Clips of the Week – 5/8 – 5/15
Derek Fisher on Sparks’ Virtual Training Camp
NBA TV – GameTime
Brittney Sykes, Marie Gülich stay ready in anticipation of their Sparks debut
OC Register
Chiney Ogwumike on Virtual Training Camp and the upcoming season
KCAL9 – Sports Central
Chiney Ogwumike on sports resuming and Neurotrainer
ABC7
Chiney Ogwumike on virtual training camp and sports possibly returning
CBS2 News
Candace Parker discusses The Jr. NBA, Parenthood and the Fate of the WNBA season
Forbes
Sparks extend Sydney Wiese through 2022
SB Nation – Silver Screen and Roll
Clips of the Week – 5/1 – 5/8
Chelsea Gray and Maria Vadeeva on training camp and the upcoming season
CBSLA
Sparks Players, Coaches scattered around world, open virtual training camp
OC Register
Slice of Time: Brittney Sykes
Z89 Interview Series on Alumni Women of Syracuse University Athletics
Three WNBA stars to join in on NeuroTrainer challenge for Childrens Charity
Hero Sports
Sparks Hire Kari Korver and Rushia Brown to front office roles
SB Nation
Sparks hire Kari Korver as Director of Basketball Operations
High Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 4/24 – 5/1
For Seimone Augustus, its Business as unusual with Los Angeles Sparks
Forbes
A bright future in a dark time
Deseret News
Seimone Augustus looks to be a leader for Sparks
LA Times
Seimone Augustus goes from longtime Sparks rival to teammate
SB Nation
WNBA continues to make progress in a crowded sports landscape
LA Times
The Check-In: Sparks’ Kristi Toliver continues her balancing act
LA Times
Clips of the Week – 4/17 – 4/24
Candace Parker – WNBA Star/Broadcaster
Sports Business Radio with Brian Berger (podcast)
Seimone Augustus aims to lend Sparks veteran leadership
OC Register
Seimone Augustus ready to join the Sparks; What does that look like?
High Post Hoops
Sparks’ Seimone Augustus may extend WNBA career beyond 2020
ESPN
WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks Win Late in 2020 Draft
Hero Sports
Derek Fisher on the WNBA Virtual Draft
KCAL – Media Value $34,939 and Impressions 118,317
Beatrice Mompremier on being selected by the LA Sparks
CBSLA
Clips of the Week – 4/10 – 4/17
How the WNBA improved conditions for players, particularly the moms
LA Times
WNBA’s Sydney Wiese shares her ordeal with coronavirus
USA Today
Derek Fisher on the upcoming draft with Freddie and Fitzsimmons
ESPN Radio
Will Erica Ogwumike follow her sisters to the WNBA?
The Undefeated
Offseason Moves Give the L.A. Sparks Championship Experience
LA Sentinel
Did Sparks get lucky with a second-round pick?
LA Daily News
2020 WNBA Draft live updates and reactions
SB Nation
Clips of the Week – 4/3 – 4/10
Derek Fisher shares his finest memory of playing with Kobe Bryant
ESPN – First Take (discusses WNBA season)
WNBA News: For Los Angeles Sparks, Work Continues Despite The Coronavirus
Forbes
With WNBA on hold, Sparks wait to reconvene, incorporate new pieces
LA Daily News
Free Agency has left Sparks ‘ahead of the curve’ in WNBA
LA Times
Los Angeles Sparks preparing for WNBA draft, key roster battles
High Post Hoops
Head Coach Derek Fisher & Assistant GM Michael Fischer
Bleav in Sparks Podcast w/Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz
Clips of the Week – 3/27 – 4/3
Amid COVID-19 turmoil, new Sparks Sykes and Gulich happy to be in Hollywood, whenever that is
SB Nation
Candace Parker: LA Students Most In Need
KCAL9
Catch up with Sydney Wiese, Marie Gülich and Ruth Hamblin!
