EP17 Alana Beard leaves the game and a lasting impression

Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

The first episode aired 8-28-2019 and we're saying goodbye on episode 150. Each week, it's been a joy to share amazing stories with you and I look forward to sharing more both in and outside of the WNBA. I'm no longer hosting Bleav in Sparks as of today, and I am starting a new show, right here on the Bleav Podcast Network. Same great sponsors, same great network...all new show. Join me soon on Unguarded with Stacy Paetz.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

The Sparks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Thursday's loss against the Connecticut Sun. This is the second year in a row the team has missed the playoffs and the first time they've missed back-to-back postseasons since 1997-98. Brittney Sykes and Nneka Ogwumike join the show for a debrief.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

On this episode, we have news and notes around the W, including Liz Cambage's departure from LA, the second annual Commissioner's Cup, Brittney Griner update and the ESPY's.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

LA Sparks are the first team in WNBA history to reach 500 wins! Interim Head Coach Fred Williams, Liz Cambage, Chiney Ogwumike and Jordin Canada join us after their win over New York.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

Interim Head Coach Fred Williams, Lexie Brown and Liz Cambage join the show after their loss at home to Las Vegas. The Sparks are now 7-11 at the midseason point.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

Nneka Ogwumike’s 21 points against Washington helped snap a three-game losing skid. We hear from Nneka, her sister Chiney, Katie Lou Samuelson and Interim Head Coach Fred Williams on this episode. 

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

Veteran guard Kristi Toliver will likely return to action for the Sparks on Sunday in Dallas, the city where she spent the last several months as assistant coach for the Mavericks. 

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

GM/Head Coach Derek Fisher, Liz Cambage and Brittney Sykes join the show after posting two straight victories.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

GM/Head Coach Derek Fisher, Katie Lou Samuelson, Chennedy Carter and Liz Cambage address the media after snapping their five-game losing slump.

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Bleav in Sparks is presented by Award Winning Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz, who brings you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks.

We update Brittney Griner's situation in Russia and hear how the NBA is getting involved from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams also shares his sentiments.

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