings uses balanced attack to rout Fever Satou Sabally's 15 points and nine rebounds led a balanced attack as the visiting Dallas Wings rolled to an 89-64 win over the hapless Indiana Fever on Thursday …

WNBA: Brittney Griner dunks, carries Mercury past Wings
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Brittney Griner dunks, carries Mercury past Wings

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner scored 27 points to pave the way as the Phoenix Mercury led wire-to-wire in an 89-85 victory over the host Dallas Wings Saturday night. It marked the second consecutive 27-point performance for Griner, who also pulled down 16 rebounds, as the Mercury ended their two-game losing streak. Marina Mabrey scored 24 points, hitting two free throws with 10.5 …

WNBA: DeWanna Bonner helps Sun beat Mercury, Liberty does the double on Fever
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: DeWanna Bonner helps Sun beat Mercury, Liberty does the double on Fever

The Hindu  

DeWanna Bonner scored 27 points against her former team to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Phoenix Mercury 86-78 on Sunday night. Bonner, who played her first nine WNBA seasons with Phoenix, made a 3-pointer with 2:27 left to give Connecticut the lead for good at 76-73, sparking a 7-0 run. The Mercury cut it to three, but the …

Sparks’ rally falls short in loss to Storm as familiar lineup isn’t enough
4 years, 4 months ago

Sparks’ rally falls short in loss to Storm as familiar lineup isn’t enough

LA Times  

Sparks forward Candace Parker, pictured July 25, had 19 points and 12 rebounds in her team’s 81-75 loss to the Seattle Storm on Saturday in Florida. Despite a starting lineup that stayed intact from the end of last season, the Sparks were doomed by another slow start Saturday as their fourth-quarter rally against the Seattle Storm fell short 81-75 in …

Nneka Ogwumike leads Sparks’ rout of Mercury in season opener
4 years, 5 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike leads Sparks’ rout of Mercury in season opener

LA Times  

Nneka Ogwumike didn’t miss a shot on the court Saturday, and she wasn’t going to miss one off it. After making all eight of her shots from the field for 21 points in the Sparks’ dominant 99-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Bradenton, Fla., Ogwumike steered the conversation away from the long-awaited start of the WNBA season to the …

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