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2 days ago
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Cameron Brink, Rae Burrell get major injury updates, per Sparks coach Lynne Roberts
The post Cameron Brink, Rae Burrell get major injury updates, per Sparks coach Lynne Roberts appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Sparks managed to salvage what would have been a disappointing road trip following their 85-75 win against the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Finishing the trip at 1-2, the Sparks return home for a rematch against the Chicago Sky. And much-needed reinforcements might be on the way. Both Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell are expected to return from injury soon, as per Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts. Prior to the Sparks game against the Sky, Roberts gave a brief update on both Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell in terms of when they might come off the injury report. 'We're still missing Rae Burrell, we're still missing Cameron Brink, those guys will be back. The will be back soon,' Roberts said. 'Rae will be back soon, Cameron will be back soonish. That's a good way to say it.' 'So once we get those guys back and in the rotation, then I think we're going to be. . .part of our inconsistency on the floor has been inconsistency with our roster,' Roberts continued. 'We've had people in and out, hurt, back, and then out, and it's hard. But we're learning from it and we're getting tougher because of it, and we really emphasize control what you can control.' Brink has yet to make her 2025 season debut as she continues to recover from an ACL injury that cut her rookie season short. Burrell suffered a leg injury during the Sparks' opening night win against the Valkyries and has been out since. Her initial timeline for recovery was four to six weeks. Both players were being looked at as playing crucial roles on this season's team. Sparks' search for consistency Consistency has been hard to come by for the Sparks, and that's been even more evident with the rotating roster amid multiple injuries and absences. The Sparks recently welcomed Odyssey Sims back in the fold after she missed the last five games due to personal reasons. Promising second-year wing Rickea Jackson missed time earlier this season due to being placed in concussion protocol and the lasting after-effects. The team is currently without backup guard Julie Allemand who is participating in Eurobasket with the Belgium national team. But even with the absences and inconsistency that stems from it, the Sparks have found themselves in close games this season, and have just been unable to close them out. Their fortunes changed against the Fever when they rallied back from a ten-point deficit to win the game. For Roberts, it was simply a matter of the team being tired of just coming up short. 'I think they were fed up with being this close in so many games. And the difference was, I could feel there was a different vibe. They were way more connected. There wasn't panic and we were down ten with nine minutes to go,' Roberts said. 'To be completely candid, I didn't realize we were down that much in the fourth until I watched the game back home.' 'It just didn't feel like it, there wasn't that panic,' Roberts continued. 'We executed down the stretch, and I think we needed that, not just the win but the way we won. We've got to now stack it.' Related: Sky's Angel Reese sets WNBA rebounding record after win vs. Sparks Related: Magic Johnson pays tribute to Candace Parker ahead of Sparks jersey retirement
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
ESPY Awards 2025 worst dressed list: Nearly-naked looks, bizarre patterns, and feathers take over red carpet
From over-the-top feathers and shocking nearly-nude looks to clashing patterns and weirdly-shaped frocks, the 2025 ESPY Awards have been filled with a slew of sartorial nightmares and fashion fails. The event, which is being hosted by comedian and actor Shane Gillis, is set to kick off at 8pm EST/5pm PST and will stream live on ABC and ESPN+. It is set to honor the biggest sports stars from the last year, and a slew of top athletes - as well as a ton of stunning WAGs - have descended upon the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, ahead of the ceremony. And while some wowed in glamorous dresses and stunning ensembles... others completely missed the mark with their looks. That's right, many sports stars failed to impress with their bizarre outfit choices at the glittering soiree. Basketball star Rae Burrell lead the worst dressed list at the 2025 ESPY Awards as she hit the red carpet in a strangely patterned gray and black dress, which she paired with a dramatic and oversized shawl. Fitness influencer Katie Austin shocked by wearing a completely sheer skirt that left her underwear on full display, along with an itty-bitty sparkly bra. Track and field star Chari Hawkins's excessive white ruffled dress ensured all eyes would be on her... for the wrong reasons. Gabby Thomas looked awkward in her a one-shoulder white frock that had feathered trimmings - and there were just way too many feathers if you ask us Flag football player and Olympic athlete Diana Flores opted for an all-white suit that contained an enormous and bizarre piece of fabric hanging off the side Basketball star Chiney Ogwumike hit the red carpet in a strapless gown completely covered in gem stones - but the random pink dots all over it just didn't work American rugby player Ilona Maher donned a black gown that only had thin pieces of fabric covering her assets for the top half. Runner Gabby Thomas looked awkward in her a one-shoulder white frock that had feathered trimmings. She completed the look with a matching scarf, and there were just way too many feathers if you ask us. Flag football player and Olympic athlete Diana Flores opted for an all-white suit that contained an enormous and bizarre piece of fabric hanging off the side. Host Shane made the worst dressed list thanks to his a plain - and boring - black suit. Basketball star Chiney Ogwumike hit the red carpet in a strapless gown completely covered in gem stones - but the random pink dots all over it just didn't work. Robin Azron - head instructor at Peloton - wore a strapless, metallic silver gown that contained a very low-cut neckline and an over-the-top skirt made out of tassels.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Rickea Jackson scores 22 points for Sparks against Washington
