Tag: Sparks

Cinema Film Review: ‘Sparks: The Ken Sparks Story’

1h 28m | Biography, Documentary | 2022 “Put God first, and the rest will fall into place. Leave God out, and you lose, even if you manage to win once in a while.” Those words crystalize not only legendary football coach Ken Sparks’s coaching philosophy, but also his prescription for a way of living one’s…


Chiney Ogwumike Returns to Los Angeles Sparks After Injury

NEW YORK—Chiney Ogwumike and Elena Delle Donne will have a major impact on the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics playoff chances now that they’re back on the basketball court. The two finally returned after long layoffs due to injuries. Los Angeles welcomed back Ogwumike, who had been sidelined with a knee issue since May…


Los Angeles Sparks Hold Off Atlanta 85-80 in Overtime

LOS ANGELES—Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Aug. 17. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles’ first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left…