The Highs and Lows of Sports in 2020
December 31, 2020
Big sports stories during an unprecedented year
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Candace Parker
Sparks Star Chelsea Gray Holds a Virtual Conversation on Voting
October 29, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks guard and three-time All-Star Chelsea Gray teamed up with the organization Equality California to host “A Vote for Social Justice Reform,” a discussion on voting.
Sparks Coach Derek Fisher Reflects on 2020 Season
October 8, 2020
The 2020 WNBA season was like no other season. Despite competing in a bubble and fighting for Social Justice issues, the Los Angeles Sparks finished third in the league with a 15-7 overall record.
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.
L.A. Sparks Lose to Sun, Eliminated in Round 2 of WNBA Playoffs
September 18, 2020
The early exit the Los Angele Sparks made in the 2020 WNBA Playoffs shows a problem the team has had throughout the season. Although they have the third-best record in the WNBA, they were 1-3 when playing without forward Nneka Ogwumike during the season.
Sparks go cold in 80-72 loss to Mystics
September 11, 2020
Playoffs are on the horizon and the LA Sparks sit with the third seed in the standings. The Washington Mystics, playing for their playoff lives showed their hunger and will to keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating the elite Sparks 80-72.
Jewell Loyd hits Buzzer-Beater to Defeat Sparks 90-89
September 5, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks hustled to the final seconds against the Seattle Storm. With 0.3 seconds left, Storm guard Jewell Loyd took an in-bound pass and sank a clutch three-pointer, allowing the Seattle Storm to survive the Sparks 90-89.
Sparks Next Woman Up Mentality
September 3, 2020
The Sparks defeated the Wings 91-83, and they are now 13-4 on the season. Veteran Candace Parker led the way with 22 points, ten rebounds, six assists, and four players in double figures. Sparks are playing outstanding basketball as a team.
Los Angeles Sparks Host a Discussion on Public Health
August 27, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks continue to bring awareness to health and social issues by having a panel discussion with L.A. County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Sparks stars Nneka Ogwumike and Candace Parker along with head coach Derek Fisher hosted the discussion.
Sparks Learn Lessons In Victory Over Mercury
August 20, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks may have seized an 83-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, but they are not too proud to point out the errors they made during the matchup.
Sparks Live by the Three Against Indiana Fever
August 15, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams matched her career high of seven three-pointers in their 90-76 win over the Indiana Fever. This is the Sparks fourth consecutive win, ascending them to a 7-3 overall record as the Fever has 4-6.
L.A. Sparks Use Their Depth to Defeat the Washington Mystics
August 14, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks earned their third consecutive win, defeating the Washington Mystics 81-64. With a 6-3 overall record, the Sparks are in a three-way tie with the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx at third place in the WNBA.
L.A. Sparks Bring the Thunder Against Minnesota Lynx
August 10, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks earned their fourth win in the Wubble after defeating their long-time rivals the Minnesota Lynx 97-81. This is the first time the two teams met since forward Seimone Augustus was traded to the Sparks after her 14-season stint with the Lynx.
She continued to be a reliable contributor coming off the bench with 13 points.
Wilson, Aces Outlast Sparks 86-82 in Thriller
August 8, 2020
In a back and forth fast pace game that came down to the closing minutes, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82, picking up their fourth win of the season on Friday in Bradenton, Fl.
Parker Records Third Double-Double, Leads Sparks to 86-75 Victory Over Fever
August 7, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks used balanced scoring to beat the Indiana Fever 86-75, improving to 3-2 on the season on Wednesday night Bradenton, Fl.