Sparks fail to hold 18-point lead in frustrating loss to Mercury
When the Sparks faced the Phoenix Mercury last month, the game ended with a failed Sparks comeback. There was another comeback Sunday — and it belonged to Phoenix. Unable to ...
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Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum rally Sparks, but their comeback falls short
When the Sparks traded for Kelsey Plum, the buzz around her reunion with former championship teammate Dearica Hamby centered on one thing: their pedigree elevating the franchise. On Tuesday night, ...
Kelsey Plum’s 28 points helps Sparks end losing streak
Against the Chicago Sky, the Sparks found themselves in a must-win situation, not in the grand scheme of the standings, but for peace of mind. A win to help with ...
Sparks’ furious fourth-quarter comeback fades in loss to Valkyries
Although not an official rivalry steeped in tradition just yet, the competitiveness between California’s two WNBA teams suggests the start of one. The Golden State Valkyries made their first road ...
Sparks fade in second half, falling to Minnesota in home opener
You only get one shot at a first impression — and for the Sparks, led by a first-year coach and a new superstar, Sunday marked the home crowd’s first glimpse ...
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for the 2025 season: to win. ...
WNBA motherhood: The balancing act between career and kids
Even on Mother’s Day — the day dedicated to relaxation and pampering for moms — the Sparks will take the hardwood in Torrance, sweating through defensive sets, refining footwork and ...
Dearica Hamby helps spur Sparks teammate Rae Burrell’s development
Every time Dearica Hamby substitutes out of a game or goes into a timeout, she tells Rae Burrell the same thing: Stay ready. “She’s playing behind two of the best ...
Kelsey Plum ready to be part of the Sparks culture change
When the Sparks acquired Kelsey Plum, they signaled they were ready to leave last season behind, and at the start of training camp, their newest superstar is making that clear. ...
Sparks’ Sarah Ashlee Barker overcame a debilitating condition to become a pro
At 13 years old, Sarah Ashlee Barker came close to losing her dream of becoming a WNBA player before it began. Barker was an eighth-grader when she was diagnosed with ...
