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FILE - Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Tempo during a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Coach Dawn Staley talks with players and assistant coaches during a practice for the U.S. women's basketball team in Seattle on April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston, left, defends against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during the first half of an WNBA basketball game Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Chicago Sky's Skylar Diggins stands for a portrait during the WNBA basketball team's media day, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Chicago. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Notable WNBA All-Stars move closer to home, after labor deal opens floodgates

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

FILE -WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury, Oct. 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher), File)

WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

WNBA and players’ union meet on CBA for 6th straight day with revenue sharing, housing key hurdles

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

WNBA and the players’ union return to CBA talks after a 16-hour marathon session

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Chiney Ogwumike praises security after WNBA fan incident

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) celebrates after forcing a jump ball while defending against Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) in the first half in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball finals game, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)

Sparks beat Lynx, move within win of consecutive WNBA titles

By JILL PAINTER - Associated Press

Sparks plan to continue protest for Game 3 of WNBA Finals

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) drives to the basket and is fouled by Phoenix Mercury's Leilani Mitchell (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff game Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Stephen Carr/Los Angeles Daily News via AP)

Sparks rally to beat Phoenix 79-66 in WNBA playoff opener

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Ogwumike helps Sparks win sixth straight, beat Sun 87-79

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Defending champion Sparks beat Storm 78-68 in opener

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Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, attempts to shoot over Minnesota Lynx's Rebekkah Brunson in the first quarter during Game 5 of the WNBA basketball finals Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Los Angeles Sparks win WNBA title, beat Minnesota Lynx

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Los Angeles Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike (30) dives for a loose ball with Chicago Sky's Jessica Breland during the first half of Game 1 of a WBNA basketball semifinal in Long Beach, Calif, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Sky look to come back after being dominated by Sparks

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike (30) dives for a loose ball with Chicago Sky's Jessica Breland during the first half of Game 1 of a WBNA basketball semifinal in Long Beach, Calif, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

2 MVPs too much; Sparks rout Sky 95-75 in playoff opener

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

China’s center Dong Yu (13) and Los Angeles Sparks center Candace Parker (3) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an exhibition women's basketball game, Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

With Magic as boss, Sparks chase WNBA title

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Ogwumike, Sims expected to lead WNBA draft class

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press