Diana Taurasi: WNBA star becomes first in league history to score 10,000 career points
1 year, 7 months ago

Diana Taurasi: WNBA star becomes first in league history to score 10,000 career points

CNN  

CNN — Diana Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury star who stands atop the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer list, reached another milestone in her highly decorated career by becoming the first player to score 10,000 points in league history. Playing in front of a packed Footprint Center in Phoenix, Taurasi entered Thursday night’s game needing 18 points to reach the historic mark. “We needed this win pretty bad but it really was a nice feeling, you know when there’s anticipation and it kind of works out your way and what a great night for women’s basketball tonight.” The former MVP finished the night with a season-high 42 points, the most she’s scored during regulation in a game in her career, in the Mercury’s 91-71 victory over the Dream. “On behalf of the WNBA and basketball fans worldwide, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Diana on reaching the incredible milestone of 10,000 points as she continues to author new chapters is an illustrious WNBA career,” league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement.

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Saturday Sports: Diana Taurasi's retirement, NBA drama
4 weeks ago

Saturday Sports: Diana Taurasi's retirement, NBA drama

NPR  

Saturday Sports: Diana Taurasi's retirement, NBA drama SCOTT SIMON, HOST: And now it's time for sports. SIMON:.Point guard for the Phoenix Mercury, three-time WNBA champion, one MVP award, 11 all-star selections, six, six Olympic gold medals, three-time college basketball national champion with UConn. Luka Doncic, one of the NBA greats, recently traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the LA Lakers, …

Diana Taurasi Leaves NBA with 10,646 Points & 6 Olympic Golds – A Legacy Like No Other!
1 month ago

Diana Taurasi Leaves NBA with 10,646 Points & 6 Olympic Golds – A Legacy Like No Other!

The Hindu  

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. It’s the life of an extraordinary person who, I think, had as much to do with changing women’s basketball as anyone who’s ever played the game.” The 42-year-old won her sixth Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games and finishes her WNBA career …

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
1 month ago

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

Deccan Chronicle  

PHOENIX: Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history. It’s the life of an extraordinary person who, I think, had as much to do with changing women’s basketball as anyone who’s ever played the game.” The 42-year-old won her sixth Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games and finishes her WNBA …

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
Top News
1 month ago

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. The WNBA’s career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Wednesday in an interview with Time magazine. In addition to her three WNBA championships with the Mercury, Taurasi won six Euroleague championships while playing year-round most …

Diana Taurasi: WNBA all-time leading scorer announces retirement from basketball
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1 month ago

Diana Taurasi: WNBA all-time leading scorer announces retirement from basketball

CNN  

CNN — Women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement Tuesday after more than 20 years in the WNBA. But it’s a start 💜 pic.twitter.com/X34bgGBWqv — Phoenix Mercury February 25, 2025 “On behalf of the WNBA family, I thank Diana for everything that she has brought to the WNBA – her passion, her charisma and, most of all, her relentless …

Mercury’s Diana Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
1 month ago

Mercury’s Diana Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Storm last season. The WNBA’s career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday in an interview with Time magazine. It’s the life of an extraordinary person who, I think, had as much to do with changing women’s basketball as anyone who’s …

Napheesa Collier powers Lynx to WNBA semifinals with 42-point Game 2 win over Mercury
6 months ago

Napheesa Collier powers Lynx to WNBA semifinals with 42-point Game 2 win over Mercury

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The “MVP-MVP-MVP” chants for Napheesa Collier began around the 6:30 mark in the final quarter and rained down on the floor throughout the final minutes. Behind Collier’s 42 points, the Minnesota Lynx downed the Phoenix Mercury, 101-88, sending Minnesota back to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since the 2020 bubble season. “Phee just has the ability …

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
6 months, 1 week ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lots of records — most …

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun
6 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season when she finished with 29 in the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Young’s pull-up jumper midway through the period made it 58-47 and Las Vegas led by double figures the rest of the way. Wilson was dominant …

A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it

Associated Press  

A’ja Wilson has been scoring at a record pace all season long and now she owns the all-time mark for points in a single year. Las Vegas’ two-time MVP is averaging 27.31 points and Wilson is on pace to be the first player ever to reach 1,000 points in a single season with the Aces having four games left. Here’s …

A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single-season points record, passes Jewell Loyd’s mark of 939
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single-season points record, passes Jewell Loyd’s mark of 939

