Sparks edge Shock in overtime
Published onBy CURTIS ZUPKE LOS ANGELES (AP) Kristi Toliver scored 21 points and Lindsey Harding added 20 to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Tulsa Shock 76-69, in overtime on Saturday night. Toliver made a long jumper to give the Sparks (2-1) the lead for good at 68-67. Harding made four free throws in overtime [...]
Candace Parker Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Published onCandace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week, for games played May 24 through June 2. Candace Parker, who earned league MVP and Rookie of the Year accolades in 2008, the Player of the Week award is the eleventh of her career. Her 20 rebounds in [...]
Girl Meets Game: Candace Parker
Published onCandace Parker grew up in a family full of basketball nuts, but for a long time, she wasn’t convinced the hardwood was all it was cracked up to be. Growing up in Naperville, Ill., Parker was intent on blazing her own trail, and she set out on the soccer field to do it. Convinced by [...]
Opening Night Win
Published onLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Sparks haven’t shied away from talking about their championship aspirations entering the 2013 season. Between hot shooting, a diverse offensive attack and an effective defense, they looked the part of a championship-caliber team on Sunday night in their opener. Kristi Toliver scored 17 points to lead six players in [...]
Los Angeles Sparks Season Preview
Published onPreview In perhaps one of the most emotional moments in the WNBA last season, Candace Parker walked off the court during the Playoffs in tears last October, seeking comfort on the shoulder of her mother. The Los Angeles Sparks had held a 10-point fourth-quarter lead over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of [...]
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