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Mercury’s Brittney Griner leaves WNBA bubble for personal reasons

After sitting out of Friday's contest, the Mercury announced that center Brittney Griner has left the Florida bubble due to personal reasons.
4 years ago
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Nowhere for refs to hide from Diana Taurasi in WNBA bubble

You'd have to be living under a rock to not know you don't mess with the GOAT, a.k.a. Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, and get off scot free.
4 years ago
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Ringer names Bria Hartley as Mercury player to watch in WNBA bubble

Bria Hartley has been one of the most impactful Phoenix Mercury players this season, averaging almost 16 points and five assists off the bench.
4 years ago
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Skylar Diggins-Smith scores 26, Mercury cruise by Wings

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 26 points with seven assists, Brittney Griner and Brianna Turner each had double-doubles as Phoenix beat Dallas 91-79 on Monday.
4 years ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi exits game with apparent hip injury in loss

Phoenix's Diana Taurasi left the game with 5:18 to go with what appeared to be a hip injury. She walked off the court to the locker room without assistance.
4 years ago
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Bria Hartley scores career-high 27 to lead Mercury over Liberty

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Sabrina Ionescu-less New York Liberty behind Bria Hartley's 27 points and Diana Taurasi's nine assists.
4 years ago
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Diana Taurasi leads the way in Mercury win over Aces

Diana Taurasi had 22 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Mercury never trailed in a 102-95 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night.
4 years ago
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Mitchell, McCowan lead Indiana past the Phoenix Mercury

Tiffany Mitchell scored 24 points, Teaira McCowan recorded a double-double and the Indiana Fever held off the Phoenix Mercury for a 106-100 win.
4 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury lose to Los Angeles Sparks in season opener

The Phoenix Mercury lost their season opener to the Los Angeles Sparks as they committed 27 turnovers, including nine in the third quarter alone.
4 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury to honor Breonna Taylor on jerseys in 2020

The Phoenix Mercury will honor the memory of Breonna Taylor by wearing her name on the backs of their jerseys during the 2020 season.
4 years ago
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Mercury open July 25 vs. Sparks, WNBA releases 2020 schedule

The Phoenix Mercury will open a 22-game regular season schedule on national TV against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 25.
4 years ago
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Coronavirus in sports: Yankees CL Chapman tests positive for COVID-19

We're tracking coronavirus' outbreak within the sports world as the virus threatens the health and safety of people around the world.
4 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury’s Penny Taylor steps away from assistant coach job

Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Penny Taylor is stepping away to focus on being a full-time mother, the team announced Monday.
4 years ago
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WNBA: 7 test positive for coronavirus as Mercury, others arrive in Florida

The WNBA announced that seven of 137 players tested for coronavirus have positive results. The Phoenix Mercury remain set to arrive in Florida on Monday.
4 years ago
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Coronavirus cancellation timeline: MLB cancels All-Star Game

Here's a look at everything that's transpired and all things impacted by the coronavirus this week in the sports landscape.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

WNBA announces plan to play 22-game season in Florida

The WNBA has announced plans to play the 2020 season, comprised of 22 games and played at a hub site in Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Rising FC’s Zac Lubin joins Arizona athletes to speak out against racism

Athletes, coaches and teams in Arizona have spoken out against racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of police officers.
4 years ago
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COVID-19 pandemic forces Mercury to cut players without seeing them

The Phoenix Mercury cut four players despite not having a training camp yet because of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Arizona athletes, teams take part in ‘Black Out Tuesday’ on social media

Members of the Arizona sports community participated in posting a blank black image to social media, sometimes accompanied with statements or commentary.
4 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Suns head coach Monty Williams ‘angry, afraid and in pain’ amid riots

Statements issued by the Suns, Mercury and Suns head coach Monty Williams called for change after riots were seen impacting Talking Stick Resort Arena.
4 years ago
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Robert Sarver gives a tour of the Phoenix Suns’ new practice facility

The floor of the Phoenix Suns' new practice courts have been laid, and construction continues at the facility set to open later this summer.
4 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury waive 4 players to trim roster to 11

The Phoenix Mercury announced Tuesday that it waived four players, bringing the size of its roster to 11 as the WNBA season is on hold.
4 years ago
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Voting open for Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2020 class

Forty former athletes and contributors to the high school, college and pro ranks are on the ballot.
4 years ago
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Mercury, WNBA teams must cut rosters down to 12 by May 26

The Phoenix Mercury will have to cut four players in the next week without training camp so players can start getting paid June 1.
4 years ago
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AllAZ video call features Arizona sports coaches, players, celebrities

An AllAZ Zoom video conference call released on Wednesday grew and grew as it went on, with the guest list getting more eclectic as it went along.
4 years ago
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Mercury select Willoughby in 2020 WNBA Draft, trade to New York

The Phoenix Mercury selected Virginia forward Jocelyn Willoughby with the 10th overall selection in the 2020 WNBA Draft and traded her to New York.
4 years ago
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Brittney Griner-led Phoenix Suns fall to Jazz in NBA 2K20

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner came up short on Saturday night as she wasn't able to get the Phoenix Suns a victory over the Utah Jazz in NBA 2K20.
4 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner up next on broadcast of NBA 2K20

Phoenix Mercury center Brittner Griner will represent her team by controlling them on NBA 2K20 in a stream presented by the Suns.
4 years ago
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Arizona teams collaborate on #AllAZ video amid coronavirus

Arizona sports teams jointly released an #AllAZ video showing support for essential workers who keep the country running during the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
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Diana Taurasi speaks, Booker and Nash attend Kobe Bryant memorial

Among the many famous faces to attend the Celebration of Life of Kobe Bryant were Phoenix greats Diana Taurasi, Devin Booker and Steve Nash.
4 years ago