WNBA

• Liberty take down Sparks

  New York, NY (Sports Network) - Cappie Pondexter poured in 20 points to lead the New York Liberty over the Los Angeles Sparks, 88-79, at Madison Square Garden.

  Janel McCarville added 15 points for the Liberty, who have won two in a row and six of eight overall. Taj McWilliams-Franklin donated 14 points and nine rebounds for the victors.

  Tina Thompson finished with 18 points for the Sparks, who saw a brief two-game winning streak come to an end. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 17 points in defeat.

  07/30 21:46:36 ET