Kamala Harris addresses Sparks following victory over Chicago Sky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris attended a Los Angeles Sparks game on Sunday night, congratulating the team after their 102-87 win against the Chicago Sky. Harris praised the WNBA players for their positive influence on young people and led a cheer in the locker room. Right-wing commentator Clay Travis criticized her speech on social media, claiming it made 'zero sense' and raised the point that no WNBA team has visited the White House during Trump's tenure. The Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation following their 2025 championship.
- •Harris attended Sparks vs. Sky game on July 11, 2026.
- •Sparks won the game 102-87 against the Sky.
- •Harris praised WNBA players for their societal impact.
- •Clay Travis criticized Harris' remarks on social media.
- •No WNBA team has visited the White House during Trump’s presidency.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Made zero sense’: Clay Travis criticizes Kamala Harris and WNBA
"Former Vice President Kamala Harris has long been outspoken in her support for the WNBA and women’s sports generally. That continued on Sunday night when she attended a Los Angeles Sparks game and spoke to the team after the game. However, not everyone was happy about her speech. Harris had the opportunity to address the…
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