Clips of the Week 09/17-09/24
Sparks hope to build on substandard 2021 season
Southern California News Group
Seimone Augustus Found Her Voice Long Before Coaching
New York Times
Sparks out of playoffs for first time since 2011 after losing season finale to Dallas
LA Times
Sparks eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Wings in finale
SB Nation
The LA Sparks roller coaster season comes to a screeching halt
Nitecast Media
Clips of the Week 09/10-09/17
Should Athletes Be Activists? WNBA Star Nneka Ogwumike Says They Have To Be
NPR
Crossover Queen: Erica Wheeler
SportsCenter
Brittney Sykes can get defensive with the best: Here’s how
LA Times
Sparks rout Seattle, keep playoff hopes flickering
OC Register
Nneka Ogwumike’s Greatness Acknowledged In List Of WNBA Greats
Nitecast Media
How Zaila Avant-garde helped the Sparks keep their playoff hopes alive
LA Times
Arella Guirantes needs to end her rookie season on a high note for L.A.’s playoff push
SB Nation
‘One of those barrier-breaking moments’: Lisa Leslie’s dunks left a legacy — and a path to the rim
The Athletic
Clips of the Week 09/03-09/10
WNBA includes 7 past, current Sparks among its 25 greatest players
SCNG
Women are Changing the Game’: The WNBA’s Fashion Evolution
Just Women’s Sports
List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history
Sporting News
Sparks thrilled Nneka Ogwumike among WNBA’s 25 greatest
SCNG
When is Kristi Toliver really Sydney Wiese?
The Next
Sparks squander chance to boost playoff hopes with loss to Sun – LA Times
Clips of the Week 08/27-09/03
WNBA Players Association Aims To Close Gender Pay Gap Through New Initiative
Newone
Sparks hope to get on track against Indiana
OC Register
Kristi Toliver’s basketball career as a player and coach is coming full circle
The Undefeated
Sparks eager to ‘fix mistakes’ against Connecticut Sun
OC Register
The WNBA’s career mode gets off-the-court upgrades in NBA 2k22
Gaming News
Clips of the Week 08/20-08-26
Sparks eager to ‘fix mistakes’ against Connecticut Sun
OC Register
Why isn’t Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike drawing more fouls?
OC Register
LA SPARKS CONTROL THEIR OWN PLAYOFF DESTINY
WInsidr
The WNBA players’ union has a new strategy to get its players paid and increase investment in women’s sports
Business Insider
WNBA’s best 25 under 25: Ranking A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and all the young stars
ESPN (Te’a Cooper at No. 19)
Star forward Chiney Ogwumike returns to her ‘heart and soul,’ rejoins Los Angeles Sparks in win
ESPN
SportsPro’s 50 most marketable athletes
SportsPro (Te’a Cooper at No. 17)
Clips of the Week 08/13-08/20
Sparks look forward to Staples Center homecoming
Southern California News Group
Sparks win in season restart with Nneka Ogwumike back in lineup
LA Times
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike scores 12 in return from knee injury
ESPN
Nneka Ogwumike returns, helps Sparks beat Fever 75-70
The AP
A second shot in the WNBA is rare. Lauren Cox is trying to make the most of hers with the Los Angeles Sparks
The Athletic
Sparks beat Atlanta in dramatic fashion again
Southern California News Group
The Mavericks are hiring two-time WNBA champion Kristi Toliver as an assistant coach
ESPN
WNBA Star Kristi Toliver Joins Mavs as Coach
Sports Illustrated
Clips of the Week 08/06-08/13
Sparks’ Ogwumike ready to return after tough two months
The AP
Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike stress resilience in second half
OC Register
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike determined to rise after injury, Olympic snub
LA Times
Nneka Ogwumike expected to be back for Los Angeles Sparks when WNBA Season resumes Sunday
ESPN
Nneka Ogwumike reflects on a difficult past few weeks battling injury and missing out on the Olympics
Spectrum SportsNet
Derek Fisher on how Kristi Toliver and Nneka Ogwumike’s veteran experience will make a major impact for the LA Sparks
Spectrum SportsNet
Sparks’ Lauren Cox meets former team in Sunday’s re-opener
OC Register
Clips of the Week 07/30-08/06
Players like UConn’s Gabby Williams get taste of Olympics playing basketball for other countries
AP
Hooping for another country can be side door to the Olympics
AP
UCONN Women Hoops players making mark at Olympics
AP
Wasserman Launches Memorabilia Marketplace for Women’s Sports
Wasserman
Los Angeles Sparks’ Gabby Williams says French team is ‘where I’m supposed to be’
ESPN
Lisa Leslie Talks ‘96 Olympics, “We Got Next” Commercial and Calls Herself the GOAT | Untold Stories
Bleacher Report
Clips of the Week 07/23-07/30
Nneka Ogwumike now eyes 2024 Olympic berth with Nigeria
Yahoo! Sports
Basketball star Chiney Ogwumike changing the game for Black women on and off the court
USA Today
What Nneka Ogwumike is saying about USA Basketball decision, FIBA denial
ESPN
5 Things We Learned From Team USA Women’s Basketball’s Win Over Nigeria
UPROXX
Olympics 2021 – The 12 best American WNBA players who never played for Team USA in the Olympics
ESPN
‘It can be quite devastating’: Why fibroids continues to be a serious problem for Black women
The Athletic
Clips of the Week 07/16-07/23
How a rising basketball star used a squishy air pillow to recover from injury and elevate her game
Business Insider
2021 WNBA Power Rankings: Heading into the Tokyo Olympics break
NBC Sports
Nigerian-Born WNBA Players Race Against Time to Compete at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Essentially Sports
Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Ogwumike’s appeal
Associated Press
USA Basketball snubbed Nneka Ogwumike. She should have been playing for her homeland all along.
