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Los Angeles Sparks News / Fadeaway World / September 29
‘You Are One of One’: Chiney Ogwumike Sends Blunt Message To Sister Nneka Following WNBA Retirement
The 2026 WNBA season marked the final chapter of Los Angeles Sparks legend Nneka Ogwumike’s career. The 11-time All-Star announced her retirement during the final weeks of the regular season in an interview with Taylor Rooks.
Cameron Brink News / HITC / September 28
‘My body is talked…’ – When Cameron Brink opened up on not fitting traditional fashion standards
Cameron Brink once broke her silence about her body being a topic of discussion among basketball fans. The Los Angeles Sparks used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft to select Stanford Cardinal’s Cameron Brink.
Los Angeles Sparks News / EssentiallySports / September 26
WNBA Writer Proposes Familiar Face as Lynne Roberts Replacement After Sparks Fall Short of Playoffs
The LA Sparks made a major organizational shift on Friday by firing head coach Lynne Roberts after the franchise missed the postseason for a second consecutive year under her tenure.
The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz
How many of the 24 WNBA players to score 20 points and dish out 10 assists in the same game multiple time can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Sparks News / HITC / September 26
Jemele Hill tips familiar face to replace Lynne Roberts at LA Sparks
Jemele Hill knows exactly who should step into the LA Sparks coaching vacancy. The LA Sparks decided they’d seen enough, pulling the plug on Lynne Roberts right after the final buzzer of the regular season.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 25
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances 
The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Field Level Media / September 25
Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after missing playoffs
The Los Angeles Sparks fired head coach Lynne Roberts on Friday after falling short of the playoffs in both of her seasons with the team. The Sparks concluded a 16-28 season with a 76-75 home loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Sparks News / The Spun / September 25
Sparks Coach Lynne Roberts Fired Right After Regular-Season Finale
The Los Angeles Sparks are ready to move on from the Lynne Roberts era. Roberts, 51, was hired by the Sparks in November of 2024. Although she only went 21-23 in her first season, Los Angeles was hopeful she’d take that next step in 2026.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 25
How Nneka Ogwumike’s final act of accountability sums up HOF career
LOS ANGELES – When the dust had cleared and the sting from the Los Angeles Sparks’ heartbreaking 76-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in the season finale had settled down a bit, Nneka Oguwmike stood before the home crowd and took accountability.
Los Angeles Sparks News / HerSportsNation / September 25
Nneka Ogwumike bids emotional farewell in final LA Sparks game
Nneka Ogwumike, the forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and 2016 WNBA MVP, ended her 15-year career by achieving her 19th double-double, setting a new franchise record for a single season.
Lynne Roberts News / EssentiallySports / September 25
HC Lynne Roberts Points to Troubling ‘Reality’ When Asked About Her Future With LA Sparks
Yet another lackluster season for the Los Angeles Sparks comes to an end. And while Sparks legend Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement may have clouded the cracks in the team recently, the franchise’s 16-27 record suggests there needs to be great improvement come next season.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 25
How the Los Angeles Sparks celebrated Nneka Ogwumike in the final game of her WNBA career
The Los Angeles Sparks’ regular-season finale against the the Golden State Valkyries was less about the result and more of a celebration of Nneka Ogwumike.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 25
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike gives emotional farewell speech after final game
There was not a dry eye at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday when Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike delivered her farewell speech after playing her final game in the WNBA.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Sparks players pay tribute to Nneka Ogwumike before final WNBA game
Every great career eventually reaches its final game, and for Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, that moment has arrived. On Thursday, she suited up against the Golden State Valkyries to close out her legendary journey in the WNBA.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Exclusive: Cameron Brink’s heartfelt sentiment ahead of Nneka Ogwumike’s final Sparks game
When Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike first announced her retirement plans back in mid-August, it seemed like it was so far away. But that moment has finally arrived as the Sparks face off against the Golden State Valkyries in their season finale on Thursday.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Aces: Will Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink Play?
The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Aces in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 16-26 record after defeating the Portland Fire at home in dominant fashion Sunday night.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 21
Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out for Aces clash on lengthy Sparks injury report
The Los Angeles Sparks have only two games remaining in the season, with one road game on Tuesday as they visit the Las Vegas Aces, and head coach Lynne Roberts wants the team finish the year strong.
Lisa Leslie News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 21
Lisa Leslie reveals why she wants to be remembered for more than basketball
LOS ANGELES – The 2026 WNBA season may not have gone the way the Los Angeles Sparks hoped it would, but they’re looking to end the year on a high note.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 21
The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special
Sunday was a historic moment for the Los Angeles Sparks franchise. No, not because they defeated the Portland Fire 105-84 to earn the season series sweep over the expansion team.
Nneka Ogwumike News / Field Level Media / September 20
Nneka Ogwumike reaches 8,000 career points in Sparks’ win over Fire
Nneka Ogwumike became just the fourth player in WNBA history to reach 8,000 career points on Sunday as the Los Angeles Sparks rolled over the visiting Portland Fire 105-84.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Video shows Paige Bueckers cursing at an opponent
Paige Bueckers certainly has no problem returning fire at the opposition.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Yardbarker / September 10
Top candidates to replace WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Engelbert's seven-year run as WNBA commissioner is coming to an end, and the league now faces one of the most important decisions in its history.
WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 4
Sixers Executive Ariana Andonian Named L.A. Sparks’ GM
Sixers executive vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian has been hired by the Los Angeles Sparks to be the WNBA team’s new general manager, the Sparks announced Friday in a press release.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31
USA Basketball announces unfortunate updates on A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum
Team USA will be flying to Berlin for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of the biggest WNBA stars today. On Monday, USA Basketball
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21
Dream star Angel Reese makes WNBA history with perfect 20-10 performance
Angel Reese made WNBA history Thursday night with a stat line unlike anything the league had seen. Facing the Los Angeles Sparks, the Atlanta Dream forward
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