NBC Sports
Staying Positive – ESPNW Around the Rim with Sydney Wiese
Chelsea Gray on USA Basketball, the WNBA Draft, and Gaming
Bleav in Sparks Podcast (Hosted by Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz)
Clips of the Week – 3/21 – 3/27
Column: Chiney Ogwumike spends birthday helping those in need
LA Times
Nneka Ogwumike supports Olympics postponement, wonders about impact on training
LA Times
Los Angeles Sparks Offseason Breakdown
Fantasy Alarm
Maria Vadeeva Learns English to grow basketball in Russia
Nothing But Nylon
Clips of the Week – 3/13 – 3/20
Sparks to give LAUSD an assist during coronavirus outbreak
SCNG
Alana Beard Left Her Historic Mark on Basketball
LA Sentinel
Sparks players in Turkey have season suspended due to coronavirus
SCNG
Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson, & Kayla McBride Roast Each Other
SLAM
Clips of the Week – 3/6 – 3/13
HBO Axios: International Women’s Day Special (featuring Nneka Ogwumike)
CNN Newsroom NBA Cares (Nneka Ogwumike featured at 1:53)
LA Sparks Dance Audition Finals Fox 11 News
“Don’t be afraid to ask for it” – Danita Johnson on Radio.com’s Power Players Podcast (includes the impact of Kobe Bryant, Coronavirus, lack of WNBA merchandise, and Becky Hammon/Kristi Toliver infiltrating NBA coaching ranks)
Clips of the Week – 2/28 – 3/5
The Basketball Sister Act that Secured Breakthrough Women’s Deal (Nneka and Chiney on the CBA)
UK Telegraph
Nneka Ogwumike – Excellence and Equity with the Los Angeles Sparks and WNBPA | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Comedy Central
Cathy Engelbert and Chiney Ogwumike discuss new CBA, state of women’s basketball (from ‘A Conversation’ Event at Bob Hope)
High Post Hoops
Trailblazing NBA Women Coaches (Kristi Toliver, Washington Wizards)
ESPN
Female Sports broadcasters on balancing careers and motherhood (Candace featured)
The Athletic
Clips of the Week – 2/21 – 2/28
WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike has media game
CloseUp 360
Chiney Ogwumike says that Sparks plan to ‘honor Kobe’ next season (Quotes from ‘A Conversation’ event)
OC Register
WNBA lost a huge supporter in Kobe Bryant. Who will step up? (Quotes from Nneka, Chiney, and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert)
LA Times
EP21 Free Agency & League Notes
Bleav Podcast with Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz
Clips of the Week – 2/14 – 2/21
WNBA Free Agency: Los Angeles Sparks continue their reload with former enemy Seimone Augustus
SB Nation
Sparks sign eight-time WNBA All-Star Seimone Augustus
LA Daily News
Lynx Legend Seimone Augustus signs with LA Sparks as free agent
ESPN
Sparks Trade Marina Mabrey to Dallas for 2021 Draft Pick
LA Daily News
Winners and Losers of Free Agency with Matt Ellentuck
WInsidr
Clips of the Week – 2/7 – 2/14
Sparks Kristi Toliver is happy to be back in familiar surroundings
LA Times
The Winners and Losers of the First Week of WNBA Free Agency
The Ringer
The WNBA Free Agency period is going to change the league as we know it
SB Nation
Sparks Acquire Brittney Sykes and Marie Gulich in trade with Atlanta Dream
LA Times
Kristi Toliver is the player/coach the LA Sparks Need
Winsidr
Sparks won over Kristi Toliver by offering familiarity
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 1/29-2/7
LA Sparks Celebrate NGWSD with Marlborough Girls Basketball
ABC7
Sparks Marina Mabrey says Kobe Bryant ‘sincerely cared about my success’
LA Daily News
‘We didn’t back down’: How women’s basketball players scored major wins for equal pay
NBC News
Nneka Ogwumike on Improved Benefits for Women in Basketball: ‘It Should be Standard’
