Bleav in Sparks

The WNBA continues to play a significant role in social justice. On this episode, we hear from Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm, who spoke with Georgia’s first ever black Senator, Rev. Raphael Warnock. A team co-owned by Republican incumbent, Senator Kelly Loeffler, helped Warnock defeat her. What happens next? We also hear from Chelsea Gray on how the players will continue to lead the charge for change.

When the Sparks announced a reorganization of the basketball operations department, Derek Fisher was named General Manager in addition to the renewal of his contract as Head Coach. On this episode, Derek shares his thoughts on his expanded role as well as looking ahead to 2021.

Latricia Trammel, “Coach T” as she’s affectionately known, is our guest! Coach T has over two decades of coaching experience as a Championship Head Coach at the collegiate level and as an Assistant Coach in the WNBA. Her focus is simple…building relationships and creating one of the top defenses in the W. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Thank you for joining us on Bleav in Sparks presented by BetOnline.ag!

Power Women Summit 2020: Even before Colin Kaepernick, WNBA players have long been fighting against police brutality and racial injustice. This year, after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the police shooting of Jacob Blake, it wasn’t just a select few players across pro sports who were speaking out. Candace Parker discusses breaking barriers with actress and model Isis King.

Dr. Eddie Comeaux serves as associate professor of higher education in the Graduate School of Education at UC Riverside and is a contributing writer for Forbes.  His active research agenda examines the college student experience—with special attention on athletes and underrepresented students— and how those experiences influence their subsequent outcomes. Central to much of his work are issues of access and equity.

As part of the Sparks Change Has No Offseason campaign, this recap of the Pay Equity Panel features Sparks forward & WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike, to discuss why wage discrimination persists and the work being done to ensure all women receive the pay they deserve — in professional sports and beyond.

Sydney and Stacy wrap up their Empowerment Series. Sydney reflects on her basketball journey which began at a young age and has taken her all over the world.

Sydney and Stacy continue their Empowerment Series with Duke freshman, Vanessa de Jesus. Vanessa played high school ball at Sierra Canyon and shares her experience in that basketball culture with NBA players consistently in their gym. We talk about growing the girls game and find out which Sparks player coached Vanessa’s AAU team!

Sydney and Stacy continue their Empowerment Series with Alexis Wines. She’s a junior from rural Indiana who shares how basketball has made her stronger on and off the court. Alexis also shares why Sydney and Stacy’s show is extra special to her.

Sydney and Stacy continue their Empowerment Series with the Williams sisters! Their talents and determination are genetic…their Mother, Natalie, was a 2-sport standout at UCLA, played nearly a decade in the WNBA and won a Gold Medal at the Sydney Olympics. 11-year-old Nation is also a 2-sport star with her sights set on the W. Ayla is 13 and when she’s not pulling down multiple rebounds, she's working on her first novel!