Annika Johnson

After winning the 400 IM on day six in a time of 4:10.64, national record holder Brendon Smith punched his ticket to the Fukuoka World Championships.

Jordin Canada returned from injury and scored 13 points, but the Sparks still fell to the Atlanta Dream and extended their losing streak to four games.

Second-seeded Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner prevailed No. 3 Taylor Crabb and Taylor Sander in three games for the AVP Hermosa Beach Open title.

Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points, but the Sparks limped into the All-Star break with a sixth consecutive loss as the Las Vegas Aces dominated 97-78.

The Sparks head into the All-Star break with six straight loses and ninth in the WNBA standings. Here are four things to come after the break for the Sparks.

Christen Press opens up on social media about her latest knee surgery. Her announcement comes days before the U.S. women’s national team begins World Cup play.

Layshia Clarendon, who has missed 14 games with a partially torn right plantar fascia, is slated to return Thursday for the Sparks' first game after the All-Star break.

The Savannah Bananas bring fans some jovial relief from the Southern California heat wave with their fun and fast-paced version of America's pastime.

The Angels' losing streak stretches to five games after their ninth-inning rally is stifled by a ground-rule double in a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Another woeful performance from the Angels’ pitching staff led to an 18-4 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a split doubleheader