Ice Cube is Trailblazing Sports and Entertainment with the BIG3
July 24, 2024
Ice Cube is a Los Angeles homegrown icon. He is the BIG3 CEO and co-founder who is trailblazing entertainment and sports.
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Lisa Leslie
Above the Rim: Lisa Leslie’s Evolution From Athlete to Advocate
February 10, 2024
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.
Nneka Ogwumike Named Western Conference Player of the Week
June 6, 2023
The WNBA announced today that LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between May 29-June 4. This is her 14th time winning the award, passing Brittney Griner and Sylvia Fowles to have the 10th most player of the week honors.
Seimone Augustus Re-signs With Sparks & She Aspires To Design Women’s Shoes
March 1, 2021
Four-time WNBA Champion Seimone Augustus re-signed with the Sparks. Augustus has one of the most prolific basketball careers in professional basketball history. She ranks tenth in scoring in WNBA history with 2005 points, and she averaged 15.4 points throughout her career. Augustus won championships in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017.
Candace Parker Named AP WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
September 24, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks guard Candace Parker earned one more accolade in her prestigious career when the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
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.
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.
Female Tennis and Basketball Players Through History
February 23, 2020
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Snoop Dogg V. Gayle King and Ambassador Susan Rice
February 21, 2020
Last week, just days after the tragic death of basketball superstar and entrepreneur Kobe Bryant, CBS This Morning co-host, and Friend of Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King sparked a controversy following her interview with former WNBA star and longtime friend of Bryant, Lisa Leslie.
Quotes on the Passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant
January 30, 2020
“God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in their time of need! Still can’t believe this” -Paul George
Triplets are 2019 BIG3 Champs!
September 5, 2019
A high-screen is set at the top of the key; Joe Johnson edges past the screener, catches the quick inbound pass, and fires a 3-pointer to win the game! The BIG3 season is officially over, and the Triplets are 2019 BIG3 champs!
Sparks Make History on Lisa Leslie’s Birthday
July 11, 2019
The Sparks’ Sunday game against the Washington Mystics was historic in several ways. Their 98-81 win over the Mystics made them the first WNBA franchise to have 450 regular season wins. Sparks head coach Derek Fisher wished WNBA legend Lisa Leslie a happy birthday and attributed the franchise’s success to her efforts.
Kyrie Irving Shoots and Scores in Comedy Film Debut ‘Uncle Drew’
June 28, 2018
“Uncle Drew” is a comedic adventure that follows the journey of Irving as he reunites with his former senior teammates
This Week In Black History (July 27th – August 2nd)
August 3, 2017
Baldwin was groundbreaking, exploring race and social issues in many of his works.
This Week in Black History (July 2)
July 2, 2015
(July 2) 2001- Robert Tools became the first recipient in the world to receive an AbioCor, a self contained artificial heart, at Saint Thomas hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.