Russell Westbrook to return to Clippers after exercising option
Russell Westbrook has picked up his player option for $4 million and will return to the Clippers for the 2024-25 season, a person not authorized…
Sparks fade in second half to Mercury for seventh straight loss
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, Diana Taurasi had 20 points, five three-pointers and six assists, and the…
2024 NHL draft: Ducks select Beckett Sennecke with No. 3 pick
LAS VEGAS — The San José Sharks added a foundational piece to their rebuilding plan by choosing Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick…
Fever’s Caitlin Clark cuts off reporters for ignoring Aliyah Boston
How do you know when it’s the right time to pass? What’s the best advice that’s been given to you during a game? What do…
Brody Malone defying expectations at U.S. gymnastics trials
MINNEAPOLIS — He shed the bulky knee brace strapped around his right leg, stuck his vault cold to open one of the biggest competitions of his…
Shorthanded Sparks again lose to Liberty in New York
NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart had 33 points, seven assists and six blocked shots to help the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks 98-88…
Playing without Cameron Brink, Sparks lose to New York Liberty
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points and Jonquel Jones added 22 to help the New York Liberty beat the Sparks 93-80 on Thursday night.…
Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — DeWanna Bonner scored 16 points, Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Sparks…
Ex-Lakers guard Darius Morris died of coronary heart disease
Former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris died at age 33 of coronary artery disease, although the “effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol” were listed…
Rickea Jackson’s 19 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her first double-double…
NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout win over Celtics in Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their…
Sparks playmaker Dearica Hamby signs contract extension through 2025
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby signed a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday. Financial terms were not released. Hamby, who has been…
Celtics beat Mavericks to take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
DALLAS — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least…
Nneka Ogwumike haunts her former team as Storm rout Sparks
SEATTLE — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points against her former team, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Sparks 95-79…
Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson lead Sparks to win over Aces
After the Las Vegas Aces opened on a 14-0 tear Sunday night, it seemed as if the Sparks’ hopes for a victory might be lost.…
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday powers Celtics past Mavericks in Game 2
BOSTON — Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds…
How Dearica Hamby uses her journey to inspire and motivate others
Dearica Hamby watched as her shot from the free-throw line fell perfectly through the hoop during warmups Wednesday. Swoosh. Her next one missed the basket,…
Sparks use fourth-quarter surge to beat Dallas, end losing streak
The last time the Sparks faced the Dallas Wings in May, they lost by one point. The Sparks avenged that loss during another close matchup…
Cameron Brink thrilled she will compete in Paris Olympic Games
Before USA Basketball 3x3 national team director Jay Demings officially offered Cameron Brink a spot on the Paris Olympics teams, she was in tears. “Oh…
‘The Watchers’ review: A mystery box with limited payoff
Let us consider the dilemma of the Interesting Shot, announcing itself to the viewer as a considered expression of artistic merit, from a conscientious director…