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THE Los Angeles Sparks Was criticized on social networks this week for an article that some users have sexualized one of the team’s players.
The page X Sparks shared a post Tuesday afternoon to tease the team’s match against the Seattle storm Later in the evening.
The post shared a graphic from the recruit guard Sarah Ashlee Barker carrying what seemed to be a crop top.
Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) of the Los Angeles Sparks is defended by Skylar Diggins (4) of the Seattle storm in the second period in Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Meg Oliphant / Getty Images)
“Back in front of the crowd,” said the post, adding the details of the game.
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Fans did not seem impressed by the decision to publish Barker dressed in this way.
“Where is the man of the jersey,” wrote a user.
“These gamedays bring me fry. Not united or nothing, just thirsty traps,” added another.
Another user wrote, in part, “what kind of chances do female sports have if it is the official communication of the team ??? plays in lingerie? Then, put them in the FKN jerseys on Gameday.”
Cameron Brink calls a fan for accused the WNBA player of hierarchizing “ walking on the red carpets ” on rehabilitation
The sparks have already shared playing games of players carrying their uniforms.
A basketball with the commissioner’s cup logo in a match between the Seattle storm and the Sparks of the Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
Last week, the sparking striker Cameron Brink faced similar criticism from an online fan, accusing the former first -time choice of having taken more time “descend the red carpets and the Schmoozing” than to rehabilitate his LCA injury.
“She should have been back on the field now, and something tells me that if she put as much work in a detoxification treatment that she puts down the red carpets and Schmoozing, she would be back now,” the fan wrote in a comment that Brink published on her Instagram stories last week.
“I work incredibly hard every day. I would give anything to be on the ground right now. Basketball is my passion and everything for me … to say that you are not a real fan.
The Sparks injured the striker Cameron Brink leaves the ground after a match against the Aces of Las Vegas at Crypto.com Arena on July 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee / USA TODAY SPORTS)
“Thanks to those who understand that ACLs can take a year and give me the grace. I can’t wait for me to play again.”
Brink, 23 Connecticut Sun. It was on average 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game before the injury.
