According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. The Los Angeles Sparks showed the importance of early detection when they partnered with the ACS and the Watts Health Center to provide free mammograms.
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the undermanned Phoenix Mercury 91-62. This extends the Sparks’ winning streak to five; they are currently ranked eighth in the league.
A strong effort from the Los Angeles Sparks’ front court gave them a 77-62 victory over the Chicago Sky. Three Sparks players scored in the double digits with forward Nneka Ogwumike making 19 points and 14 rebounds.
On Saturday June 3, the L.A. Sparks hosted HBCU Night at their home game against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena and the team took home a win with a score of 92-85.
Throughout the free agency process, new Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller has been searching for quality players both on and off the court. This led him to sign guard Jasmine Thomas and Dearica Hamby along with re-signing guard Lexie Brown.
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.