Rickea Jackson’s last-second shot gives Sparks fifth win in a row
NEW YORK — Rickea Jackson‘s layup at the buzzer lifted the Sparks to a 101-99 win over the New York Liberty on Saturday night.The Liberty also lost…
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…
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…
Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum rally Sparks, but their comeback falls short
When the Sparks traded for Kelsey Plum, the buzz around her reunion with former championship teammate Dearica Hamby centered on one thing: their pedigree elevating…
Sparks fade in second half, falling to Minnesota in home opener
You only get one shot at a first impression — and for the Sparks, led by a first-year coach and a new superstar, Sunday marked…
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for…
Kelsey Plum is here to help the Sparks become great again
For Christmas a couple of months ago, Kelsey Plum’s boyfriend gifted her a set of candles from different cities. She put them in different rooms…
Once again, Sparks can’t hang on to early lead and lose to Mercury
If you’ve watched the Sparks this season, their home finale went about exactly as you might have expected.The Sparks got off to a hot start,…
Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle
SEATTLE — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Seattle Storm edged the Los Angeles Sparks 90-87 on…
Rickea Jackson’s 17 points can’t save Sparks in loss to Mystics
WASHINGTON — Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 28 points and Shakira Austin added 14 points and 11 rebounds — her first double-double of the season —…