New York Times  

At the end of the 2023 WNBA season, after the Las Vegas Aces had captured their second consecutive title and A’ja Wilson earned Finals MVP, Wilson had a message. Against the Indiana Fever — and rookie Caitlin Clark, who could challenge these marks in the not-so-distant future — Wilson scored her 941st point in the second quarter, breaking Jewell Loyd’s …

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Washington Mystics after Kahleah Copper scored 28 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 victory against the Atlanta Dream. Phoenix scores 82.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 83.5 Washington gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 5-5, averaging 80.0 points, 33.1 rebounds, …

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Associated Press  

WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.” The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head …

The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury
7 months ago

The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — They have become the faces of the Phoenix Mercury through a dozen years together, sharing the elation of a WNBA championship in 2014, the pride of winning three Olympic gold medals together and the heartbreak of losses, injuries and off-the-court issues. The Mercury have a 16-16 record, they’re relatively healthy and they’re focused on building momentum as they …

Griner leads Phoenix against New York after 22-point performance
7 months ago

Griner leads Phoenix against New York after 22-point performance

Associated Press  

New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury hosts the New York Liberty after Brittney Griner scored 22 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 82-80 victory over the Atlanta Dream. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Phoenix gives up. …

Charles moves into 2nd on WNBA scoring list while leading Dream past Mercury 72-63
7 months, 1 week ago

Charles moves into 2nd on WNBA scoring list while leading Dream past Mercury 72-63

Associated Press  

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Tina Charles became the second all-time leading scorer in WNBA history while posting 12 points and 17 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 72-63 on Wednesday night. Allisha Gray had 21 points and Rhyne Howard 19 to lead the Dream, who won their season-best third straight after going into the Olympic break on …

Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals
8 months, 1 week ago

Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality; she’ll be playing in a record sixth Olympic games when the U.S. women’s basketball team goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal later this month. “We’re going to count on her voice and that experience she …

Diana Taurasi will have 2 courts named after her at Phoenix Mercury’s new practice facility
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Diana Taurasi will have 2 courts named after her at Phoenix Mercury’s new practice facility

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are dedicating two courts at the team’s new $70 million practice facility to star guard Diana Taurasi. The 58,000-foot facility in downtown Phoenix will be unveiled next Thursday to kick off WNBA All-Star weekend at Footprint Center. The facility, three blocks from the arena, will include two courts named Diana Taurasi Court and include a …

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings A decade ago at the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, two rookies became the story. The countdown begins… ⏳ Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women’s National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx — WNBA July 3, 2024 …

Caitlin Clark-Diana Taurasi matchup becomes second most-watched WNBA game on ESPN
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark-Diana Taurasi matchup becomes second most-watched WNBA game on ESPN

New York Times  

The Rookie versus The GOAT produced some viewership magic for the WNBA. The Indiana Fever’s 88-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury on June 30 averaged 1.9 million viewers, the second most-watched WNBA game in the history of ESPN only behind the Fever against the Chicago Sky on June 23. What makes this particularly interesting, as Sports Media Watch first noted: …

Diana Taurasi issues blunt four-word response to Caitlin Clark question ahead of their first WNBA showdown... after veteran's previous remarks
9 months ago

Diana Taurasi issues blunt four-word response to Caitlin Clark question ahead of their first WNBA showdown... after veteran's previous remarks

Daily Mail  

Diana Taurasi gave a blunt, four-word response when being asked about her first-time ever matchup against Caitlin Clark on Sunday. Taurasi is 20 years older than Clark and Sunday's matinee in Phoenix represents a generational battle between a WNBA pioneer and a likely candidate to be one of the leading stars for the league over the next two decades. Caitlin …

Griner, Taurasi each score 19 points and the Mercury beat the Liberty, 99-93
9 months, 1 week ago

Griner, Taurasi each score 19 points and the Mercury beat the Liberty, 99-93

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi each scored 19 points to lead six Phoenix players in double figures and the Mercury beat the New York Liberty 99-93 on Tuesday night in a game that featured a WNBA record 33 made 3-pointers. The Liberty, who had an eight-game winning streak snapped, had three players with at least four made 3-pointers, …

WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi calls out 'sensitive' Caitlin Clark fans after online backlash
10 months, 4 weeks ago

WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi calls out 'sensitive' Caitlin Clark fans after online backlash

