What is the story about: L.A. Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons?

The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts, the team announced Friday. Roberts completed her second season at the helm, finishing with a 37-51 record and without a playoff berth for a consecutive season, extending the Sparks’ lottery streak to six seasons. “We are grateful to Lynne for the commitment and determination she brought to the role, which was evident all the way through our last game last night,” Sparks special advisor Farhan Zaidi said in Friday’s news release. “Lynne

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The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts, the team announced Friday. Roberts completed her second season at the helm, finishing with a 37-51 record and without a playoff berth for a consecutive season, extending the Sparks’ lottery streak to six seasons. “We ...

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Bias Comparison — L.A. Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons

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Right: The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts, the team announced Friday. Roberts completed her second season at the helm, finishing with a 37-51 record and without a playoff berth for a consecutive season, extending the Sparks’ lottery streak to six seasons. “We are grateful to Lynne for the commitment and determination she brought to the role, which was evident all the way through our last game last night,” Sparks special advisor Farhan Zaidi said in Friday’s news release. “Lynne

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