By Jeff Metcalfe Things have a way of working out for MyKayla Skinner … eventually. Her Olympic dream was only partially fulfilled in 2016 when she was a U.S. gymnastics…
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We caught up with NASCAR’s Toni Breidinger to get to know more about her as a person as well as a race car driver. Breidinger recently earned herself a top…
Hear from Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, General Manager Nick U’Ren, and many more as the Mercury held exit interviews Monday. While Phoenix was 9-31 this year, the franchise is positioned…
The conference is facing a series of legal challenges Washington State and Oregon State have taken legal action against the Pac-12 to determine control of the assets in a conference…
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The WNBA’s longest playoff streak of 10 straight seasons has ended. The Phoenix Mercury will not play postseason hoops for the first time since 2012. PHX’s matchup with the Wings…
When you need a big win, getting off to a good start is crucial in any sport. How about the most points in a single quarter in WNBA history? That’s…
VIDEO – In the latest edition of Mercury Minute, we chatted with Voice of the Mercury in Cindy Brunson. We discussed Phoenix’s playoff chances with 13 games to go and…
Add it to the list of milestones for the WNBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader. Diana Taurasi is now the first player in league history to break 10,000 career points. “It’s pushing…
VIDEO – In the latest edition of Mercury Minute, we caught up with Basketball Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale on what Diana Taurasi’s 10,000 points means for women’s basketball,…
Another big feat for the best big in Mercury franchise history. Nine-time All-Star and 2014 WNBA Champion, Brittney Griner (4,842), now only stands behind Diana Taurasi (9,929) on the Mercury…
In this latest edition of Mercury Minute, we caught up with former Arizona State basketball head coach and current Mercury assistant, Charli Turner Thorne. She discussed being an assistant under…
Coming back from WNBA All-Star weekend in Vegas, the 4-15 Mercury roster was well-rested and focused on the task at hand: setting a positive tone for the next 20 games….
VIDEO – “I want the WNBA All-Star Game, and I want it in 2024.” Those were Mercury and Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s words to CEO Josh Bartelstein when he first…
Brittney Griner and Team Stewart had a ball in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game, beating Team Wilson 143-127. Seattle’s Jewell Loyd won All-Star MVP with 31 points. Griner dropped a…
Ahead of the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game today, league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend will be hosted by Phoenix. “Thank you to Mat Ishbia and…
Golden State Warriors basketball executive and Arizona native Nick U’Ren has been named the Mercury’s next general manager. Current General Manager and WNBA Champion, Jim Pitman, is retiring as GM…
VIDEO – In the latest edition of Mercury Minute, we went on the road as Interim Head Coach Nikki Blue joined us to talk about a quote that inspires her:…
The Phoenix Mercury announced Friday that Charli Turner Thorne, the winningest coach in ASU basketball history, has joined interim head coach Nikki Blue’s coaching staff as an assistant. Blue was…
The Mercury delivered its best game of the season and it’s still just the first week under interim head coach Nikki Blue. “For us to get this win,” Blue said….
In the latest edition of the Mercury Minute, we caught up with Phoenix general manager Jim Pitman to discuss Brittney Griner’s ninth All-Star selection, his early impressions of interim head…
“Sometimes you gotta shake things up a little bit.” Couldn’t have said it better myself, Brittney. “The final straw is that we’re 2-10,” general manager Jim Pitman said. “That’s just…
VIDEO – In the latest edition of Mercury Minute, guard Jennie Simms spoke about making the most of the moment, dealing with a coaching change, and her experience with Team…
For the ninth time in her illustrious career, Mercury superstar center Brittney Griner has been named a WNBA All-Star. Griner has averaged 18.1 points per game, a career-high 61.8% from…
New Mercury and Suns owner Mat Ishbia continues to put his imprint on his franchises. The morning after the Mercury lost another game to the Storm, dropping to a 2-10…
Before the Mercury’s loss to the Storm on June 13th, it was sitting at 2-6 with a chance to get a much-needed win against a mediocre opponent. Since then, Phoenix…
Going into its matchup against the Storm, the Mercury was favored by six. Phoenix (2-6) ended up falling 83-69. “I’m tired of losing,” guard Sophie Cunningham said. “I’m ready to…
In this latest edition of Mercury Minute, WNBA reporter Jeff Metcalfe discusses Phoenix season so far, how impressive Brittney Griner has been to start the year (nearly 22 ppg, 7…
During the Mercury’s most recent road trip from Dallas to Indiana, star center Brittney Griner was harassed by a person described as a “social media provocateur”. Griner was released from…
“I’M BACK!” Brittney Griner yelled out after draining a three as the roof nearly popped off of Footprint Center. “I knew she was going to hit it,” guard Sug Sutton,…
Crypto.com Arena was jumpin’ Friday night. Nearly 10,400 strong packed the venue. Not just because the 27th WNBA season was about to tip-off, but because the entire arena, regardless of…
First Mercury Minute of the season with The Atlantic’s Jemele Hill. She discussed Brittney Griner’s return, Diana Taurasi’s 19th year, and early season expectations for the Phoenix Mercury.
Take a breathe of fresh air, Mercury fans. Brittney Griner returned to WNBA (preseason) action for the first time since the 2021 WNBA Finals, when Phoenix lost to Chicago. “Hearing…
By Dalanie Todd PHOENIX – “Don’t mess up twice,” Diana Taurasi’s advice to Phoenix Mercury rookie Destiny Harden. “If you mess up, try not to mess up again with that…
The Mercury tipped-off its 2023 training camp with great vibes on day one thanks to Brittney Griner’s return to the hardwood. “Felt good being back,” Griner said. “It’s everything I…
An emotional Brittney Griner publicly spoke for the first time since being wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly 300 days as she recounted her first moments on US soil. She…
Since joining the Suns broadcast team on Bally Sports Arizona this season, the Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham has gained a new perspective on and off the court. In the clip above,…
Story by Jeff Metcalfe Two of the four No. 1 seeds, Stanford and Indiana, failed to survive the first week of the NCAA Tournament. Will the two remaining, South Carolina…
Since its introduction as a club sport in 2016, women’s ice hockey at Arizona State has surpassed expectations. From beating some of the top tier hockey programs in the country…
When a team is heavily favored in any given matchup, sometimes, the battle is against themselves more than the actual opponent. Well, Desert Vista Girls Basketball left no doubt on…
Two major pieces of the Mercury 2023 puzzle have finally been added. Brittney Griner & Diana Taurasi have re-signed with Phoenix. Griner on a one-year deal & Taurasi on a…
Story by Jeff Metcalfe Utah blinked first in the duel with Stanford for first place, losing at 14th-ranked Arizona in the next-to-last week of the regular season. The Cardinal capitalized,…
Story by Daniel Stipanovich The Xavier College Prep girl’s basketball team (20-5) is two wins from delivering the program’s first state championship. The season has already been special for junior…
VIDEO – In the clip above, we take a closer look at the major movement of Girls Flag Football across Arizona in our National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun…
“It feels so good to be home!” In her first Instagram post since February 5th, Brittney Griner expressed thankfulness to her loved ones, President Biden, and several others that have…
The U.S. has officially completed a 1-for-1 prisoner swap to bring Brittney Griner home in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. “Today my family is whole,” Cherelle Griner,…
Story by Jeff Metcalfe @jeffmetcalfe Nicole Douglas’ prime reason for returning to Arizona State for a super senior fifth season wasn’t to break long-standing school career records. It’s anything but…
Story by Noelle Blumel After an entire summer of uncertainty, Jim Van Wicklin was named head coach of the Dobson High School girl’s volleyball team just two weeks before the…
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