Sparks and Valkyries seek to establish WNBA rivalry during Commissioner’s Cup

The Los Angeles Sparks face the Golden State Valkyries tonight in the Commissioner’s Cup. This matchup marks a developing rivalry fueled by regional pride, as both teams represent California. The Sparks, boasting a storied history and several stars, take on the second-year Valkyries, built through an expansion draft. In prior encounters, the Valkyries claimed victory in three of their last four meetings against the Sparks, adding intensity to the matchup. The game will begin at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBCSN.

• 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Can SoCal’s Los Angeles Sparks and NorCal’s Golden State Valkyries become the WNBA’s next, great rivals?