Washington Post
Clips of the Week 07/02-07/09
Chiney Ogwumike on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Sisters Nneka, Chiney and Erica Ogwumike selected to Nigeria’s provisional Olympics squad
USA Today
Syracuse in the WNBA: Brittney Sykes back in the starting line-up for the L.A. Sparks
SB Nation
At long last, Katie Lou and Karlie Samuelson face off against each other for the first time in WNBA and collegiate careers
Hartford Courant
BRITTNEY SYKES IS A DPOY CANDIDATE
WInsidr
Clips of the Week 06/25-07/02
Stunning Olympic snub of Nneka Ogwumike about basketball politics, not talent
SF Chronicle
WNBA’s Chiney Ogwumike: ‘I Had To Put My Body First, And That Meant Sitting Out The Season’
Women’s Health Magazine
Syracuse in the WNBA: Brittney Sykes, L.A. Sparks split week games
SB Nation
Brittney Sykes Is the WNBA’s Defensive Spark Plug
Sports Illustrated
An Honest Conversation with WNBA’s Candace Dupree and Amanda Zahui B. During Pride
Just Women’s Sports
Sparks try to push through adversity amid tough stretch
OC Register
The L.A. Sparks Have Signed Lauren Cox, The No. 3 Pick In The 2020 Draft
Uproxx
ESPN’s Around the Rim podcast: LaChina Robinson and Mechelle Voepel discuss Nneka Ogwumike’s omission from the U.S. Olympic team
Clips of the Week 06/18-06/25
Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike’s Olympics snubs ‘a travesty,’ Derek Fisher says
ESPN
Team USA selections not without controversy, but Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi lead a team that has it all
The Athletic
The panel discusses the Olympic roster for U.S. women’s basketball and the biggest snub: Nneka Ogwumike
Around The Horn, ESPN
Sparks coach Derek Fisher Calls ‘BS’ on Nneka Ogwumike’s Omission from Team USA
Sports Illustrated
What Nneka Ogwumike’s Olympic snub means for Team USA
UPROXX
Four reasons Nneka Ogwumike is a the biggest snub in Team USA’s Olympic History
Just Women’s Sports
‘We can’t stop now’: Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike on Juneteenth, WNBA activism
LA Times
Te’a Cooper helps Sparks pull away from Mystics for win
LA Times
Career Night’s from Cooper, Samuleson Lead Sparks Past Mystics
LASparks.com
Clips of the Week 06/11-06/18
Fourth team’s the charm: Nia Coffey fitting in with Sparks-
LA Times
Sparks’ Seimone Augustus eager for return to Minnesota
Press Enterprise
WNBA’s clutch points per game leader Erica Wheeler hits dagger over Brittney Griner for Sparks
Swish Apparel
Sparks show up on both ends of the court, beat Mercury 85-80
SB Nation
Sparks look to complete 2-game sweep of Phoenix on Friday
OC Register
Interim President Natalie White discusses her pride in the Sparks and the WNBA’s work in the community with Holly Rowe
Sirius XM WNBA Weekly
Nia Coffey featured on NBA TV’s “Don’t Sleep” with Ari Chambers
Nia Coffey’s Time Is Now
Winsidr
HelloFresh Delivers It’s First Ever Sponsorship to the WNBA
Forbes
What does Pride mean to me? Written by Amanda Zahui B.
WNBA
Even without Ogwumike sisters, Sparks rely on defense in preparation for Mystics
LA Times
Sparks defeat Chicago for third time in nine days
OC Register
Sparks finding some working plays
The Next
Sparks battle with aggression to defeat Chicago Sky
LA Sentinel
Chiney Ogwumike Talks Balancing WNBA Career and Sports Radio Show: ‘It’s Beautiful Chaos’
People Magazine
How Seimone Augustus, the ‘Original Lynx,’ helped build Minnesota into a dynasty
ESPN
LA Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike calls out WNBA broadcasters for mispronouncing names
USA Today
Nneka Ogwumike on the debut episode of ‘Chiney’
by Chiney Ogwumike on ESPN podcasts
WInsidr Show – Who is standing out?
