Amanda Zahui B. scored a career-high 37 points, Kia Nurse added 26 to propel the New York Liberty to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on Saturday night.
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.
Former WNBA star Bethany Donaphin was named head of league operations this season and hopes to bring the player experience into the league offices. Her involvement in basketball and business will help her to be an asset in a league that is expanding.
Donaphin, who has been serving as Associate Vice President, NBA Basketball Operations, will start her new position May 14.
Parker was named Western Conference Player of the Week for third time this season
Johnson has served as an assistant coach since 2011 after spending four years playing in San Antonio from 2006-09.
The recent shooting deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and five Dallas, TX police officers have affected several members of the sports world.