Sports Reporter covering the LA Sparks, HS Sports and Marathons for Southern California News Group | @CMUniversity & @NewhouseSU alum | Journalism Professor
Exclusive: American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross county coach from Jackson, Michigan, is the personification of never giving up.
He won the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:11:16.50, capturing the title in the final stride of the 26.2 mile race Sunday.
The Los Angeles Sparks have moved into the No. 8 position in the WNBA Standings after an 111-102 overtime win at the Phoenix Mercury.
They are 7-6 overall and now control their own destiny when it comes to making the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 Wubble season.
The Los Angeles Sparks could move up into a Top 8 playoff position with wins against the Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries to conclude this three-game road trip.
Kelsey Plum’s full interview with beat reporters @Dave_Yapkowitz, @FlyByKnite and @johnwdavis on supporting Kate Martin and wanting to play with her more this season. Martin is currently on a WNBA developmental player contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. youtu.be/46j_beNehr0?is=268t…
The Los Angeles Sparks could move up into a Top 8 playoff position with wins against the Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries to conclude this three-game road trip.
The Los Angeles Sparks are on a two-game win streak and improve to 6-6 overall with an 88-83 road victory at the Seattle Storm.
The Sparks closed this game out defensively.