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Sparks Forward Celebrates Dodgers Win Amid NBA Scandal

11/8/2025

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Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks forward, celebrated the Dodgers' World Series win on social media.
Candace Parker, former Sparks star, discussed the NBA gambling scandal in a podcast and cited arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier as part of growing betting in sports.
The Sparks will open a $150 million practice facility in 2027.
Hamby remains optimistic, saying, "We’ll be back … [the culture] is changing."

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Story summary

Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks forward, celebrated the Dodgers' World Series win on social media.
Candace Parker, former Sparks star, discussed the NBA gambling scandal in a podcast and cited arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier as part of growing betting in sports.
The Sparks will open a $150 million practice facility in 2027.
Hamby remains optimistic, saying, "We’ll be back … [the culture] is changing."