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USC falls to Oregon State in final home game

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Eric Ramos
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Oregon State vs USC Mens Basketball at Galen Center on February 23, 2019. (Photo by Austin Sosa / fi360 News)
Oregon State vs USC Mens Basketball at Galen Center on February 23, 2019. (Photo by Austin Sosa / fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – USC’s comeback bid came up short on a night where they struggled shooting from three-point range and failed to make a free throw for the first time in school history.

 

“I’ve never been in a game where we didn’t make a free throw,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “I don’t know what to tell you. We also missed wide open 3s. We had open looks. We have to shoot better to beat a team like Oregon State.”

 

Stephen Thompson Jr. and Kylor Kelley scored 15 apiece to help Oregon State to a 67-62 win over USC Saturday at the Galen Center.

 

Oregon State vs USC Mens Basketball at Galen Center on February 23, 2019. (Photo by Austin Sosa / fi360 News)

USC trailed most of the game but came back to take a 56-55 lead with 3:54 left in the second half. The Beavers went on a 10-0 run to take control of the game in the final three minutes.

 

“It was a tough loss on senior day,” Enfield said. “I appreciate what our seniors have done. It’s a tough way to go out on our home court.”

 

Jonah Mathews led the Trojans with 15 points and senior Bennie Boatwright scored 13 points. Senior Shaqquan Aaron had 12 points, 7 rebounds and five assists in his last career game at the Galen Center.

 

Oregon State vs USC Mens Basketball at Galen Center on February 23, 2019. (Photo by Austin Sosa / fi360 News)

“I’ve been blessed to play here four years,” Boatwright said. “You win games and you lose games. I thought I was going to get emotional, but I didn’t. I saw my family there and the fans, it was a good feeling.”

 

Aaron did his best to keep the Trojans close in the first half, scoring seven points on 3-of-3 shooting with five rebounds, two assists and a block as they headed into halftime down, 31-27.

 

Freshman Kevin Porter Jr. had his first career double-double with 11 points and a career-best 10 rebounds. He scored nine of his points in the second half.

 

Oregon State vs USC Mens Basketball at Galen Center on February 23, 2019. (Photo by Austin Sosa / fi360 News)

USC will finish the season with three road games, including crosstown rival UCLA on Thursday, Feb. 28 at Pauley Pavilion

USC wins second straight conference game after losing four of last five

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Eric Ramos
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Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans PAC-12 Basketball at Galen Center on Feburary 21,2019. Photo by Rick Guerra / fi360 News
Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans PAC-12 Basketball at Galen Center on Feburary 21,2019. Photo by Rick Guerra / fi360 News

Los Angeles, CA – USC senior Bennie Boatwright went 6-of-9 from three-point range and scored 20 points to help the Trojans defeat Oregon, 66-49, Thursday at the Galen Center.

Boatwright moved into third place on USC’s all-time three-pointers list and it was his 17th consecutive game scoring in double figures.

“Bennie is shooting as well as he has in his career,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “His all-around game is good. He’s feeling it. To beat Oregon, you need players to step up like that. It was fun to watch.”

USC held Oregon to 49 points tonight, matching the season low for points by an opponent. The Trojans made 50 percent of its shots tonight, while holding Oregon to 33.3 percent shooting.

Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans PAC-12 Basketball at Galen Center on Feburary 21,2019. Photo by Rick Guerra / fi360 News

“We played well,” Enfield said. “We challenged their shots. In the second half, we rebounded at a high level, especially our guards.”

Jonah Mathews knocked down a three to give USC a 16-point lead in the second half. Oregon was held without a point during a five minute stretch to end the first half and start the second.

Nick Rakocevic finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Derryck Thornton added 10 points with six assists.

“Oregon beat us bad when we played up there,” Rakocevic said. “This was a chance for us to get revenge, we had something to prove. It was a statement game. We played well, defended well, and Bennie was knocking down shots. Everybody had the mindset to win and do what it takes.”

Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans PAC-12 Basketball at Galen Center on Feburary 21,2019. Photo by Rick Guerra / fi360 News

Rakocevic was referring to USC’s 21-point loss to Oregon last month. The Trojans avenged the loss and improved to 15-12 and 8-6 in Pac-12 play.

USC’s next game will be against Oregon State on Saturday at 3 p.m. It will be the final home game for seniors Boatwright and Shaqquan Aaron.

