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Tag: Minnesota Lynx

Satou Sabally smiles at a press conference with a microphone and water bottle in front.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

New faces, new fire: Phoenix Mercury surge to hot start without Taurasi, Griner

by Aishling Cavanaugh Jun 2, 2025Jun 2, 2025

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury were supposed to need time. Time to adjust to a new era, to recover from the departures of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. Time to jell with a roster that returned just two players from last season — both of whom are currently injured. They especially needed time to develop […]

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
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination

by Adnan Alam Sep 27, 2024Sep 27, 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
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
Diana Taurasi, right, and Brittney Griner combined for 41 points in the Phoenix Mercury's first win of the season Thursday against the Minnesota Lynx at Footprint Center. (Photo couresy of Phoenix Mercury)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Mercury earn first win behind vintage Diana Taurasi double-double

by Adnan Alam May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Posted inSports

What’s next? Taurasi’s popularity is off charts, but GOAT’s future remains mystery

by Adnan Alam Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020

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