Daily Mail  

WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi has called out Caitlin Clark fans for being too 'sensitive' after she was the recipient of backlash online for her 'reality' warning to this year's No. Caitlin Clark has been warned that she will have to bid her time to become great in the WNBA Diana Taurasi - a three-time WNBA champ with the Phoenix Mercury …

Warriors’ Stephen Curry edges WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point contest
1 year, 1 month ago

Warriors’ Stephen Curry edges WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point contest

New York Times  

By Joe Vardon, Sabreena Merchant and James Boyd INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Curry, the greatest 3-point shooter in history, edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a first-of-its-kind shootout on All-Star Saturday Night. Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar whose 3,642 regular season 3-pointers are the most ever, and who has two NBA 3-point contest championships to his name, set a score …

Dream’s Rhyne Howard sets WNBA playoff debut record with 36 points despite loss to Wings
1 year, 6 months ago

Dream’s Rhyne Howard sets WNBA playoff debut record with 36 points despite loss to Wings

New York Times  

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard set a WNBA record by scoring 36 points in her playoff debut, a 94-82 loss to the Dallas Wings on Friday. The 23-year-old Howard — who recorded 19 points in the first quarter alone — is the youngest player in WNBA history with a 30-point playoff game, per ESPN Stats & Info. History maker ✅@howard_rhyne …

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
1 year, 6 months ago

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. “It probably sounds like a lot, but that’s my peace.” Griner’s return this season has been widely celebrated around the WNBA and much of the expected vitriol — she was freed as part of a swap for notorious …

Washington visits Phoenix following Jefferson’s 32-point game
1 year, 6 months ago

Washington visits Phoenix following Jefferson’s 32-point game

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Mystics -7.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Washington Mystics after Moriah Jefferson scored 32 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 86-73 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Griner is averaging 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks for the Mercury. LAST 10 …

Connecticut faces Phoenix, seeks 25th win this season
1 year, 6 months ago

Connecticut faces Phoenix, seeks 25th win this season

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Connecticut Sun Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sun -13.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Sun host the Phoenix Mercury. Sophie Cunningham is averaging 11.8 points and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 42.0% over the past 10 games for Phoenix. LAST 10 …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 7 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

Aces’ A’ja Wilson ties WNBA all-time single-game scoring record with 53 points: How she did it
1 year, 7 months ago

Aces’ A’ja Wilson ties WNBA all-time single-game scoring record with 53 points: How she did it

New York Times  

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson tied the WNBA’s all-time single-game scoring record with 53 points in Tuesday’s 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream. In addition to tying the single-game scoring record, Wilson’s 20 made free throws are the second-most in a single game in WNBA history, behind only Cynthia Cooper, who made 22 during a game in July of …

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever
1 year, 7 months ago

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever 100-89 on Sunday and set a franchise record for wins in a season. WNBA suspends Ruthy Hebard, fines six others Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Liberty, Betnijah Laney scored 12 and Sabrina Ionescu 10. Aliyah Boston …

Washington plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid
1 year, 7 months ago

Washington plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Mercury -2.5; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington will attempt to stop its seven-game road losing streak when the Mystics face Phoenix. Brittney Sykes is scoring 14.4 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Mystics. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 4-6, averaging 77.4 points, 33.5 …

WNBA power rankings: Why Diana Taurasi’s GOAT moment met expectations
1 year, 7 months ago

WNBA power rankings: Why Diana Taurasi’s GOAT moment met expectations

New York Times  

Read the latest WNBA Power Rankings Diana Taurasi reaching 10,000 points for her regular-season career met the moment in so many ways. Over the last four games since she returned from injury, Taurasi has scored 119 points, the most she’s tallied in a four-game stretch since 2006 when she set the WNBA’s single-season scoring record. Jones is the second-best offensive …

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points
1 year, 7 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points

The Hindu  

Diana Taurasi received a pass and in an instant, the shot was off her fingertips. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. “It was a cool night — you couldn’t have wrote this any better for our fans and our city,” …

Taurasi reaches 10,000 points, which WNBA player next in line to reach the milestone
1 year, 7 months ago

Taurasi reaches 10,000 points, which WNBA player next in line to reach the milestone

Associated Press  

Diana Taurasi reached the 10,000 point milestone in the regular season and has over 3,000 points more than the next active WNBA player on the scoring list. Even though the WNBA has expanded its season to 40 games and Bonner is averaging 19.1 points a game, she’d need to keep up that pace for about another five years to cross …