Winsidr Podcast
Clips of the Week 05/28-06/04
Sparks blow out Indiana, despite injuries to Ogwumikes
OC Register
Brittney Sykes defense helping key Sparks early-season turnaround
OC Register
Sparks rout Fever to earn first win at home this season
LA Times
LA Sparks star Brittney Sykes talks wanting DPOY, new lineup and Silky Durag Drip
Jill Munroe
Amanda Zahui B. is the key for the LA Sparks
Winsidr
Disruptive defense leads Sparks to their first win of the year
SB Nation
Clips of the Week – 05/21-05/28
Seimone Augustus remained the most ‘unselfish superstar’ through her retirement
SB Nation
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike talks change with politicians, music icons
OC Register
Nia Coffey making history in LA, along with brother, Amir
Spectrum News 1
Seimone Augustus wasn’t just a basketball player, she was a revelation
Yahoo! Sports
Los Angeles Sparks lose rookie Jasmine Walker for season with torn ACL
ESPN
LA Sparks Interim President & COO Natalie White
Hoopsology Podcast
Clips of the Week – 05/14-05/21
Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks 5/21/21 WNBA Streaming Info and Preview
Digital TV Life
LA Sparks Announce Partnership with Hyperice
WNBA
The Los Angeles Sparks signed a 6-figure deal that will give every player her own custom nutrition plan — the first of its kind in the WNBA
Business Insider
Sparks’ Seimone Augustus retired with nothing left to prove on the court
OC Register
Seimone Augustus explains decision to join Sparks staff
LA Times
LA Sparks first WNBA team to partner with Hyperice
SportsPro Media
WNBA Central: Seimone Augustus Tribute
NBA Radio
Clips of the Week – 05/07-05/14
Eight-time All-Star Seimone Augustus retires, joins Los Angeles Sparks’ coaching staff
ESPN
Sparks look to the future by trading for Gabby Williams
SB Nation
Seimone Augustus retires, joins coaching staff as Sparks trim roster
LA Times
LA Sparks star Ogwumike adds executive producer to resume
Washington Post
The Los Angeles Sparks Will Battle with Speed and Versatility in the 2021 Season
LA Sentinel
Derek Fisher wasn’t afraid to make changes in executing his vision for the Sparks’ new chapter
SB Nation
Sparks willing to wait for Gabby Williams’ contributions
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Q&A: Chiney Ogwumike on the Wubble Documentary and Getting Back on the Court
Sports Illustrated
Exclusive: WNBA launches Commissioner’s Cup tournament with $500,000 prize pool. Here’s how it works.
Yahoo! Sports
144: ESPN’s documentary about the WNBA bubble rises to the occasion
The Guardian
Clips of the Week – 04/30-05/07
2021 WNBA Season Preview: The beginning of a new era for the Los Angeles Sparks
SB Nation
The Franchise: The Los Angeles Sparks are embracing change — and position-less basketball
The Athletic
L.A. Sparks Celebrate 25 Years with New Court Design, Logo
LA Sentinel
WNBA: LA Sparks Ogwumike sisters go viral with hilarious TikTok trend
Give Me Sport
Sparks coach/GM Derek Fisher talks tough roster decisions
The Sun
Nia Coffey, Chiney Ogwumike lead Sparks past Aces in scrimmage
Daily News
Clips of the Week – 04/23-04/30
Reaction from Nneka Ogwumike on the Derek Chauvin verdict
NBC’s Meet the Press
Sparks begin their training camp
KCAL 9 News
Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike has muted the naysayers
OC Register
A star-studded rookie class aims to supplant the veterans at Sparks training camp
SB Nation
Sparks are all talk as training camp opens
OC Register
Kristi Toliver eager to play for new-look Sparks after year away
LA Times
Spark Report: 2021 LA Sparks Season Preview
HNB Media
Los Angeles Sparks 2021 Outlook
The Double Down Podcast
Orange in the WNBA: Brittney Sykes seeks consistency, defensive domination in year five
SB Nation
Sparks open training camp with roster battles ahead
The Next
Clips of the Week – 04/16-4/23
Condoleezza Rice Gave Chiney Ogwumike Life-Changing Advice While At Stanford
The Kelly Clarkson Show
With glitz and grit, Sparks’ Te’a Cooper is at the heart of an evolving WNBA
The Athletic
Erica Wheeler’s reaction to her own billboard in Los Angeles
TMZ Sports
WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike in Not A Sports Show
Respect
Sparks set 15-player training camp roster, waive Tierra Ruffin-Pratt
LA Times
Sports world reacts to Derek Chauvin murder
LA Daily News
Guirantes is drafted by LA Sparks in 2021 WNBA Draft
The Daily Targum
LA’s Best Players under 25: Ranking Sparks Young Players
WInsidr
Clips of the Week – 04/09-4/16
Sparks select Jasmine Walker, Stephanie Watts and Arella Guirantes in WNBA draft
LA Times
The Sparks got the steal of the draft in Arella Guirantes
SB Nation
UNC’s Stephanie Watts Drafted No.10 by Los Angeles Sparks
247sports
Los Angeles Sparks acquire No.7 overall pick in WNBA draft from Dallas Wings
ESPN
Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court
LA Times
Sparks’ 25th season tips off May 14 at L.A. Convention Center
Daily News
Ivana Raca Drafted 28th Overall by the LA Sparks
MSN
LA Sparks select Jasmine Walker and Stephanie Watts in the WNBA Draft
KTLA NEWS
Clips of the Week – 04/02-4/09
The new Sparks jerseys perfectly reflect Los Angeles
SB Nation
Here are the flashy new WNBA jerseys from Nike that all 12 teams will be wearing
Insider
A look at the WNBA’s brand new uniforms for its 25th anniversary
USA Today
An Exhaustive Power Ranking of the New WNBA Jerseys
The Ringer
Your Day in Women’s Basketball, April 9: WNBA and Nike release new jersey designs
High Post Hoops
Haixia Zheng will be the first Chinese player to enter the FIBA Hall of Fame in June
The Next @ The IX
Warner Bros Releases First ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Trailer Starring Lebron James
Sports Illustrated
Clips of the Week – 03/26-04/01
Sparks #WNBAJerseyGate post might be the best April Fool’s joke of the day
LA Times
Mothers in the WNBA shine a light on their unique circumstances
Fox Sports
Nneka Ogwumike on Draymond Green’s comments regarding the WNBA
GirlTalkSportsTV
WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks Announce First-Of-Its-Kind Beverage Partnership with Molson Coors
Forbes
Sparks become first women’s sports team to sign beer sponsorship deal
Yahoo! Sports
Molson Coors inks first-of-its-kind beverage portfolio partnership with LA Sparks WNBA Team
Molson Coors Blog
HerStory Panel Profiles Groundbreaking Women in Sports
LA Sentinel
WNBA 25th Season preview
BBC World News Radio
A Guide to the Los Angeles Sparks Free Agency
LASparks.com
Clips of the Week – 03/19-03/26
Sparks reveal new primary team logo ahead of the 25th WNBA Season
LA Times
Sparks have new logo for 25th year in L.A.
