MVPs of the Week: Week 3

Sparks fans! Check out the these MVPs of the Week! Passion runs deep and its easy to see just by reading a quick note from each of these die-hard Sparks fans! If you want to be considered for MVP of the Week, contact your Sparks Account Executive at 877-44-SPARKS!

Sparks Sign Alana Beard

The Sparks have signed four-time WNBA All-Star Alana Beard to a free agent contract. Beard - a 5’11” guard/forward who is one of the WNBA's most community-minded players - averaged 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game in six seasons with the Washington Mystics, and was a 2006 Second Team All-WNBA honree.

Lavender: Polish-ing Her Game

Off to a terriffic two-game start with her club team in Poland, Sparks center Jantel Lavender blogs about integrating with new teammates, learning the plays, language barriers and wearing a dress on the court. Turns out, it's not so bad! Read Jantel's second overseas blog.

Sparks Acquire Marissa Coleman

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The Sparks have acquired guard/forward Marissa Coleman from the Washington Mystics in exchange for guard Noelle Quinn. The trade brings Coleman - the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft - to LA and reunites her with former Maryland teammate Kristi Toliver. In 2011, she ranked 11th in the league with 51 three-pointers made.

Sparks Abroad Update

Check out the latest Sparks Abroad Update to learn all about Alana Beard's debut in Israel, as well as LaToya Pringle leading her Turkish team to a tie - yes, tie - that earned them a spot in the EuroCup Semifinals.

Join Our Team for 2012!

Want to be a 2012 Sparks ballkid and work behind-the-scenes at STAPLES Center? Here’s your chance to join our team! To be considered as a 2012 Sparks ballkid, you must be at least 15 years old and a good student. Click here to learn how to apply.

Season Begins May 18

The Sparks will tip-off the 2012 WNBA regular season with back-to-back games against Western Conference rival Seattle, playing at the Storm on May 18 followed by their home opener Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at STAPLES Center. The Sparks 16th season will feature a 17-game home schedule including eight weekend dates. LEARN MORE

Ole Skool Crew Auditions

The Ole Skool Crew Supreme Dance Team is looking for new dancers to join the 2012 team! If you are fabulous and over 40 then show us what you are workin' with! Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 18 from 10am-2pm at Prime Time Dance Studio in Upland (775 N. Central Ave, 91786). More Info