Sparks Overwhelmed by Visiting Liberty as WNBA Play Resumes Following Olympics

Sparks Overwhelmed by Visiting Liberty as WNBA Play Resumes Following Olympics
Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty plays against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA game in New York on Sept. 7, 2023. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Sparks were no match for the powerful New York Liberty in their first game back from the WNBA’s Olympic break.

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points as the Liberty rolled to a 103–68 victory Thursday night. New York has now topped Los Angeles in three straight meetings this season. The Liberty has also won eight in a row against the Sparks since Aug. 2, 2022.