Sports Business Journal’s Morning Buzz
LA Sports Council Honors Nneka Ogwumike, Top Athletes, Sporting Moments From Past Year
KFI AM640
Nneka Ogwumike accepts her honors as LA Sportsperson of the Year
LA Sparks Twitter
Chiney Ogwumike on NCAA’s acknowledgement of disparity in amenities at men’s and women’s tournament
ESPN W
Equal Pay Day 2021: Six Power Women On How To Close The Gap
Forbes
Kristi Toliver Sees Similarities Between This Year’s Terps and the 2006 Champs
Washington City Paper
Who is the Basketball Player in DoorDash ‘Enter the Zone’ Commercial?
Looper
Clips of the Week – 03/12-03/19
Free Agency Creates A New Era for the L.A. Sparks
LA Sentinel
Sparks Announce Partnership with The Quarks Group
LASparks.com
“GMA3” Guest List: Courtney B. Vance, Nneka Ogwumike, and More to Appear Week of March 22nd
Laughing Guess
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt doesn’t want Black women to be ‘last of the last’
The Undefeated
Chiney Ogwumike Strives for Excellence On and Off the Court
LA Sentinel
Clips of the Week – 03/05-03/12
Sparks believe they have something brewing with versatile Nia Coffey in lineup
LA Times
Clippers’ Amir Coffey inspired by Sparks’ Nia Coffey
OC Register
Nneka Ogwumike on NBA Radio’s No Look Pass
Sirius XM
Welcome to the Family, Te’a
Jordan Brand
Bright Lights. Big City. Two Coffeys.
SB Nation
Derek Fisher on Sparks roller-coaster free agency: ‘It’s a new era’
OC Register
Chiney Ogwumike puts Lisa Leslie on her Mt. Rushmore of Women’s Sports
ESPN’s First Take
Clips of the Week – 02/26-03/05
2021 WNBA Free Agency: Los Angeles Sparks reorient around the Ogwumikes
SB Nation
Nneka Ogwumike ‘very comfortable’ in her role with Los Angeles Sparks
ESPN
Chiney Ogwumike is ready for challenge of rebuilding with Sparks
LA Times
Sparks resign All-Star forward Nneka Ogwumike
LA Times
Sparks add Nia Coffey, and Coach-GM Derek Fisher drinks in revamped roster
LA Times
Chiney Ogwumike’s analysis: Sparks have talent to succeed
Daily News
For Sparks’ Chiney Ogwumike, free time is a luxury
Daily News
Sparks bring aboard wing Nia Coffey
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 02/19-02/26
‘We don’t do it for the clout’: Nneka Ogwumike is fighting for a better WNBA, a better world
NBC News
WNBA teams to combat racial and health inequities through one-of-a-kind partnership with US healthcare giant
Business Insider
Natalie White – LA Sparks – #BlackExcellenceAtWork
The Alliance LA, LA84 Foundation
Los Angeles Sparks re-sign Seimone Augustus, laud her ‘invaluable leadership’ in 2020
ESPN
Chiney Ogwumike signs multiyear deal to stay with Sparks
Sports Illustrated
Amanda Zahui B is ready to make an impact with the LA Sparks
LA Sentinel
The Sparks re-signs Chiney Ogwumike
KABC Eyewitness News
Clips of the Week – 02/12-02/19
Sparks add versatile wing Bria Holmes to roster
OC Register
Te’a Cooper Will Be A Part of TikTok Fashion Month
TikTok Newsroom
Amanda Zahui B. Introductory Press Conference
Official Youtube Page of the Los Angeles Sparks
Zahui B. signs with Sparks and Williams heads to Las Vegas
The Republic
Amanda Zahui B opts to leave Liberty for Sparks in free agency
New York Daily News
Nneka Ogwumike R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Podcast
Ringer Spotify
LA Sparks introduce Amanda Zahui B at Press Conference
Beyond the W
Sparks sign center Zahui B
The Score
2021 WNBA Free Agency: Sparks shifting with Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray departures
Swish Appeal
Clips of the Week – 02/05-02/12
Los Angeles Sparks Sign Free Agent Amanda Zahui B.
ESPN
Spark Report: Erica Wheeler Signs + Brittney Sykes Re-signs
HNB Media
Brittney Sykes looks to expand her role and game with Sparks
LA Times
Zahui B. signs with Sparks and Williams heads to Las Vegas
Associated Press
Nneka Ogwumike on Creating Opportunities, Resiliency, and Confidence
Finding Mastery
Amanda Zahui B. Joins Sparks, Riquna Williams departs
OC Register
Brittney Sykes stayed with Sparks seeking stability
Daily Bulletin
Erica Wheeler’s Pick to Roll with LA Sparks
Winsidr
Brittney Sykes returns to the Sparks
The Next
Clips of the Week – 01/29-02/05
Nneka Ogwumike Discuss Two Generations of Black Athletes Fighting for Equality
NBC Nightly News
The Sparks are Officially Nneka Ogwumike’s Team
SB Nation
Erica Wheeler is Back in the WNBA and Says the Sparks Can Win the Championship
LA Times
Sparks New Guard Erica Wheeler Says “Women, We Are In Control”
LA Sentinel
WNBA Free Agency Report Cards: Which Teams Earned High Marks?