“It seems like yesterday (when he first played with Bennie).” Rakocevic said. “The last time I’ll be playing with him in Galen will be tough. We want to send him and Shaqquan off in the highest way, get a win and have fun.”

Clouden’s 23 leads both Lady Spartans and Buckeyes

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Chris Tulley
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on February 21 , 2019. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on February 21 , 2019. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

EAST LANSING, MI — A high-scoring fourth period from the Buckeyes cemented a home loss for the Michigan State women’s basketball team. Ohio State finished in first, 77-70.

The Lady Spartans are now 7-8 in the Big Ten and on a three loss streak. With the Big Ten championship just weeks away, MSU will need to take its final three games of the season seriously. Two at home and one away, and all three are conference foes.
Spartans coach Suzy Merchant stated that her team needed to make mental adjustments.
Sidney Cooks shooting over Dorka Juhasz for 2 of her 12 pointsOhio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on February 21 , 2019. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

“Time is running out. It’s just a group that needs to get a little nastier and mentally tougher. I saw that. I’ve seen it in them.

OSU came out on top of the first period 20-19. Both teams shot 3-6 outside of the circle. Michigan State would only land one more three, and it was late in the game.
The second period played like the first. Sydney Cook led the Spartans with 11 points, eight coming from two point field goals.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on February 21 , 2019. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

For Ohio State, both Aaliyah Patty and Janai Crooms brought in 13 points, bringing on the 35-32 lead.

The third period went to the home team. Seven shots from the foul line for six points gave them an edge and took a close lead. MSU 52 OSU 50 would be the last lead for Michigan State.
Foul shots handed the Lady Buckeyes 10 of their 27 points to get the win in the fourth. Shay Colley hit a three for MSU but the team would miss five others from far out.
“From a basketball perspective, it’s frustrating knowing that we were doing well earlier and at the end of the year when we’re supposed to be closing out on a good note,” said Nia Clouden.
Clouden scored 23 points, the most for the Spartans.
Carmen Grande going up for a layup in the first half during Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on February 21 , 2019. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

“It’s kind of like, not slipping away, but we could be playing better than we are right now,”

This was the first home loss of the season for MSU.
Scores By Quarter
OSU  20 15 15 27 – 77
MSU 19 13 20 18 -70

Professional Football returns to San Diego

By
Kareem Jones
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The San Diego Fleet (1-1) vs Atlanta Legends (0-2), 24-12, in their home opener of Week 2 in the Alliance of American Football. Photo by Kareem Jones / fi360 News

SAN DIEGO, CA – The San Diego Fleet (1-1) rally from behind to defeat the Atlanta Legends (0-2), 24-12, in their home opener of Week 2 in the Alliance of American Football.

 

Atlanta got things rolling early with quarterback Matt Simms completing 6 of 8 passes for 72 yards and a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Malachi Jones.

 

Prior to the touchdown, place kicker Younghoe Koo hit a 29-yard field goal to put the Legends up 9-0.

 

The San Diego Fleet (1-1) vs Atlanta Legends (0-2), 24-12, in their home opener of Week 2 in the Alliance of American Football. Photo by Kareem Jones / fi360 News

The score eventually evened out to 9-9 after Fleet kicker Donny Hageman hit three consecutive field goals from 46, 43, and 26 yards in the third quarter.

 

Once the Legends took a 12-9 lead early in the fourth quarter Fleet knew that they must change the game plan to come back into the game.

 

That is when head coach Mike Martz turned to the ground game with quarterback Philip Nelson completing only 14 of 30 passes for 142 yards.

 

Later in the fourth quarter running back Terrell Watson rushed five times for 30 yards and Ja’Quan Gardner had 28 yards on three carries with an 8-yard touchdown as the Fleet moved the chains to take a 15-12 lead with 9:04 remaining.

 

The Fleet defense stopped the Legends and the offense hit the ground running once again. Gardner who made a swift move around a defender pushed 31 yards down the field to the Legends 7-yard line. A few plays later he punched his way into the endzone to extend the Fleet lead 21-12 with 4:00 left in the game.

 

The two touchdowns scored in the fourth quarter were the first of the season for the Fleet. Hageman also hit another field goal 33 yards out to seal the deal with less than a minute left in the game.

