Although they lost to the Atlanta Dream 92-81 in their home opener, the Los Angeles Sparks displayed strong qualities that could help them contend as the season continues.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) raised $54 million during its annual Blue Diamond Gala. LADF desires to use their funds to cultivate a lasting legacy in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Sparks enter the 2024 season with a young group and plenty of new faces. The squad includes six players who were Sparks last season and five players with over five years of WNBA experience.
On April 28, three-time WNBA Champion Candace Parker announced her retirement. She played in the WNBA for 16 years and is the only WNBA player to win Rookie of the Year and league MVP in the same year.
The Morningside Monarchs girl’s basketball team recently made history during their run in the Division 4A Southern Section playoffs.
In the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Stanford forward Cameron Brink, Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson and Southern Cal forward McKenzie Forbes.
Cal State LA assistant men’s basketball coach Michael Cooper, a five-time National Basketball Association champion during a legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
“A resounding success” is how Mothers In Action President Tracy Mitchell described the organization’s annual “Read Across America” event where MIA members and community leaders connect with students at South L.A. schools. This year, the MIA volunteers read books and interacted with youngsters at Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary School and Marcus Garvey School.
The Los Angeles Sparks recently hosted a skills development Clinic and Q&A Session at the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach.
The Los Angeles Sparks recently acquired guards Aari McDonald and Kia Nurse, and forward Monique Billings with a hope to speed up the pace on offense.
Despite consistently delivering top-tier performances and contributing to the growth of basketball, the achievements of women often are overshadowed by the spotlight on men’s basketball in the NBA.
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.
The Los Angeles Sparks continue to protect home court after the All-Star break with their 81-68 win. The Sparks now have a two-game winning streak at home.
As the WNBA returned from the All-Star Break, the Los Angeles Sparks plan to hunt for a Playoff spot. The return of key players from injury can help with the Sparks’ postseason hopes.