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, scoring season-high 42 for Mercury
1 year, 7 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, scoring season-high 42 for Mercury

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi received a pass and in an instant, the shot was off her fingertips. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. “It was a cool night — you couldn’t have wrote this any better for our fans …

Phoenix hosts Atlanta after Taurasi’s 29-point game
1 year, 7 months ago

Phoenix hosts Atlanta after Taurasi’s 29-point game

Associated Press  

Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Dream -7.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Atlanta Dream after Diana Taurasi scored 29 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 72-71 loss to the Indiana Fever. Brittney Griner is averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, …

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career
1 year, 7 months ago

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career

Associated Press  

Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career on Thursday night. “I really don’t think about the number, I really don’t,” Taurasi said after scoring 29 points in a one-point loss to Indiana on Tuesday night. “What she’s been able to …

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history with 10,000 points
1 year, 7 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history with 10,000 points

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere during the second half on Thursday in Phoenix. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to score 10,000 points. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. Taurasi got her scoring …

Cloud has 23 and 9 assists, Sykes also scores 23; Mystics beat Mercury 84-69
1 year, 8 months ago

Cloud has 23 and 9 assists, Sykes also scores 23; Mystics beat Mercury 84-69

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Natasha Cloud scored 23 points and had nine assists, Brittney Sykes also scored 23 points and the short-handed Washington Mystics beat Phoenix 84-69 Sunday, extending the Mercury’s road losing streak to seven games. Sykes made a driving basket with 4:52 left in the first quarter that gave the Mystics the lead for good and sparked an 8-0 run, …

Phoenix hosts Connecticut after Hayes’ 22-point showing
1 year, 8 months ago

Phoenix hosts Connecticut after Hayes’ 22-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sun -7.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut plays the Phoenix Mercury after Tiffany Hayes scored 22 points in the Sun’s 84-72 win against the Chicago Sky. Phoenix ranks fifth in the WNBA with 19.7 assists per game led by Sug Sutton averaging 5.1. LAST 10 …

Why Brittney Griner’s presence on the court makes the WNBA stronger
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Brittney Griner’s presence on the court makes the WNBA stronger

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner picked up Chelsea Gray before the Aces point guard crossed the half-court line. Griner added another dunk in the second half en route to her team’s 143-127 blowout win, but she relished more in simply being around these players after missing so many months in their presence. “To be able to share this moment with, …

Brittney Griner Dominates In Emotional Return To The WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner Dominates In Emotional Return To The WNBA All-Star Game

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s mid-season showcase event. “Everyone sending the letters and the love, meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd …

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s midseason showcase event. They have never wavered in their support.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 victory over Team Wilson, led by the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm broke …

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before the start of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. “Everyone sending the letters and the love meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell …

Sabrina Ionescu sets record for NBA, WNBA 3-Point Contest; Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum win Skills Challenge
1 year, 8 months ago

Sabrina Ionescu sets record for NBA, WNBA 3-Point Contest; Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum win Skills Challenge

New York Times  

Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu set the record for the WNBA and NBA 3-Point Contest on Friday with 37 points in the final round. Gray and Plum defeated Ionescu and her Liberty teammate Courtney Vandersloot to win the Skills Challenge. The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game will tip off Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. Sabrina Ionescu …

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks
1 year, 8 months ago

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner scored 29 points, including her 25th dunk as a professional, and the Phoenix Mercury held on for a 78-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks in a matchup between two struggling teams on Sunday. Diana Taurasi added 12 of her 22 in the fourth quarter to put her less than 100 points from 10,000 in her …

WNBA top scorer Taurasi to stay at Phoenix Mercury, signs multi-year contract
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA top scorer Taurasi to stay at Phoenix Mercury, signs multi-year contract

The Hindu  

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, has signed a multi-year contract to remain with the Phoenix Mercury, the team said on Saturday. “Diana Taurasi belongs in a Mercury uniform, and we are grateful for the continued faith she demonstrates in our organization by returning year after year,” Mercury General Manager Jim Pitman said in a news release. pic.twitter.com/j4ViHYu6vT — …

WNBA's all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi re-signs with Mercury
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA's all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi re-signs with Mercury

Daily Mail  

The WNBA's all-time leading scorer is sticking with the team that drafted her first overall in 2004. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multiyear contract, the team announced Saturday. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multiyear contract, the team announced Saturday 'I'm still competitive, still driven, still want to play, …

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