Sparks collapse late, lose to Mercury

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• Sparks collapse late, lose to Mercury

  LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: Erica Wheeler #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 11, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

  Publisher:Silver Screen and RollArticle published: 2026-08-12 04:18:40 UTC

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• Sparks go to USC to take on Mercury one last time this season

  LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks (12-19) take on the Phoenix Mercury (12-22).

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-11 17:32:38 UTC

• Sparks collapse late, lose to Mercury

  The Sparks couldn’t get the better of the Mercury in the fourth quarter, resulting in another disappointing home loss.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-12 04:18:40 UTC

• Sparks lose to Mercury at Galen Center in USC

  LOS ANGELES -- Different arena but the results weren't different from the last game.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-12 05:47:54 UTC

• Sparks struggle with Mercury's zone defense during loss at Galen Center

  The Sparks got off to a hot start, but they could not move the ball well against Phoenix's zone defense and lost to the Mercury Tuesday night at the Galen Center.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-12 05:42:33 UTC

• Mercury news: Noemie Brochant makes franchise history in win over Sparks

  The Phoenix Mercury found an unlikely hero in forward Noemie Brochant in their win over the Los Angeles Sparks.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-12 05:36:25 UTC