Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Sparks Beat Mystics 88-82 as Ogwumike Leads

8/29/2026

21 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Ogwumike Powers Sparks Win

Los Angeles Sparks beat Washington Mystics 88-82 on Friday night.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points for the Sparks.
Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, hitting a three-pointer with 2:54 left.
Washington committed 17 turnovers, allowing Los Angeles 31 second-half points.
Sonia Citron made four three-pointers and scored 22 points for the Mystics.

Summary

Alter Bans Kanter

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter announced a permanent ban on Enes Kanter Freedom from home games.
The WNBA collective bargaining agreement signed in March permits only women to be eligible players.
The league formed a task force on transgender participation and issued a statement denouncing bad-faith marginalization attempts.
Kanter Freedom posted on social media that he was ejected for “supporting women,” sparking further online debate.

1 of 2

Ogwumike Powers Sparks Win

Los Angeles Sparks beat Washington Mystics 88-82 on Friday night.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points for the Sparks.
Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, hitting a three-pointer with 2:54 left.
Washington committed 17 turnovers, allowing Los Angeles 31 second-half points.
Sonia Citron made four three-pointers and scored 22 points for the Mystics.

1 / 2