Former college teammates and WNBA legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are as competitive as they come, even when trying to determine who knows who best. Taurasi and Bird did a sit-down video that was put together by TOGETHXR ahead of their final regular season match on Friday with Bird set to retire after the season. Bird has a certain celebrity crush that may surprise some … [Read more...] about Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi test who knows each other the best
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Phoenix Mercury agree to terms with forward Kaela Davis
The Phoenix Mercury announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with forward Kaela Davis to a hardship contract. Davis, 27, was selected with the 10th pick in the 2017 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings. Her professional career got off to a fast start. She was named to the WNBA All-Rookie team, averaging 6.1 PPG and 1.4 RPG. Davis spent three seasons with the Wings, starting 16 … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury agree to terms with forward Kaela Davis
US Sens. Kelly, Sinema of Arizona call for immediate release of Brittney Griner
Arizona Democratic U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema released a joint statement on Thursday calling for the immediate release of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner from her detainment in Russia. The two senators introduced a bipartisan resolution that “calls on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release Griner and urges the United States to … [Read more...] about US Sens. Kelly, Sinema of Arizona call for immediate release of Brittney Griner
Mercury Sign Kaela Davis to Hardship Contract
PHOENIX - The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today announced the signing of forward Kaela Davis to a hardship contract.Davis, a 6-2 forw... … [Read more...] about Mercury Sign Kaela Davis to Hardship Contract
Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes U.S. characterization of Brittney Griner jailing
MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention,” saying it shows disrespect for Russian law. Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were … [Read more...] about Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes U.S. characterization of Brittney Griner jailing