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Mercury stars Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner plan to return next season

Phoenix Mercury and WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi said she plans to play next year in what would be her 20th season.
22 days ago
FILE - Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs Brittney Griner after the team's WNBA basketbal...
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Brittney Griner’s WNBA return included challenges and triumphs too

Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn't always been the smoothest ride.
23 days ago
Moriah Jefferson #8 of the Phoenix Mercury looks to pass against the Seattle Storm during the first...
Associated Press

Mercury lose to Aces in final game of season

In the final game of the season for both teams, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 100-85 Sunday.
23 days ago
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Sug Sutton earns 1st triple-double in Mercury history, Phoenix falls to Aces

Sug Sutton had the first triple-double in Mercury history, but the first-place Aces coasted to a win over Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.
25 days ago
Moriah Jefferson #8 of the Phoenix Mercury brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter o...
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Moriah Jefferson sets career high as Mercury fall to Lynx on the road

Moriah Jefferson totaled a career-high 32 points for Phoenix lost its eighth straight, 86-73, to the Lynx in Minnesota on Sunday.
1 month ago
Phoenix Mercury guard Ashley Joens (23) shoots over Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) duri...
Associated Press

Mercury fall in Connecticut, rookie Joens perfect from field in loss

Rookie Ashley Joens went 3-for-3 from 3-point range but the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Connecticut Sun 84-74 on Thursday on the road.
1 month ago
Guard Sug Sutton #1 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the first half against the Atla...
Associated Press

Mercury downed by Wings after potential game-tying shot becomes wedged

Moriah Jefferson had 20 points, five assists and four rebounds to pace the Mercury as they fell 77-74 to the Dallas wings on Sunday.
1 month ago
A close up of a WNBA game ball before the game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream at...
Associated Press

Shorthanded Mercury drop 4th straight game

The Phoenix Mercury (9-24) have lost four straight games without stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi.
1 month ago
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Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury go cold from 3 in loss to Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever beat the Mercury 83-73 on Sunday as Phoenix shot just 3-for-22 from the three-point line.
1 month ago
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner remains out in health and safety protocol vs. Fever

The Mercury announced Brittney Griner will be out Sunday against the Fever while in the WNBA's health and safety protocol. 
1 month ago
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Short-handed Mercury lose to Liberty, swept in season series

The New York Liberty used a big third quarter to beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury at Footprint Center on Friday.
2 months ago
Ashley Joens...
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Mercury sign Ashley Joens to hardship contract with Griner, Peddy out vs. Liberty

The Phoenix Mercury signed former Iowa State guard Ashley Joens to a hardship contract ahead of Friday's home game against the Liberty. 
2 months ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Penny Taylor donate 10K to Maui relief efforts

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and former player Penny Taylor are donating $10,000 to help recovery efforts in Maui.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Mercury’s Brittney Griner, Megan Gustafson enter health and safety protocol

Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner and and reserve big Megan Gustafson entered the WNBA's health and safety protocol.
2 months ago
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Mercury cannot complete 2nd half comeback in loss to Storm

The Seattle Storm nearly blew a 16-point halftime lead before they pulled away for an 81-71 win Sunday over the Phoenix Mercury.
2 months ago
Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi throws out the first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Ari...
Arizona Sports

Diana Taurasi, wearing jersey No. 10,000, throws first pitch at Arizona Diamondbacks game

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi threw out the first pitch at the Diamondbacks vs. Padres game on Friday night at Chase Field.
2 months ago
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Mercury set WNBA record with 45 1st-quarter points, hold off Sun

The Mercury set a WNBA record for points in a quarter with 45 in the first before holding off the short-handed Sun for a 90-84 win.
2 months ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury warms up before the game against the Atlanta Dream at Ga...
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Mercury top Mystics, Griner becomes franchise’s leading rebounder

Diana Taurasi and Moriah Jefferson each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics.
2 months ago
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Associated Press

Brittney Griner’s return not enough for Mercury in loss to Storm

 Jewell Loyd scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Seattle Storm to a win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night.
2 months ago
Guard Shey Peddy #11 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the...
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Mercury guard Shey Peddy stretchered off court after collision to head

Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy was stretchered off the court with a head injury in the second quarter on Saturday against the Seattle Storm.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Mercury’s Brittney Griner expected to return after mental health break

The Phoenix Mercury announced that Brittney Griner is expected to return to action Saturday against the Storm.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi surpasses 10,000 career points

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi surpassed the 10,000-point mark Thursday on a three-pointer in the third quarter against the Dream.
2 months ago
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Diana Taurasi on the cusp of 10,000 points as Mercury host Dream

Diana Taurasi, known as the White Mamba, is on the cusp of another milestone in her WNBA career as the Phoenix Mercury host the Atlanta Dream.
2 months ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi scores 29 points in loss to Fever, moves closer to 10,000

The Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury in a tight game on Tuesday night to spoil Diana Taurasi's 29-point performance.
2 months ago
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Chicago Sky end home losing streak with win over Phoenix Mercury

The Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-85 on the road in Chicago on Sunday, the team's third loss in the last week.
2 months ago
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner taking time off to focus on mental health

Brittney Griner is calling timeout. The Phoenix Mercury standout is taking a break from the team to focus on her mental health.
2 months ago
The opening tip off before the game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Ce...
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Mercury’s road woes continue in loss to Dream

The Phoenix Mercury (6-17) dropped to 1-11 on the road this season after a loss on Tuesday to the Atlanta Dream.
2 months ago
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Phoenix Mercury fall to Mystics with Diana Taurasi sidelined

The Phoenix Mercury have the longest active road losing streak in the WNBA, dropping Sunday's game against the Mystics.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

Brittney Griner becomes Mercury’s No. 2 all-time scorer in win over Sky

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is the second-highest scorer in franchise history after passing DeWanna Bonner on Thursday.
3 months ago
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Mercury hold off Sun for victory in 1st game after All-Star break

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-66 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak in the series.
3 months ago