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sparks

[spahrks] / spɑrks /
NOUN
fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaze bonfire heat inferno
STRONG
campfire charring coals combustion conflagration devouring element embers flames flare glow hearth holocaust incandescence luminosity oxidation phlogiston pyre scintillation scorching searing tinder warmth
WEAK
flame and smoke hot spot rapid oxidation sea of flames up in smoke

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The Sparks announced the signing of some its top out of contract players and free agents Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The team didn’t have a pick until the No. 21 overall slot in the second round, but the Sparks still ended up with South Carolina guard Ta’Niya Latson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“She can shoot it, she can get to the basket, she’s great in transition,” Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Having vets like Kelsey Plum and Erica Wheeler around a young guard like that is a tremendous opportunity for her,” Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I sit thinking about Jerri Sparks and New York and spring break and how bad I feel about blowing off Finch and for being rude to him when he saved my life.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven