Derek Fisher

Sparks Acquire March Madness Standouts in WNBA Draft

April 18, 2019

The Los Angeles Sparks 2019 Draft picks have versatility, competitiveness and size to go along with their ability to perform in big-game situations. ... read more »

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, ... read more »

WATCH: L.A. Sentinel one-on-one with Penny Toler of the L.A. Sparks

March 26, 2019

In celebration of Women's History Month the Los Sentinel has a conversation with Sparks executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler ... read more / watch video »

Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (2/8-2/14/19)

February 8, 2019

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

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. ... read more »

Best Sports Moments in 2018

December 27, 2018

Monumental moments in the Sports world during 2018 ... read more / view gallery »

Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/13-3/19/18)

December 14, 2018

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

Derek Fisher Becomes New Sparks Head Coach

December 13, 2018

The Los Angeles Sparks named former NBA star Derek Fisher as the new head coach. This move came after previous head coach Brian Agler stepped down on November 30. ... read more »

Beyonce, Jay Z Appear At City Of Hope Cancer Charity Event

October 18, 2018

The singer's vocals soared as she performed three ballads including her 2009 smash hit “Halo” and “Ava Maria” after saluting the character of Warner/Chappell Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt at the City of Hope gala near Los Angeles on Thursday night. She took the stage following her husband, Jay Z, who presented Platt with the Spirit of Life award during a charity event that raised more than $6 million. ... read more »

Knicks fire coach Derek Fisher; Rambis interim head coach

February 8, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Fisher was fired as New York Knicks coach Monday, with his team having lost five straight and nine of 10 to fall well back in the Eastern Conference playoff race. ... read more »

NBA suspends Matt Barnes 2 games for fight with Knicks coach

December 29, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA suspended Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes two games without pay Monday for what the league said was a “physical altercation” ... read more »