LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2023) – The Los Angeles Sparks learned yesterday that forward Stephanie Talbot suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing overseas for the Adelaide Lightning and will miss the 2023 WNBA season.
“We were informed yesterday that Steph suffered a torn ACL while playing overseas,” said Sparks CAO & GM Karen Bryant. “Her Sparks family sends her all of our love and support and we wish her a full and successful recovery.”
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