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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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Arizona Sports

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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Arizona Sports

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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Arizona Sports

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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Associated Press

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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Arizona Sports

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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Jake Anderson

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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Arizona Sports

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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Tom Kuebel

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
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury sign C Kia Vaughn amid busy offseason

Adding to what's already been a busy offseason, the Phoenix Mercury announced on Monday the signing of free agent center Kia Vaughn.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Mercury deal January, acquire Breland and Coffey in 3-team trade

The Phoenix Mercury acquired forwards Jessica Breland and Nia Coffey from the Atlanta Dream as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday.
4 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Phoenix Mercury have the new big 3 to see, GM Pitman says

With the addition of guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, the Phoenix Mercury could have the best big 3 with Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi.
4 years ago
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Cardinals’ Keim, Mercury’s Pitman and more: Best of Newsmakers Week Day 5

Steve Keim, Jim Pitman, David Hines and Brian Mueller all joined Doug & Wolf on Friday for the final day of Newsmakers Week 2020.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury agree to multi-year extension

The move locks in a trio of WNBA All-Stars with Brittney Griner returning to join Diana Taurasi and new acquisition Skylar Diggins-Smith.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Skylar Diggins-Smith traded by Wings to Mercury for 3 picks

After acquiring three WNBA Draft picks in a sign-and-trade sending DeWanna Bonner out of Phoenix, the Mercury finalized another blockbuster.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

DeWanna Bonner leaves Mercury for Sun in sign-and-trade

The Phoenix Mercury will receive three first-round picks after a sign-and-trade deal that sends DeWanna Bonner to the Connecticut Sun.
4 years ago
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Nike releases sustainable uniforms for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Nike released uniform and jersey designs for the United States and the brand's other sponsored 2020 Tokyo Olympic teams on Wednesday.
4 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Let’s remember the best Arizona sports performances of the decade

Devin Booker's 70 points, Edwin Jackson's complete game no-hitter and Larry Fitzgerald's game against the Packers stand out from the 2010s.
4 years ago
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Alex Weiner

The top non-big-4 Arizona pro sports teams of the 2010s

Arizona sports experienced a lot of winning in the 2010s. You just have to look beyond the big-four teams. The Mercury, Rattlers and Rising had successes.
4 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner named to All-WNBA First Team

The Phoenix Mercury center has been selected to an All-WNBA five times, and this marks her second nomination to All-WNBA First Team.
5 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell named WNBA Most Improved Player

Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell is the first player in WNBA and NBA history to receive the award twice in their career.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Mercury’s Brianna Turner named to WNBA All-Rookie Team

Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner was named to the WNBA's All-Rookie Team on Monday.
5 years ago
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‘Every day I walked in here to play’: Taurasi, Griner reflect on 2019 season

Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner will fiercely try and improve as they reflect on an injury-riddled 2019 season.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Mercury drop 3rd straight in loss to Lynx

The Phoenix Mercury lost their third straight game of the season, with one more remaining before the playoffs begin.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Mercury locked in at 8th seed of WNBA Playoffs after loss to Storm

With a loss to the Seattle Storm, the Phoenix Mercury have no more chance at securing homecourt advantage in the first or second round of the playoffs.
5 years ago
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Kaci Demarest

Mercury to honor women of inspiration with personalized shoes

For Tuesday's Women of Inspiration game, Mercury players received custom kicks to pay homage to the women who mean the most to them.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Chicago Sky pull away late to beat Phoenix Mercury 94-86

Allie Quigley scored 24 points and passed 1,000 career made field goals to help the Chicago Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-86 on Sunday.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Mercury fall to Aces in Griner’s return from suspension

Even with the returning Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury were unable to pick up a win against the Las Vegas Aces.
5 years ago