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Minnesota Lynx top Phoenix Mercury in 2 overtimes

Skylar Diggins-Smith had a season-high 32 points and 10 assists but the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury in two overtimes on Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Players in WNBA All-Star Game honor Mercury’s Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner was everywhere Sunday at the WNBA All-Star Game. Everywhere except playing alongside teammates on the court.
2 years ago
Associated Press

WNBA All-Star weekend to focus on Mercury’s Brittney Griner

Everyone in the league at the All-Star Game is thinking about one person: Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Megan Rapinoe supports Brittney Griner while receiving Medal of Freedom

United States soccer star Megan Rapinoe showed support to Brittney Griner while receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury hold on to tight victory over Liberty

Diana Taurasi and Sophie Cunningham each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 84-81 on Thursday night.
2 years ago
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Explainer: Why did Brittney Griner plead guilty?

Here's a look at the case against detained Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner in Russia and its complications.
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Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird grace cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird are sharing the cover of the WNBA edition of NBA 2K23.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

President Biden, VP Harris spoke to Brittney Griner’s wife

The White House said that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday to the wife of the imprisoned Brittney Griner.
2 years ago
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi misses potential game-winner in loss vs. Sparks

Skylar Diggins-Smith led the Phoenix Mercury with 22 points in a 78-75 loss against the Sparks on Monday night.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Report: Brittney Griner makes direct appeal to President Biden for freedom

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has reportedly made a direct appeal to President Biden for her freedom, ESPN's T.J. Quinn reported.
2 years ago
"We Are BG 42" is displayed on the exterior of Footprint Center before the WNBA game between the Ph...
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Phoenix Mercury to host ‘Bring BG Home’ rally in support of Brittney Griner

The Mercury and Rep. Greg Stanton will host a rally in support of Brittney Griner, who remains detained, at Footprint Center Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Mercury’s Diggins-Smith to play for Team Stewart at WNBA All-Star Game

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith will team up with the Storm's Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird at the WNBA All-Star Game.
2 years ago
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Phoenix Mercury’s 3-game win streak snapped in loss vs. Sky

The Chicago Sky never trailed in Saturday's rematch of last season's WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury.
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Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana Fever for 7th straight time

Skylar Diggins-Smith and Sophie Cunningham combined for 31 points in the Mercury's 99-78 win over the Fever on Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Storm C Tina Charles: ‘I didn’t go into the season thinking I would switch teams’

Going into the 2022 season, the Phoenix Mercury had title aspirations with the signing of former New York Liberty center Tina Charles.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith a reserve for 2022 WNBA All-Star Game

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith was named as a reserve for the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday.
2 years ago
Tina Charles #31 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Cheyenne Parker #32 of the Atlanta...
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Former Phoenix Mercury C Tina Charles signs with Seattle Storm

Former Mercury center Tina Charles has signed on with the Storm for the remainder of the season following her contract divorce with Phoenix.
2 years ago
Jennie Simms #25 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a three-point shot against the Minnesota Lynx duri...
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Phoenix Mercury sign forward Reshanda Gray, guard Jennie Simms

The Phoenix Mercury announced a pair of roster moves ahead of Monday night's game against the Indiana Fever.
2 years ago
Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the second half of the WNBA game at...
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Skylar Diggins-Smith hits clutch 3 to give Mercury win over Wings

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 26 points and Phoenix beat the Dallas Wings 83-72 on Saturday in the Mercury's first game without Tina Charles.
2 years ago
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Bipartisan resolution passed by US House to push for Mercury C Brittney Griner’s release

The U.S. House passed Rep. Greg Stanton's bipartisan resolution calling on the Russian government to release Mercury center Brittney Griner.
2 years ago
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Mercury, former WNBA MVP Tina Charles agree to contract divorce

The Phoenix Mercury and former WNBA MVP Tina Charles have agreed to a contract divorce effective immediately, the team announced.
2 years ago
Nikash Nath

Suns’ Monty Williams: ‘It is time for (Brittney Griner) to come home’

Suns head coach Monty Williams on Thursday urged those to continue to keep pushing for Brittney Griner's safe return home.
2 years ago
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
2 years ago
Aerial Powers #3 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass under pressure from Diana Taurasi #3 and Tina ...
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Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith scores 25 points in loss vs. Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-71 on Tuesday night at Footprint Center to snap a five-game losing streak.
2 years ago
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Phone call between WNBA’s Brittney Griner and wife being rescheduled

A phone call between Brittney Griner and her wife is being rescheduled after an attempt to connect on the couple's anniversary failed.
2 years ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury kisses her wife Cherelle Griner in the stands after the ...
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Brittney Griner planned call with wife never occurred due to lack of staffing

Brittney Griner tried to call her wife through the embassy on their anniversary. They never connected since the phone line was not staffed.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury fade late after comeback in loss vs. Wings

Tina Charles put up 27 points and nine rebounds, but the Dallas Wings defeated the Phoenix Mercury 93-88 on Friday night.
2 years ago
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Mercury’s 3-game winning streak snapped by Mystics

Diamond DeShields had 21 points and eight rebounds and Tina Charles added 19 points for Phoenix in a loss to Washington.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Russian court extends Brittney Griner’s detainment for 3rd time

A Russian court for the third time has extended the pre-trial detention of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner through at least July 2.
2 years ago
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State Department tells Mercury to amplify Brittney Griner’s case

Diana Taurasi and the Mercury expressed positivity after the government asked them to amplify the push to return Brittney Griner home.
2 years ago