The L.A. Sparks Host a Career Panel for the Marlborough Girls Basketball team
March 9, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks executives and staff gave encouraging words to the young student athletes.
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L.A. Sparks Host Panel Discussion for Girls High School Basketball team
February 27, 2020
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Sparks hosted a panel for the Marlborough girls varsity and JV basketball teams at the Athleta store at the Grove. The event was part of a two-day celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day that is on February 5.
Sparks “Purple Print” Shows the Future of the Franchise
December 12, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks recently hosted ‘The Purple Print: A Courtside View’ to tell their fans about their vision for the franchise in the 2020 season. The event come in lieu of the Sparks winning big at the WNBA Team Business Awards. Los Angeles won Franchise of the Year, Ticket Sales Performance of the Year, and Marketing Performance of the Year in the WNBA. The league analyzes all 12 franchises for the awards for their ticket sales, partnership, and community engagement. The Sparks front office wants to build on their victory; Sparks president and COO Danita Johnson noted how
L.A. Sparks Launch Campaign to Aid Military Women
March 28, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks partnered with the L.A. County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), The L.A. County Department of Mental Health, and California Mental Health Services Authority to create the “Spark The True You” campaign, a year-long initiative to help women who serve in the military. To kick off the historic initiative, the organizations hosted a Women Veteran’s Summit on Friday. This event is one of 12 events the Sparks will be hosting to help female veterans, those who are on active duty and their families. L.A. Sparks COO Danita Johnson and forward Karlie Samuelson spoke during panels
Derek Fisher, Pat Harvey are Co-Grand Marshals of the Inglewood MLK Parade
January 24, 2019
Fisher noted how he was honored and humbled by the opportunity, he began his professional basketball career in Inglewood.