A chance at a new-look top of the conference
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
‘I just want the people in L.A. to be able to see me’: Erica Wheeler on tour
Sparks guard is bridging the gap between players and fans
Posted inFeatures, NCAA Basketball, Pac-12
IImar’I Thomas ready to make her mark at UCLA
The star post player who scored 53 points in a game last season is set to make a big impact for the Bruins
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Sparks fall short in quest to make the playoffs
After getting the help they needed from other teams, the Sparks couldn’t finish an improbable run to the postseason
Posted inLos Angeles Sparks, WNBA
How a win kept Sparks’ playoff hopes alive
Breaking down the stakes for this weekend’s games
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Sparks try to stay focused as playoff race winds down
With the regular season winding down, the Sparks will need a little help to get into the postseason
Posted inLatest News, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Sparks’ playoff hopes take a dive with loss to Connecticut
While Los Angeles is still mathematically alive in the playoff race, its most recent loss put a serious dent in that goal.
Posted inLatest News, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Kristi Toliver out 2-3 weeks with a fractured finger
Toliver had been out of the lineup since initially hurting her finger on Aug 26 against the Connecticut Sun
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Why Sparks are struggling to win on the road
Rebounding remains a major issue
Posted inFeatures, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
Sparks ‘showing a lot of resolve’ as road test looms
‘We’re definitely going to have to take this grit on the road’
