Golden State has already made moves to the roster in anticipation of players leaving. After forward Cecilia Zandalasini left the Bay Area to report to Italy’s national team on Sunday, the Valkyries cut center Kyara Linskens and signed forward Laeticia Amihere.

All-Stars Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby combine for 44 points, but the Sparks fall to expansion Golden State for the second time in three meetings this season, 89-81.

Plum won two WNBA titles with Las Vegas and was a three-time All-Star prior to the offseason three-team trade that landed her in Los Angeles. The Aces received former WNBA scoring champ Jewell Loyd from the Seattle Storm in the deal.

Despite nearly unraveling at various points in the second half, Golden State found a way to deliver in the clutch as the Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81 in overtime on the road.

Janelle Salaun had 21 points and eight rebounds, Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81 on Monday night. Veronica Burton made her first field goal of the game in overtime and Thornton added a basket on Golden State’s next possession for an 82-79 lead.

Firefighters are trying to extinguish a brush fire along the hillsides near Burbank. The fire started at roughly 3:40 p.m. near the 1000 block of Bethany Road. The Burbank Fire Department said it was a two-alarm fire. Firefighters have not issued evacuation orders.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Zahara sparks engagement rumors after being spotted with a diamond ring on a date night with Los Angeles based actor.

he Golden State Valkyries signed veteran guard Aerial Powers as they continue to adjust their roster with players leaving for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. Powers’ addition follows the Valkyries’ 79-74 win over the Los Angeles Sparks and comes as the team’s point guard, Julie Vanloo, departs for EuroBasket.