Popsugar
Clips of the Week – 1/18-1/24
Sparks’ Alana Beard is cheered after announcing retirement
OC Register
Sparks’ Alana Beard announces WNBA retirement
LA Daily News
Sparks star Alana Beard announces her retirement
LA Times
Beard, Moore and Rumors (Michael Fischer mentioned)
WInsidr WNBA Show – Podcast
Alana Beard announces retirement from the WNBA
High Post Hoops
Alana Beard leaves the game and a lasting impression
Bleav in Sparks Podcast
Clips of the Week – 1/11-1/17
WNBA Players will receive 6-figure salary, child care benefits in new collective bargaining agreement
Good Morning America with Robin Roberts
Sparks to open new 36-game WNBA schedule on May 16 against defending champions
LA Times
WNBA Players win better pay, increased marketing and more family benefits with new CBA
Yahoo Sports
WNBA Compensation with Nneka Ogwumike
NPR – 89.3 KPCC
LA Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike on new WNBA contract and fighting for women in the workplace
NPR – Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Episode 16: the WNBA makes history with the new CBA
Bleav – Sparks Podcast
New WNBA agreement to provide players with increased salaries, more benefits
Daily Bruin by Joy Hong (former Sparks PR Intern)
Clips of the Week – 1/3-1/10
USA Womens National Team Rosters Announced for January February Contests
WNBA
African nonprofit to train pro athlete in US to become effective activists
The Undefeated
In the WNBA, the focus has now moved to CBA negotiations
NetsDaily
Bleav in Sparks Podcast with PR and Communications Director Eli Horowitz
2019
Clips of the Week – 12/14-12/20
Wingman Magazine Winter 2019-2020 Issue: Derek Fisher and Chelsea Gray Cover
2019 was a historic year in women’s sports – here are the 50 best images from some of the top photographers
Business Insider
Runnin’ plays: A Golden State Warriors Podcast with LA Sparks Guard Chelsea Gray
Sparks’ Chelsea Gray pushing for better conditions for WNBA players
NBC Sports
Sunday Randomness: Jimmy Garoppolo’s top red zone producer, 11 Questions with Chelsea Gray
The Athletic
Clips of the Week – 12/7-12/13
Bleav – Episode 12: Danita Johnson President and COO
Sparks Derek Fisher aims to push past Candace Parker episode
LA Times
Sparks ‘Purple Print’ shows the future of the franchise
LA Sentinel
Ledlow & Parker: Breaking Barriers with Becky Hammon
Chiney Ogwumike on Certified Buckets Episode 9
Clips of the Week – 11/23-12/6
Bleav Episode 11 Sydney Flips the script
BLEAV IN Sparks with hosts Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz: Sydney reflects on Thanksgiving + talk current CBA negotiations
After a turbulent end to season, Sparks share optimistic purple print for future
LA Daily News, Mirjam Swanson
Jim Hill interviews Vivica A Fox at Sparks Purple Print event on CBS2 News
CBS
Jim Hill Interviews Derek Fisher at Sparks Purple Print event on KCAL News
KCAL
Euroleague Women Preview (Week 6): Mabrey, Riga look to build upon upset of the season
Swish Appeal
Derek Fisher discusses Candace Parker, lessons from first Sparks’ season
High-Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 11/16-11/22
10 Best WNBA Players of the 2010s: Candace Parker (No. 3) exceeded great expectations
SB Nation
Candace Parker went to Prom with Dwight Howard…
SB Nation
Q&A: Chiney Ogwumike on Authenticity, Personal Branding and Coach Derek Fisher
WInsidr
Ledlow & Parker: Fueled by Disrespect with Trae Young
Clips of the Week – 11/9-11/15
Los Angeles Sparks named 2019 WNBA Franchise of the Year
SB Nation
Bleav Podcast Episode 10: Sydney is in the House!
