WNBA union president was stuck overnight at airport between games. She's calling for league to allow charter flights for teams
By Jill Martin, CNN
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Los Angeles Sparks standout Nneka Ogwumike addresses WNBA's continued travel issues 'that must be remedied'
Los Angeles Sparks standout Nneka Ogwumike said via social media Monday evening that «transformational growth» in the WNBA is being impeded by continued travel issues and what she sees as «tired arguments» against possible remedies.
Sykes keeps Sparks playoff hopes alive with win over Mystics
WASHINGTON -- — Brittney Sykes scored 21 points. including a driving layup in the closing seconds, and the Los Angeles Sparks kept their slim playoff hopes alive Sunday with a 79-76 win over the Washington Mystics.
Ionescu, Howard help Liberty cruise past Sparks
NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, Natasha Howard had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks 102-73 on Tuesday night in the first of back-to-back games between the teams.
Aces beat Sparks, clinch playoff berth
LAS VEGAS -- — Kelsey Plum hit four 3-pointers and finished with 29 points and A'ja Wilson scored 28 to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 84-66 Saturday night and clinch a playoff spot.
Ogwumike sisters combine for 35 points to lead Sparks past Dream
Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Chiney Ogwumike had a season-high 15 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the visiting Atlanta Dream 85-78 on Thursday.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hosts ESPYS, brings awareness to detained WNBA star Brittney Griner
The Golden State Warriors were front and center at Wednesday night's ESPYS, with host Stephen Curry taking home multiple awards and bringing attention to the plight of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is being detained in Russia.
Rapinoe, Billie Jean King urge freedom for Brittney Griner at The ESPYS
Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and encouraged them to support detained WNBA star Brittney Griner at The ESPYs on Wednesday night.