Sparks, new coach Derek Fisher tip off 2019 season May 26 in Las Vegas

The Sparks’ new head coach, former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher, will make his WNBA regular-season coaching debut on the road May 26 against the Las Vegas Aces, according to the schedule released by the league Tuesday. The Sparks’ home opener is May 31 at Staples Center against the Connecticut Sun.
The Sparks’ season won’t be as condensed as it was a season ago, when the league decided against taking a break for international competition, instead playing the whole