In AVP league debut, L.A. Launch splits matches with San Diego Smash
New York Nitro sweeps the Brooklyn Blaze in early matches.
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Sparks’ Rickea Jackson is managing the rookie grind
The 6-foot-2 forward, who said she 'didn’t want to be the weak link,' is putting in the time and thriving on defense and earning more minutes and respect
AVP brings new format for beach volleyball league to LA Tennis Center
The Tour prepares for the debut of its league format by bringing 300 tons of sand to the UCLA venue for its Saturday/Sunday debut. Teams will spend eight weeks trying...
Sparks can’t keep up with Storm down the stretch in loss
Rickea Jackson scores 22 points and Azura Stevens has 18 points and 15 rebounds, but Seattle proves better over the final minutes and pulls away for a 90-82 win, the...
Sparks can’t solve Sun in rematch, lose 5th straight
The Sparks find some early success, but Marina Mabrey (26 points, six 3-pointers), Brionna Jones (19 points) and Alyssa Thomas (12 assists) eventually dominate inside and out to lead Connecticut...
Sparks’ quick rematch with Sun provides playoff-like challenges
The last-place Sparks are going to miss the postseason for a fourth consecutive season, but this week’s schedule gives them a chance to hone in on a single opponent for...
Sparks sputter in fourth quarter, fall to Sun
After the Sparks took a late lead, Connecticut finished the game on a 15-1 run.
AVP announces teams for new league format
The season opens in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 and includes four Southern California stops, plus the league championship in Carson in November.
Tina Charles leads Atlanta past Sparks
Los Angeles didn't have answers for Charles and lost for the eighth time in nine games.
LAFC shut out by Houston Dynamo
LAFC keeper Hugo Lloris was tested often, making multiple diving saves, but couldn't hold off the Dynamo.