Liberty vs. Sparks: How to Watch, Injury Report for July 28 WNBA Clash

The New York Liberty look to build on their 15-12 record when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, July 28. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on WWOR and Spectrum SportsNet, with streaming options available through league-affiliated platforms.

The Sparks (10-16) enter the matchup on a five-game losing streak and will need to overcome a significant injury list to snap that slide. Four players are listed on the availability report, including two starters ruled out.

Injury report and roster impact

The Liberty will be without guard Leonie Fiebich (foot) and forward Satou Sabally (concussion protocol). Both are listed as out. Guard Marine Johannes is questionable with an ankle injury. For the Sparks, guard Kelsey Plum is out with a lower-leg injury. Plum’s absence is a notable blow to L.A.’s backcourt depth.

The Liberty’s depth will be tested with Fiebich and Sabally unavailable. Sabally, a key two-way forward, has been sidelined since entering concussion protocol. Fiebich’s foot issue has kept her out of recent games. Johannes’ status will be determined closer to tip-off.

The Sparks have struggled to generate consistent offense without Plum, who was acquired in the offseason to bolster the perimeter. Her lower-leg injury has kept her out for multiple games, and L.A. has dropped five straight since her absence.

How to watch Liberty vs. Sparks

The game airs on WWOR (New York market) and Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles market). For viewers outside those regions, the WNBA League Pass provides streaming access. Local blackout restrictions may apply. The game is also available through select cable and streaming packages that carry the respective regional sports networks.

Key facts

What this game means for each team

For the Liberty, a win would keep them within striking distance of the top of the standings. At 15-12, New York is in the mix for a top-four seed and a potential first-round home-court advantage. Every game matters as the WNBA regular season enters its final stretch.

For the Sparks, the losing streak has dropped them to 10-16, and the playoff picture is growing tighter. L.A. currently sits outside the top eight, and a loss to a contending Liberty team would make the path to the postseason steeper. The Sparks have shown flashes of competitiveness but have struggled to close games without Plum’s scoring and playmaking.

The matchup also features a contrast in styles: the Liberty rely on balanced scoring and defensive pressure, while the Sparks lean on transition offense and inside scoring. The absence of key players on both sides could shift the tactical approach.

Source: The Athletic, “How to watch Liberty vs. Sparks: TV channel and streaming options for July 28,” https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7475673/2026/07/28/liberty-vs-sparks-stream-how-to-watch-july-28/