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Chanice Posada is making waves at the Mecca as she shatters records and breaks barriers in her freshman debut

By
Deyla Davis
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HOUSTON, TX – Chanice Posada, a sophomore psychology major from the heart of
Houston, Texas, is making waves both in and out of the pool as an extraordinary swimmer
for the Howard University Bison Women’s Swimming and Diving team.

In her first season with the Bison, Posada collected several accolades to add to her
resume. She has set four teams, two relays, and two individual records in the 100m and
200m backstroke.

Posada’s achievements have not only brought her personal recognition but have also
elevated the Howard University community. She was named Howard University’s Best
Newcomer for swim and dive, securing a nomination for Female Newcomer of the Year for
Bison Athletics. Furthermore, Posada’s competitive spirit led her to advance to the finals at
the National Invite Meet, a feat that has inspired her fellow students and athletes.

Posada deliberately decided to attend Howard for her athletic and academic career. Her
choice was driven by her passion and desire to be part of a diverse African diaspora
community and surround herself with a supportive system of individuals with the same
cultural background.

“Joining Howard University’s all-black swimming and diving team has been particularly
meaningful,” she says. “After experiencing discrimination in my sport in the past, it was a
breath of fresh air to be in an inclusive and supportive environment.”

Howard has profoundly influenced and transformed Posada’s worldview. She found her
first year challenging as she balanced athletics and academics, but despite her struggles
in this process, she finds her journey immensely fulfilling and rewarding.

“I am excited to see what Howard has in store for me in the coming years and am eager to
continue growing both personally and academically,” she says. Posada’s journey in her
first season with the Bison exemplifies the strength and resilience of student-athletes
navigating their paths. The Bison community is ecstatic to witness Posada’s growth and
development as her sophomore season approaches.

Sparks turn the tables on the Aces

By
Jevone Moore
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Los Angeles, CA – The W is a place where you have to bring it and sustain it all night. The Los Angeles Sparks was able to turn a 14-2 start into a very satisfying 96-92 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.

 “A very satisfying win today,” said Sparks head coach Curt Miller.

Aces jumped out to 8-0 run causing Sparks coach Miller to call an earlier timeout to try and regroup his team. We don’t what coach said to the Sparks but in the end it was enough.

McDonald looks to get past Plum. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

Sparks Forward Derica Hamby continue to be a main driving force leading the team again with 18 points 10 rebounds along with 5 assists.

A huge part of todays comeback was the Sparks bench who scored 40 points led by guard Aari McDonald 16 points and just directing the team into good situations.

“It was an inter team victory,” said Miller “everyone contributed in their on way.”

The defending champions Aces coming off a loss Friday night to the hands of the Seattle Storm were looking for victory.

You could see the frustration of the Aces looking for the referees to have more favorable calls. They seem to be worrying about the wrong thing and losing track of just making more plays. Coach Becky Ham was allowing some of her stars more rest realizing that they have a big advantage over the Sparks.

Brink locks in on defense. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

It got so bad from Aces viewpoint that Aja Wilson went after referee verbally and to back her up her coach went after the other referee resulting in both getting technical fouls. Sparks Lexi Brown shot the two technical foul shots to stretch lead 74-65 at end of the 3rd quarter.

Halfway between the 4th quarter the Aces started to relax and guard Tiffany Hayes drove and to basket for and one to 78-77 with 5:25 left in the game trailing. Two possessions later the Plum dropped a three to take an 80-78 lead. At this point it was all down to who wanted it more.

Aces A’Ja Wilson 31 points, 8 rebounds was just not enough to take this game into the win column.

Rookie Jackson dribbles. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

“Everybody stepped up.. we stay composed,” said Hamby “We can’t keep digging ourself in a hole.”

It was a noticeable difference today with the Sparks being able to hand the physicality of the game and made the quicker adjustment to how the game was being officiated. Sparks crashed the boards out rebounding the Aces by 13 without have a true big to match Wilson.

Now the Sparks will enjoy the victory and head out for a 7 game road trip for the month of June.

