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The Los Angeles Sparks on Friday hired former WNBA player Raegan Pebley as general manager, replacing Karen Bryant who will focus solely on the team’s business operations. Bryant served in dual roles as GM and chief administrative officer last season. Pebley played in the league from 1997-98. ....
The Sparks used a six-game winning streak to put themselves in the middle of WNBA playoff contention. A three-game slide has them tied for eighth. ....
Jordin Canada, an L.A. native and former UCLA star, took a leap of faith by joining the Sparks before the 2022 season. She has played a key role as the Sparks chase a playoff spot. ....
Layshia Clarendon had 22 points, Jordin Canada scored 20 and Nneka Ogwumike posted a double-double to help the Los Angeles Sparks snap a 13-game losing streak to the Las Vegas Aces with a 78-72 victory on Saturday. Clarendon sank 6 of 9 shots and all nine of her free throws for Los Angeles (13-18), which leads the Chicago Sky by a game for the eighth and final spot in the playoffs. Canada sank half of her eight shots from long distance, adding three steals. ....