After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds —…
Sparks struggle against Liberty, record most lopsided loss of year
After losing to the Liberty in the first game after the Olympic break, Sparks coach Curt Miller kept his opening statement short.“That was a fun…
LeBron James, Steph Curry lead U.S. to gold-medal win over France
PARIS — It’s gotta be the shoes.With these metallic gold sneakers on, of course LeBron James wasn’t leaving Bercy Arena with anything less than an Olympic…
Dodgers need Gavin Stone to rebound after loss to Astros
HOUSTON — There is a very real chance that Gavin Stone could be the Dodgers’ No. 2 starter when the playoffs begin in a couple months.If…
US stocks tumble as tech share rebound falters | Financial Markets
Fears of new trade tensions with China drive main indexes lower.Wall Street’s top indices fell as a rebound in tech shares tumbled, adding to losses…
Sparks can’t keep pace late in game, fall to Storm
Despite Azura Stevens helping the Sparks catch up with the Storm with 17 second-half points, the Sparks couldn’t overcome Seattle’s late push in the fourth…
Jaylen Brown doesn’t think LeBron James’ son Bronny is a pro
NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown had courtside seats to watch his Boston Celtics beat the Lakers in a Summer League game Monday night.That means he…
Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in…
LAFC advances in U.S. Open Cup with win over New Mexico United
LAFC is on to the final four of the U.S. Open Cup for the second time in franchise history after a methodical 3-1 quarterfinal victory…
Rickea Jackson’s 22 points not enough as Sparks lose to Mercury
As Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts watched the Sparks play the Las Vegas Aces from his home Friday, he was jealous of the electric Crypto.com…
Lakers struggle on offense, drop second California Classic game
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers’ start to the first weekend of summer league play has been unkind and plagued with inconsistency as they dropped back-to-back games…
Meet the UCLA basketball transfer class: The quick-fix six
Louisville guard Skyy Clark controls the ball during a game against North Carolina in January. (Chris Seward / Associated Press) Size: 6-3, 205 Year in…
Sparks end 8-game losing streak with thrilling OT win over Aces
Despite losing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, the host Sparks pushed to force overtime and ultimately prevailed over the Las Vegas Aces on…
Brandon McCoy keeps contributing at FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
Already ranked among the top three high school basketball players from the class of 2026, Brandon McCoy of St. John Bosco is having a summer…
Weekly Recap: Markets rebound as Europe shrugs off political jitters
Global stock markets are mostly higher for the week as expectations for central banks to lower interest rates strengthened, while fears of European political disruptions…
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…
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…
As Clippers prepare for draft, Paul George’s future hangs in balance
A collaboration between Paul George and the Clippers could come in many different forms. And that is perhaps the most pressing concern the Clippers must…
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…
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…