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Spokesperson: Brittney Griner in ‘good condition’ after US is granted access

Brittney Griner was found in "good condition" by an official after the United States was granted access to visit her in a Russian prison.
2 years ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury is seen during the game against the Indiana Fever at Ind...
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Mercury C Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia extended

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia was extended to at least May 19, according to Russian news agency TASS.
2 years ago
Brittney Griner #42 and Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a foul call in the second...
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Report: U.S. Rep. Allred working for release of Brittney Griner from Russia

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Texas is reportedly working with the State Department for the release of Mercury center Brittney Griner from Russia.
2 years ago
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Photo of detained Brittney Griner released by Russian state TV

Russian state television released a photo of Mercury center Brittney Griner, supposedly taken after she was arrested on drug charges.
2 years ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of the WNBA game at the Footprint ...
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner detained in Russia for vape cartridges in luggage

Mercury center Brittney Griner was detained in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage in an airport in Moscow.
2 years ago
Tina Charles #31 of the Washington Mystics dribbles against Mercedes Russell #2 of the Seattle Stor...
Kevin Zimmerman

GM: Mercury checked off offseason goals with Tina Charles, Diamond DeShields

If the Phoenix Mercury meet their very clear and non-negotiable goal of earning the 2022 WNBA title, they can point toward wins in February.
2 years ago
Ray Anderson, vice president for university athletics at Arizona State...
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Listen to all the Newsmakers Week interviews here

Another year, another Newsmakers Week on 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station is in the books. Listen to all of this year's interviews here.
2 years ago
Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils before the NCAAF game against the Washingto...
Vince Marotta

Takeaways from Bickley & Marotta’s 1st foray into Newsmakers Week

Even after interviews with head coach Herm Edwards and Co., I'm more perplexed than I've ever been about the direction of ASU football.
2 years ago
(L-R) Assistant coaches Tanisha Wright, Vanessa Nygaard and Sugar Rodgers of the Las Vegas Aces loo...
Kevin Zimmerman

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard ready to ‘tighten the screws’

Vanessa Nygaard got the green light from her new players to coach the Phoenix Mercury with detail -- and a WNBA title -- in mind.
2 years ago
US guard Diana Taurasi (L) and US centre Tina Charles react during the Women's preliminary round gr...
Kellan Olson

Tina Charles joins Mercury 2 years after nearly teaming up with Diana Taurasi

The roots of Tina Charles, one of the WNBA's best players of the last decade, signing with the Phoenix Mercury go back to 2012.
2 years ago
Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy (5) celebrates after the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky 91-86 in...
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Phoenix Mercury officially re-sign guard Shey Peddy

Shey Peddy averaged career highs in scoring (5.4), assists (2.5), rebounds (2.3) and minutes played (17.5) last season with Phoenix.
2 years ago
Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury makes a three pointer over Diamond DeShields #1 of t...
Kellan Olson

Diamond DeShields finds right fit with Phoenix Mercury

It's a pretty seamless fit between the Phoenix Mercury and one of their newest acquisitions, forward Diamond DeShields.
2 years ago
Kia Nurse #0 of the Phoenix Mercury brings the ball up the court against the Las Vegas Aces during ...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Mercury re-sign wing Kia Nurse

The Phoenix Mercury announced Saturday they have re-signed wing Kia Nurse. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
2 years ago
Tina Charles #14 of the United States in action during the Japan V USA basketball final for women a...
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Phoenix Mercury sign 2021 WNBA leading scorer Tina Charles

The Phoenix Mercury signed former Washington Mystics center and eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles on Friday.
2 years ago
Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury during the fir...
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Phoenix Mercury acquire Sky’s Diamond DeShields in 3-team trade

The Phoenix Mercury acquired 2018 third overall pick Diamond DeShields in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Mercury re-sign wing Sophie Cunningham

Sophie Cunningham is coming off of a 2021 season in which she averaged career highs in scoring (5.6), rebounding (2.0) and assists (1.1).
2 years ago
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Mercury trade Kia Vaughn to Atlanta Dream for 2023 WNBA Draft pick

The Phoenix Mercury traded center Kia Vaughn to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a third-round draft pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft on Monday.
2 years ago
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Alex Weiner

Vanessa Nygaard’s ‘unconventional’ path to Mercury head coaching job

The Phoenix Mercury named Vanessa Nygaard, someone with coaching experience at different levels, their newest head coach on Monday.
2 years ago
(L-R) Assistant coaches Tanisha Wright, Vanessa Nygaard and Sugar Rodgers of the Las Vegas Aces loo...
Alex Weiner

Phoenix Mercury name Valley native Vanessa Nygaard as next head coach

The Phoenix Mercury named Scottsdale native Vanessa Nygaard as the team's next head coach on Monday afternoon.
2 years ago
Penny Taylor #13 of the Phoenix Mercury lays up a shot past 	Jantel Lavender #42 of the Los Angeles...
Alex Weiner

Former Mercury forward Penny Taylor named Hall of Fame finalist

Penny Taylor, who played for the Phoenix Mercury for 10 seasons, was named a finalist for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this week.
2 years ago
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals and head coach Kliff Kingsbury wait along the sidelines du...
Kevin Zimmerman

New Year’s resolutions for the Arizona sports teams in 2022

Here are what the local teams that air on 98.7 FM can look forward to achieving in the new year. Let's lend them some resolutions.
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers  durin...
Arizona Sports

The best Arizona sports plays of 2021

Being in high-leverage games tends to produce big moments, and multiple local teams competed for a championship this year.
2 years ago
Diana Taurasi #3, Brianna Turner #21, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Diggins-...
Sam Graveline

Phoenix Mercury release 36-game schedule for 2022 regular season

The Phoenix Mercury released their schedule for the 2022 WNBA season that features a 36-game schedule for the first time in league history.
2 years ago
Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the second half in Game Two of th...
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Phoenix Mercury, head coach Sandy Brondello mutually agree to part ways

After eight seasons in the Valley, the Phoenix Mercury and head coach Sandy Brondello have mutually agreed to part ways.
2 years ago
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after Eno Benjamin #26 (not pictured) scores a ...
Kevin Zimmerman

What Arizona sports fans can be thankful for in 2021

The spirit of Thanksgiving is about the gratefulness that comes with not having it all, but enjoying the some that you do have.
2 years ago
Associated Press

WNBA changing playoff format to more traditional 3-round bracket

The WNBA announced Thursday the playoffs will be three rounds -- best-of-three in the first round and best-of-five after -- starting in 2022.
2 years ago
Nicholas Hodell

Mercury taking resiliency and poise away from WNBA Finals run

The Phoenix Mercury is taking away positive lessons and motivations from a disappointing end to its season in the 2021 WNBA Finals.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury fall to Chicago Sky in Game 3, face elimination on Sunday

The Phoenix Mercury dropped Game 3 by a staggering 36 points and now face elimination on Sunday in Chicago.
3 years ago
Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate after defeating th...
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner, Skylar Diggins-Smith make First Team All-WNBA

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and guard Skylar Diggins-Smith respectively made their sixth and fifth All-WNBA teams.
3 years ago
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Nicholas Hodell

Footprint Center formally dedicated before NBA/WNBA doubleheader

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Footprint Center on Wednesday to dedicate and formally open the doors to the transformed arena.
3 years ago