Candace Parker to resume playing for LA Sparks

LOS ANGELES — Candace Parker is returning to action for the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday when they host the Phoenix Mercury. The team said on Friday that last season's WNBA MVP and rookie of the year will be in the lineup for the first time since giving birth to her daughter on May 13. Parker was cleared by doctors to begin practicing Tuesday. She has not played at all this season. "I feel like I'm really beginning to get my rhythm back," Parker said. "This was a great week of practice, and it felt good to be with my teammates on the court. I'm not expecting to play 30 minutes, but I definitely can't wait to get back out on the floor." Last season, Parker started all 33 games she played in, led the league in... [read full story]                    

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