Multiple injuries have forced the Sparks to adopt a tough, gritty identity
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.
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Sparks inch closer to finding winning combination
Amid a season full of injuries, the Sparks may have found something that works
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How Layshia Clarendon’s gritty, tough game fits the Sparks
‘That’s my style, just to go after people and attack them’
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What Evina Westbrook brings the Los Angeles Sparks
Sparks add Westbrook on hardship contract amid key absences
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Nneka Ogwumike is the steadying influence the Sparks need
With the Sparks being tested with adversity, they’ve leaned on their leader
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Los Angeles Sparks search for right combinations amid key absences
Sparks are trying to hang in there until they get healthy — but they may be down another player on Sunday
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Sparks’ ‘big’ lineup may be key moving forward
‘It’s going to be a part of our identity’
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Dearica Hamby working her way back
The veteran forward is slowly getting back to her former level and finding her role in a new system
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‘Unselfishness’ is key for Los Angeles Sparks early on
The difference between this season and last season has been noticeable.
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Karlie Samuelson just wants an opportunity
The veteran sharpshooter is confident she belongs in the WNBA