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Tag: Brittney Griner

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner speaks at a press conference after the announcement of her third Olympic Games selection. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

From Russian detention to Team USA: Brittney Griner’s third Olympic selection marks return to international stage

by Adnan Alam Jun 24, 2024Jul 16, 2024
Averaging 24 points for the Phoenix Mercury, Kahleah Copper’s outstanding season performance underscores her readiness for the 2024 Olympics. (Photo by Shirell Washington/Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

From North Philly to Paris: Kahleah Copper’s road to 2024 Olympics a journey of tears, setbacks and success

by Adnan Alam Jun 12, 2024Jun 12, 2024
Unrivaled, a new women’s basketball league created by WNBA All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, offers an alternative to traveling overseas and addresses the wage gap in women’s basketball. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

‘A long time coming’: Phoenix Mercury players rally behind ‘Unrivaled’ league as game-changer for women’s basketball

by Julia Thompson May 31, 2024Jun 12, 2025
Kahleah Copper is averaging 31.3 points per game for the Phoenix Mercury and is a key to their strong 2-1 start. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phoenix Mercury rolling to start 2024 WNBA season in Brittney Griner’s absence

by Adnan Alam May 23, 2024May 23, 2024
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

‘I didn’t think I would ever wear this jersey again’: Brittney Griner willing to return overseas for Team USA

by Adnan Alam Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
New Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts, here with his wife, Lyndsey, and twin daughters, Londyn and Jordyn, said he understand the backlash surrounding the hiring, but he also believes he can be a good fit for the organization. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phoenix Mercury confident in decision to hire Nate Tibbetts despite widespread criticism

by Adnan Alam Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Suns and Mercury, has announced a groundbreaking $100 million commitment to construct a 123,000-square-foot practice facility in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Culture change: Mat Ishbia invests $100 million in new practice facility for Phoenix Mercury

by Adnan Alam Oct 6, 2023Oct 6, 2023
Brittney Griner at podium.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Year of resilience: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return inspires Phoenix Mercury’s 2023 season

by Adnan Alam Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner Interview
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

‘It’s been exhausting’: Challenges on, off court for Phoenix Mercury lead to disappointing season

by Adnan Alam Sep 12, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Can Griner & Co. turn Mercury’s season around behind back-to-back wins?

by Paola Boivin Jul 21, 2023Jul 21, 2023
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier unveiled their game-changing women's basketball league, Unrivaled. The former UConn teammates aim to reshape the offseason landscape for WNBA players. (Photos by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier launch Unrivaled league to revolutionize WNBA’s offseason play under prioritization clause

by Adnan Alam Jul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023
In the face of challenges, courageous athletes and advocates unite under the rainbow banner and remain determined to make Pride Night an enduring symbol of equality and progress in the world of sports. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Politics, Social Justice, Sports

Pride Night in sports stirs divisive reactions among athletes, leagues and LGBTQ community

by Adnan Alam Jul 19, 2023Jul 20, 2023

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