Sparks fly away with a victory

By
Deyla Davis
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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Sparks came out on top against the Dallas Wings 81-72, in a tough back-and-forth game Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks win improved their record to 3-7 for the season and 1-2 for the Commissioner’s Cup games. The Wings fell to 3-6 for the season and 0-3 for the Commissioner’s Cup after last night’s loss. 

Lexie Brown and Dearica Hamby put up outstanding numbers for the Sparks to secure the win. Hamby finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists, earning her eighth double-double in ten games. Brown contributed with 16 points, six assists, and two steals, surpassing 900 career points and achieving a career-high performance from three-point range. 

“I haven’t really been able to get [shots] up in the last few games,” said Brown. “I was allowing the other team’s defense to dictate my offense. I just got more aggressive hunting for my shot.” 

Rookie Cameron Brink recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. 

The Sparks’ bench played a huge role in last night’s win. Ten players logged double-digit minutes, adding 34 points off the bench. 

“Every single person contributed while they were in,” said Sparks head coach Curt Miller. “The starters were challenged at halftime and played a lot better out of the gate in the third quarter to give us that momentum.” 

Wings stars Arike Ogunbowale and Maddie Siegrist were standout performers for Dallas. Ogunbowale recorded 22 points but made only 10 of her 28 shots. Siegrist finished with 21 points, hitting 9 of her 11 shots. 

The Wings got off to a quick start in the first quarter, going on a 7-0 run, but the Sparks had an answer. Brink got the offense going in the first quarter, scoring the first nine points. Brown hit two big threes and a smooth pull-up jumper to close the gap and secure a 23-20 lead as the first quarter concluded. 

The Wings reclaimed the lead as the second quarter opened with an 8-2 run. Li Yueru countered the deficit with an easy jumper. Brink ended the quarter with a last-second buzzer-beater but found herself in early foul trouble with three fouls. 

The Sparks battled the entire quarter, but the Wings concluded with a score of 44-38 going into halftime. 

Ogunbowale shined opening the third quarter, but the Sparks fought back with defensive pressure and offensive chemistry. Rookie Rickea Jackson displayed her elite scoring ability and strength, tying the game at 56-56 with an assist from Brown. 

Brink picked up her fourth foul in the third quarter. Siegrist hit a huge three-point shot in the corner, but Brown responded with a corner three with 1:30 to go in the third quarter. 

The Wings won another quarter, making the score 63-61 going into the home stretch of the game. 

The Sparks’ offensive execution got them their largest lead of the game, 74-67, with five minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Sparks capitalized on the Wings’ offensive challenges, maintaining a seven-point lead. 

The Sparks will have a day of rest and host the defending champions Las Vegas Aces on Sunday June 9th at 6pm.

Lynx drop the Sparks from jump

By
Jevone Moore
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Photo by Dylan Stewart / IOS

Los Angeles, CA – The Minnesota Lynx cruise to 86-62 road victory over the Los Angels Sparks at Cyrpto.com arena. Forward Napheesa Collier lead the way with 25 points and 9 rebounds. She scored 4 points above here seasonal average of 21 points coming into tonight game.

“They are really struggle with physicality and it was seen tonight,” said Sparks coach Curt Miller, “We are getting out toughed. “

Poor shooting for the Sparks was they downfall shooting 26% from the field. It began from jump not scoring till after 3 minutes of game clock was expired. The lead stretched to 19 points by half 45-26. Behind the arc was 0-14 to start was not a recipe for a victory.

Photo by Dylan Stewart / IOS

“Disappointing night on both side of the ball,” said Miller, “We are getting out toughed.”

No surprise Derica Hamby led the Sparks with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Off the bench Rae Burrell who played minutes with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Only 1 Sparks player scored in double figures.

This young team needs to learn how to throw the first punch and go after teams. Dropping to 2-7 on the season they need to find away to grow fast even without practice time.

