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Tag: Brittney Griner

Celeste Taylor shoots the ball, facing an opponent in red uniform during a game, with spectators in the background.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster

by Adnan Alam Sep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2024
Diana Taurasi in black and orange athletic attire preparing to shoot a basketball on an indoor court, with a blurred backdrop of basketball hoops and spectators.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Year of change: From last place to playoff berth, Phoenix Mercury return to winning ways

by Adnan Alam Sep 5, 2024Sep 6, 2024
Phoenix Mercury expressed gratitude for Thursday's prisoner exchange that brought home marine Paul Whelan and journalist Evan Gershkovich. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Special for Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

Emotional Mercury center Brittney Griner calls U.S.-Russia prisoner swap a ‘huge win’

by Rian Bosse Aug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2024
Brittney Griner said, "I just appreciate everything more now" since her return to the U.S. after her imprisonment in Russia. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Special for Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

Taurasi, Griner, Copper: Mercury trio determined to help Team USA women’s basketball win gold

by Adnan Alam Aug 1, 2024Aug 3, 2024
Josie Dumlao, second from left, and Andrea Martinez, second from right, pose with Sue Bird, center, at WNBA Live, highlighting the league's commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Martinez)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

WNBA’s international appeal lures players and fans as the women’s game explodes in popularity

by Adnan Alam Jul 25, 2024Jul 25, 2024
The Paris Olympics are expected to feature a record number of LGBTQIA+ athletes. In 2021, at least 186 had come out who participated in the Tokyo Games. (Photo by Westend61/Getty Images)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

‘Gayest Olympics ever’: Paris Games will spotlight growing LGBTQIA+ athletic community

by Adnan Alam Jul 25, 2024Aug 26, 2024
Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, left, and Kahleah Copper turn their attention from the 2024 WNBA regular season to winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

Golden goal: Mercury players, Team USA pack lessons from WNBA All-Star weekend for Paris Olympics

by Adnan Alam Jul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner showcases why she's a six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist in Friday's All-Star Skills Challenge. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones showcase evolving centers in All-Star Skills Challenge

by Adnan Alam Jul 19, 2024Jul 21, 2024
Phoenix Mercury guard and WNBA icon Diana Taurasi addressed the crowd Thursday at the unveiling of the courts named in her honor. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phoenix Mercury unveil Diana Taurasi Courts at new cutting-edge $100 million practice facility

by Julia Thompson Jul 19, 2024Jun 12, 2025
The design highlights Mercury players like Diana Taurasi and Brittany Griner alongside a silhouette of a Jr. Mercury Legacy League member. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Valley artist collaborates with Phoenix Mercury to design mural commemorating 2024 WNBA All-Star Game

by Adnan Alam Jul 17, 2024Jul 17, 2024
Phoenix is hosting its third WNBA All-Star game on July 20. The last two games in the Valley took place in 2000 and 2014. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Skills, thrills and history: WNBA All-Star Game returns to Phoenix after a decade

by Adnan Alam Jul 16, 2024Jul 16, 2024
Caitlin Clark, battling a migraine, stops to sign autographs for fans after nearly achieving a triple-double with 15 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds in the Indiana Fever's 88-82 win Sunday. (Photo by Stella Subasic/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

‘A true professional’: Caitlin Clark’s poise under WNBA spotlight shines in near triple-double win vs. Phoenix Mercury

by Adnan Alam Jul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024

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