Sports Illustrated
Q&A: Erica Wheeler
Courtside by Lyndsey D’Arcangelo
New Sparks Guard Erica Wheeler is “Super-Excited” About Opportunity
LA Daily News
Clips of the Week – 01/22-01/29
How One Female Basketball Star, Chiney Ogwumike, Pivoted Into A Lucrative Business Career
Forbes
WNBA Free Agency 2021 — Top players to watch and team-by-team needs
ESPN.com
2021 WNBA Mock Draft
WInsidr
Episode 27: Sydney on USA Basketball and Pup Sitting
Bleav in Sparks: Sydney Wiese and Stacy Paetz
‘Our voices are louder when we stand together’: How 2020 ushered in a new era of athlete activism
SportsProMedia
Nneka Ogwumike to be Awarded 2020 Sportsperson of the Year Alongside LeBron James and Mookie Betts
LASparks.com
Nineteen Athletes Set to Return to Court for Feb. 4-7 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Minicamp
LASparks.com
Clips of the Week – 01/15-01/22
Sparks Renew Contract for Assistant Coach Fred Williams
LASparks.com
Chiney Ogwumike to executive produce a documentary on the 2020 WNBA season
SB Nation
Wonderful, Emotional, memories from Candace Parker of her coach and mentor Pat Summitt
The Paul Finebaum Show
2021 Free Agency: New GM Derek Fisher faces decisions for LA Sparks
SB Nation
The stars who could be on the move during WNBA Free Agency
Five Thirty Eight
Clips of the Week – 01/08-01/15
Sparks 2021 Free Agency Update
LASparks.com
WNBA Free Agency: Why the Sparks should run it back
WInsidr
The Sparks Have Cored Nneka Ogwumike
SB Nation
Sparks Guard Te’a Cooper Focuses on Bigger Picture
LA Sentinel
Sparks Re-Sign Popular Guard Te’a Cooper
OC Register
Candace Parker: Habits & Mindset of Winning, Lessons from Kobe Bryant + Being an Athlete & Mom
The School of Greatness:Lewis Howes (podcast)
Clips of the Week – 01/01-01/08
Seimone Augustus on Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles
The Players Tribune
Latricia Trammell on unfinished business in LA
Winsidr WNBA Show Podcast
Candace Parker on a Championship Mindset
Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Podcast
Wubble Rewind: The Best of Reshanda Gray
LASparks.com
Hindsight in 2020 by Nneka Ogwumike
The Players Tribune
Sparks star Chiney Ogwumike didn’t need basketball to make the most of 2020
LA Times
2020
Clips of the Year – 2020 Edition
Nneka Ogwumike on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Excellence and Equity with the Los Angeles Sparks and WNBPA
Comedy Central
Sparks launch ‘Change Has No Offseason Campaign’ to combat systemic racism and sexism
LA Times
Posted Up: Te’a Cooper on her journey to WNBA, cheering fiancé Dwight Howard in the NBA Finals
Yahoo! Sports
Nneka Ogwumike and the WNBA’s big, complicated moment
The New Yorker
Candace Parker wants you to know that she’s not done yet
New York Times
The Basketball sister act that secured breakthrough women’s deal
UK Telegraph
LIVE: LA Sparks guard Chelsea Gray is donating $50 for every assist she records in the 2020 WNBA season
Bloomberg Quicktake
Sneakerbox featuring Seimone Augustus
The Undefeated
Nneka Ogwumike on the Year the WNBA Met Its Moment
Wall Street Journal
How Derek Fisher is connecting with the Sparks in Year 2
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 12/4-12/11
Candace Parker says league protests against racial injustice are bigger than a sport: Power Women Summit 2020
The Wrap
There’s nothing Chiney Ogwumike can’t do | ConqHER
Eastbay
Sparks season in review with Sabreena Merchant
Floor Game with Ben Dull
“Kickin’ It with Khristina” with Sydney Wiese
GirlTalkSports TV
Wubble Rewind: The Best of Seimone Augustus
LASparks.com
Clips of the Week – 11/27-12/4
Chiney Ogwumike named to Forbes 30 Under 30: Sports – “Winning on and off the field”
Forbes
1-on-1 with Caron Butler: Tierra Ruffin-Pratt of the Los Angeles Sparks
NBA TV
2021 Free Agency Rankings
WInsidr
Clips of the Week – 11/23-11/30
How Exciting! Nneka Ogwumike gives Stanford’s Cameron Brink surprise advice ahead of first college game
NCAA.com
What you need to know to watch Chelsea Gray and Maria Vadeeva play overseas! 2020-21 Euroleague Women Primer: How to watch, where WNBA players are playing
CBS Sports
Watch the 2020 Sparks’ Sixth Woman in this Wubble Rewind: The Best of Riquna Williams
LASparks.com
TWITTER TALK: Peep the iconic #OrangeHoodie for Dwyane Wade’s gift guide in the latest People Magazine!