Two former Lady Vol basketball players competed in the WNBA on Tuesday, Los Angeles (8-14) defeated Washington (11-11), 99-80, at Arena in Los Angeles, California. Rickea Jackson started and played 29 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 22 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Jackson converted 9-of-13 field goal attempts and 4-of-6 free throw attempts. The former Lady Vol is in her second professional season after being selected in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft (No. 4 overall) by the Sparks. Advertisement Rae Burrell recorded five points, one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block in 17 minutes for Los Angeles. She converted 2-for-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-4 free throw attempts. Burrell played for the Lady Vols from 2018-22 and was selected by Los Angeles in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the 2022 WNBA draft. Los Angeles will next play on July 22 at Washington. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Lady Vols by the numbers in WNBA on July 15
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Former Lady Vols' WNBA results for July 13
Three former Lady Vol basketball players competed in the WNBA on Sunday. New York (14-6) defeated Atlanta (12-9), 79-72, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Isabelle Harrison totaled nine points, six rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes for the Liberty. She converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 3-of-6 free throw attempts. Advertisement Harrison played at Tennessee from 2011-15 under head coaches Pat Summitt and Holly Warlick. She was SEC Tournament MVP in 2014 and First-Team All-SEC. The former Lady Vol was selected in the first round of the 2015 WNBA draft (No. 12 overall) by Phoenix. Los Angeles (7-14) defeated Connecticut (3-18), 92-88, at Arena in Los Angeles, California. Rickea Jackson started and played 32 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Jackson converted 9-of-16 field goal attempts and 1-of-4 three-point attempts. The former Lady Vol is in her second professional season after being selected in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft (No. 4 overall) by the Sparks. Advertisement Rae Burrell totaled seven points, two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes for Los Angeles. She converted 3-of-3 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Burrell played for the Lady Vols from 2018-22 and was selected by Los Angeles in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the 2022 WNBA draft. This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Lady Vols by the numbers in the WNBA for July 13
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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After fast start, Sparks fall to league-leading Lynx at home
Sparks wing Rae Burrell scores on a jumper over the Lynx's Bridget Carleton during the first half Thursday at Arena. (Harry How / Getty Images) For nearly four magical minutes in the first quarter, an upset of the WNBA's best team seemed scarily possible. What seemed scarier, perhaps, was that the team doing the damage spent most of the season fighting to crawl out of the league's cellar. Advertisement For those 3 minutes and 59 seconds, the Sparks rattled off 16 consecutive points as Arena transformed into both a basketball spectacle and animated musical. The children in nearly every section of the Sparks' home smacked their thundersticks like war drums as tiny voices belted out lyrics to songs from "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Moana" and "Frozen". It was a mini-Disneyland inside the Sparks' building on Kids Day, the entire bowl pulsing with shrieks, slaps and sugar highs. For a fleeting stretch, it felt like an exhilarating return to the mid-2010s. Yet just as quickly as the magic appeared, it vanished. So suddenly, and so drastically, the newest 'happiest place on earth' lost its shimmer, replaced by cross-court turnovers, limited looks at the rim and the deflation of momentum as the Lynx (18-3) steamrolled to a 91-82 victory over the Sparks (6-14) on Thursday afternoon. What had been a 16-0 run to build an 18-7 lead in the first quarter turned out to be the only bright spot amid an otherwise sore 36 minutes. Not just for the players, but for the children with their thundersticks that had less and less reason to make noise. Advertisement After Lynx guard Alanna Smith propelled her team to an early 7-2 advantage with a three-pointer and a layup — exhibiting the pace and precision of a team that's lost only three games all season — the momentum became all purple and yellow. Spurred on by a three-point barrage from guards Kelsey Plum and Julie Allemand as well as forward Rickea Jackson, the Sparks racked up 16 straight points — keeping All-Star captain Napheesa Collier and her Lynx teammates scoreless. . But the lopsided scoreboard had a short lifespan. What looked like a cushion turned into a trap. The Sparks eased up and the Lynx pounced, trimming their deficit to four by the end of the first quarter as sloppiness and defensive lapses by L.A. mounted. Advertisement The Lynx erased "deficit" from their dictionary — and just about everything from the Sparks' playbook. Fueled by nine L.A. turnovers in the second quarter, Minnesota made 11 baskets — nearly as many as the Sparks had shot attempts for a 50-40 halftime lead. The Lynx outscored the Sparks 30-19 in the third quarter to take a commanding 80-59 lead that proved insurmountable. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
