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Lynx and Sparks are 2-0 in semifinals, Mystics and Mercury on verge of elimination

Lynx and Sparks are 2-0 in semifinals, Mystics and Mercury on verge of elimination

Full Playoffs Schedule Minnesota 93, Washington 83 The Minnesota Lynx moved a step closer to reaching the WNBA Finals with a 91-80 defeat of the Washington Mystics in game two of the playoffs semifinals series…

Ogwumike leads Los Angeles, Sparks stifle Taurasi, take game one in semifinals vs. Phoenix

Ogwumike leads Los Angeles, Sparks stifle Taurasi, take game one in semifinals vs. Phoenix

LOS ANGELES – With rapper Biz Markie spinning tunes in the courtside DJ booth, the Los Angeles Sparks won the first battle in the best-of-five semifinal series between the two teams, 79-66, at Staples Center…

Los Angeles Sparks re-sign head coach Brian Agler to a multi-year contract extension

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Brian Agler signed a a multi-year contract extension announced the team’s executive vice president/general manager Penny Toler on Monday. “I am extremely excited that head coach Brian Agler will have…

WNBA players and rosters make debut in NBA Live series

WNBA players and rosters make debut in NBA Live series

Video: EA. For the first time, WNBA rosters will available in the popular NBA Live video game Electronic Arts (EA) announced today. The next release of the game, NBA Live 18, will include current teams…

Video: Reigning WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike featured on cover of ESPN The Magazine’s Annual BODY Issue

Video: Reigning WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike featured on cover of ESPN The Magazine’s Annual BODY Issue

Reigning WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike is among the athletes featured on covers for ESPN The Magazine’s BODY Issue, hitting newsstands July 7. In her interview, the Los Angeles Sparks forward discusses developing her basketball skills at a young age, the meaning…

Maya Moore and Elena Delle lead the pack in early fan returns of 2017 WNBA All-Star Voting

Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx and Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics are the top vote-getters after early fan returns of 2017 WNBA All-Star Voting. According the league, the first 15 days of fan voting generated more…

WNBA Players of the Week for games played June 12-18: Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks)

WNBA Players of the Week for games played June 12-18: Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun) and Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks)

Jonquel Jones of the Connecticut Sun and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks are the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played June 12-18. From the league: Jones earned…

Video: The Making of the Los Angeles Sparks’ 2016 WNBA Championship Ring

The Los Angeles Sparks received their 2016 Championship rings tonight before facing the Washington Mystics. Baron Rings created a video showing how the ring was designed and manufactured. Mystics guard Kristi Toliver, who left the…

Los Angele Sparks’ championship ring ceremony will be live streamed on Twitter

The Los Angeles Sparks’ championship ring ceremony will be live streamed on Twitter and Periscope on Friday, May 19, beginning at approximately 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be available at wnba.twitter.com. During…

No Parker, no Lavender, no Carson, no problem for Sparks in home opener

LOS ANGELES – With three key players still abroad, the Los Angeles Sparks triumphed in the team’s season opener Saturday with a 78-68 win over Seattle in front of 10,603 fans at Staples Center. Lakers…

With a solid core of veterans and some exciting additions, Sparks look to repeat as WNBA champions

With a solid core of veterans and some exciting additions, Sparks look to repeat as WNBA champions

LOS ANGELES – As the 2017 WNBA regular season gets underway, many expect the reigning champion Los Angeles Sparks to mount another championship run. The team is No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason WNBA…

WNBA preseason schedule tips off on April 29

WNBA preseason action kicks off Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. ET with the Dallas Wings visiting the San Antonio Stars. On display will be this season’s No. 1 draft pick, Stars guard Kelsey Plum,…

WNBA releases national TV Schedule for 2017, plus key dates and more

National TV Schedule || Full Schedule || Key Dates During the 2017 WNBA season, 16 games will be broadcast nationally by ESPN networks. The All-Star Game, hosted by the Seattle Storm, will be aired on ABC.…

2017 WNBA Draft: San Antonio bolsters roster with Kelsey Plum as No. 1 pick, Chicago takes Alaina Coates as No. 2

As expected, University of Washington guard Kelsey Plum was the top pick in the 2017 WNBA draft. The San Antonio Stars chose all-time NCAA scoring leader. “It’s an unreal feeling,” said Plum about being drafted. “I’ve been dreaming…

WNBA Draft Roundup: Kelsey Plum projected as the No. 1 pick

WNBA Draft: Thursday, April 13, ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Draft Attendees || Draft Order || Around the Web || WNBA Bios of Draft Attendees After a record-breaking season, Washington’s Kelsey Plum leads the 2017…

Bobbie Kelsey hired as Los Angeles Sparks assistant coach

The Los Angeles Sparks hired former Wisconsin head coach, Bobbie Kelsey, as an assistant coach. “We are excited to add Bobbie to our coaching staff. She is an excellent coach who is very passionate about…

Atlanta Dream sign guard Darxia Morris

The Atlanta Dream signed free agent guard Darxia Morris to a training camp contract. Morris began her career with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2014. In 2015, she signed a training camp contract with the…

Dallas Wings trade Odyssey Sims to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for picks in WNBA Draft

We’ve acquired PG Odyssey Sims and the 11th overall pick in the 2017 Draft from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd overall picks. pic.twitter.com/hoWjdm5jaR — Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 17, 2017 In…

WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike Extends Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike,  the 2016 WNBA MVP, signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last season  she became one of only seven players in WNBA history to…

Candace Parker and Lindsay Whalen to participate in 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) and Lindsay Whalen (Minnesota Lynx) are set to participate in the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. ET. ESPN will televise the game that will…

Candace Parker agrees to a multi-year contract extension with Los Angeles Sparks

Candace Parker agrees to a multi-year contract extension with Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA Finals MVP Candace Parker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-4 forward who was the No. 1…

WNBA 2017: Core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents

The list of core players, reserved players, restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents that were on team rosters at the end of the 2016 season. Core Players The Core designation gives that team exclusive negotiating…

WNBA president issues statement on players in Istanbul

https://twitter.com/Pr3pE/status/815390323379617792 WNBA President Lisa Borders released the following statement regarding the safety of the WNBA players in Istanbul after a fatal mass shooting in the city early Saturday morning at a nightclub. “The attack at Reina…

Chicago Sky hires Amber Stocks as head coach and general manager

Chicago Sky hires Amber Stocks as head coach and general manager

The Chicago Sky named Amber Stocks as team’s new head coach and general manager, a month and a half after the franchise fired Pokey Chatman. Stocks has been an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks since…

Alana Beard, Sue Bird and Nneka Ogwumike help promote “Hour of Code” campaign

WNBA stars Alana Beard, Sue Bird and Nneka Ogwumike are among the world-class athletes featured in a video supporting the annual Hour of Code campaign that kicks off this week. The event is a project…

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