Photo by Dylan Stewart / IOS

The Lynx just moved through their plays so smoothly and effectively tonight. They shot 49.2% from the field and 39.1% from three. At one point in the game they led by as much as 28 points along with 25 assists.

It was clear who wanted more, Lynx had 15 points on fast break compared to 2 points for the Sparks.

“We gotta find the heart,” said Hamby “We are professionals and get paid to play basketball.”  

Photo by Dylan Stewart / IOS

Next up the Sparks will have a day of rest before hosting the Dallas Wings who already beat them in game 1 of 4 times these teams will meet.

Rams Move To Loyola Marymount for Training Camp 

By
Christopher Floch
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August 13, 2016 Los Angeles, CA. NFL Preseason Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams 2nf Half action at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Ca on August 13 , 2016. (Absolute Complete Photographer Jevone Moore)

LOS ANGELES‐- The Los Angeles Rams are moving from UC Irvine to Loyala Marymount for their 2024 Training Camp. The franchise had held its camps at UC Irvine ever since it returned home to Southern California in 2016.

Loyola Marymount is a private university in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Rams will live in LMU’s residence halls while training in the school’s athletic facilities starting in late July.

The Rams had held every training camp under coach Sean McVay in Orange County, which is much farther from the Rams’ main training bases. The Rams are expected to move from Thousand Oaks to the location of their new training complex in Woodland Hills later this year.

In fact, several teams are holding their training camps in new spots, A benefit for die hard NFL fans. Five NFL teams are holding their training camps in Southern California this summer.

The Chargers will set up at their new training complex in El Segundo after seven years at a municipal sports facility in Orange County’s Costa Mesa, while the Dallas Cowboys will train at their usual spot in Oxnard.

In addition, The New Orleans Saints are taking over the Rams’ former home at UC Irvine this summer, while the Las Vegas Raiders will train in the Chargers’ former training camp home in Costa Mesa.

The team’s offseason program is still being held on the campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, its weekday home ever since the Rams returned to LA. The Rams eventually will build a permanent complex in Woodland Hills, but will again be in temporary facilities on the new site until its completion.

For nearly three weeks, LMU will become the Rams’ house as coaches and players stay in residence halls, train in the Lions’ athletics facilities, and hold meetings and share meals on campus. 

Open practice days will offer live entertainment, photo opportunities with Rams cheerleaders and mascot Rampage, family-friendly activities, giveaways and more. Specific dates, practice times and information about how to reserve free tickets will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Sparks cool off the Fever for the win

By
Jevone Moore
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Photo by Eric Brown Jr. / fi360 News

Indianapolis, IN- The Los Angeles Sparks get a great road win 88-82 over the Indian Fever. The bench play was key the difference in today’s game lead by Kia Nurse with 22 and Aari McDonald dropping 21 points.

The Sparks showed growth and depth closing the 4th quarter while keeping the Fever at arm’s length.

“A lot of the bench contributed big minutes,” said Sparks coach Curt Miller “The bench really energized us.”

Nurse kept finding timely threes to keep her team in the game. Just after hitting one the next possession, she drove to the basket and was fouled putting the team in the bonus with 6 minutes to play and live at the free throw line down the stretch.

Sparks had 19 turnovers with over 7 minutes left in the game. They still held a slim 1-point lead even with a thinning bench as game continued. 

Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark scored 14 points by the half and finished with 30 points playing a team high 34 minutes of play.

“Road wins are hard to come by, so exciting night for us,” said Miller “Showed some character, that we didn’t quit and dug back in.”

Coming out of the half the Fever caught fire and took the lead fast and had scored more points in the quarter then they did in either quarter scoring 11 unanswered points to grab the lead. They tried to deliver a knock out blow but Sparks took their best punch.

The Sparks first half defense held the Fever to season low 32 points in a half. The Fever shot under 30% from the field and from 3-point line trailing 37-32 to the Sparks in a half of basketball.

The Sparks held a 24-15 lead with 9:28 left in second quarter before Clark was fouled on a deep transaction 3-pointer on McDonald that was upgraded to flagrant 1. So, a protentional 5-point swing but she only made 2/3 and missed there shot with a Sparks rebound. But a play later Clark drilled a three to complete a 5-0 run after all.   

