Los Angeles Sparks Sign Guard Evina Westbrook to 7-Day Hardship Contract
July 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Evina Westbrook to a 7-Day hardship contract.
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Washington Mystics
UPDATE: WNBA Players Express Reluctance to Play Overseas As Brittney Griner Negotiations Continue
September 8, 2022
While former NBA All-Star and Champion Dennis Rodman formally canceled plans to go to Russia to help gain the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, members of the Washington Mystics said Griner’s detainment has discouraged them from playing overseas.
Sparks Hold on Late in 84-82 Win over Mystics
June 23, 2022
Nneka Ogwumike finished with 21 points, six rebounds and three steals while leading the Los Angeles Sparks to an 84-82 win over the Washington Mystics, snapping their three-game slide on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Sparks go cold in 80-72 loss to Mystics
September 11, 2020
Playoffs are on the horizon and the LA Sparks sit with the third seed in the standings. The Washington Mystics, playing for their playoff lives showed their hunger and will to keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating the elite Sparks 80-72.
NBA’s Playoff Game Boycotts Sparks Domino Effect Across Major League Sports Amidst Jacob Blake Shooting
August 26, 2020
The Milwaukee Bucks took a historic stand by electing not to play in the scheduled Wednesday Game 5 of the NBA Playoff series versus the Orlando Magic to boycott police brutality and specifically boycott the treatment of Jacob S. Blake, a 29-year-old American Black man who was shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha police officer that left him paralyzed earlier on Sunday.
L.A. Sparks Use Their Depth to Defeat the Washington Mystics
August 14, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks earned their third consecutive win, defeating the Washington Mystics 81-64. With a 6-3 overall record, the Sparks are in a three-way tie with the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx at third place in the WNBA.
Alana Beard Left Her Historic Mark on Basketball
March 19, 2020
During her accomplished basketball career, former Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard crafted a legacy with her tenacity and her defensive mindset.
Las Vegas’ Laimbeer And Washington’s Thibault Earn Spots as Head Coaches for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2019
July 15, 2019
Las Vegas Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer and Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault have earned spots as the head coaches for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2019.
Sparks Make History on Lisa Leslie’s Birthday
July 11, 2019
The Sparks’ Sunday game against the Washington Mystics was historic in several ways. Their 98-81 win over the Mystics made them the first WNBA franchise to have 450 regular season wins. Sparks head coach Derek Fisher wished WNBA legend Lisa Leslie a happy birthday and attributed the franchise’s success to her efforts.
New Players Compliment Sparks’ Vets for 2019
May 23, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks will have their home opener on May 31 at 7:30P.M. as they battle the Connecticut Sun at the Staples Center. While the core of the team has been constant for several seasons, the team underwent several changes in the offseason.
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.
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.
Sparks Celebrate Championship, Defeat Washington Mystics
May 22, 2017
The reigning WNBA champions led by as much as 21 point in their 99-89 victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday.