Sources: Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons

The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts on Friday after the team failed to qualify for the WNBA playoffs for the second consecutive season under her leadership. Roberts had been with the Sparks for two seasons but could not guide the team to postseason contention. The firing comes at the end of the WNBA regular season as the league prepares for its playoff round.