Sparks beat Wings with late surge for 7th straight win on Kobe’s birthday
August 24, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks took down the Dallas Wings Sunday in an 84-81 duel earning a seventh straight victory improving to 10-3.
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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 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.
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.
Derek Fisher speaks on Sparks leveling up in the off-season with new veteran leadership
August 3, 2020
The leaders of the Sparks take pride in their character and being role models for other young players on the team. Fisher believes it is a great foundation for the future of the organization on and off the court. “When you have your best players lead by example in terms of how they carry themselves and how they speak. It helps everybody.”
Candace Parker Scores A Double-Double in Loss to Seattle Storm
August 2, 2020
Despite having a competitive fourth quarter effort, the Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Seattle Storm 81-75. This was their fourth game in their first week of the season; these early games revealed that the Sparks must improve on their cohesion.
Breonna Taylor Honored at Sparks Season Opener
July 30, 2020
Despite clinching an authoritative 99-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, the Los Angeles Sparks kept their focus on demanding justice for Breonna Taylor during their first game of the 2020 season.
Los Angeles Sparks Set Out to Conquer the 2020 Season
July 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks will tip off their season on July 25 at 12:00 p.m. against the Phoenix Mercury. The team is working to be a versatile power as they gear up for this unorthodox season.
The Sparks Share Experiences in the WNBA “Wubble”
July 18, 2020
The WNBA will conduct their 2020 season at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. All 12 teams (consisting of 144 players) reside on the campus; their competitive quarantine is nicknamed the WNBA “Wubble.”
The New Faces on the L.A. Sparks Roster
July 16, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus delaying the start of the 2020 WNBA season, each team had to cut their roster to 12 players. This allowed players to receive their first paycheck in late June. To finalize their roster, the Sparks had to waive their rookies Beatrice Mompremier and Tynice Martin.
L.A. Sparks Draft Versatile Competitors for 2020 Season
April 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks acquired talented prospects without having high picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft on Friday. The Sparks drafted Miami forward Beatrice Mompremier and guard Leonie Fiebich of Germany in the second round and West Virginia guard Tynice Martin in the third round.
When Kobe Died, A Piece of All of Us Died: Los Angeles Remembers Kobe and Gianna Bryant with a Public Celebration of Life Service
February 27, 2020
A crowd of 20,000 people rose to their feet and cheered as Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family emerged out of the Staples Center tunnel towards the rose-adorned stage positioned near center court for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s public memorial service on Monday morning.
Sparks Sign Four-Time WNBA Champion Seimone Augustus
February 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks are excited to announce the signing of four-time WNBA champion Seimone Augustus, who comes to the Sparks after leading the Minnesota Lynx to titles in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.
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