Washington's Monique Currie tries to get the ball away from the Sparks' Candace Parker. (Nick Wass, Associated Press / May 31, 2008) 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... [read full story]
