Pondexter Returns to Staples in Sparks defeat to Indiana Fever
July 22, 2018
Despite losing to the Indiana Fever 78-76, the shorthanded Sparks competed with high energy during the first and fourth quarters.
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Los Angeles Sparks
Second Half Slump: Sparks Struggle in Loss to Wings
July 15, 2018
Five Dallas players would score in the double-digits to help the Wings win 92-77 over the Sparks.
Sparks Come Up Short Against Mystics
July 11, 2018
Although the Sparks shot at 45.3 percent in field goals, they could not outlast the Washington Mystics. An abundance of free throw opportunities would give Washington an 83-74 win over Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Sparks Sign Karlie Samuelson
July 9, 2018
Samuelson played the first four games with the Sparks, but was released when center Jantel Lavender returned from her overseas commitments.
Minnesota’s Moore, Washington’s Delle Donne Lead After First Returns Of WNBA All-Star Voting 2018 Presented By Verizon
July 9, 2018
Fan-Voting Closes on Thursday, July 12; All-Stars to Be Revealed by ESPN2 on Tuesday, July 17
Verizon WNBA All-Star 2018 Set for Minneapolis on Saturday, July 28 Live on ABC
Sparks Fall in Close Match Against Connecticut Sun
July 6, 2018
Despite overcoming a 20-point deficit, the Sparks fell short to the Connecticut Sun 72-73
L.A. Sparks Media Day 2018 Recap
June 28, 2018
L.A. Sentinel contributing reporter Lauren A. Jones went behind the scenes of the L.A. Sparks Media Day 2018 with player interviews from WNBA champions Cappie Pondexter, Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike, Alana Beard and more.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (6/21-6/27/18)
June 21, 2018
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to- coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Jantel Lavender Returns To the Sparks From Overseas
May 31, 2018
The Sparks welcomed center Jantel Lavender back to Los Angeles today after she finished playing in the Turkish League Finals for Yakin Dogu.
Candace Parker Returns to Help Sparks Edge Out Mercury
May 31, 2018
The Los Angeles Sparks defended the Staples Center with valor in their first home game of the 2018 season. Despite a slow start, the Sparks outscored a talented Phoenix Mercury squad 80-72.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (5/24-5/30/18)
May 25, 2018
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to- coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Odyssey Sims Re-signs With Los Angeles Sparks
February 1, 2018
The LA Sparks acquired the 5-foot-8-point guard and the 11th pick in 2017 from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd picks in 2017 WNBA Draft.
WNBA Finals Rematch Features Exciting Rivalry
October 12, 2017
Their WNBA Finals rematch showcased the best basketball players in the world.
Buzzer-Beater WNBA Finals Game 1 Delivers Best Overnight Ever
September 28, 2017
Game 1 of the 2017 WNBA Finals, which aired Sunday, Sept. 24, on ABC delivered a 0.6 overnight rating, the best overnight ever for a Game 1 on the ESPN networks.
Sparks Advance to Playoff Semifinals
September 7, 2017
With a 26-8 overall record and a 16-1 record at home, the Sparks achieved the no. 2 seed in the WNBA Playoffs.