Brittney Griner Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison in Russia
August 4, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s testimony showed how Russian officials broke their own laws when detaining her in February.
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WNBA
Sparks beat Fever 86-79; Snap 3-Game Losing Streak
July 20, 2022
Nneka Ogwumike finished with a season-high 35 points and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever 86-79 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
L.A. Sparks Makes Historic 500th Win
July 14, 2022
On July 1, the Los Angeles Sparks became the first team in the WNBA to earn 500 victories after they defeated the Dallas Wings 97-89.
Los Angeles Sparks Sign Kianna Smith to 7-Day Contract
July 4, 2022
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of guard Kianna Smith to a 7-Day contract. The Sparks are signing Smith after being granted a hardship exception. Smith will be available for today’s game at Crypto.com Arena against the Phoenix Mercury at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN. The Sparks drafted Smith out of Louisville in the second round of the 2022 WNBA Draft at No. 16 overall. She was waived prior to the regular season, after appearing in both Sparks preseason games. The 6-foot combo guard was a standout at Louisville, where in two seasons after transferring from Cal-Berkeley, she
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.
WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
July 2, 2022
American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.
Detention Woes Continue for Brittney Griner
June 23, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for over 120 days and the news surrounding her case continues to be grim. A scheduled phone call that she was supposed to have with her wife Cherelle on Saturday never happened due to a “logistical error” by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The call was supposed to take place on the couple’s fourth anniversary.
LA Sparks Part Ways with General Manager/Head Coach Derek Fisher
June 7, 2022
Fred Williams to Serve as Interim Head Coach
WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention Sparks Outrage Among WNBA Players
May 19, 2022
Seven-time WNBA All-Star Griner will be held in detention until June 18 as the WNBA and the U.S. State Department work to set her free
Detention of WNBA Star Brittney Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month
May 14, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner had her pre-trial detention in Russia extended by one month Friday, her lawyer said.
Sparks Exercise Chennedy Carter’s Fourth-Year Rookie Scale Option
May 13, 2022
The Los Angeles Sparks exercised the fourth-year rookie scale option for Chennedy Carter, the team announced today. The Sparks acquired Carter during 2022 free agency in a trade with the Atlanta Dream.
WNBA Update on Brittney Griner
May 9, 2022
Griner’s Initials and Jersey Number to Be Placed Along Sideline of All 12 WNBA Courts
Sparks Welcome NCAA Contenders to Roster
April 21, 2022
In the 2022 Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Tennessee forward Rae Burrell, Kianna Smith of Louisville, UCONN center Olivia Nelson-Ododa, and Hawaii guard Amy Atwell. Head coach and general manager Derek Fisher was seeking out players who were positionless on defense and scorers on offense.
The WNBA is Working to Get Brittney Griner Back to the United States
April 14, 2022
The effort to get WNBA champion Brittney Griner out of Russian detainment continues as the 2022 WNBA season draws near. During her opening statement at the WNBA Draft, commissioner Cathy Engelbert mentioned how the league is working to get Griner back into the United States. Engelbert noted how Griner is in an “unimaginable situation.”
Dawn Staley Makes History in NCAA Championship Victory
April 7, 2022
Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley has become the first Black coach, female or male, to win two national basketball championships