Heroes, both expected and unexpected, propelled USC over UCLA
Cameron Ruby
Cameron Ruby is the Sparks reporter for The IX Basketball. She is a Bay Area native currently living in Los Angeles.
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball
USC and UCLA both beat Ohio State. How do they enter the crosstown matchup?
Gottlieb: ‘We want everyone clicking, we want everyone in a rhythm’
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball
UCLA’s mental toughness, then and now
Cori Close: ‘I don’t really think we try to focus on the pressure of being No. 1’
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
What adding Kelsey Plum could mean for the Los Angeles Sparks
Plum, a two-time WNBA champion, could engineer a turnaround for the Sparks on and off the court
Posted inGolden State Valkyries, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
What the Valkyries gain — and the Sparks lose — from Stephanie Talbot expansion draft pick
Talbot brings 199 games of WNBA experience to the Bay Area’s inaugural roster.
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball, SEC
UCLA Bruins upset No. 1, clearing the path to take the spot themselves
Cori Close’s squad showcases depth in dominant performance
Posted inBig Ten, Features, NCAA Basketball
USC needs to make bigger adjustments as teams learn how to plan for JuJu Watkins
USC’s offense has struggled to get Watkins clean looks in multiple games this season
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
In Lynne Roberts era, Los Angeles Sparks hope for better offense, return to championship form
Roberts: ‘We’re going to do just fine. We’re going to compete. I want to win now’
Posted inBig 12, Features, Latest News, Los Angeles Sparks, NCAA Basketball, WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks appoint Lynne Roberts as new head coach
Roberts: ‘The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships’
Posted inLos Angeles Sparks, WNBA
The Sparks receive a surprise with the second overall pick (again) in 2025
Despite having the highest odds for the top overall pick, the Los Angeles Sparks will pick second in April’s WNBA Draft