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Sparks do ‘complete 180’ with camaraderie, accountability during training camp

LOS ANGELES — It’s 2023 and Chiney Ogwumike gave the highest possible compliment of the Sparks’ first four days of training camp. “The vibes are right,” the forward said Thursday with a broad smile. Sparks players weren’t just smiling Thursday for their photo sessions during the team’s annual media day. They were marveling at the franchise’s new level of professionalism and camaraderie that’s ...
Sisters Chiney, left, and Nneka Ogwumike share a laugh while sitting in the bleachers at El Camino College during the Los Angeles Sparks' media day on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Torrance, California.

LOS ANGELES — It’s 2023 and Chiney Ogwumike gave the highest possible compliment of the Sparks’ first four days of training camp.

“The vibes are right,” the forward said Thursday with a broad smile.

Sparks players weren’t just smiling Thursday for their photo sessions during the team’s annual media day. They were marveling at the franchise’s new level of professionalism and

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