On Wednesday, Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike announced that she plans to retire at the close of the 2026 season. The impact of her legacy, as @cruby14.bsky.social writes, will live on for generations.
Nneka Ogwumike's legacy will live on for generations to come | The IX Basketball
Nneka Ogwumike will retire a Spark, after 15 years in the WNBA and nearly ten as the WNBPA President, leading the league to a historic CBA.
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Sparks Beat reporter @cruby14.bsky.social reports that Nneka Ogwumike plans to retire at the end of the #WNBA season.
BREAKING: LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike has announced her retirement
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Last night, it was reported that the Los Angeles Sparks were trading Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. @cruby14.bsky.social explains what this means for the team. youtube.com/shorts/rOjYx...
What Kelsey Plum trade means for Los Angeles Sparks
Last night, it was reported that the Los Angeles Sparks were trading Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. Cameron Ruby explains what this means for the team.
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Kelsey Plum was back in practice with the Sparks today for the first time in five weeks. But with her name circling around Sunday's trade deadline, @cruby14.bsky.social writes, has she already played her final game for Los Angeles? www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...
Kelsey Plum is back. But will she stay? | The IX Basketball
After her five-week-long injury, Kelsey Plum is back. But given Sunday's trade deadline, has she already played her last game for the Sparks?
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The Los Angeles Sparks are retiring Delisha Milton-Jones' jersey tonight. Ahead of the game, Milton-Jones described how she felt about the occasion. 🎥: @cruby14.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/cX8gO...
Delisha Milton-Jones describes emotions ahead of Los Angeles Sparks jersey retirement
The Los Angeles Sparks are retiring Delisha Milton-Jones' jersey tonight. Ahead of the game, Milton-Jones described how she felt about the occasion.
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The Los Angeles Sparks could be positioned to make some moves before the WNBA trade deadline. Head coach Lynne Roberts spoke about the team's approach before its game against the New York Liberty tonight. 🎥: @cruby14.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/OnjL8...
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts addresses trade deadline rumors
The Los Angeles Sparks could be positioned to make some moves before the WNBA trade deadline. Head coach Lynne Roberts spoke about the team's approach before their game against the New York Liberty…
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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
The Sparks found an identity without Kelsey Plum. Will it pay off? | The IX Basketball
The Los Angeles Sparks are learning who they are without Kelsey Plum. They haven't been winning, but the lessons could pay off in September.
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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...
NEWS: Los Angeles Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley #wnba
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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
Inside the Los Angeles Sparks' 30th season celebration | The IX Basketball
Nneka Ogwumike's game-winner lifted the Los Angeles Sparks over the New York Liberty in a nostalgia-inducing 30th season celebration game.
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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.
The Sparks' season so far has been a game of quarters | The IX Basketball
In order to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Sparks will need to show more consistent habits quarter by quarter.
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“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:
How Kate Martin is staying ready as a development player | The IX Sports
Kate Martin's new role as a development player wasn't what she planned, but she's taking it in stride and using it as a moment for growth.
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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
Kelsey Plum’s historic start to the 2026 season ends — but that might be a good thing | The IX Basketball
Kelsey Plum wants to win. She's fueled her team with her energy, effort, and scoring.
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"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:
Inside how the Sparks plan on improving defensively | The IX Basketball
The Sparks' defensive focus was not on display in their season opener against Las Vegas. They plan to change that, and fast.
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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...
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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:
The Sparks got a steal in the draft with Ta'Niya Latson | The IX Basketball
The Los Angeles Sparks selected Ta'Niya Latson 20th overall in this year's draft, a strong fit they never expected would still be available.
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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.
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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.
How Nneka Ogwumike's return impacts the Sparks
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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.
Lauren Betts' triumphant goodbye to Pauley Pavilion | The IX Basketball
Lauren Betts has faced up and downs in her basketball career. There's no question that her Pauley Pavilion chapter is ending on a high.
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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...
Women's Sports Stars Denounce ICE After Minnesota Shootings
Breanna Stewart, who held an “abolish ICE” sign, is one of a growing number of athletes speaking out against ICE’s presence in Minneapolis.
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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-...
No playoffs for Sparks, but season still a successful one - The IX Basketball
The Sparks' primary goal was to make the playoffs this year. They didn't, but they won 13 more games than in 2024.
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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
Los Angeles Sparks rookie Sania Feagin is adapting again - The IX Basketball
The Los Angeles Sparks are finally back to full strength with Cameron Brink back. That means another adjustment for rookie Sania Feagin.
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Cam Brink has played 32 min this season and has 8 blocks HAHA. 4 in 6 min tonight
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...
Rae Burrell is back, and picking up just where she left off - The Next
Following a knee injury 41 seconds into the 2025 season, Rae Burrell is back and ready to provide energy from the Sparks bench.
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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-...
Consecutive wins propel Sparks into second half of the season- The Next
The Sparks have won two games in a row for the first time since June 2024. Now, how do they become playoff contenders?
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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...
How 'Julie squared' is making a big impact for the Sparks - The IX Basketball
Two Belgian guards – both named Julie – are helping the Sparks turn things around to start the second half of the season.
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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 sees mental toughness as key to unbeaten start - The Next
UCLA women's basketball continues to be fueled by a focus on mental toughness as the Bruins retain their spot atop the rankings.
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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:
UCLA and USC prepare for crosstown rivalry - The Next
When USC and UCLA face off on Thursday, it will be a true battle on the boards in front of an already-sold out crowd.
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