Breanna Stewart scores 23 points, Storm rout Sparks 106-69
The Sparks closed out a rocky first half of the season on Thursday evening.
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The Sparks closed out a rocky first half of the season on Thursday evening.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
Nneka Ogwumike and Jordin Canada each scored 12 points for Los Angeles (2-2).
Seven-time WNBA All-Star center Brittney Griner, 31, has been detained by the Russian Federal Customs Service after it claims to have found hashish oil in her luggage, according to the New York Times and Russian news agency TASS.
Michael Cooper and Marques Johnson are amongst the 11 basketball stars to be named as a finalist for the 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
23-year-old Katie Lou Samuelson helped the US women's 3x3 basketball team qualify for the Tokyo Olympics with a 21-13 victory over Spain.
Toler acknowledged using racial epithets but denied those comments were directed at any of the Sparks' players, according to ESPN.
The WNBA regular season begins May 24th, with CBS Sports Network to air its first game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky May 25th.
After winning their fourth WNBA championship in 2017, the Minnesota Lynx are celebrating their title differently in the nation's capital this year.
Geno Auriemma looks to make history with his 1000th career win as UCONN takes on Oklahoma Tuesday night.
The WNBA is withdrawing its fines for teams and players that showed support of citizens and police involved in recent shootings by wearing black warmup shirts before and during games.
Candace Parker scored 25 points to lead the Sparks to an 81-71 win against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Sunday.
Candace Parker scored a season-high 33 points and Nneka Ogwumike added 26, to help the Los Angeles Sparks clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference by beating the Tulsa Shock 92-73 on Sunday.
Jantel Lavender scored 20 points, and Candace Parker blocked a potential tying shot in the final seconds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the San Antonio Stars 80-78 on Sunday.
Sugar Rodgers scored a career-high 23 points and the New York Liberty snapped a two-game home losing streak with a 79-70 victory over the winless Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt and Emma Meesseman scored 20 points apiece and the Washington Mystics beat winless Los Angeles 84-80 on Tuesday night to extend the Sparks' worst start to a season in franchise history.
Maya Moore scored 22 points and Seimone Augustus added 20 to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 67-52 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night.
Abby Bishop scored 13 of her career-high 18 points in the second half and the Seattle Storm rallied to beat the Los Angeles Sparks 60-54 on Sunday.
Alana Beard has re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks after spending the last three seasons with the WNBA team.
The Los Angeles Sparks clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday night, and in the process they sent a strong message to a potential first-round opponent.
Kayla McBride scored 21 points, Jayne Appel tied a franchise record with 20 rebounds, and the San Antonio Stars beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-76 on Sunday.
Kristi Toliver made a 3-pointer with 9.6 seconds remaining to give the Los Angeles Sparks a 70-69 win against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points and Alana Beard added 17 to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 77-73 on Monday night.
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Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks used a big third quarter to rout the Connecticut Sun 90-64 on Sunday.
The driver and passenger in the Acura were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as 17-year-old Maddalyn Dailey. Police have not yet identified the 16-year-old passenger.
The crash was reported in the area of Washington Boulevard and Soto Street just before 5 a.m. Monday.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
The sheriff's department said deputies are conducting a death investigation. Homicide and arson detectives responded to the scene.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The driver and passenger in the Acura were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as 17-year-old Maddalyn Dailey. Police have not yet identified the 16-year-old passenger.
The crash was reported in the area of Washington Boulevard and Soto Street just before 5 a.m. Monday.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
The sheriff's department said deputies are conducting a death investigation. Homicide and arson detectives responded to the scene.
The driver and passenger in the Acura were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as 17-year-old Maddalyn Dailey. Police have not yet identified the 16-year-old passenger.
The sheriff's department said deputies are conducting a death investigation. Homicide and arson detectives responded to the scene.
A social media video showing a runaway pig sprinting through the streets of West Hollywood over the weekend has gone viral as people search for its owner.
Long Beach firefighters said one missing jet skier was found hanging on to the breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing, but the second person has not been located.
Three people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, suffered injuries during a head-on crash with an alleged DUI driver in Ventura County late Saturday night.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
San Bernardino County deputies said that SoCal Edison workers were trimming trees near the man's property when he opened fire at them on Friday.
A Southern California man was arrested for allegedly throwing bottles into the crowd and injuring at least nine people during the first weekend of the Splash House musical festival in Palm Springs last weekend.
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly vandalizing two schools and a church in the Wildomar and Lake Elsinore areas over the last two months, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
Hot temperatures will continue through the end of the week, but relief is on the way. The high-pressure system will move toward the central part of the country, allowing for cooler conditions in Southern California.
Long Beach firefighters said one missing jet skier was found hanging on to the breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing, but the second person has not been located.
Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured. Now, social media sleuths are trying to find its owner. Gio Insignares reports.
Long Beach firefighters said they are searching for a jet skier who went missing near the Alamitos Bay Landing on Sunday night.
Three people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, suffered injuries during a head-on crash with an alleged DUI driver in Ventura County late Saturday night.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