Clips of the Week – 11/2-11/8
WNBA Announces team business awards, Natalie Achonwa as Community Assist award winner
High Post Hoops
L.A. Sparks Win Big at WNBA Team Business Awards
Sports Business Journal
Season Review: Despite brutal end, the Los Angeles Sparks persevered in 2019
Winsidr
WNBA player Chelsea Gray ties knot with girlfriend
SB Nation
Bleav Sparks Podcast w/ Sydney Wiese: Episode 9 Reaction to NCAA Pay-for-Play
Clips of the Week – 10/26-11/1
Turner’s Candace Parker talks her new podcast, the 2019-20 NBA season and more
The Awful Announcing Podcast
Our Debut with Kobe Bryant
Ledlow & Parker
Episode 8: Chiney Ogwumike empowers us
Bleav Podcast
L.A. Sparks teach Health and Wellness to Female Veterans
LA Sentinel
WNBA, Players’ Union extend CBA to continue talks through 2019
Yahoo Sports
Clips of the Week – 10/18-10/25
Candace Parker reflects on returning to basketball career 53 days after giving birth admitting: ‘It’s made me who I am’
The Telegraph
Chiney Ogwumike is ready to let her hair down on New Spotify Podcast ‘Certified Buckets’
Forbes
Chelsea Gray gives an assist off the court
High Post Hoops
Los Angeles Sparks team up with Nike in a multi-year deal
Hero Sports
Nneka Ogwumike on WNBA misconceptions and salary transparency
ESPN
Clips of the Week – 10/11-10/17
Sparks Star Chelsea Gray helps LA Homeless
KCAL9 – CBS Los Angeles
The 20 top sports moments in Staples Center’s 20 year history
LA Times
Four paths for the Los Angeles Sparks general manager opening
High Post Hoops
Sparks guard Alexis Jones undergoes successful knee procedure
LA Daily News
Sparks star Chelsea Gray speaks to military women at ‘Spark the True You’ event
OC Register
Bleav: Sparks Podcast w/ Sparks Beat Reporter John W. Davis
New podcast ‘Certified Buckets’ takes basketball off the court and onto Spotify
starring Chiney Ogwumike, Nick Young, Sarunas Jackson
Clips of the Week – 10/4-10/11
Sparks’ All-Stars Chelsea Gray, Nneka Ogwumike earn All-WNBA Recognition
LA Daily News
Sparks Chelsea Gray, Nneka Ogwumike selected All-WNBA again
LA Times
Bleav: Sparks Podcast with guest Marina Mabrey
USA Basketball Womens National Team Unveils November NCAA Tour Dates
WNBA
Clips of the Week – 9/28-10/4
The Los Angeles Sparks have let go of GM Penny Toler
High Post Hoops
Bleav: Sparks Podcast w/ Sydney Wiese
How the Connecticut Sun can even the WNBA Finals
ESPN
Mystics Beat Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Associated Press
Clips of the Week – 9/20-9/27
The Sparks shouldn’t be forced out of Staples Center for the WNBA Playoffs
LA Times
The WNBA season started with big questions. It’s ending with hope from smaller successes.
The Washington Post
Top of Mind for the WNBA? A New Mental Health Plan for Players
New York Times
Forget the Angels, Long Beach, go after the Sparks
Long Beach Post
Clips of the Week – 9/14-9/20
Coach Derek Fisher writing new chapter with Los Angeles Sparks
ESPN
C. Ogwumike praises security after fan incident
ESPN
Sparks hope to rebound in WNBA Playoff series after falling behind 0-2
LA Daily News
Candace Parker is fading but not gone yet
Fansided
Clips of the Week – 9/7-9/13
57 Minutes with Candace Parker
The Ringer
How Nneka Ogwumike became Madame President, the face of WNBA Players
The Undefeated
Sparks make excellence a habit under Penny Toler
Spectrum News 1
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike makes all WNBA All-Defensive Team for 5th year in a row
LA Daily News
Metro Releases LA Sparks Train Wrap
LA Sentinel
BLEAV: Sparks Playoffs
Podcast with Sydney Wiese
The Story Behind the Biggest Brawl in WNBA history
Deadspin
Clips of the Week – 8/17-8/23
BLEAV: LA Sparks Podcast launch hosted by Sparks guard Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz
WNBA Sparks Celebrate Diversity in #WeAreWomen Panel
Sports Business Journal
Sparks’ Alexis Jones is making ‘em believe
LA Daily News
Sparks beat Sun to extend home winning streak to 11 games
LA Times
Sparks celebrate inclusion, equity at fifth #WeAreWomen event
LA Daily News
The Legend of ‘Freddy Bass” the Sparks’ Assistant Coach and Musical Inspiration
The Athletic
The Los Angeles Sparks coach up the youth at Learn from the Pros clinic
Suave Report
Clips of the Week – 8/17-8/23
As Stretch Run Nears, WNBA Playoff Picture Far from Finished
Forbes
Sparks, Alana Beard thrilled to have her distinct voice on court again
OC Register
Alexis Jones has career night against Minnesota Lynx
LA Sentinel
12 Things: Takeaways from two finishes to remember
High Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 8/11-8/16
