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Mercury beat Liberty despite Ionescu’s milestone night
The Phoenix Mercury cruised past the New York Liberty 76-62 on Saturday night, despite missing guards Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith.10 hours ago
Associated Press
Russians again warn Brittney Griner prisoner exchange talks must be private
Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken didn’t try to contact him while attending the same meeting.2 days ago
Arizona Sports
Diggins-Smith asks how Mercury were supposed to play after Griner trial
Skylar Diggins-Smith asked how the Mercury were supposed to focus on Thursday's game against the Sun hours after Brittney Griner's trial.3 days ago
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Mercury honor Griner with 42 seconds of silence before game vs. Sun
Before the Mercury faced the Sun, players from both teams met at midcourt and bowed their heads for 42 seconds to honor Brittney Griner.3 days ago
Arizona Sports
Support pours in after Brittney Griner’s sentencing
The sentence given to Mercury star Brittney Griner marked another key moment in her detainment that has stretched into its seventh month.3 days ago
Associated Press
Brittney Griner found guilty, sentenced to 9-year prison stay after drug trial
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 years in prison on drug charges in a Russian court after her trial ended.3 days ago
Associated Press
Phoenix Mercury C Brittney Griner apologizes as drug trial nears close
An emotional Brittney Griner apologized in a Russian court Thursday as her drug possession trial drew to a close.3 days ago
Associated Press
Phoenix Mercury fall to Connecticut in 1st of back-to-back games vs. Sun
The Phoenix Mercury fell 87-63 on Tuesday night in the first of back-to-back games against the Connecticut Sun.5 days ago
Associated Press
Brittney Griner trial’s final statements in Russian court set for Thursday
American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession.5 days ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns, Mercury share statement on death of NBA great Bill Russell
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury shared a joint statement on the death of NBA legend and social rights activist Bill Russell.7 days ago
Associated Press
Mercury can’t extend win-streak to 3 games in blowout loss to Liberty
The Mercury looked to extend their winning streak to three games, but the Liberty had other ideas with a dominant fourth quarter.7 days ago
Associated Press
Russian Foreign Minister open to discuss prisoner swap involving Brittney Griner
The Russian Foreign Minister said he's open to a call with the U.S. Secretary of State to discuss a prisoner swap involving Brittney Griner.9 days ago
Associated Press
Mercury beat Sparks behind offensive dominance from Taurasi, Diggins-Smith
Diana Taurasi scored 30 points, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 27 and the Mercury rolled to a 90-80 victory over the Sparks on Thursday night.9 days ago
Associated Press
Kremlin says Brittney Griner prison swap should be negotiated in private
The Kremlin warned that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly.10 days ago
Associated Press
Sec. Blinken: US made ‘substantial’ offer to free Brittney Griner from Russian prison
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and fellow American Paul Whelan.11 days ago
Associated Press
Mercury’s Brittney Griner testifies in Russia drug trial
Brittney Griner testified that, upon her arrest, an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.11 days ago
Associated Press
Russian trial of Brittney Griner focuses on medicinal use of cannabis
The trial of Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused on testimony that cannabis is regarded in other countries as having medicinal use.12 days ago
Arizona Sports
Al Sharpton pressures NBA to end Sarver investigation, bring home Griner
Al Sharpton released another public statement pushing the NBA to act more swiftly in finishing the investigation into Robert Sarver.13 days ago
Nikash Nath
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi test who knows each other the best
WNBA legends and future Hall of Famers Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird went toe to toe to determine who knows who best.15 days ago
Kellan Olson
Taurasi, Mercury gift Sue Bird custom shoes in Bird’s Phoenix farewell
The Mercury and guard Diana Taurasi gifted Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird a custom pair of shoes for her final regular season game in Phoenix.15 days ago
Kellan Olson
Skylar Diggins-Smith ruins pair of ankles in career night for Mercury
Skylar Diggins-Smith is no stranger to a viral play across her time in Phoenix and another one was added to the career highlight reel.15 days ago
Nikash Nath
Phoenix Mercury agree to terms with forward Kaela Davis
The Phoenix Mercury announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with forward Kaela Davis to a hardship contract.16 days ago
Arizona Sports
US Sens. Kelly, Sinema of Arizona call for immediate release of Brittney Griner
Arizona senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema released a joint statement on Thursday calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner.17 days ago
Associated Press
Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes U.S. characterization of Brittney Griner jailing
The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry lashed out at the United States characterizing Brittney Griner's jailing.17 days ago
Arizona Sports
Brittney Griner’s release advocated for at ESPY’s with ‘We are BG’
Brittney Griner's release was advocated for by Nneka Ogwumike, Stephen Curry and Phoenix Mercury teammate Skyler Diggins-Smith at the ESPYs.17 days ago
Arizona Sports
Mural revealed to honor Brittney Griner, American detainees abroad
A mural in Washington DC to honor Americans who have been detained abroad was revealed on Wednesday morning.18 days ago
Kellan Olson
Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith named West’s POTW
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith was named the Western Conference's Player of the Week on Monday.19 days ago
Associated Press
Phoenix Mercury struggle from 3-point range, fall to Atlanta Dream
The Phoenix Mercury could not hold on to a fourth quarter lead as the Atlanta Dream pulled away late for a win at Footprint Center.21 days ago
Associated Press
Brittney Griner’s lawyer: Phoenix Mercury star had doctor’s note for cannabis use
Brittney Griner's lawyer on Friday gave the Russian court a U.S. doctor's letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain.23 days ago
