Russian center Maria Vadeeva, the Los Angeles Sparks' first-round WNBA draft selection at No. 11 overall, will be joining the team this weekend. She was in the process of flying from Russia to Los ...

With the 11th pick of April’s WNBA draft, the Sparks selected Maria “Masha” Vadeeva with a selection that many considered to be a steal. Vadeeva, who is the second-youngest player in the WNBA, is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - In this July 10, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks' Maria Vadeeva passes the ball during the team's WNBA basketball game ...

Although the WNBA is currently in the offseason, basketball continues for members of the league who take their talents overseas. Check back weekly as we update you with the top performances from ...

LOS ANGELES — The surest silver lining on the Sparks’ 83-70 season-opening loss at Las Vegas on Sunday was Maria Vadeeva’s 24-point breakout performance. And that’s a shame for the Sparks. In her ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Maria Vadeeva dreamed of playing in the WNBA after growing up watching Diana Taurasi and Lauren Jackson compete in the Russian Basketball League. It fueled her love of the ...