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LA Sparks win big, but struggle with pay and media coverage
The last LA pro team to win a championship is the LA Sparks. So why can't the WNBA team get more people to come to their games, more sponsors, and media coverage? Also, the Long Beach Aquarium has a $53 million addition.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenThe last LA pro team to win a championship is the LA Sparks. So why can't the WNBA team get more people to come to their games, more sponsors, and media coverage? Also, the Long Beach Aquarium has a $53 million addition.
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3 storiesLA Sparks: Success on the court, but little respect and attention
This Sunday, the Los Angeles Sparks are playing their first game of the regular season against the Las Vegas Aces.
Read the story11 minWhy are the Lakers performing so poorly, despite all their money and a new coach?
The LA Lakers are suffering all kinds of internal turmoil in addition to not having made the playoffs since 2013. It has all the advantages the Sparks lack: huge salaries, huge endorsements, giant TV deals.
Read the story7 min$53 million ‘Pacific Visions’ comes to the Aquarium of the Pacific
One of the biggest aquariums in the country is getting even bigger. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has added a 29,000 square foot wing called Pacific Visions. It cost $53 million to build and opens to the public this Friday.
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