Brittney Sykes Is Committed To Winning Defensive Player of the Year
September 17, 2021
Brittney Sykes is a strong candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year, and she is confident that she will win this year.
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The Highs and Lows of Sports in 2020
December 31, 2020
Big sports stories during an unprecedented year
Candace Parker Named AP WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
September 24, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks guard Candace Parker earned one more accolade in her prestigious career when the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Alana Beard Left Her Historic Mark on Basketball
March 19, 2020
During her accomplished basketball career, former Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard crafted a legacy with her tenacity and her defensive mindset.
Sun End Sparks Playoff Run in Sweep
September 26, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks could not overcome the speed and accuracy of the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Semifinals. In the Walter Pyramid in California State University Long Beach, the Sparks lost 56-78 and were out of Playoff contention.
Metro Releases L.A. Sparks Train Wraps
September 12, 2019
The Los Angeles Metro unveiled their new train wraps of the L.A. Sparks. The new train wraps feature seven Sparks players: WNBA icon Candace Parker, 2019 league MVP candidate Chelsea Gray, two-time Defensive Player of the Year Alana Beard, 2016 League MVP Nneka Ogwumike, ESPN commentator Chiney Ogwumike, center Maria Vadeeva and rookie Kalani Brown.
WATCH: Metro Unveil L.A. Sparks Train Wraps
September 7, 2019
Seven Los Angeles Sparks stars are featured on this year’s train wrap. This is the second year of the franchise’s partnership with Metro. Sparks centers Kalani Brown and Maria Vadeeva attended the train wrap unveiling
Shorthanded Sparks Win in Home Debut
June 6, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks defended home court well on Friday, May 31 when they defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-70. Despite having a slow start, the Sparks committed six steals and four blocks against the Sun.
L.A. Sparks Dominate Minnesota Lynx With 79-57 Home Victory
August 12, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks close out the series (3-1) against rival Minnesota Lynx with a resounding 79-57 win in front of an energized Staples Center crowd on Thursday (Aug. 2). After five straight home game losses, the Sparks held the Lynx to a season low 57 points.
Sparks Come Up Short Against Mystics
July 11, 2018
Although the Sparks shot at 45.3 percent in field goals, they could not outlast the Washington Mystics. An abundance of free throw opportunities would give Washington an 83-74 win over Los Angeles.
Sparks Fall in Close Match Against Connecticut Sun
July 6, 2018
Despite overcoming a 20-point deficit, the Sparks fell short to the Connecticut Sun 72-73
L.A. Sparks Media Day 2018 Recap
June 28, 2018
L.A. Sentinel contributing reporter Lauren A. Jones went behind the scenes of the L.A. Sparks Media Day 2018 with player interviews from WNBA champions Cappie Pondexter, Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike, Alana Beard and more.
L.A. Sparks Remain Undefeated Against Minnesota Lynx in 77-69 Win
June 7, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks (4-1) defeated the defending champion Minnesota Lynx 77-69 before a crowd of 13,500 people inside Staples Center on Sunday as four of the Sparks five starters scored in the double-digits.
Sparks Advance to Playoff Semifinals
September 7, 2017
With a 26-8 overall record and a 16-1 record at home, the Sparks achieved the no. 2 seed in the WNBA Playoffs.
Sparks Defend Number Two Spot in WNBA
July 20, 2017
Los Angeles still remains second in the league with a 13-5 overall record.