LOS ANGELES – In a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Los Angeles Sparks emerged victorious, 91-77, against the Dallas Wings on Sunday. Helping lead the way for the Sparks was Julie Allemand who reached a new career-high in scoring in the process. Allemand has been an important player for the Sparks this season, especially after she came back from EuroBasket, and following the game she was honest in what it ... Read more
The Sparks’ season just found its spark in the unlikely chemistry of ‘Julie Squared’.BT
The Sparks acquired Julie Allemand in February 2024, alongside Chinese Center Li Yueru, but did not play at all in the 2024 season while recovering from an ankle injury. She started this season sidelined due to injury, making her debut for the Sparks on June 1. After only three games, she was gone again — this time to play for the Belgian Cats in the EuroBasket championships. She was named a member of the ... Read more
The Liberty suffer a tough blow as Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is forced into knee surgery.BT
The monthlong Olympic break has come at a fortunate time for Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and the Liberty. The Liberty’s star wing underwent a “minor” surgery on her right knee on Tuesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team announced. “Yeah, ‘B’ had a little bit of a cleanout today,” head coach Sandy Brondello said before the game. “If you’re going to have a cleanout, it’s probably the best time ... Read more
The New York Liberty just signed the dynamic French guard LeBron James couldn’t stop praising.BT
The New York Liberty announced Friday they have re-signed Marine Johannès, who previously played for the team in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Johannès, a 5’10 guard, helped lead the French National Team to a Silver medal finish against Team USA in the 2024 Paris Games. She sat out the 2024 WNBA season in order to fulfill her national team obligations, but was widely expected to return to the WNBA this Spring. In an ... Read more
Marine Johannes’ fiery performance lit up the court and powered a Liberty triumph.BT
BROOKLYN — If the New York Liberty pull off its desired repeat, they might have the French Revolution to thank for it. Le Liberté earned a landmark victory of sorts on Monday night, tipping off the post-Breanna Stewart injury era with an 81-79 win over the Connecticut Sun. Taken to the brink by the long-eliminated Sun will hardly impress outside observers but it was a step forward for a Liberty group that dropped four ... Read more