WNBA on Twitter
Arkansas Men’s Basketball Head Coach Eric Musselman sports LA Sparks Gear at Practice
Eric Musselman on Twitter
Clips of the Week – 11/13-11/20
Women and Leadership: looking beyond the global health crisis (Candace Parker featured)’
New York Times
Seimone Augustus might make you an early riser
Women’s Health Magazine
The WNBA’s most influential players on social media (#1 Te’a Cooper and #2 Candace Parker)
OpenDorse
Real Talk: Sports, Race, and Activism (Reshanda Gray featured)
Univision
Fighting racism, sexism, and the gender pay gap: Danita Johnson’s struggles in the world of sports
Combatir el racismo, sexismo y la brecha salarial de género: las luchas de Danita Johnson en el mundo del deporte
Univision
WNBA Legend Teresa Weatherspoon elevated to full-time coaching position with Pelicans
Sports Illustrated
Clips of the Week – 11/06-11/13
‘We don’t have to wait’: Chiney Ogwumike turns message into action by becoming Election Day clerk
USA Today — Chris Bumbaca
Candace Parker’s advice for young women and the importance of connections and lifting each other up
Randi Zuckerberg Means Business: Sirius XM Business Radio
Q and A: Derek Fisher on being the son of a veteran, the relationship between the Lakers and the Sparks and more
Silver Screen and Roll: SB Nation — Sabreena Merchant
Seimone Augustus discusses her historic career and what the future holds for the GOAT
WInsidr WNBA Show — Podcast with Aryeh Schwartz and Rachel Galligan
Spark Report: LA Sparks Offseason Report, contract situations & speculations on what the roster could look like next season
WInsidr Podcast Network — John W Davis and Pavy
WNBA and NBA team up with Nike for Second Season of Game Growers
Hero Sports — Rachel Galligan
Clips of the Week – 10/30-11/06
WNBA’s Ogwumike sisters work Election Day polls at Toyota Center
Houston Chronicle
What’s In Your Glass?
Podcast Hosted by Carmelo Anthony with Special Guest Candace Parker
Basketball Stars Danny Green and Reshanda Gray Promote Voting
Los Angeles Sentinel
Episode #12: Nneka Ogwumike — Just Women’s Sports
Just Women’s Sports Podcast
2020 Sparks Exit Interviews: Marie Gülich
Silver Screen and Roll/SB Nation
Your Day in Women’s Basketball, November 3: No time to shut up and dribble
Fansided
Clips of the Week – 10/23-10/30
I’m a WNBA player and I’m spending election day working the polls. Here’s why you should too – by Chiney Ogwumike
Cosmopolitan
2020 Sparks Exit Interviews: Reshanda Gray
SB Nation
Finals look back, All-Defense teams with Latricia Trammell
WInsidr Daily Podcast
Episode 45: Nneka Ogwumike
Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy (an ESPN Podcast)
‘Not just a one season thing’: WNBA players haven’t stopped working
The Undefeated
Te’a Cooper on her journey to WNBA, cheering on fiancé Dwight Howard on Posted Up with Chris Haynes
Yahoo! Sports
WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike is making history on and off the court
Shondaland.com
Sparks star Chelsea Gray holds a virtual conversation on voting
LA Sentinel
Staples Center turns into a voting center, Danny Green and Reshanda Gray made an appearance
KNBC
Clips of the Week – 10/16-10/23
How the NBA and WNBA are using their platform to get out the Vote
Shondaland.com
Sparks legend Candace Parker is among Angel City FC investors
SB Nation
Te’a Cooper Reflects on her breakout WNBA season & NBA Bubble Experience with Fiance Dwight Howard
Hollywood Life
Danita Johnson discusses growth opportunities in women’s sports, an uptick in WNBA TV ratings and a competitive LA market
Sports Business Radio
2020 Sparks Exit Interviews: Chelsea Gray
SB Nation
2020 Sparks Exit Interviews: Te’a Cooper
SB Nation
2020 Reflections and 2021 Forecasts: Los Angeles Sparks
Her Hoop Stats
Her Journey – Danita Johnson
WOCIS Presents: Her Journey Podcast
Clips of the Week – 10/09-10/16
Inside the WNBA’s evolution from a league of activists to organizers
The Athletic
Industry Leaders Discuss Engaging Viewers through Innovation
Variety
LA Sparks athletic trainer Courtney Watson
Los Angeles Standard Newspaper
Legends of Sport Podcast: Candace Parker
Derek Fisher on Chiney and Golic Jr.
