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 the Sparks, who play again Wednesday in New York, are tied with the Atlanta Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, a half-game behind the Phoenix Mercury and a half-game ahead of the 11th-place Minnesota Lynx. Brittney Sykes led the Sparks with 19 points, Nneka Ogwumike scored 15 and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, a second-round pick in April’s draft, added a career-high 12 points on six-for-seven shooting.

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Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Trailing 73-69 with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Liberty scored eight straight points, including …

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’ …

Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lead Liberty over Wings 99-67 for 5th straight victory
3 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lead Liberty over Wings 99-67 for 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 17 and the New York Liberty never trailed on the way to their fifth straight win, a 99-67 romp over the Dallas Wings on Thursday night. Ionescu made 8 of 18 shots with four 3-pointers, and added six assists for New York, which has the league’s best record and …

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 …

Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86 on Wednesday night. Clark connected on her second 3 of the game and 100th of the …

Emily Engstler scores 19 points, Mystic reserves key 90-86 win over Wings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Emily Engstler scores 19 points, Mystic reserves key 90-86 win over Wings

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Emily Engstler had a career-high 19 points to lead a dominant performance by the Washington Mystics’ bench in a critical 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night. Ariel Atkins added 14 points and Julie Vanloo and reserve Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 11 each for the Mystics, who started the season 0-12. Washington’s bench scored 50 points …

Sparks hold off Liberty rally, knock off top team in WNBA and snap losing streak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks hold off Liberty rally, knock off top team in WNBA and snap losing streak

LA Times  

It’s been a rough season for the Sparks, and they found themselves in another dogfight on Wednesday, this time against the New York Liberty, the team with the best record in the WNBA. So for us to step back up, especially after the disappointment from Dallas, it just says so much about this team’s character.” Every time Liberty stars Sabrina …

Sparks fall to Wings when outscored 40-18 in fourth quarter
3 months, 4 weeks 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 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, …

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end
5 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 on Saturday. Jonquel Jones added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for New York, which has won three games in row, including a 91-76 win over the Sky on Thursday. …

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 …

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 …

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?
6 months ago

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings NEW YORK — Amid a stretch of nine games in 18 days, the Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a crushing blow. But beyond any stats — Brink averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22 minutes per game — Miller said the Sparks will have to go without the 22-year-old …

Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun
6 months ago

Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun

LA Times  

DeWanna Bonner scored 16 points, Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Sparks 79-70 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory in the series. The game was marred by an apparent knee injury to Sparks rookie Cameron Brink. “Cam has a knee injury and will be evaluated tomorrow,” Sparks …

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 …

Ionescu scores 24, Thornton 20 and Liberty close out Mystics 90-79
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ionescu scores 24, Thornton 20 and Liberty close out Mystics 90-79

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 24 points, Kayla Thornton added 20 and the New York Liberty used a late scoring run to defeat the Washington Mystics 90-79 on Friday night. Soon after, the Mystics were assessed a technical foul for delay of game and Breanna Stewart made two free throws to give New York the lead for good. Washington …

Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Chicago Sky in loss
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Chicago Sky in loss

LA Times  

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, left, controls the ball in front of Sparks forward Dearica Hamby during the first half of the Sparks’ 83-73 loss Thursday. Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six three-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks and the Chicago Sky beat the Sparks 83-73 on Thursday night …

Sparks beat Caitlin Clark and Fever for second win of season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks beat Caitlin Clark and Fever for second win of season

LA Times  

Sparks guard Kia Nurse tries to block a layup by Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the first half Tuesday night. On Tuesday night, against the WNBA’s only other one-win team, the Indiana Fever rookie strung together her most complete game yet by scoring a season-best 30 points, dishing out six assists and grabbing five rebounds in her most complete performance …

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 …

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Caitlin Clark had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first WNBA double-double and the Indiana Fever beat Los Angeles 78-73 on Friday night to snap a season-opening five-game skid in front of a Sparks record crowd of 19,103 that included several Hollywood stars. “They’re making a huge impact in our league,” Fever coach Christie Sides said …

Sparks ready to restock team with No. 2 and No. 4 picks in WNBA draft
8 months, 1 week ago

Sparks ready to restock team with No. 2 and No. 4 picks in WNBA draft

LA Times  

Stanford center Cameron Brink, who is expected to be the No. The former New York Liberty center played in the league’s inaugural game in 1997, watched the WNBA become the longest-running women’s professional sports league in the United States and witnessed every draft class with stars like Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Candace Parker. 1 pick in Monday’s draft, benefit …

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
1 year, 2 months ago

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Associated Press  

Conn. — New York is one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series. She had 11 points in Game 2 and …

Sparks stars Jordin Canada, Nneka Ogwumike selected to WNBA All-Defensive team
1 year, 3 months ago

Sparks stars Jordin Canada, Nneka Ogwumike selected to WNBA All-Defensive team

LA Times  

Sparks point guard Jordin Canada, who led the WNBA in steals, with 2.3 per game, and forward Nneka Ogwumike have been selected to the All-Defensive team, it was announced Friday. “Jordin is a relentless defender and was tasked with defending the opponent’s best perimeter guard each game, cementing herself as one of the premier guard defenders in the league,” Sparks …

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 …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 3 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever
1 year, 4 months ago

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever 100-89 on Sunday and set a franchise record for wins in a season. WNBA suspends Ruthy Hebard, fines six others Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Liberty, Betnijah Laney scored 12 and Sabrina Ionescu 10. Aliyah Boston …

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before the start of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. “Everyone sending the letters and the love meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell …

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. …

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 …

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs

LA Times  

At practices and before games, the Sparks don’t only scout their next opponent. “But as long as you got a percent there, we’re going to go for it.” The Sparks’ 79-76 win over the playoff-bound Mystics helped keep their slim postseason chances alive, but they remain on the razor’s edge entering the final homestand of the regular season. The congested …

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 …

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player
2 years, 5 months ago

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player

LA Times  

The WNBA’s third-best three-point shooter watched the league’s annual three-point contest on a TV in Las Vegas, more than 1,700 miles away from the All-Star festivities in Chicago. “She’s been this shooter,” said Sykes, who recalled a game when Brown dropped 31 points on Sykes’ Syracuse team as a freshman at Maryland. I’m happy that everybody else in the world …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Brittney Sykes scores 25, Sparks hold off Wings 93-91 in wild ending
2 years, 6 months ago

Brittney Sykes scores 25, Sparks hold off Wings 93-91 in wild ending

LA Times  

Sparks guard Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 25 points in the team’s win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday. Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 25 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Sparks held off the Dallas Wings 93-91 on Tuesday night. Sykes made two free throws with 18.2 seconds left for a five-point lead, but …

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. …

Sparks’ deeper, rebuilt roster boosts optimism for a championship run
2 years, 10 months ago

Sparks’ deeper, rebuilt roster boosts optimism for a championship run

LA Times  

Jordin Canada, who starred at L.A. Windward High and UCLA, joins the Sparks this season after winning two WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm. I knew that I wanted it to happen at some point in my career, I just didn’t know when.” Sports Sparks sign four-time WNBA All-Star Liz Cambage Free-agent center Liz Cambage signs with a Sparks team …

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime

The Hindu  

Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles' first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left and it led by at least …

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: Ionescu's first WNBA triple-double, Storm handed first loss of the season
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Ionescu's first WNBA triple-double, Storm handed first loss of the season

The Hindu  

Sabrina Ionescu has already left her mark in this young season, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to record a triple-double. Ionescu had 26 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help New York beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-75 on Tuesday night, giving the Liberty its first 3-0 start in 14 years. READ | Las Vegas deals defending champion …

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