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Sparks news: Nneka Ogwumike‘s firm admission amid retirement plans

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Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike shook up the WNBA world this week when she announced that this season would be her last before heading off into retirement. It was a plan that had been set into motion back during training camp amid signing a one-year contract to return to the Sparks. During a pregame press conference ahead of the Sparks’ game […] The post Sparks news: Nneka Ogwumike‘s firm admission amid retirement plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks to Dream lose in yet another blowout defeat

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Aug 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In one of the worst losses of the season, the Sparks were routed from start to finish by the Dream, losing 124-88. Atlanta opened up a double-digit lead late in the first quarter, blew the lead open to 20 points in the s...

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"Most Toxic Space to Cover": Is the WNBA Losing Its Way Amid a Season of Growing Controversies?

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Updated Aug 21, 8:04 PM ET

At some point, covering the WNBA became a lot more than just basketball. Every week seems to bring a new controversy.

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Patrick Beverley calls out Enes Kanter and Royce White amid their WNBA draft declarations

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Enes Kanter and Royce White have both recently confirmed they are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. Kanter and White’s declarations came after the debate around whether transgender women should be allowed to compete was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.

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Sophie Cunningham Raises Eyebrows With Hint of Cathy Engelbert’s Possible WNBA Exit

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Updated Aug 21, 1:44 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.

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