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Twelve Los Angeles Sports Teams Unite to Donate in Support of Those Impacted By L.A. Fires

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 15, 2025

As the people of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities begin the long recovery from the region’s devastating fires, 12 professional sports organizations – Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams and Sparks – have pledged a combined donation of more than $8 million to support victims in need, as well as those fighting the fires.

Azurá Stevens Receives WNBA Cares Community Assist Award

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 16, 2024

The WNBA announced today that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Seasonlong WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of her extensive efforts to support and uplift youth across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.

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Sparks Guard Layshia Clarendon Announces Retirement 

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 21, 2024

 Los Angeles Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon has announced their retirement from the WNBA following the 2024 season. Clarendon (she/he/they) was a 2017 WNBA All-Star and has played in 284 games over 12 seasons with six teams, averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

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Sparks Struggle in Second Half, Lose to Mercury

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorSeptember 18, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks fell 81-85 against the Phoenix Mercury during their fan appreciation night. The Sparks showed a competitiveness during the first half that they were unable to maintain. The Mercury implemented a zone defense that the Sparks were not familiar with.

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Mabrey Scores 26; Sun Defeat Sparks 86-66

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterSeptember 13, 2024

Marina Mabrey tied a career-high with six three-pointers to go along with a season-high 26 points off the bench and the Connecticut Sun went on to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-66 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

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Sparks Have Historic Game Against Storm

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorSeptember 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks battled aggressively in their 82-90 loss to the fifth-ranked Seattle Storm. Sparks players hit milestones in their efforts.

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Sparks Remain Optimistic During Tough Times

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorSeptember 11, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Connecticut Sun 86-66 on Tuesday. Despite the loss, Forward Azurá Stevens put up a career-high of 17 rebounds. Stevens enjoys the matchup between her and Sun forward Brionna Jones.

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Young Sparks Players Battle Through Adversity

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorSeptember 4, 2024

As the Los Angeles Sparks endure a tough season, the younger members of the squad have been stepping up and displaying their talents when their names are called.

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Short-Handed Sparks Fall to Sky

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorAugust 18, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks came up short 90-86 in a gritty match against the Chicago Sky. The Sparks, however, are battling more than just their opponents.

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Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze Medal with USA 3×3 Women’s National Team

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 5, 2024

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby earned a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, defeating Canada 16-13.

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Sparks Carry Competitive Spirit into Olympic Break

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorJuly 19, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks have been bringing competitive effort, showing they can contend against the best teams in the league. An example of this was their 83-89 loss to the Seattle Storm.

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Sparks Defeat Aces 98-93 in Overtime

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorJuly 6, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks battled fiercely in their overtime 98-93 win over the Las Vegas Aces. The Sparks went into the fourth quarter with a 10-point advantage.

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Sparks Fall Short to Mystics 80-82

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorJuly 3, 2024

Fourth-quarter struggles caused the Los Angeles Sparks to suffer an 80-82 loss to the Washington Mystics.

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WNBA honors Dearica Hamby Western Conference Player of the Week

Elijah Bradley, Sentinel internJune 15, 2024

The performance of Los Angeles Sparks Forward Dearica Hamby has not gone unnoticed as she earned WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week (June 3- June 9).

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Lexie Brown Brings Awareness to Crohn’s Disease

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorJune 12, 2024

Guard Lexie Brown was hitting her stride with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2023 when she was suddenly sidelined with an illness.