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Cameron Brink News / Fadeaway World / November 10

Cameron Brink Admits She Begrudgingly Picked Up An Unexpected Hobby For Her Fiancé

Cameron Brink has a wedding to get ready for. The Los Angeles Sparks forward is reportedly set to marry Ben Felter on Nov. 14 in Palo Alto, so her calendar is full.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / November 7

2026 WNBA season review: After another disappointing year, the Los Angeles Sparks are defined by uncertainty—unless one thing happens

When a season’s biggest highlights are the celebrations of two franchise legends, one retiring and one receiving a statute, that’s a sign it wasn’t a great season.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Cameron Brink’s Mom Reacts After Flau’jae Johnson Headlines Her Team USA 3×3 Debut

Flau’jae Johnson ended her rookie WNBA season on a team that finished last. Weeks later, she was in El Salvador in a Team USA jersey, playing a game she had never played for her country.

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Fadeaway World / October 16

'It’s A Transition': Nneka Ogwumike Reframes Retirement After 15 WNBA Seasons

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 16

'Not a Safe Place for Athletes': Nneka Ogwumike Issues Clear Verdict Around People Betting on WNBA Stars Through Prediction Markets

A hooper should not have to worry about getting cussed out if they miss a layup, but that seems to be the problem plaguing the WNBA now. The league’s unprecedented growth in recent years has also brought with it the challenges that visibility poses, and 11-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike is done staying quiet about it.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / October 13

In her final WNBA season, Nneka Ogwumike deservedly earned another Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

As Edwin Garcia documented, the close of Nneka Ogwumike’s 15th and final WNBA season was not the end she imagined. But throughout her swan-song season back with the Los Angeles Sparks, Nneka remained Nneka.

Nneka Ogwumike News / Field Level Media / October 13

Nneka Ogwumike wins sportsmanship honor for fifth time

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was named winner of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award on Tuesday, extending her record for winning the award to five times.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Fadeaway World / October 12

Nneka Ogwumike Sends A Cryptic Hint To The League About The WNBA Commissioner Job

Nneka Ogwumike has made one request since announcing her retirement in August. She wants a vacation. A new Instagram post has fans wondering if that break comes with strings attached.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Cameron Brink Sends Parting Message to WNBA Star After Final Career Game

Nneka Ogwumike bids farewell to the WNBA after playing the last game of her professional career in the Los Angeles Sparks’ season finale against the Golden State Valkyries.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 30

The Los Angeles Sparks have a new general manager, and here’s what she said about what’s next for LA

Missing the WNBA playoffs for a sixth-consecutive year means the offseason has begun for the Los Angeles Sparks. They’ve wasted no time getting to work.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Guard-thin Wings relying even more on Paige Bueckers vs. Mercury

Jessica Shepard's triple-double paces Wings past Sparks

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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 legend Tina Charles defends Caitlin Clark for Team USA close call

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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

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Tonie Morgan News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 29