This team is growing up during this first part of the WNBA season and will need the whole team on this early long road trip. The Sparks will have a day between the next game in Chicago for a match up with Angel Reese and the Sky on Thursday May 30th at 5:oopm.

Dallas Mavericks dominate western conferences finals with 3-0 lead

By
Deyla Davis
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers playoff game 2 at Crypto.com Arena (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Dallas, TX — The Dallas Mavericks secured a commanding lead in the Western
Conference Finals with a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, moving just
one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.

Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 33 points, three rebounds, and four assists on 60%
shooting. Luka Doncic matched Irving’s scoring output, contributing 33 points along with
seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals.


The Mavericks approach game 4 with high momentum, coming off their fifth straight
win. They remain focused, as Doncic emphasized: “Nothing’s done. They have an
amazing team, so nothing is done yet. We’ve got to get one more, and then if we get
one more, we need the rest.”


The Mavericks took control in the last five minutes of the game with a 14-3 run. PJ
Washington added 16 points, breaking a tied score with 3:38 remaining. Doncic hit a
key shot to give the Mavericks a four-point lead, and Daniel Gafford sealed the win with
an alley-oop dunk and a crucial block on a Mike Conley’s lay-up in the final seconds.


Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists,
but expressed frustration with his team’s shooting: “We didn’t shoot the ball well from 3
tonight at all. I didn’t make one. If we keep shooting like that, then they’re just gonna
keep being in the gaps. No matter how we’re re-spacing and getting back out to the
3-point line, if we don’t knock ’em down, they’re gonna sit in the gaps all night.”

Karl-Anthony Towns struggled, scoring 14 points on 5-18 shooting, including 0-8 from
beyond the arc.


Game 4 is set to take place May 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Airlines Center with the home crowd rocking and energy is expected to be high.

From the bayou to the windy city

By
Deyla Davis
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Chicago, IL – From the Bayou to the Windy City, Angel Reese makes her presence known
in the big leagues.


LSU Women’s Basketball star player, Reese was picked no.7 overall to the Chicago Sky, in
the recent WNBA Draft.

Reese made her rookie debut on May 15, 2024, against the Dallas Wings. During that game,
she put up impressive numbers and displayed her immediate impact in the league.

Reese had 12 points and 7 rebounds, playing 27 minutes in the Sky’s loss to the Wings. The
Sky fell short to the Wings in an 87-79 loss but, Reese drew the attention of fans across the
country and sparked conversation regarding the bright future of the WNBA.

The 6’3, 165lb, powerhouse is flourishing in her position as a forward for the Sky. Reese
used her size, length, and mobility to face off against league veterans, Teira McCowan and
Kalani Brown, who are known for dominating in the post.

The Sky’s first preseason game emphasized the progress needed to be made for both
Reese and the Sky as an organization. In the first half, Reese was hit by the strength of
WNBA competition, as she went 1-6 from the free-throw line and recorded one point and
one rebound.


Dallas Wings’ guard, Arike Ogunbowale told Clutch Points, “She [Angel Reese] is a great
player on and off the court. . .This is her first game, obviously she has a long career ahead
of her. This is a good start.”


Despite her early game struggles, Reese unveiled her promising potential with the Sky.
Reese was able to finish the game strong as she adjusted aspects of her game to benefit
her team with added points and rebounds.


There is no doubt that the first-round draft pick has an undeniable talent and will continue
to impact and influence the entire league.

Caitlin Clark claims her first WNBA win as the Fever take down the Sparks

By
Eric Brown Jr
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Clark at the three point line. (Photo by Eric Brown Jr. / fi360 News )

Los Angeles, CA – Dearica Hamby had an 18-point double-double and rookie forward Rickea
Jackson had a career-high 16 points off the bench, but the Sparks could not overcome two late
3-pointers by Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and suffered a 78-73 loss on Friday night in
front of a Sparks record crowd of 19,103 at Crypto.com Arena.


