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Yahoo
14 hours ago
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Sparks make crucial roster move on key reserve ahead of Eurobasket
The post Sparks make crucial roster move on key reserve ahead of Eurobasket appeared first on ClutchPoints. During the month of June, several WNBA teams are going to be losing key players as they head overseas to compete in this summer's Eurobasket. A few teams, such as the Golden State Valkyries, have made roster moves accordingly. For the Los Angeles Sparks, they will be losing Julie Allemand to Eurobasket. On Thursday, the Sparks made the roster move to temporarily suspend Allemand's contract, as per WNBA Transactions. Advertisement Julie Allemand will be playing for the Belgium national team at Eurobasket and will rejoin the Sparks following the conclusion of the tournament. With the Sparks currently having ten available players on their roster, it's unlikely that they make any other moves in Allemand's absence. The team already has rookie Liatu King on a hardship contract with both Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell sidelined. Allemand had provided the Sparks with a solid presence off the bench this season, and had briefly moved into the starting lineup during Rickea Jackson's absence due to concussion protocol. Even when she played off the bench, Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts experimented with Allemand playing alongside the starters. Following the Sparks' win against the Chicago Sky on May 23, Roberts spoke about her decision to close the game with Allemand playing with the starters. 'They were sprinkling in some zone, and Julie's really good at getting us organized. They were kind of going makes and misses, if they scored they were back in the zone. Julie's also a tremendous three-point shooter. . .she can really shoot,' Roberts said. 'Julie is elite at getting us organized. It gets KP [Kelsey Plum] off the ball where she can do more scoring on the wing against a zone.' Advertisement On the season, Allemand has appeared in eight games for the Sparks, including one start, at just about 18 minutes per game. She's been averaging 2.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 33.3 percent form the three-point line. Allemand was originally acquired by the Sparks in a sign-and-trade deal with the Sky ahead of the 2024 WNBA season. However, an injury forced her to miss the entire year and she made her Sparks debut this season. A native of Belgium, Allemand was selected by the Indiana Fever with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft. She did not make her WNBA debut until the 2020 season in the bubble where she turned in an impressive rookie performance. After sitting out the 2021 season, the Fever then traded Allemand to the Sky. She played one season for the Sky in 2022. Related: Sparks' Kelsey Plum sets new WNBA record in 10th LA game Related: Kelsey Plum sounds off on 'absurd' officiating after Valkyries loss
Fox News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Sparks face backlash after social media users accuse WNBA team of posting ‘thirst traps'
The Los Angeles Sparks came under fire on social media this week for a post that some users claimed sexualized one of the team's players. The Sparks' X page shared a post Tuesday afternoon teasing the team's game against the Seattle Storm later that evening. The post shared a graphic of rookie guard Sarah Ashlee Barker wearing what appeared to be a crop top. "Back in front of the home crowd," the post said, adding game details. Fans seemed unimpressed with the decision to post Barker dressed in that way. "Where's the jersey's man," one user wrote. "These gameday posts frying me. No unis or nothing, just thirst traps," another added. Another user wrote, in part, "What kind of chance does women's sports have if this is OFFICIAL team communication??? Are they playing in lingerie? Then put them in the fkn jerseys on gameday." The Sparks have previously shared game day posts of players wearing their uniforms. Just last week, Sparks forward Cameron Brink faced similar criticism from a fan online, accusing the former first-round pick of putting more time into "walking down red carpets and schmoozing" than rehabbing her ACL injury. "She should've been back on the court now, and something tells me that if she put as much work into rehab as she puts into walking down red carpets and schmoozing, she'd be back by now," the fan wrote in a comment that Brink posted on her Instagram stories last week. "I'm working INCREDIBLY hard every day. I would give anything to be out on the court right now. Basketball is my passion and everything to me… to say this you aren't a real fan. "Thank you to those who understand ACLs can take a year & giving me grace. I cannot wait until I get to play again." Brink, 23, has been sidelined since she tore the ACL in her left knee during a June 2024 game against the Connecticut Sun. She was averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks a game before the injury. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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New Photo of Cameron Brink Turns Heads After Concerning Injury Update
New Photo of Cameron Brink Turns Heads After Concerning Injury Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has now been almost a full calendar year since Cameron Brink underwent surgery to address a torn ACL in her left knee. The injury resulted in a heartbreaking end to Brink's rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Sparks, and she has not played in a WNBA game since. Advertisement Previous reports indicated that Brink is expected to return sometime in June, but the most recent update from the Sparks wasn't exactly encouraging. According to L.A. head coach Lynne Roberts, there is still no firm timetable for Brink's return to action. The 23-year-old has reportedly done "a little bit" of on-court work, but the Sparks have refused to pencil in a potential return date for the former Stanford star. In the meantime, Brink has been keeping herself busy preparing for her eventual comeback. She has been working hard behind the scenes as she looks to get her body ready for her much-anticipated return to the court. At the same time, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft continues to serve looks off the basketball court. On Monday, Brink took to Instagram to share a photo of her pregame outfit for the Sparks' game against the Golden State Valkyries. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. Brink did not provide a full-body look in her photo, but what can be seen is a structured off-white or ivory blazer. Her accessories stood out as the Sparks forward flexed her layered gold chains, polished gold earrings and her combination of gold and silver bracelets. The photo quickly grabbed the attention of fans on social media. "stunning," a comment on Instagram read. "So damn fire," another said. "Beautiful Cameron, love you to pieces❤️❤️❤️" a supporter wrote. Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink is currently recovering from an Lee-Imagn Images "You look beautiful and gorgeous," a reaction read. "🔥🔥🔥" said another. "Those beautiful eyes❤️❤️❤️" a fan posted. Advertisement After Tuesday's matchup against the Valkyries, the Sparks still have seven games scheduled in June, including an exciting marquee matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on June 26. Brink appears to be closing in on her return. However, until there is official word from the Sparks, her fans will need to wait patiently before they see her back in action. Related: Cameron Brink Shows Off Change in Physical Appearance After Sparks' Crucial Injury Update Related: Cameron Brink's Physical Appearance in Daring Bikini Photo Is Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Los Angeles visits Minnesota after Jackson's 30-point game
Associated Press Los Angeles Sparks (4-7, 3-6 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (9-1, 8-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits the Minnesota Lynx after Rickea Jackson scored 30 points in the Sparks' 97-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. Minnesota went 14-6 in Western Conference action and 16-4 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Lynx averaged 8.6 steals, 4.2 blocks and 13.4 turnovers per game last season. Los Angeles finished 8-32 overall last season while going 5-15 in Western Conference play. The Sparks averaged 78.4 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field and 32.0% from 3-point distance last season. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Sparks: Cameron Brink: out (knee), Rae Burrell: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Los Angeles visits Minnesota after Jackson's 30-point game
Los Angeles Sparks (4-7, 3-6 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (9-1, 8-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits the Minnesota Lynx after Rickea Jackson scored 30 points in the Sparks' 97-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. Minnesota went 14-6 in Western Conference action and 16-4 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Lynx averaged 8.6 steals, 4.2 blocks and 13.4 turnovers per game last season. Los Angeles finished 8-32 overall last season while going 5-15 in Western Conference play. The Sparks averaged 78.4 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field and 32.0% from 3-point distance last season. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Sparks: Cameron Brink: out (knee), Rae Burrell: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
