Los Angeles Sparks

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell points upwards in a game against the Connecticut Sun.

Rae Burrell is finding her stride, despite Sparks’ season-long struggles

By Cameron Ruby / September 4, 2024

Burrell has become a key player as the Sparks attempt to salvage a difficult season

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens dribbles up the court with her left hand against the Connecticut Sun.

In a turbulent year for Los Angeles Sparks, Talbot and Stevens provide vital stability

By Cameron Ruby / August 23, 2024

The pair of veterans received 1-year contract extensions earlier this week

Connecticut Sun guard-forward waves hand up in the air to celebrate and urge the crowd to get louder after a made layup.

Sights and sounds from a historic day at TD Garden

By Gabby Alfveby / August 21, 2024

TD Garden game marked a turning point in the history of women’s basketball

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A look at the LA Sparks from the inside

By The IX Basketball / August 21, 2024

‘From that moment, I felt a passion to change that at all levels of the game’

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Odyssey Sims dribbles in transition.

Odyssey Sims brings energy, leadership to the Sparks during hardship contract

By Cameron Ruby / August 21, 2024

“I stay ready. I stay in the gym”

Before a game, Connecticut Sun strength and conditioning coach Analisse Rios taps an orange and white basketball held by Sun center/forward Astou Ndour-Fall.

Sideline superheroes: The medical providers taking care of WNBA players

By Abby Gordon / August 11, 2024

‘It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle,’ Minnesota Lynx head athletic trainer Chuck Barta says

Kia Nurse drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun defense of Alyssa Thomas and Dijonai Carrington.

Why Sparks fans should be hopeful, by the numbers

By Cameron Ruby / July 24, 2024

The second half of the season will be fun

Arike Ogunbowale and Team WNBA teammates celebrate her hitting a 3-pointer in the 2024 All-Star Game

Sunday Notes, Week 9.5: Arike Ogunbowale again downs Team USA, Jordan Horston for MIP, Marina Mabrey on the move

By Emily Adler / July 21, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA looks at the first major in-season trade in nearly a decade and more.

Seattle point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith stands in front of Storm head coach Noelle Quinn, both looking out at the court, with fans packed behind them to watch a WNBA game

Sunday Notes, Week 9: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Aari McDonald star; Wings fall further in standings

By Emily Adler / July 14, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA looks at Skylar Diggins-Smith and Aari McDonald both turning the clock back to 2024, plus more research