Sparks visit Fire as both teams seek to end losing streaks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks (10-17) are set to face the Portland Fire (11-18) on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Both teams are looking to break lengthy losing streaks, with the Sparks having lost their last six games. Los Angeles recently traded All-Star point guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury and fell to the New York Liberty 113-109 in their last outing. The Fire are on a four-game losing streak after a loss to the Indiana Fever. Key players for the Sparks include Nneka Ogwumike and Rae Burrell, while Bridget Carleton and Carla Leite lead the Fire. The game will be broadcast on NBC and available for live streaming on Fubo.
- •Sparks aim to snap a six-game losing streak.
- •Fire seek to rebound after losing four straight games.
- •Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix Mercury prior to the game.
- •Game broadcast on NBC and streaming on Fubo.
- •Sparks last lost 113-109 to the Liberty.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Sparks vs Fire: Live stream WNBA, TV channel
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