The Los Angeles Sparks are learning who they are without Kelsey Plum. Our @cruby14.bsky.social explains what their new identity looks like and how it could pay off even after Plum returns. #WNBA

Our @cruby14.bsky.social recaps the news that Sparks GM Raegan Pebley is no longer with the team, with Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen sharing interim responsibilities. youtube.com/shorts/tonIO...

The nostalgia of the Los Angeles Sparks' 30th season celebration was palpable inside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. If you weren't in LA, let our @cruby14.bsky.social give you a taste of the atmosphere as Lisa Leslie made speeches and Nneka Ogwumike hit the game-winner. #WNBA

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The Los Angeles Sparks sit at 6-6, smack in the middle of the WNBA standings. But the story of their quarter-by-quarter play looks different, as @cruby14.bsky.social writes.

“I’m going to learn and I’m going to grow, and I’m going to make the most of this opportunity.”  Kate Martin is staying ready on the Sparks as a development player, and our @cruby14.bsky.social spoke with her to talk about how she plans on doing, her goals this season and more:

Kelsey Plum’s fingerprints were all over Sparks' win over the Mercury on Thursday, but she didn't have to put the entire team on her back. The win gave Sparks fans a vision of the balanced, fast-paced team that they’ve been promised. ✍️ @cruby14.bsky.social

"Defense is not something that gels. You either want to do it or you don't." After losing to Las Vegas in the season opener, the Sparks have adjusted their focus to improving defensively - and fast. Our @cruby14.bsky.social on what's next for Los Angeles:

Good morning! It is 2026 #WNBA season time. @theixsports.bsky.social has you ready. ALL 15 teams previewed here, ahead of in-market coverage for every single team. www.theixsports.com/tag/2026-wnb...

The Sparks left draft night with exactly what they came for in No. 20 pick Ta'Niya Latson: a scoring threat who can defend at an elite level. Our @cruby14.bsky.social on how Latson, as well as Chance Gray (24th pick) and Amelia Hassett (35th) will bring their work ethic and scoring to LA:

It's official — Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the Seattle Storm. Storm beat reporter @munson-bella.bsky.social has the details and discusses what the move means for Seattle.

Seattle's loss in Los Angeles' gain. Sparks beat reporter @cruby14.bsky.social provides instant analysis about Nneka Ogwumike's return to the Sparks, the franchise that drafted her No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft.

It was a triumphant goodbye to Lauren Betts on Monday night in Los Angeles. The Bruins celebrated Betts' incredible impacts on and off the court. @cruby14.bsky.social takes you inside a special night at Pauley Pavilion.

Women's sports stars have a lengthy history of using their platforms to advocate for their communities. This weekend was no different as Breanna Stewart & others shared messages denouncing ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti. frontofficesports.com/breanna-stew...

The Sparks may not have made it to the playoffs, but the 2025 season was still a success in LA's book. Read @cruby14.bsky.social's season recap at the link: www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/sparks-...

Kelsey Plum addresses Crypto: "Los Angeles, on behalf of my teammates and I, thank you so much. We understand that we’re here to win and playoffs are a standard, so moving forward, I want to let you guys know that things are changing and appreciate the support in the meantime. [...] we’ll be back”

The Los Angeles Sparks are finally back to full health, which means another adjustment for rookie Sania Feagin. Our @cruby14.bsky.social breaks down how Feagin has adapted to her ever-changing role this season and made a statement in limited minutes. #WNBA

Cam Brink has played 32 min this season and has 8 blocks HAHA. 4 in 6 min tonight

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Rae Burrell's 2025 season was derailed just 41 seconds into game one. But, as @cruby14.bsky.social explains, she's back and she's more than ready to contribute. www.thenexthoops.com/features/rae...

The Sparks underperformed to start the season. But with consecutive wins, things are looking up. @cruby14.bsky.social asks - how far can the Sparks take this success streak? www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/sparks-...

Two Belgians - both named Julie - are bringing winning energy to the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half of the season, reports @cruby14.bsky.social: www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/julie-a...

What's the biggest difference between UCLA last season vs. this season? @cruby14.bsky.social explores the key to the Bruins' 21-0 start.

UCLA and USC are preparing for a crosstown matchup. What does each side need to do to win? @cruby14.bsky.social breaks it all down:

Adding Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade is further evidence that @lasparks.bsky.social are looking for an immediate turnaround from last season, our @cruby14.bsky.social writes. Read more on how the trade impacts Los Angeles for 2025 (and perhaps beyond):

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New @lasparks.bsky.social head coach Lynne Roberts is ready to bring her successful offense from #NCAAWBB to the #WNBA. But she's also ready to adapt to the pro game and the players on her roster. @cruby14.bsky.social takes you inside Roberts' introductory press conference:

For USC, Saturday's loss to Notre Dame was ugly, with 21 turnovers and disjointed offense. Our @cruby14.bsky.social breaks down what happened and how the Trojans need to adjust to get JuJu Watkins more open looks. #NCAAWBB www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/big-te...