LA Sparks star Candace Parker returns to ‘semi-normal’ life outside the bubble
USA Today
Clips of the Week – 10/02-10/09
Te’a Cooper on her journey to WNBA, cheering fiancé Dwight Howard in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports
The Unrelenting: Most Powerful Women in Sports
Sports Illustrated
Sparks star Candace Parker voted to All-WNBA First Team
LA Times
TRP discusses Hoops, Social Justice, and Voting with Etan Thomas
BBC World Service
Free Agency questions loom for Sparks and coach Derek Fisher
LA Times
2020 Sparks Exit Interviews: Kristine Anigwe
SB Nation
Candace Parker discusses her career, the 2020 WNBA season and more
DangerTalk with Russell Wilson
Staples Center Expands General Election Vote Center Commitment to 11 Days
Clips of the Week – 9/25-10/02
Sparks’ Ogwumike named WNBA’s Sportsmanship winner for 2nd year in a row
ESPN
13 Women who broke the rules in 2020
Bustle
Nneka Ogwumike is the 2020 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award winner
Swish Appeal
WNBA boasts 68% increase in average viewership
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 9/18-9/25
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
ESPN
Sparks’ Candace Parker named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
LA Daily News
Sparks’ Candace Parker is named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
LA Times
Candace Parker wins WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, gets endearing surprise from Chelsea Gray
Yahoo! Sports
Candace Parker won her first WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
Dime Magazine
Los Angeles Sparks’ Candace Parker named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
NBC Sports
Sparks eliminated from WNBA playoffs with second round loss to Connecticut
LA Daily News
Sparks limp into the offseason after playoff loss to the Sun
LA Times
Clips of the Week – 9/11-9/18
Candace Parker revolutionized basketball, but she’s not done
LA Times – Print and Online
Candace Parker wants you to know she’s not done yet
New York Times – Print and Online
Candace Parker, superstar and mentor
LA Daily News
Candace Parker named Associated Press’ Defensive Player of the Year and All-WNBA first team
Associated Press
WNBA players react to Breonna Taylor settlement
CNN
Former UM stars offer a peek into the life in the WNBA bubble
Miami Herald
Derek Fisher on Sparks in the playoffs
NBA TV
ESPNW
Clips of the Week – 9/6-9/11
The MVP case for: Candace Parker, a threat from anywhere on the court
The Athletic
How Derek Fisher is connecting with the Sparks in year 2
OC Register
Sparks put together dominating effort in win over Liberty
OC Register
Sparks guard Chelsea Gray Assists Communities to Vote
LA Sentinel
Nneka Ogwumike returns for the Sparks, cites stress for back locking up
ESPN
Spark Report: Assistant Coach Latricia Trammell Interview
Clips of the Week – 8/28-9/4
Sports World takes Unprecedented Stand on Civil Justice
CNN State of the Union
Candace Parker on the WNBA’s social justice efforts
Sports Center with Scott Van Pelt
Riquna Williams Has Game
Bleacher Report
Sparks Chelsea Gray announces partnership with Rock the Vote, Equality California
OG Register
Chelsea Gray is giving an ‘assist for equality’
SB Nation
Chelsea Gray on her assists for Equality Program
KNBC Channel 4
Chelsea Gray on Live on QuickTake Twitter
Bloomberg QuickTake
Clips of the Week – 8/21-8/28
Nneka Ogwumike is a president for the people
Sports Illustrated – Daily Cover
Nneka Ogwumike discusses the WNBA protests and a season committed to social justice
CBS This Morning
Sparks MVP? Its elementary for Dr. Watson, team trainer
LA Times
How LA Sparks Candace Parker balances the WNBA and NBA bubbles
ESPN
WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike speaks out on decision to continue season, calls for social justice
CBS National News
Candace Parker partners with cupcake company to raise money for voter awareness
Associated Press
Tea Legend Candace Parker
Tea with A & Phee Podcast
Chelsea Gray is giving an ‘Assist for Equality’
SB Nation
Kristine Anigwe’s role on a Celebrated Franchise: ‘Stay Ready’
New York Times
The Resurgence of Candace Parker
The Next
Clips of the Week – 8/14-8/21
Meet the hardest working player in either basketball bubble: Candace Parker
Yahoo Sports
Sparks still have plenty in reserve with Riquna Williams and ‘bench mob’
LA Times
Nneka Ogwumike surprises Chiney during her first show
Chiney and Golic Jr. – ESPN Radio
Derek Fisher on Chiney and Golic Jr.
ESPN Radio
Riquna Williams is settling in as the Sparks’ sixth woman
WInsidr
The oral history of ‘The Microwave’ Riquna Williams
SB Nation
Q&A with Chelsea Gray
Courtside
Winsidr Show – Brittney Sykes (podcast)
She Got Next: Pepper Persley talks to Tierra Ruffin-Pratt
The Next Podcast
Clips of the Week – 8/8-8/14
Candace Parker Dominates as Sparks Beat Rival Lynx 97-81
SB Nation
Sparks Seimone Augustus is On Point in First Game Against Old Team
LA Daily News/OC Register
Friday Conversation: Latricia Trammell appearance on LockedOnWBB Podcast
LockedOnWBB Podcast
Brittney Sykes, Sydney Wiese Spicing Up Sparks Attack
LA Daily News/OC Register
Sparks to Join LA County Public Health Department Officials in Round Table
LA Times
Clips of the Week – 7/31-8/2
Nneka Ogwumike and the WNBA’s Big, Complicated Moment
The New Yorker
Sparks find success with Chelsea Gray leading veteran-loaded team
LA Times
Winning on and off the court with L.A. Sparks Chelsea Gray
Hustlin’ with Vivica A. Fox Podcast
Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray lead charge as Sparks pull away from Fever
LA Daily News
The One with Danita Johnson
Women Blazers Podcast
Clips of the Week – 7/24-7/31
Saturday’s Best: Best Mismatch (Brittney Sykes blocks Brittney Griner)
SportsCenter
Top 10 – Brittney Sykes blocks Brittney Griner
SportsCenter
Weekend Express – ‘Play of the Day’ (Sykes blocks Griner)
CNN Headline News
Chelsea Gray and the Sparks find the right ingredients in victory over Sun
LA Times
Sparks make bold statement in winning WNBA opener
LA Daily News
The WNBA returns with social justice at the heart of the season
UK Telegraph
Around the Rim Podcast with Seimone Augustus
ESPN
Clips of the Week – 7/17-7/24
LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike: ‘Our hope is that this isn’t a moment but it is a movement’
The Guardian
Coaching in the Bubble – Derek Fisher
Legends of Sport Podcast
The Sparks’ Sydney Wiese overcame the coronavirus. Now she’s ready for the WNBA season.
