https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks Sparks en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:52:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-17/sparks-rookie-sarah-ashlee-barker-overcame-debilitating-condition The Sparks' first-round draft pick had osteochondritis dissecans in her left knee as an eighth-grader, but two surgeries later she was playing again. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:52:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-17/sparks-rookie-sarah-ashlee-barker-overcame-debilitating-condition https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-04-14/wnba-draft-coverage-what-did-the-sparks-do Sarah Ashlee Barker, considered one of the top shooting guards in the country last season, earned back-to-back All-SEC first-team honors at Alabama last season. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:04:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-04-14/wnba-draft-coverage-what-did-the-sparks-do https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-14/uconn-star-paige-bueckers-no-1-wnba-draft-dallas Paige Bueckers in the latest UConn star to go No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, joining former greats Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:58:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-14/uconn-star-paige-bueckers-no-1-wnba-draft-dallas https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-04-14/wnba-draft-2025-start-time-and-what-to-expect Advancing the 2025 draft. The Sparks have the ninth, 21st and 28th picks. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-04-14/wnba-draft-2025-start-time-and-what-to-expect https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-27/sparks-to-retire-star-candace-parkers-jersey Candace Parker, the Sparks' career assist leader who led the team to a WNBA title, will have her jersey retired during a game against Chicago in June. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-27/sparks-to-retire-star-candace-parkers-jersey https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-18/cameron-brink-sparks-male-practice-players-tryouts Sparks star Cameron Brink says she is 'really icked out by the potential new practice players' after her team advertised for male practice players on social media. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:48:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-18/cameron-brink-sparks-male-practice-players-tryouts https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-03-03/serena-williams-ownership-group-wnba-expansion-team-toronto-tempo Tennis great Serena Williams added to her portfolio of professional sports teams by joining the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, a 2026 WNBA expansion team. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:53:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-03-03/serena-williams-ownership-group-wnba-expansion-team-toronto-tempo https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-02/diana-taurasi-womens-basketball-revolution-retirement Diana Taurasi is defined by the bravado and swag that she played with every time she stepped on the basketball court, inspiring others. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-02/diana-taurasi-womens-basketball-revolution-retirement https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-02/she-was-just-a-natural-high-school-coach-reflects-on-diana-taurasis-career Don Lugo's Larry Webster, Diana Taurasi's high school coach for four years, said it was clear she was destined for a great basketball career. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:45:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-03-02/she-was-just-a-natural-high-school-coach-reflects-on-diana-taurasis-career https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-02-25/diana-taurasi-phoenix-mercury-retires-after-20-seasons The Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:58:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-02-25/diana-taurasi-phoenix-mercury-retires-after-20-seasons https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-02-20/storm-coach-noelle-quinn-ready-to-move-on-after-bullying-investigation Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn calls an investigation of her and her coaching staff over harassment and bullying allegations a 'learning experience.' Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:20:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-02-20/storm-coach-noelle-quinn-ready-to-move-on-after-bullying-investigation https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-02-18/sparks-news-conference Odyssey Sims, Mercedes Russell and Emma Cannon want to help erase the memories of last season and return the Sparks to prominence. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:56:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/sparks/story/2025-02-18/sparks-news-conference https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers, Lakers, cost of MLB games and the Masters. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:12:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers The Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in anticipation of his first child be born. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:31:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers