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Phoenix Mercury clinch playoff berth, beat Sky

Skylar Diggins-Smith had 20 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky.
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Mercury’s Diggins-Smith named Western Conference Player of the Week

After scoring 27 points in both Mercury wins, Skylar Diggins-Smith was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week.
3 years ago
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Skylar Diggins-Smith scores 27, helps Mercury beat Liberty

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 27 points and Diana Taurasi added 19 to help the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty.
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COLLEGE PARK, GA  AUGUST 21: Phoenix center Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket during the WN...
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Mercury center Brittney Griner out of Friday’s game with ankle injury

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been ruled out of Friday night's game against the New York Liberty.
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Phoenix Mercury seek to build upon post-Olympics winning streak

The Phoenix Mercury struggled before the Tokyo Olympics, but have put together a five-game winning streak after the WNBA's break.
3 years ago
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Brittney Griner throws down 3rd dunk of season in Mercury win over Liberty

Brittney Griner had 26 points -- including her third dunk of the season -- in the Mercury's 106-79 win over the Liberty on Wednesday night.
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Mercury star Diana Taurasi’s ‘GOAT Vision’ LeBron 18 shoes drop Friday

If you still don't believe Diana Taurasi is the GOAT, you can take notes for consideration by looking at the details of her next shoes.
3 years ago
COLLEGE PARK, GA  AUGUST 21: Phoenix center Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket during the WN...
Sam Graveline

Mercury’s Brittney Griner named Western Conference Player of the Week

Following a dominant week on the court, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week.
3 years ago
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Diana Taurasi becomes 1st WNBA player with 9,000 points, 2,000 assists

During the Mercury's win over the Atlanta Dream Saturday, Diana Taurasi became the first WNBA player with 9,000 points and 2,000 assists.
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Brittney Griner’s 30 points, 12 rebounds lead Mercury past Mystics

Brittney Griner had 30 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics 77-64 on Thursday night.
3 years ago
(L-R) Brianna Turner #21, Diana Taurasi #3, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Di...
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Griner, Taurasi combine for 47 points as Mercury beat Fever

Brittney Griner had 25 points, Diana Taurasi scored 22 points and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Indiana Fever 84-80 on Tuesday night.
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ESPN 620 AM will now simulcast on 98.7 FM HD-2

ESPN 620 AM has begun simulcasting on the 98.7 FM HD-2 channel, giving listeners in the Phoenix area higher-quality sound for its offerings.
3 years ago
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Skylar Diggins-Smith’s 19 points lead Mercury to win over Dream

Diana Taurasi had 18 points in the Mercury's 92-81 win over the Dream on Sunday in both team's first game after a break for the Olympics.
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Team USA women’s basketball shows off new gold medals

After the USA women's basketball team won their seventh straight Olympic gold, the ladies showed off their new bling at the medal ceremony.
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Mercury’s Taurasi, Griner lead USA women’s basketball to 7th straight gold

Brittney Griner finished with 30 points -- the most in a gold medal game in women's Olympics history -- making 14 of her 18 shots.
3 years ago
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Phoenix Suns, Mercury rename arena Footprint Center

The home of the Phoenix Suns, which had been going by the unbranded title Phoenix Suns Arena, has been renamed Footprint Center.
3 years ago
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Arike Ogunbowale leads WNBA All-Stars over USA women’s Olympic team

Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and the WNBA All-Star team beat the U.S. Olympic team 93-85 on Wednesday night in the league's All-Star Game.
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Brittney Griner named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week

For the 10th time in her career, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week.
3 years ago
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Epiphanny Prince scores 15 as Mercury fall to Storm on road

Epiphanny Prince scored 15 points, Katie Lou Samuelson matched her career high with 14, and the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-75 on Sunday.
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Skylar Diggins-Smith records 1,000th assist in Mercury loss to Lynx

Skylar Diggins-Smith picked up the one assist she needed to record the 1,000th assist of her career in a Mercury loss to the Lynx.
3 years ago
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Mercury’s Taurasi, Griner and Diggins-Smith part of WNBA All-Star Game

The Phoenix Mercury trio of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Smith will play for Team USA in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game  in Las Vegas.
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Phoenix Mercury, Bally’s agree to 15-year sports betting deal

The WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and sports betting operator Bally's Corporation on Wednesday announced a 15-year partnership that begins Thursday.
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Diana Taurasi scores 9,000th point, Mercury take down Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi scored her 9,000th career point against the Los Angeles Sparks, becoming the first player in WNBA history to do so. 
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi to return Sunday from sternum fracture

Diana Taurasi will be available to play Sunday against the Sparks after spending the past month on the sideline to heal a broken sternum, the Mercury said.
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Betnijah Laney scores 23 points, Liberty beat Mercury 85-83

Betnijah Laney had 23 points and 10 assists, and the New York Liberty held on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-83 on Sunday.
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Johnny Soto

Mercury honor former president Rick Welts during Pride Night

The Phoenix Mercury honored former Suns and Mercury President/CEO Rick Welts during Phoenix's seventh annual Pride Night on Friday.
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Phoenix Mercury’s comeback falls short against Dallas Wings

The Mercury's comeback fell short on Tuesday night as Phoenix lost to the Dallas Wings, 85-81, at Phoenix Suns Arena. The two teams play again on Friday.
3 years ago
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Skylar Diggins-Smith scores 28 as Mercury get 2nd straight win over Sky

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 28 points for the Mercury in Thursday night's 77-74 OT win over the Chicago Sky at Phoenix Suns Arena.
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Mercury’s Kia Nurse hits buzzer-beater to defeat Chicago on road

The Mercury drilled their second game-winning shot of the season on Tuesday as they defeated the Sky.
3 years ago
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Mercury C Brittney Griner named Western Conference Player of Week

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner took home Western Conference Player of the Week honors on Tuesday morning, the WNBA announced.
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