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Tag: Chicago Sky

Kahleah Copper during a game.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Kahleah Copper’s impact shines in return to Phoenix Mercury despite minutes limit

by Truitt Robinson Jun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025

PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbets believes that good leaders speak through actions and words. For the majority of the 2025 season, Kahleah Copper has been limited to her words. This wasn’t the case in her second game back from injury. In 37 minutes of action against the Connecticut Sun on June 18, Copper […]

Satou Sabally from Phoenix Mercury celebrating on the court with arms outstretched, wearing a black "PHX" jersey with the number "0".
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phoenix Mercury forge defensive identity in post-Taurasi, Griner era to post best start since 2014

by Conner Palluck May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
A basketball court's glossy wooden floor with a bold "Bally BET" advertisement in white on a purple background, including a glimpse of courtside equipment and people.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Risk and reward: Sportsbooks cash in on rise of women’s sports betting, but at what cost?

by Adnan Alam Sep 4, 2024Sep 4, 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
Posted inEditor's Picks, New Long Form, Sports

Photo essay: 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend recap, from practice to the game

by Adnan Alam Jul 23, 2024Jul 23, 2024
Caitlin Clark, left, and Angel Reese high-five after Clark dishes to Reese for her record-breaking 10th assist in Saturday's 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)
Posted in2024 Paris Olympics, Editor's Picks, Sports

Fan favorites Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese electrify sold-out Footprint Center in WNBA All-Star debuts

by Julia Thompson Jul 20, 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
Kahleah Copper's arrival gives the Phoenix Mercury a proven star, at the expense of their top draft pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

WNBA Draft Day arrives, but Phoenix Mercury’s splash already made in Kahleah Copper trade

by Adnan Alam Apr 15, 2024Apr 15, 2024
Owner Mat Ishbia’s commitment to the Phoenix Mercury, which will soon see a new $100 million-plus practice facility, has helped make the organization a destination for free agents. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

‘I’ll run through a wall for y’all’: Phoenix Mercury lure talent, strengthen reputation as destination team

by Adnan Alam Mar 5, 2024Mar 5, 2024
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
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner said she was nearly brought to tears Sunday at Footprint Center in her first regular-season home game since being released from a Russian prison. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Home free: Brittney Griner’s emotional embrace completes long return to Footprint Center

by Adnan Alam May 22, 2023May 24, 2023
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Diamond in the rough: DeShields turns setbacks into ESPYS nomination

by Adnan Alam Jul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

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