Candace Parker rejoins Sparks after giving birth

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Candace Parker has returned to practice with the Los Angeles Sparks 1 1/2 months after giving birth to her first child. However, coach Michael Cooper said Wednesday that it's unlikely Parker would play when the team hosts Phoenix on Sunday. Parker, last year's league MVP and rookie of the year, had a daughter named Lailaa on May 13. She's married to Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker went through a light workout that included shooting, ball handling and skill drills. "It was great," she said. "I was just really excited to practice so I treated it like a game almost because you miss it. I've been away from basketball for nine months, 10 months really, so it's great to be back on the court." There is no timetable for Parker's return to playing. After Sunday, the Sparks open a seven-game... [read full story]                    

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