Sparks Notes: Rickea Jackson Scores Career-High, Kelsey Plum Bashes Refs, Caitlin Clark Returns For Huge LA Matchup
Los Angeles Sparks' forward Rickea Jackson poured in 14 points on efficient 5-for-7 shooting and a 4-for-5 mark from beyond the arc in the first quarter alone in Wednesday's 97-89 win over the Aces — part of an eventual career-high 30 points and 11 made field goals.
A game prior, star guard Kelsey Plum — in an increasingly emotional statement — bashed the WNBA officials for their lack of apparent foul calls in favor of her and other Sparks' players thus far this season.
Los Angeles looks to extend recent momentum in a pivotal upcoming matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever later this month. Clark was officially cleared to return to game action,the team announced on Friday, after suffering a left quad strain in May.
Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Sparks' Rickea Jackson Shines With Career-High Night in Dominant Win Over Aces
Caitlin Clark Returns From Injury in Advance of Huge Matchup Against Sparks
Sparks' Kelsey Plum Bashes WNBA Refs in Wild Postgame Interview
Sparks' Player Leaves Team in Sudden Extended Absence
Sparks' Rickea Jackson Makes Bold Comment After Record-Breaking Game
Sparks' Kelsey Plum Reveals Wild Behind-the-Scenes Story of Viral Moment
Sparks' Cameron Brink Shares Unique Approach to Injury Recovery
Sparks' Rickea Jackson Provides Strong Response Following Injury
Sparks Tweets of the Day:
Kelsey Plum bashes the refs postgame after LA’s overtime loss to Golden State.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 10, 2025
“I’m going to get fined for saying this … they were fouling the s—- out of me,” she said. pic.twitter.com/mzyf6D5pCk
Rickea Jackson with an offensive MASTERCLASS in Las Vegas. 🔥🎰
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 12, 2025
After scoring 14 points in the first quarter, the red-hot forward added 8 more on 3/4 shooting in Q3.
Sparks lead Aces, 73-67, midway through the fourth. Jackson now up to 22 points. 📈pic.twitter.com/NdG6OGaAfx
The LA Sparks are currently on pace for a fourth straight year of increased fan attendance, a streak dating back to 2021.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 6, 2025
A 11,055 per game average through the first eight games of 2025 ranks within the top four of all WNBA teams.
More: https://t.co/7tlVoOYKFa pic.twitter.com/dXcaVSkTsM
Cameron Brink’s injury was initially reported last summer as just a torn ACL in her left knee — but she confirmed Tuesday that it was a torn meniscus as well. https://t.co/INNPkPUzDM
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 3, 2025
Sparks’ Rickea Jackson on May 27, after returning from injury:
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 11, 2025
“Experience is the greatest teacher … just seeing where I can get to my spots and still learning the offense.”
In two games since then, she’s combined for 18 PTS, 4 REB & 2 STL on efficient 40+% shooting.
🔥📈🔥 pic.twitter.com/RDBHTK9Akb
.@JulieAllemand steps away from the Sparks to resume the @TheBelgianCats’ quest for another FIBA EuroBasket crown.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 11, 2025
“We can be champions again,” she said.
It comes after her & @julie35vanloo, @AntoniaDelaere, @EmmaMeesseman, @LinskensKyara’s 2023 success.https://t.co/fiZDRkWiKu
🚨Rickea Jackson tonight in LA’s 97-89 win over the Aces:
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 12, 2025
30 PTS (career-high) 🔥
7 REB 📈
11-17 FG 🎰
4 3PM 🎯
More: https://t.co/zTsNPz3lm1pic.twitter.com/VDnf8LYW9g
Golden State’s Kayla Thornton with a clutch 25-foot overtime jumper to cement a final Valkyries’ lead.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 10, 2025
Kelsey Plum fouls out and the Sparks fall, 89-81, in overtime in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/V4288B19my
DeAndre Jordan in attendance for Sparks vs Valkyries.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 10, 2025
He spent his first 10 NBA seasons playing in this building for the Clippers during the Lob City era. pic.twitter.com/2KA9uOk9PK
Candace Parker on Caitlin Clark:
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) May 30, 2025
“Star players aren’t ever treated fairly … she has so many more years to come of greatness.”
More: https://t.co/kf4AXR7Gfjpic.twitter.com/WkuwLzlFlD
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Ben Geffner is an award-winning sports journalist and current student at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. A greater Los Angeles native now with countless years of extensive and dedicated experience — including beat reporting, writing, play-by-play broadcast, television anchoring, podcasting and video production — Ben remains eager to contribute as credentialed media covering the LA Sparks.
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