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Los Angeles Sparks working on defense as roster shapes up, Ross makes cuts

Los Angeles Sparks working on defense as roster shapes up, Ross makes cuts

LOS ANGELES – Just in time for their second exhibition game against the Japan National Team, all prospective Los Angeles Sparks were in training camp Wednesday night for a tough session.

Ogwumike’s double-double debut, Sparks, Dream and Fever win in preseason action

Ogwumike’s double-double debut, Sparks, Dream and Fever win in preseason action

Photos: Sue Favor. Los Angeles 98, China National Team 71 | Box Score With a vocal contingent of Chinese fans cheering them on, the China National Team gave the Los Angeles Sparks a good match…

New coach Carol Ross sets tone for aggressive play as Los Angeles Sparks begin training camp

New coach Carol Ross sets tone for aggressive play as Los Angeles Sparks begin training camp

LOS ANGELES – Carol Ross definitely set a new tone on the first day of training camp for the Los Angeles Sparks yesterday. The new coach explained what she wanted players to do, demonstrated it…

2012 WNBA team updates and  preseason rosters

2012 WNBA team updates and preseason rosters

Atlanta Dream | Chicago Sky | Connecticut Sun | Indiana Fever | Los Angeles Sparks | Minnesota Lynx | New York Liberty | Phoenix Mercury | San Antonio Silver Stars | Seattle Storm | Tulsa…

Los Angeles Sparks sign All-Star forward Candace Parker to a multi-year contract extension

From the Los Angeles Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed All-Star forward Candace Parker to a multi-year contract extension, Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler announced today. Terms of the deal were not…

Dishin’ on the Los Angeles Sparks open tryouts

Kathy Ruddy (@jaqlinnikkels on Twitter) is a devout women’s basketball fan. She attends games at every level from Mater Dei High School to the University of Southern California to the Los Angeles Sparks. For this…

2012 WNBA Draft: First round picks Shekinna Stricklen, Devereaux Peters and LaSondra Barrett on their new pro careers, summary of team picks

2012 WNBA Draft: First round picks Shekinna Stricklen, Devereaux Peters and LaSondra Barrett on their new pro careers, summary of team picks

Related: Nneka Ogwumike on being the No. 1 pick in the 2012 WNBA draft Seattle selected Tennessee’s Shekinna Stricklen as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. The combo guard/forward from Morrilton, Arkansas was a…

Nneka Ogwumike on being the No. 1 pick in the 2012 WNBA draft

Nneka Ogwumike on being the No. 1 pick in the 2012 WNBA draft

As expected, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Stanford forward Nneka Ogwumike as the No. 1 pick in the 2012 WNBA draft. She talks about being drafted first in an interview with Hoopfeed.com’s David Siegel: [display_podcast]…

2012 WNBA Draft Picks

  2012 WNBA DRAFT – ROUND 1 1 Los Angeles — Nnemkadi Ogwumike 15-19 2 Seattle — Shekinna Stricklen 21-13 3 Minnesota — Devereaux Peters 27-7 4 Tulsa — Glory Johnson 3-31 5 San Antonio — Shenise Johnson 18-16 6…

Analysts, coaches and players weigh in on the 2012 WNBA draft: Lynx supporting players, Riquna Williams’ stock and player prep

Analysts, coaches and players weigh in on the 2012 WNBA draft: Lynx supporting players, Riquna Williams’ stock and player prep

List of college prospects invited to the 2012 WNBA Draft A few of the top college WNBA prospects had a chance to talk to the media yesterday about their expectations for the upcoming draft and…

Pro hopefuls showcased their skills in front of WNBA coaches and execs during Final Four

Pro hopefuls showcased their skills in front of WNBA coaches and execs during Final Four

Photos © Sue Favor DENVER, Colo. — For the 15th consecutive year, during Final Four weekend in Denver, pro prospects showcased their skills for WNBA coaches at Merit Management Group’s free agent camp. The event…

A Dishin & Swishin special: Carol Ross has a Sparks team to suit her style

A Dishin & Swishin special: Carol Ross has a Sparks team to suit her style

When I spoke to new Los Angeles Sparks coach Carol Ross on January 12, 2012, questions abounded. The Sparks' roster contained players like Ticha Penicheiro, Tina Thompson, Noelle Quinn, LaToya Pringle and Natasha Lacy. Just…

Alana Beard “thrilled” to be with the Sparks, Ticha Penicheiro still undecided about 2012 season

Alana Beard “thrilled” to be with the Sparks, Ticha Penicheiro still undecided about 2012 season

The Los Angeles Sparks added an important piece to their mix this week in acquiring veteran guard Alana Beard, but the rest of the picture has yet to be painted. Beard, who the franchise signed…

WNBA free agency: A first look

WNBA free agency: A first look

Full list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents Offseason preparations for the 2012 WNBA season should begin to really warm up now as the leagued released the list of…

WNBA releases list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents

Today the WNBA relased the list of Core Players, Reserved Players, Restricted Free Agents and Unrestricted Free Agents that were on team rosters at the end of the 2011 season. Teams can begin to negotiate…

Dishin & Swishin January 26, 2012 podcast: No matter the field, Lisa Leslie strives to be the best

Dishin & Swishin January 26, 2012 podcast: No matter the field, Lisa Leslie strives to be the best

Last week's podcast featured one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game, Dawn Staley. This week, I was lucky enough to talk to one of the greatest, if not the greatest, post…

Paula Madison and Williams Group Holdings step up their role managing the Los Angeles Sparks

After over four years of investing in the Los Angeles Sparks, Williams Group Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Paula Madison, is increasing their role in the operations of the team. Carla Christofferson and Katherine…

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

Dishin & Swishin January 12, 2012 Podcast: Top assistants Gary Kloppenburg & Carol Ross join the WNBA head coaching ranks

This week's guests include Gary Kloppenburg, Carol Ross, Debbie Antonelli and LaChina Robinson.

Carol Ross named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks tabbed Carol Ross as the team’s new head coach. She replaces Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who held the position after the team fired Jennifer Gillom last July. Ross has over 25 years…

Los Angeles Sparks win No.1 pick in 2012 Draft lottery

The WNBA held its lottery to determine the top four picks in the 2012 WNBA Draft today in New York.  Los Angeles won the first pick among the top four contenders followed by the Chicago…

WNBA Draft Lottery Set For November 10

The WNBA Draft Lottery is set for November 10 in New York the league announced today. The lottery determine the first four picks of the 2012 draft which will be held next April. Teams involved…

After 15 years, WNBA inaugural season ticket holders talk about their dedication to teams from the original eight

The one constant in the 15-year history of the WNBA has been change. In fact, out of the eight original teams that formed the league in 1997, only three are left: the New York Liberty,…

Dishin & Swishin: An anniversary no one wants to celebrate: A tribute to Rosalind Ross

Yesterday, I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary with my lovely and very patient wife.  I was so happy to celebrate that anniversary.  Today, I have to talk about another anniversary, one I wish I did…

Sparks owner follows through on promise, Milton-Jones and Hoffman learn about their African heritage

Hoffman and Milton-Jones with the information about their African ancestors One thing that Los Angeles Sparks forwards DeLisha Milton-Jones and Ebony Hoffman didn’t count on when they signed with the team is that it would…

Sparks end on high note, Chatman on the Sky next season, Penicheiro contemplates retirement

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks ended a disappointing season on a high note Saturday, beating the Chicago sky 74-67 behind DeLisha Milton-Jones’ 15 points in front of a crowd of 13,501. The Sparks…

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