The Winsider Show – Point Gawwd with Chelsea Gray
Winsider Podcast
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike honored as WNBA Player of the Week
LA Daily News
Danita Johnson, President and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks
Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast
Los Angles Sparks Chiney Ogwumike on Fair Game
Fox Sports
Las Vegas oddsmakers see L.A. as city of potential sports champions
LA Times
Clips of the Week – 8/9/2019
Sparks, Candace Parker set to honor legendary coach Pat Summitt
OC Register
Chelsea Gray’s No-Look Passes Leave Many Breathless, Especially Derek Fisher
Wincer
Sparklight: Derek Fisher as COTY Podcast (feat. TPJ & John W. Davis of WNBA Insidr)
HNB Media
NBA 2K20 game to feature all 12 WNBA teams
ESPN
Clips of the Week – 8/2/2019
Sparks Team Up With Local Agencies to Support Military Women and Veterans
CBS LA – Clip
Los Angeles Sparks outpace Las Vegas Aces in second half for 76-68 victory
Hoopfeed
Candace Parker comes back and helps power Sparks over the Aces
Los Angeles Times
Podcast: Aces at Sparks with Brady Klopfer
High Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 7/25/2019
Chelsea Gray live on ESPN National Radio – Spain & Company
Vol Is Life: How the Last of Pat Summitt’s Players Are Keeping Her Legacy Alive
Brady Klopfer for The Ringer
Sparks’ Chelsea Gray, Nneka Ogwumike will be opponents in WNBA All-Star Game
Mirjam Swanson of the LA Daily News
Female Leaders in Sports Discuss Gender Equity (Video)
Spectrum News – Kristen Lago
Clips of the Week – 07/18/2019
10 Reasons Why the LA Sparks Will Win It All
Winsidr
Los Angeles Sparks top Dallas Wings 69-64 in biggest comeback of the season
Hoopfeed
Recap: Sparks use dominant third quarter to defeat Wings 69-64
SB Nation
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike named a WNBA All-Star for the sixth time
OC Register
Sparks Nneka Ogwumike name a WNBA All-Star
LA Times
Clips of the Week – 7/12/2019
Los Angeles showcased its overwhelming individual talent against the Mystics
High Post Hoops
Weekend Recap: A triple-double from Chelsea Gray leads Sparks over first-place Mystics
SB Nation
Nneka Ogwumike and Chelsea Gray’s big games help Sparks rout WNBA-leading Mystics
LA Times
The 36 most iconic female athletes of the past century (Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie included)
Business Insider
Sparks Guard Chelsea Gray selected to third WNBA All-Star game
LA Times
A look at every WNBA triple-double in league history
High Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 07/05/2019
Riquna Williams joins Starters and helps power Sparks’ rout of Sky
LA Times
Nothing but Net! Young Girls Dream Big at LA Sparks sponsored tournament
KCBS
How have the Los Angeles Sparks turned things around?
High Post Hoops
How Chiney Ogwumike played a WNBA game and analyzed NBA free agency for ESPN in 4 hours
SB Nation
Clips of the Week – 06/28/2019
Candace Parker shows glimpses of herself in Sparks Victory over Aces
LA Daily News
Tough defense helps lift Sparks over Aces
LA Times
Derek Fisher invoked Beyonce’s drive to motivate Sparks
OC Register
Candace Parker helps Los Angeles Sparks top Las Vegas Aces 86-74 to halt losing streak
Hoopfeed
Clips of the Week – 07/21/2019
Androgyny is Now Fashionable in the WNBA
New York Times
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike on Supporting Each Other As Sisters and WNBA Teammates
Bustle
WNBA Star Candace Parker Doesn’t Want To Be One Of the Boys
Refinery29
Candace Parker to Make Season Debut for Sparks Tuesday
High Post Hoops
Sparks Travel to Seattle, Try to Stop Two Game Slide
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 06/14/2019
L.A. Sparks ‘adopt’ Pasadena High School girls basketball team
Pasadena Star-News
Chelsea Gray has become the Sparks’ go-to player early this season
Los Angeles Times
Sparks feeling the flow of Derek Fisher’s new offense
The Press-Enterprise
The W Is It: Chelsea Gray is the heir apparent to Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi
SB Nation
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt’s Journey out West
High Post Hoops
Clips of the Week – 06/07/2019
Chiney Ogwumike ready for her return to Connecticut
The Associated Press – Doug Feinberg
Sparks at Liberty with Mirjam Swanson – High Post Hoops Podcast
Ben Dull with Sparks Beat Reporter Mirjam Swanson of LA Daily News
Recap: Chelsea Gray was the difference-maker in the Sparks’ 78-73 win over the Liberty
SB Nation – Tamryn Spruill