Sparks Acquire March Madness Standouts in WNBA Draft
April 18, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks 2019 Draft picks have versatility, competitiveness and size to go along with their ability to perform in big-game situations.
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Los Angeles Sparks
WATCH: L.A. Sentinel one-on-one with Penny Toler of the L.A. Sparks
March 26, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month the Los Sentinel has a conversation with Sparks executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler
Student Athlete of the Week: Princess Sparks
March 14, 2019
Since her freshman year at Dorsey, Princess Sparks has been playing on the varsity girls basketball team. As a junior, she helped the team reach the Division II City Section championship.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/13-3/19/18)
December 14, 2018
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Women’s Drew League Features L.A. Sparks Players
December 13, 2018
Los Angeles Sparks players will clash in the championship game for the Women’s Drew League at Charles Drew Middle School on December 16 at 1:30P.M.. Along with the title game will be the Junior Sparks All-Star game at 11:30A.M. and the Women’s Drew League All Star Game at 12:30P.M.
Derek Fisher Becomes New Sparks Head Coach
December 13, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks named former NBA star Derek Fisher as the new head coach. This move came after previous head coach Brian Agler stepped down on November 30.
Sparks President & COO Christine Simmons Named to 2018 EBONY Power 100
October 15, 2018
The EBONY Power 100 list recognizes household names as well as community leaders and change agents.
L.A. Sparks Guard Chelsea Gray Gives Back with Second Annual Shoe Drive
September 27, 2018
A wide variety of sizes were offered at the drive from shoes for toddlers up to adults.
Nneka Ogwumike to Represent Sparks on FIBA Women’s World Cup Team
September 19, 2018
USA Basketball announced Wednesday that Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike will be one of the 12 players to represent the United States in the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Tenerife, Spain
Sparks Bested Lynx in First Round of WNBA Playoffs
August 23, 2018
One of the most anticipated rivalries in pro basketball history reached a new chapter. The battle between the Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx has been the grand finale for the WNBA season for the passed two years. For the 2018 season, it was the first act of the WNBA Playoffs with the Sparks dashing out the reigning WNBA champs 75-68, eliminating them in the first round.
Los Angeles Sparks’ Chelsea Gray Has Career Night Against New York Liberty
August 22, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated coastal opponent, the New York Liberty, 74-66 in a back and forth battle led by a career-high performance for Sparks’ guard Chelsea Gray at Staples Center on Tuesday evening, August 14.
Sparks Squeeze past Mercury 78-75 on Parker’s Historic Night
August 12, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks led the entire game in route to a 78-75 victory over the Phoenix Mercury Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.
L.A. Sparks Dominate Minnesota Lynx With 79-57 Home Victory
August 12, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks close out the series (3-1) against rival Minnesota Lynx with a resounding 79-57 win in front of an energized Staples Center crowd on Thursday (Aug. 2). After five straight home game losses, the Sparks held the Lynx to a season low 57 points.
Team Parker Wins 2018 WNBA All Star Game
August 3, 2018
The new WNBA All-Star Game’s new format pitted former league MVPs Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne against each other with Team Parker earning a 119-112 victory.
Sparks go cold in fourth quarter, drop fifth straight home game
July 26, 2018
With only 7:03 left to play, Chelsea Gray gave the Sparks (15-11) a one-point lead after making a layup, but the Dream (16-9) went on to end the game on a 15-4 run, defeating L.A. 81-71 at Staples Center for their franchise-best eighth straight victory.