The Washington Post
Sparks seek a WNBA title-winning bond like tacos and Tuesday
LA Times
WInsidr Film Room – Chelsea Gray
Season Preview: Everyone has a role to play on the LA Sparks
WInsidr
Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike on her offseason of negotiating and the WNBA bubble
The Athletic
12 Things to know about the Sparks for the 2020 season
SB Nation
The Replacements: What can Te’a Cooper and Reshanda Gray bring to the Sparks
SB Nation
Clips of the Week – 7/10-7/17
Seimone Augustus at Sparks practice; Derek Fisher compares her to Shaq
KCAL 9 News
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt takes her seat on social justice council
LA Times
Nneka Oguwmike is the league’s MVP before the games begin
Winsidr
Candace Parker and daughter Lailaa, are more than ready for WNBA season
LA Times
New Faces on the L.A. Roster
LA Sentinel
Candace Parker, daughter Lailaa, a ‘package deal’ in Florida for WNBA season
USA Today
Sparks’ Candace Parker sees WNBA ‘Wubble’ bright side
OC Register
Clips of the Week – 7/3 – 7/10
Candace Parker on WNBA return
NBA On TNT
Chiney Ogwumike Named Co-Host of ESPN National Radio Show
Bleacher Report
WNBA Dedicates Season to Social Justice
Yahoo!
Good Quality Podcast with Kristine Anigwe
Swish Cultures
Clips of the Week – 6/26 – 7/2
The Sparks need Chelsea Gray to lead them
SB Nation – Silver Screen & Roll
Nneka Ogwumike wants you to Bet On Women
USA Today – Changing the Game Podcast with Nancy Armour
Sneakerbox with Seimone Augustus
The Undefeated – ESPN
Reshanda Gray and Te’a Cooper took strange routes to Sparks
LA Times
Sparks’ Chelsea Gray knows she’s a role model for LGBTQ Youth
LA Daily News
Sparks hope depth can compensate for loss of Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver
LA Times
Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver sit out of WNBA Season
Associated Press
Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver opt out of the WNBA Season
CBS 2 News
Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver opt out of the WNBA season
KABC
Clips of the Week – 6/18 – 6/26
Thompson: Chiney Ogwumike is ready to add her voice to the fight for change
The Athletic
Brittney Sykes: I am going to play
Winsidr
Risk vs. Reward with Renee Montgomery & Michael Carter-Williams
Ledlow & Parker
Kristine Anigwe on Joining the Sparks Incredible Roster
Bleav in Sparks with Sydney Wiese and Stacy Patez
Clips of the Week – 6/12 – 6/18
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt on the ACC Network
Sparks player Tierra Ruffin-Pratt shares wisdom on how to Fight for Social Justice
LA Sentinel
WNBA announced plan to tip off 2020 season
NBA TV – Gametime
Missing from the WNBA’s training camp setup? The rookies trying to earn a chance
The Athletic
The 2020 WNBA season is on
SB Nation – Silver Screen & Roll
Chiney Ogwumike discusses ‘More Than A Vote’ Initiative
Good Morning America
Clips of the Week – 6/5 – 6/12
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt defines work ethic
Bleav in Sparks with Sydney Wiese and Stacy Patez
How the Sparks settled on their 2020 roster
SB Nation – Silver Screen & Roll
The Sparks Report: Offseason Report Pt. 2
Winsidr
WNBA needs to return on the players’ terms — because they have so much to say
The Athletic
Leadership and Allyship with Nneka Ogwumike
Ledlow & Parker
Clips of the Week – 5/29 – 6/5
LA Sparks Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is never giving up the fight
Sports Illustrated
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt hopes that the message around George Floyd’s protests won’t be forgotten
Forbes
LA Sports Teams issue statements following the death of George Floyd
NBC Los Angeles
For Sparks’ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, George Floyd death hits home
LA Times
Sparks’ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt hopes outrage over George Floyd’s death won’t fade
LA Daily News
Best No. 17 Pick in WNBA History: Riquna Williams lights up the scoreboard like nobody’s business
Swish Appeal
Clips of the Week – 5/22 – /5-29
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike on NBA Africa
For Sydney Wiese and Los Angeles Sparks, A Dose of Normal
Forbes
Kristine Anigwe taking nothing for granted in new beginning with Sparks
LA Times
Training Camp with Chelsea Gray and Coach Fisher
ESPN’s Holly Rowe
Undrafted RoundTable Talk (featuring Tierra Ruffin-Pratt)
Inside the Green Room with Danny Green (featuring Chiney Ogwumike)
Clips of the Week – 5/15 – /5-22
The Check-In: Sparks’ Sydney Wiese looks ahead after coronavirus infection
LA Times
Alexander: Sparks’ Sydney Wiese has survived COVID-19
Press-Telegram
Sparks extend Sydney Wiese contract through 2022
LA Daily News
The LA Sparks host a quarantine party
KCAL9 News
Sparks are holding virtual training camp
KCAL9 NEws
The NH Experience- Ep 9 – Journey w/ TRP – Defensive Technician
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