 

The San Diego Fleet (1-1) vs Atlanta Legends (0-2), 24-12, in their home opener of Week 2 in the Alliance of American Football. Photo by Kareem Jones / fi360 News

Gardner rushed for a total of 104 yards on 15 carries and the Fleet defense remained solid throughout the game holding Atlanta to just three points.

 

Sunday’s game marked the first professional football game at SDCCU Stadium in 777 days after the San Diego Chargers relocated to the city of Los Angeles ending a 56-year stay in America’s Finest City (1961-2016).

The fans didn’t exactly fill every seat in the stadium but the 20,019 people in attendance were electrifying during every second of the Fleet’s first victory in San Diego.

 

Genesis Open 2019 Champion J.B. Holmes

By
Jevone Moore
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J.B. Holmes the Genesis Open 2019 Champions with Tiger Woods at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore
J. B. Holmes lining up his putt to win the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Pacific Palisades, CA – The winner came from the last group being 4 shots of the led to start the day. Who would have thought watching the final round on the front nine that 2019 Genesis Open Champion would be J.B. Holmes.

Yes, J.B. Holmes snatched the victory coming from 4 shots behind during the round.

” I knew it was going to be very difficult out there to shoot a low score, so probably needed a little help from Justin,” said Holmes, “It’s what you work hard for and work to do.”

Justin Thomas going for the green during the Final round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Justin Thomas looked to have control most of the day but playing 34 holes in one day can take its toll. Even though the final group had to face the same hurdles, Thomas was not able to withstand the day.

“I definitely wouldn’t make an excuse of being tired,” said Thomas, “J.B. won. He played great.”

Tiger Woods reading his putt during the Final round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Tiger Woods made a small move earlier getting to (-10 under par) at one point on Sunday before finishing (-6 under-par) tied for 15th place.

“Yeah, I got tired. I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I definitely felt it today,” said Woods, ” Finally got it together a little bit, but still, I made too many mistakes on the greens.”

Now Holmes made his biggest move of the day on the 13th hole making a 12-foot par putt. Then Thomas missed his 8-foot par putt, and then lipped out for double bogey to fall one shot behind.

From this point on J.B. could smell the victory and pulled the mental toughness to par out and never give up that lead.

J.B. Holmes the Genesis Open 2019 Champions with Tiger Woods at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

” I did a lot of good things this week, kind of had a new practice routine on the putting greens and I think that really helped,” said Holmes, ” I played great all week and luckily at the end I was able to pull it out.”

Woods was back on the 18th green as tournament host to greet the winner.

With the victory J.B. becomes the last player to win the Genesis Open because next year it will be an Invitational.

Good Night from the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Genesis Open Round 3 spills into Sunday Morning

By
Jevone Moore
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Third round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore
54 Hole leader Justin Thomas teeing off during the Third round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Pacific Palisades, CA – Yes it’s Sunday at Genesis Open but the Third Round is not complete but the leaderboard is shaping up with a few big names. The rain delay has pushed this tournament behind all weekend.

Justin Thomas (-17 under-par) will be you leader after 54 holes with a slim lead over playing partner Adam Scott (-13 under-par) just a few shots behind. The will finish round three about 11:10am and will have to turn right around and tee off for Final Round at 11:30am.

The quick turn can be great when your striking the ball good, but if your trying to shake off a bad shot a little break would be preferred.

Tiger during morning Third round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

Tiger Woods (-7 under-par) continued his Third Round at 6:40am this morning bundled up with beanie over his hat already wearing his signature Sunday Red. Woods final round teeing off at 10:10 on the 10th hole looking to continue his move up the leaderboard.

“Well, it’s just going to be cold in the morning, so just try to get off to
a good start,” said Woods, ” I’ve got some work to do.”

The golfers will not change parings groups after round 3 & 4 rounds due to scheduling and the best way to keep the pace of play not having golfers wait. The goal is too finish the final round tonight before the sun dips away.

“It’s good to get off to a good start and go home and get some rest,” said Thomas, ” I’m going to need to be patient because I’m playing so many holes. But long day and stay in it
emotionally and stay patient, see what we can do.”

Dustin Johnson watching his shot on the tee during the Third round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

With Scott being in the same group as Thomas with will give them both a drive to see how can beat the course.

Sunday will be Sunday if all things go well we will see a Genesis Open Champion if the rain permits.

