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Los Angeles “strike first” mentality in overtime fuels win over Phoenix

Mercury’s Candice Dupree and LA’s LaToya Pringle. LOS ANGELES – Fueled by the career-high production of their first-round-draft pick, the Los Angeles Sparks (9-13) fought from a 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury (13-10)…

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Dishin & Swishin: August 11, 2011 Podcast #3, Part 1 – Ticha Penichiero, LA Sparks

[display_podcast] It has been a strange 14th season in the WNBA for Ticha Penichiero, full of highs and lows. The league’s all-time assists leader, Ticha was recognized as as one of the top 15 players…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Game Updates: Los Angeles at San Antonio, June 24, 2011

San Antonio 90, Los Angeles 80 OT San Antonio: Jia Perkins (31 points, 8 rebounds), Becky Hammon (22 points), Sophia Young (12 points, 7 rebounds), Ruth Riley (11 points, 9 rebounds) Los Angeles: Candace Parker…

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Sparks’ depth key to 15th anniversary victory over Liberty

Game Updates: New York at Los Angeles, June 21, 2011 LOS ANGELES – It was everything you could want in a 15th-year game: a great loud crowd, a tight and close contest, eight players in…

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Game Updates: New York at Los Angeles, June 21, 2011

Tina Thompson gives the regular pre-game greeting to the crowd, and LL then takes the mic and says a few words about the league’s 15th year. She gives tribute to those who are "doing it…

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Sparks host the Liberty as the league celebrates its 15th season and inaugural game

New York Liberty (2-3) at Los Angeles Sparks (3-1) Time: 10:00 p.m. ET Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles TV: ESPN2 On June 21, 1997 Lisa Leslie and the Los Angeles Sparks hosted the New York…

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Los Angeles dominates Seattle from beginning to end, bench play key in victory

Katie Smith and Le’coe Willingham wait to enter the game and watch Lauren Jackson and Candace Parker. Game Updates LOS ANGELES – What a difference a year makes. Last season it was the Storm that…

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Game Updates: Seattle at Los Angeles, June 19, 2011

Los Angeles 74, Seattle 50 Los Angeles: Ebony Hoffman 12 points, Kristi Toliver 11 points, Candace Parker 10 points, Jantel Lavender 10 points Seattle: Sue Bird 15 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists Attendance: 9119 Officials:…

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Versatility and offensive firepower propel Los Angeles over Phoenix

Courtside Game Updates LOS ANGELES – It was an offensive shootout night Friday as the visiting Phoenix Mercury took on the Los Angeles Sparks. The home team prevailed 98-84 in a fast-paced game that saw…

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Game Updates: Minnesota at Los Angeles, June 3, 2011

1st Quarter Sparks started out ice cold, and now they’ve warmed up and the Mercury are missing a few shots. It’s already 18-16 @ 4:47 to go in the first. it’ll be 100 points at…

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Game Updates: Minnesota at Los Angeles, June 3, 2011

Friday, June 3, 2011, 11: 00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT Minnesota at Los Angeles, Staples Center Officials: #18 Kurt Walker, #27 Penny Davis, #13 Cameron Inouye Preview Final: Los Angeles 82, Minnesota 74 Box Score…

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WNBA season kicks off tonight with Lynx at Sparks

The season begins at 8 p.m. PDT tonight with Minnesota at Los Angeles. Game preview.Tomorrow there are four games on tap:Phoenix at SeattleWashington at ConnecticutChicago at IndianaTulsa at San AntonioWord is that Staples Center in…

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Preview: Sparks host the Lynx in WNBA season opener

2011 WNBA Opening Day Photo courtesy Los Angele Sparks/WNBA Minnesota at Los Angeles, Staples Center Friday, June 3, 2011, 11: 00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT TV: PRIME (local), NBA TV Streaming: Live Access Live Stats:…

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Sparks trade Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton to Chicago Sky

For some reason, I had a feeling LWH wouldn't be around this season. From Sparks HQ:Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton Traded to Chicago Sky for 2012 Second Round PickSparks Now Hold Five Selections in 2012 WNBA Draft LOS…

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Skygate, Sparks fate

Somebody posted nude photos of a woman on twitter Friday night, claiming it was Skylar Diggins. Not true.Los Angeles Sparks:A veteran and a newcomer.

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Sparks sign Loree Moore

More home cookin', and a reunion, too:Los Angeles Sparks Sign Free Agent Point Guard Loree MooreFormer New York Liberty Starter Returns Home and Reunites with High School Teammate Ebony HoffmanLOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles…

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Sparks sign Ebony Hoffman; re-sign Penicheiro and Quinn

Los Angeles Sparks Ink Ebony Hoffman to Free Agent Contract; Penicheiro and Quinn Re-SignFormer USC Standout Returns Home for 2011 WNBA SeasonLOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have signed forward Ebony Hoffman – a…

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Sparks trade Riley to Tulsa

The LA Sparks have traded reserve point guard Andrea Riley, who is seven months pregnant, to the Tulsa Shock in exchange for a second round 2012 draft pick. This opens the way for the Sparks…

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LA Sparks guard Andrea Riley is pregnant

Los Angeles Sparks guard Andrea Riley is pregnant. The former Oklahoma State star who entered the WNBA last season indicated via Twitter in messages to her teammates Ticha Penicheiro and Tina Thompson that the baby…

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New LA Sparks president aims to help team become financially viable “for years to come”

Sparks fans wondering who new team president Mike Levy is need only look at his resume. It is pretty long. Most recently he ran the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League until the team…

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Oklahoma mourns loss of former player, Rosalind C. Ross

As last night’s WNBA Finals game got underway, word began to spread that Rosalind C. Ross, a former Oklahoma standout and WNBA player, died in a tragic shooting Wednesday night. According to a news report…

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Sparks co-owner Kathy Goodman talks about the season and the team’s future

Sparks owners Carla Christofferson (left) and Kathy Goodman (right) By the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles Sparks’ season had been declared a wash. With Candace Parker and Betty Lennox out for the season and…

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