“I’m just grateful that everyone is starting to support women’s basketball but we didn’t get the
win so I’m not excited or ecstatic about that but I feel like we’re going to keep growing and learn
from our mistakes,” Jackson said.

Brink shoots from the key. (Photo by Eric Brown Jr. / fi360 News)


Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink battled the whole game on both sides of the ball having a
career-high 15 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots. Brink found herself in foul trouble
early in the first quarter and that definitely played a part in her being a bit more reserved
defensively throughout the rest of the game.


Clark had her first WNBA double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, though
she missed her first seven 3-point attempts before making one with 2:27 left, triggering a roar of
cheers and applause.


The Sparks (1-3) had an 11-point lead at halftime and still led 56-53 heading into the fourth
quarter, but the Fever started the period on a 10-2 run for a 63-58 lead with 5:38 to go on a
3-pointer by Mitchell, who scored 13 of her 18 points in the fourth.

Hamby gets a layup . (Photo by Eric Brown Jr. / fi360 News)


“I think we showed our vulnerability to our youth,” Hamby said. “Lack a little bit of composure,
kind of going away from the things that was working the first half and we let the frustration of not
being able to score the ball dictate our defense and we can’t do that. They are too good of
individual players to let that slippage happen.”


Sparks head coach Curt Miller talked about guarding Clark and the issues Los Angeles faced
against the Fever.


“I thought we guarded Caitlin well but her physicality really bothered us and Kristy Wallace will
get no credit in the box score stats but Kristy Wallace’s physicality defensively really bothered
us,” said Miller

Clark shoots a three. (Photo by Eric Brown Jr. / fi360 News)


The Sparks are back home on Sunday against Dallas(1-2) before they go on a three game
road-trip starting with a rematch against Clark and the Fever(1-5) again on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024.

Los Angeles Sparks find a way win against Washington Mystics

By
Jevone Moore
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Rookies are here! (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Long Beach, CA – How fitting that one of the last plays of the game was rookie Cameron Brink clogged up the paint and didn’t allow Shakira Austin a clean look at the basket to secure the game. The Sparks now have broken through the win column.

“We need this one bad, said Lexi Brown. She led the team tonight with 20 points along with 5 assists.

Lexi Brown (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

The Sparks left Long Beach victorious with a 70-68 final in a must win game. This team found a way to win shooting 47.3% from the field with a season high 28 turnovers that lead to 26 points for the Mystics.

“More turnovers than basket and win, said Sparks coach Curt Miller, “Proud of the team in this first win.”

Cameron Brink on defense. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Brown was fouled and dropped in both of her free throws along with Kia Nurse going ½ with 7.6 seconds. The game was so tight every free throw was a must. The team shot 66.7% from the line to help.

The 3rd quarter was held down by Darica Hamby with 13 points to keep her team alive on 5/5 from the floor.

Julie Vanloo for the Mystics scored 12 points, 50 % from three point along with 9 assists to keep her team fighting. Forward Shakira Austin also poured in 12 points with 7 rebounds.

Julie Vanloo (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Down the stretch both teams fighting hard, with only .59 seconds left the Sparks held a 67-66 lead. Then referee called for an official review for defensive foul on Mystics guard Julie Vanloo that was ruled no foul. The next possession Vanloo turned the ball over that allowed coach Miller to call a full timeout with .52 seconds that was wasted by a Sparks turnover.

“Communication and a will to stay in plays and being discipline,” said Miller was a reason for this victory.

Derica Hamby drives to the basket. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

It was that type of game back and forth and not clean basketball on the court. At the half the Mystics lead 36 – 32 after allowing a last three pointer to finish on a high note.

Both teams came into this game with a rough start searching for that 1st victory of the season. They both have played well enough but haven’t put a complete game together till tonight.

Lexi Brown shoots from deep. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

The Sparks will return to their official home court at Crypto Arena on Friday May 24th verse Indiana Fever with the new league princess Caitlin Clark.

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