Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of Los Angeles in the Western Conference beating the Sparks 72-59.

Seattle Storm (16-15, 9-9 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (14-16, 4-12 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Storm -3.5; over/under is 170.5 BOTTOM LINE ...

The 24-point loss was the worst of the season. The Mercury have lost five of their last six games. The five-game road trip ends on Aug. 3 against the Chicago Sky. Phoenix Rising FC began its two-match ...