Justin Thomas lets go of his club during the Third round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 17, 2019. Jevone Moore

 

Arizona Hotshots Puts Outs Memphis in Second Half Comeback

By
Brent Soule
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AAF Arizona Hotshots vs Memphis Express game on Saturday February 16, 2019. (Photo by Shane Cossey)
AAF Arizona Hotshots vs Memphis Express game on Saturday February 16, 2019. (Photo by Shane Cossey)

Memphis Tenn. – Memphis (0-2) came out strong to build a 12-0 lead against Arizona, only to be steamed rolled by the Hotshot offense.  An offense that put up a total of 384 yards, most which came in the second half, and delivered a 20-18 loss to the Express.

The Hotshots (2-0) scored two touchdowns in the forth to complete their come back. The first from a 45 yard run by Justin Stockton that was set up on the previous play by a deep Wolford pass to Rashad Ross for 34 yards.

Arizona’s go ahead score was set up by a short pass to the outside to Josh Huff that he brought to the Memphis 8 yard line for a 64 yard pickup, the longest of the game.  Three plays later Wolford passes for 4 yards over the middle to Tim Cook for the final touchdown of the game.

AAF Arizona Hotshots vs Memphis Express game on Saturday February 16, 2019. (Photo by Shane Cossey)

“ I found out a little bit about my team,” Arizona coach Rick Neuheisel said, ”I kinda suspected we had that kind of grit and resolve and we came roaring back.”

Arizona quarterback John Wolford started off slow but ended up 14 of 22 for 194 yards.  Ross being the preferred target, with 4 receptions for 67 yards.  Huff was the most productive with 84 receiving yards, coming from only two receptions.

After only rushing for 57 yards in the first half, Arizona finish the day with 209 yards.  Cook carried the ball the most with 13 carries for 73 yards.

AAF Arizona Hotshots vs Memphis Express game on Saturday February 16, 2019. (Photo by Shane Cossey)

Jhurell Pressly rushed for 57 yards on 12 carries and Stockton for 54 yard on only 4 carries and 1 touchdown.

Memphis is showing some improvement with quarterback Christian Hackenberg at the helm.  After being shut out by the Birmingham Iron in the opening week of Alliance of American Football (AAF) play (in which he completed 10 of 23 for 87 and 1 interception) he has improved in week 2 with 14 completions for 102 yards and no interceptions.

The Express’ defense was able to slow the Hotshot offense for most of the game.  Hurrying Wolford consistently, sacking him twice for 19 yards and picking him off twice.  They also had 4 tackles for loss and recovered a fumble.

AAF Arizona Hotshots vs Memphis Express game on Saturday February 16, 2019. (Photo by Shane Cossey)

Neuheisel said, “(Memphis) gave us fits with their defense.  I’ve coached with Dennis Thurman a long time and he’s very good. He had some tricks up his sleeve and basically stymied us.”

For week 3 Arizona will travel to Salt Lake to face the Stallions and Memphis travels to Orlando against the Apollos.

Genesis Open Day 1 has a rainy rocky start

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Jevone Moore
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Jordan Spieth putting during opening round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 14, 2019. Jevone Moore
Bunker saging during rain delay for the opening round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 14, 2019. Jevone Moore

Pacific Palisades, CA – The forecast was rain on Today was spot on, that’s how the fans and golfers were spotty at best. Once the rain clears this field of golfers will be a joy to watch.

Round 1 originally began on schedule at 6:40 am before inclement weather caused a suspension of play at 7:30 am.  The PGA officials did a hard reset and cleared the scorecards for the afternoon reset that tee off at 1:40 on front and back nine.

After the reset the current co-leaders Sung Kang (5-under-par through 14 holes) and Jordan Spieth (5-under through 12 holes) held unofficial lead following the conclusion of play Thursday.

Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth walking down the fairway during opening round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 14, 2019. Jevone Moore

The second half of golers won’t start their first round of play till Friday. So watching the scoreboard will be tough, so till Saturday look at top score and 10 stroke cut line as a guide if your golfer is performing or not.

“It was not even cold compared to what we had last week, so didn’t really bother me.” said Kang, “Then my turning point was I chipped in on 11 for eagle and since then I hit fairways.”

