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Los Angeles Sparks fire head coach Carol Ross

The Los Angeles Sparks entered the WNBA All-Star break after dropping a home game to Washington preceded by three wins on the road. However, the team’s 10-12 record includes seven losses at home. With the season…

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Magic Johnson and WNBA president Laurel Richie.

It’s official: Magic Johnson and Dodgers chairman Mark Walter purchase the Los Angeles Sparks

Press Conference Social Media Recap || Laurel Richie’s letter to fan || Video of press conference The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the purchase of the Los Angeles Sparks by an…

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Magic Johnson and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter to purchase the Los Angeles Sparks

Magic Johnson and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter are buying the Los Angeles Sparks according to ESPN Los Angeles. Earlier today, the team’s longtime announcer, Larry Burnett, wrote on his Facebook page that the…

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Lisa Leslie on the ownership struggles of the Los Angeles Sparks

Several days after the owners of the Los Angeles Sparks walked away from the team and the league put the franchise on the market, Lisa Leslie, a member of the former ownership group chimed in…

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WNBA looks for buyers for Los Angeles Sparks as ownership group dissolves

The Los Angeles Sparks no longer have owners. Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported that the WNBA is looking for a buyer for the team. All of the team’s front office personnel have been laid…

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Carol Ross and Sandy Brondello. Photo: Robert Franklin.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Carol Ross to hold basketball clinics in Australia

From Basketball Australia: Los Angeles Sparks head coach Carol Ross is going to Australia in January for a series of basketball clinics in Victoria. Ross, the 2012 WNBA Coach of the Year, will be joined…

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Carol Ross and Sandy Brondello. Photo: Robert Franklin.

Los Angeles Sparks sign head coach Carol Ross to a multi-year contract extension

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed head coach Carol Ross to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by Sparks Executive Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. Per team policy,…

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Gallery: Los Angeles Sparks 2013 season opener, pregame photos of Parker and Ogwumike

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks open 2013 hosting the Seattle Storm, the first game of the regular season for both teams. The Storm are without stars Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird for the…

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The Los Angeles Sparks sign guard Briana Gilbreath to a training camp contract

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks signed guard Briana Gilbreath to a training camp contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and general manager Penny Toler. Per team policy, terms of the…

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The Los Angeles Sparks sign free agent guard Lindsey Harding to a multi-year contract

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed free agent guard Lindsey Harding to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. Per team policy, terms…

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Former majority owners of the Los Angeles Sparks sue law firm, say legal advice forced them to reduce their share of team

The former majority owner of the Los Angeles Sparks, Gemini Basketball Holdings LLC (Kathy Goodman and Carla Christofferson), filed a lawsuit against its former attorney for legal malpractice in Superior Court reports Courthouse News Service.…

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Los Angeles Sparks sign guard Dawn Evans

  The Los Angeles Sparks signed former James Madison standout guard Dawn Evans. Evans, 5-7, played in three preseason games with the Connecticut Sun this season. At JMU, she averaged 21.4 points and 4.5 assists per…

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Liz Cambage set to return to Tulsa on August 27, will play in August 30 game vs. the Los Angeles Sparks

After helping her Australian national team win a bronze medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tulsa Shock center Elizabeth Cambage will return to Tulsa on Monday, August 27 according to team president Steve Swetoha. She…

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Los Angeles Sparks rout Washington Mystics, 101-70, continue home streak

Quotes The Los Angeles Sparks (8-3) continued their home winning (5-0) with a rout of the Washington Mystics (2-6) Monday night, 101-70. Rookie Nneka Ogwumike, back with the team after missing the last game due…

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Photo Gallery: Los Angeles Sparks at San Antonio Silver Stars, June 16, 2012

Photos © Robert Franklin, all rights reserved. June 16, 2012, San Antonio 98, Los Angeles 85 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

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Dishin & Swishin 6/14/12 podcast: April Phillips & Special Jennings create a league of their own; the Los Angeles Sparks discuss their success

[display_podcast] We have a diverse and interesting podcast for you today! First, April Phillips and Special Jennings were integral parts of the successful Xavier teams during this decade. Both had good careers, including an Elite…

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The Los Angeles Sparks sign guard Coco Miller

The Los Angeles sparks signed guard Coco Miller to replace Sharnee Zoll who is out for the rest of the season due to an ACL injury and was waived. From the Sparks: The Los Angeles…

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WNBA Players of the Month for May 2012 – East: Sylvia Fowles (Chicago Sky), West: Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks)

Sylvia Fowles of the Chicago Sky and Candace Parker of the of the Los Angeles Sparks, were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played during May. Parker’s teammate,…

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Los Angeles Sparks’ defense key to hot start in games vs. Seattle

LOS ANGELES - The touted rematch between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm turned out to be one-sided Tuesday, as the host Sparks easily overcame the visiting Storm, 74-61.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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