The Sparks Add Speedy Veterans to Their Roster
February 15, 2024
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.
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Sparks Lose to High-Scoring Liberty 87-79
August 1, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the New York Liberty 87-79. New York sank 15 three-point shots, 10 more than the Sparks, and led by as much as 27 points in the matchup. Their effort on the offensive end held Los Angeles to 25 rebounds while they made 42.
Sparks Sign Reshanda Gray
February 22, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of forward Reshanda Gray to a training camp contract.
Defense Gives the L.A. Sparks an 84-74 Win Over the New York Liberty
July 4, 2022
Despite a late rally by the New York Liberty, the Los Angeles Sparks secured an 84-74 victory against them on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena.
Student Athlete of the Week: Anyse Grimble
July 8, 2021
Anyse Grimble recently finished her sophomore season on the Westchester Lady Comets basketball team. Westchester had a 4-5 overall record and 2-3 Western league record.
Sparks Host Liberty in 25th Anniversary of First Ever WNBA Game
June 21, 2021
The Sparks played in a historical game on Sunday afternoon against New York Liberty.
Amanda Zahui B is Ready to Make an Impact with the L.A. Sparks
February 24, 2021
In the wake of WNBA icon Candace Parker departing from the Los Angeles Sparks, the franchise signed former New York Liberty center Amanda Zahui B. A versatile post player who can shoot three-pointers, she averaged 9.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while shooting at 34.0 percent in three-point shots last season.
The Lack of Punishment for Breonna Taylor’s Killers Leaves the Sports World Reeling
October 1, 2020
Last week, a grand jury indicted Brett Hankison in relation to the murder of Breonna Taylor for wanton endangerment. No officers were charged for Taylor’s death.
Reshanda Gray Empowers Youth While Competing with the L.A. Sparks
August 6, 2020
Giving back can not only help a person in need, but also help the giver by instilling in them a sense of perspective and purpose. This was the case for Los Angeles Sparks forward Reshanda Gray prior to the time she earned a contract with the Sparks.
The New York Liberty waived Gray in May 26 and the Sparks signed her in June 27. Being waived was difficult news for Gray.
The New Faces on the L.A. Sparks Roster
July 16, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus delaying the start of the 2020 WNBA season, each team had to cut their roster to 12 players. This allowed players to receive their first paycheck in late June. To finalize their roster, the Sparks had to waive their rookies Beatrice Mompremier and Tynice Martin.
Popularity of NBA In China Seems to Create Endless Options
September 20, 2019
Kobe Bryant went to China for the first time in 1998, making the trip to Beijing to help operate an instructional basketball clinic for about a dozen kids. The local coaches working with him didn’t know a lot about the game. Barely anyone noticed that an NBA player was in town.
Fisher Notes Travel Issues in Loss to New York Liberty
June 16, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks lost to the New York Liberty on Saturday, 98-92. This came off the heels of their 85-68 routing of the Pheonix Mercury the night before. While back-to-back games are common in both the WNBA and the NBA, the methods of transportation differ between the two leagues.
WNBA and CBS Sports Agree to Multi-Year Television Partnership
April 26, 2019
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and CBS Sports announced today a multi-year partnership in which CBS Sports Network will televise live WNBA games beginning with the upcoming 2019 season.