Sung Kang looking at his line during opening round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 14, 2019. Jevone Moore

Kang was one of a handful of golfers who played last week up North at Pebble Beach where they had similar weather.

Now no stranger to being on top of a field earlier is Spieth battled the element well after the restart.

“The toughest part was just playing Riviera in the wind. Once you turn into the breeze out here, you’re just trying to hold on for dear life,” said Spieth, ” I’m excited to try and cap off this round well and then get a little bit of work in that I need.”

PGA Officials go through standing water during opening round of the Genesis Open at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Ca on February 14, 2019. Jevone Moore

The completion of round 1 will be after lunch on Friday. The Open will have it’s normal challenges during this time of year.

The Riviera Country Club has held up well and been draining well to allow for smooth rolls on the greens. The players with strong short game will do well over the next few days of play.

The remainder of round 1 will start at 7:50 Friday if weather permits.

 

The PGA TOUR’s 93rd Genesis Open ready to tee off

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Jevone Moore
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Genesis Invitational along 2nd Green at Riviera Country Club. (Photo by Jevone Moore)
First hole tee box at the Riviera Country Club. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Pacific Palisades, CA –  The PGA TOUR’s 93rd Genesis Open opening round will tee off on Valentine Day at 6:40am for the first group. The afternoon tee times will tee off at 11:40am using 1st and 10th tees.

The $7.4 million Genesis Open, a 72-hole tournament hosted by Tiger Woods and playing Thursday-Sunday at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., is operated by TGR Live and raises funds and awareness for the TGR Foundation. Bubba Watson is the defending champion. Sunday’s champion will earn $1,332,000 and 500 FedExCup points.

The weather looks to be an extra hurdle for the golfers this week, but tickets sales can hold strong if the tournament sponsor Tiger makes the weekend.

Special painting that will be on display at the Riviera Country Club. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Notable tee times:

6:40 am 1 Tee Jason Kokrak, 7:01 1 Tee Patrick Rodgers, 8:14 1 Tee Hunter Mahan & Harold Varner III,

7:11 am 10 Tee Bubba Watson & Dustin Johnson, 7:22 am 10 Tee Phil Mickelson, Xander Schauffele & Jordan Spieth

12:22 pm 1 Tee Tiger Woods & Rory Mcllory, 12:11 1 Tee Matt Kuchar & Jon Rahm,

12:11 pm 10 Tee Keegan Bradley & Sergio Garcia,

“I love playing this golf course. I always have, I enjoyed playing up here when I was young with my dad,” said Tiger, “You’ve got to hit the ball high into any of these
greens and really control your spin and put the ball in the right spots…”

We will bring you opening round coverage Thursday after round 1 of the Genesis Open.

Los Angeles Sparks Re-Sign Alana Beard

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Press Release
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard #0 during the Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on August 2, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Sparks Re-Sign Alana Beard

Sparks Alana Beard dropped 13 points. Photo by Jevone Moore

LOS ANGELES, CA (Feb. 11, 2019) – Sparks Executive Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler announced today the re-signing of veteran guard/forward Alana Beard. Last season marked Beard’s 13th WNBA season which she capped off by winning her second consecutive WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

 

“Alana Beard is one of the greatest defenders this league has ever seen and is an exemplary teammate and professional,” Toler said. “She is a huge part of our team’s identity and I’m excited to have her continue her career here in Los Angeles.”

 

Beard joined the Sparks in 2012 and was a starter on the 2016 championship team. For her career, Beard has averaged 11.6 points per game and 1.7 steals per game, putting her 25th all-time in career points (4,688) and third in WNBA history in steals (698). Beard is a four-time all-star (2005-2007, 2009) and a nine time All-WNBA Defensive Team member (2005-2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016-2018).

 

Beard was drafted second overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics and attended Duke University.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS

The Sparks 2019 home opener is on May 31 against the Connecticut Sun. To purchase tickets, visit http://sparks.wnba.com/tickets/. Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks play in the Western Conference of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sparks have won three WNBA Championships (2001, 2002, 2016), have qualified for the playoffs in 18 of their 22 seasons and remain the only active team in the league to win back-to-back titles. The Los Angeles Sparks are dedicated to ensuring each home game at Staples Center has a championship level entertainment experience, while showcasing the best female athletes from around the world on the court.

 

Contact: Eli Horowitz, Director of Public Relations and Communications

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