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Sparks Snap Losing Streak, Beat Fever 106-92.

7/10/2026

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Summary

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Los Angeles Sparks beat Indiana Fever 106-92 on July 9.
Caitlin Clark returned for 16 minutes, scored nine points on 4-of-12 shooting with four turnovers, and said her body feels great.
Nneka Ogwumike added 24 points as the Sparks ended a three-game losing streak.
All-Star selections introduced first-time honorees Jessica Shepard, Marina Mabrey and Dominique Malonga and marked Ogwumike’s 11th appearance.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the WNBA launched with eight teams; the Houston Comets topped the league at 18-10 and won the inaugural championship, while the Los Angeles Sparks finished 14-14 and missed the playoffs. Decades later, the Sparks ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Indiana Fever 106-92, highlighted by Nneka Ogwumike’s 24 points and Caitlin Clark’s return.

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Story summary

Los Angeles Sparks beat Indiana Fever 106-92 on July 9.
Caitlin Clark returned for 16 minutes, scored nine points on 4-of-12 shooting with four turnovers, and said her body feels great.
Nneka Ogwumike added 24 points as the Sparks ended a three-game losing streak.
All-Star selections introduced first-time honorees Jessica Shepard, Marina Mabrey and Dominique Malonga and marked Ogwumike’s 11th appearance.

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