Accountability led to Sparks’ improvement; next is more rebuilding
After aiming to leap from the WNBA’s worst team to a season of triumph, the Sparks instead ended the season seeking perspective — none more…
Sparks win, but are eliminated from playoff race
PHOENIX — Dearica Hamby scored 16 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Rae Burrell had a career-high 20 points off the bench and the Sparks…
Sparks’ playoff hopes fading fast after another loss to Dream
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — The Sparks inched closer to playoff elimination on Friday night.Rhyne Howard tied the WNBA record with nine 3-pointers and finished with 37 points,…
Dearica Hamby and the Sparks pull off thrilling comeback over Seattle
SEATTLE — Dearica Hamby had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Rickea Jackson added 23 points and the Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 91-85 on Monday night.Seattle led…
Dearica Hamby and Sparks defeat Mystics to stay in playoff hunt
The Sparks won a critical game Sunday, defeating the Washington Mystics 81-78 to keep their slim playoff hopes alive heading into the final two weeks…
Dearica Hamby’s 25 points aren’t enough as Sparks fall to Mercury
Execution, intensity, and pacing defined Tuesday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena, where the Sparks faced the Phoenix Mercury in their third meeting of the season, with…
Sparks struggle to contain Sonia Citron and Mystics in loss
WASHINGTON — Sonia Citron tied her career high with five three-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington…
Kelsey Plum reaches milestone and leads Sparks to win over Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96…
Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum lift Sparks to win over Seattle
Less than 10 days ago, the Seattle Storm and the Sparks battled deep into a second overtime — the first of the 2025 WNBA season…
Sparks’ three-game winning streak ends in another loss to Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO — Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of the Sparks in…
Julie Allemand and Dearica Hamby lead Sparks to third straight win
When Julie Vanloo drew her second traveling violation before halftime, the crowd’s disapproval rose in unison.On the floor, with tempers simmering on the Sparks’ bench,…
Cameron Brink returns but Aces end Sparks’ winning streak
Thirteen months after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament, Sparks forward Cameron Brink made her season debut, stepping onto the court at the 2:39 mark of…
WNBA players embrace continuously growing tunnel walk fashion
Shakira Austin didn’t realize how important fashion would become when she entered the WNBA in 2022.Her introduction to game-day tunnel fashion began at the University…
Sparks just keep going and going in win over Mystics
Dearica Hamby lined up for one of those last-second launches as the first-half clock dipped toward zero.The ball clanged off the front rim, appearing short…
Sparks’ frontcourt puts on a scoring showcase in win over Sun
It was the kind of offense they’d been chasing all season.Cuts darted through closing doors, warping the Connecticut’s defense into knots, and the Sparks’ monster…
Sparks can’t hold on to lead and lose to New York Liberty
NEW YORK — Natasha Cloud scored 11 of her 23 points in the third quarter and sparked a huge run to lead the New York Liberty to…
With Caitlin Clark out, Kelsey Plum and Sparks beat Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Azurá Stevens scored 23 points, Kelsey Plum had 21 points and six assists and the Sparks ended a four-game losing streak by beating the short-handed…
With Kelsey Plum out, Sparks fall in blowout loss to Storm
If one word sums up the Sparks’ season so far, it’s hardship. Injuries continue to mount, and Kelsey Plum, their primary scorer and star, has…
Rickea Jackson has career-high 30 points as Sparks get a Commissioner’s Cup win over Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Rickea Jackson scored a career-high 30 points, Azura Stevens had 19 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Sparks to a 97-89 Commissioner’s Cup…
Azurá Stevens makes five 3-pointers in Sparks’ win over Wings
DALLAS — Azurá Stevens had 21 points, including a career-high five three-pointers, Dearica Hamby added 20 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 93-79 on Friday…