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Sparks hold off Tulsa, last 90 seconds a fight to win

  Tulsa’s Sheryl Swoopes and L.A.’s DeLisha Milton-Jones LOS ANGELES – Once again, the Los Angeles Sparks let a lead dwindle in the final period Tuesday night and once again, the last 90 seconds of…

Versatility and “togetherness” spark Lynx streak and defeat of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Lynx held off a late Sparks rally Sunday night to push their winning streak to a franchise-best nine games. They also snapped a six-game, three-year-old losing streak at the Staples…

The WNBA’s oldest players have a multi-faceted approach to longevity

  DeLisha Milton-Jones: “People haven’t really seen the best of me yet” It will be pause for thought next year, when college graduates eligible for the WNBA draft will be born in 1990 or later…

Sparks coach Joe Bryant experiments with lineups, Silver Stars get road victory in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Sparks Coach Joe Bryant turned his rotation upside down Monday night, in an attempt to shake his team out of a home court loss slump. But even double-digit scoring by four bench…

Mystics make biggest second-half comeback in WNBA history to defeat Sparks 89-85

Box Score LOS ANGELES – A 24-point lead by the Los Angeles Sparks early in the third quarter turned into the biggest second-half comeback in WNBA history for the Washington Mystics, as they erased the…

A pause for some big ups

There were several games played last night, but in only one was a record broken: Tamika Catchings broke the WNBA steals record, eclipsing Ticha Penechiero's old mark of 736 by two, to 738.I must give…

Jennifer Gillom replaced by Joe Bryant

I got this news via an email on my phone about a half hour ago. "Shocked" isn't the word.So does this mean Jennifer Gillom isn't even an assistant coach? It doesn't sound like it from…

Say No Classic, day 3

Checked out a few games at the Say No Classic today. The first was the Ocelots vs. the Titans, which is displayed in the first three photos. The Titans have some incredible defense, and the…

Cal Sparks Gold repeats as FILA National champs

And lead by incoming sophomore LaJahna Drummer, to boot. Story.

Nolan Richardson resigns as Shock head coach

The life of a WNBA coach is often even quicker than that of a mosquito: Nolan Richardson resigns.Teresa Edwards is a good replacement. What will happen next?Bonus:Just in time for tonight's matchup against LA, check…

Thinking about college for a minute

I got my UCLA season ticket renewal letter in the mail yesterday. Ticket prices are 20 percent lower this year, because games will be played at the Wooden Center while Pauley Pavilion is being remodeled.…

Just a few quickies

Some fathers love their daughters so much, they start a club ball team just so they can play. Sometimes it works, too.Tennessee guard Kamiko Williams injured her knee yesterday in the final night of Rocky…

Interview with Sparks owner Paula Madison

So many interesting bits came up in my interview with the Sparks majority owner. Just a few: Paula Madison and her family own the majority of the team; she doesn't believe in micro-managing; and she…

Los Angeles Sparks owner Paula Madison steps into the spotlight, talks about becoming more involved with the team

Madison’s family business first contact with the team was not “love at first sight” LOS ANGELES – Kathy Goodman and Carla Christofferson bought the Los Angeles Sparks in 2006, and they have been the faces…

What to expect this summer in club ball

Chris Hansen says it's the summer of the super hero.Bonus - USC loses one: Len'Nique Brown transfers to North Carolina State.

Say No League re-commences Saturday

The Los Angeles version of the Say No Classic began play June 25-26 at the Roberts Boys and Girls Club, 1339 East 120th Street, Los Angeles. They took last weekend off for the holiday, but…

State of the Shock

C'mon, you know it's crossed your mind. And apparently, you're not the only one: has Nolan Richardson worn out his welcome in Tulsa? Both fans and the coach himself are frustrated.Interesting twist: Joe Bryant looks…

End Of the Trail live feed

Couldn't make it to Oregon to watch your kid play? No worries - the End Of the Trail tournament folks have a live feed for you, which includes archives. Total dopeness.In first day action, Mercedes…

Getting the week started

WNBA:In the absence of the injured Briann January, Shannon Bobbitt and Erin Phillips will do point guard duties for the Indiana Fever.In the meantime, their teammate Tamika Catchings says the NBA lockout isn't a concern.The…

July recruiting period begins Wednesday

For college coaches, the fireworks begin in two days, when the July recruiting period commences. Here are the major tournaments that will kick off the month:On the West coast, there is the End of the…

A few Sparks items

A video of last weekend's Sparks at Liberty game, which shows Candace Parker's knee injury just before the three-minute mark. Ugh.Q and A with Australian rookie Jenna O'Hea.No official announcement has been made yet, but…

Hot, like July

College and recruiting:Cori Close and UCLA have their first recruit - it's Lauren Holiday, sister of Jrue Holiday and descendent of basketball-playing parents. Lauren will keep it in the Pac-10, which just turned into the…

July is poppin already

College:Conference realignments are in full effect today, including the Pac-10-turned-Pac-12. Pac-12 tournament basketball will be in Los Angeles next year, but Seattle will make a bid to host it the year after.Final Director's Cup rankings:1.…

A few more thangs

Lauren Jackson's surgery was successful today.A few words from the WNBA's last original, the venerable Tina Thompson.ESPN's Mechelle Voepel thinks the Sparks are going to suck without Candace Parker.The recycling continues: former Virginia Tech Coach…

ESPN revises the class of 2011 college rankings

New list and 16-30:1. Tennessee2. Connecticut3. Rutgers4. Duke5. California6. Stanford7. Louisville8. USC9. Texas A&M10. LSU11. Texas12. Iowa13. Kentucky14. Northwestern15. Oklahoma16. Minnesota17. North Carolina18. Pittsburgh19. San Diego State20. UCL...

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