Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months. “I just keep hearing that, you know, he has the power. She’s a political pawn, ” said Cherelle, who became emotional detailing what little she knows about Griner’s … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner’s wife asks Joe Biden to secure BG’s release from Russia
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Phoenix Mercury fall to Los Angeles Sparks for 4th straight loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 23 points, Liz Cambage had 21 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 99-95 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Katie Lou Samuelson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft, hit four 3-pointers and finished with 17 points — both career highs — for Los Angeles. Chennedy Carter had 12 points on 6-of-9 … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury fall to Los Angeles Sparks for 4th straight loss
Phoenix Mercury lose third game in a row against Las Vegas Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 24 points, Jackie Young added 20 and Las Vegas dominated the third quarter in a 100-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday. Plum sank three 3-pointers and scored 15 in a 38-point third quarter to help Las Vegas (6-1) turn a two-point halftime lead into an 82-60 advantage. Dearica Hamby scored 11 of her 13 points in the pivotal … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury lose third game in a row against Las Vegas Aces
Media Advisory Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces – May 21, 2022
PHOENIX MERCURY AT LAS VEGAS ACESMAY 21, 2022The Phoenix Mercury will hold two media availabilities on gameday via Zoom. Head Coach Vanessa Ny... … [Read more...] about Media Advisory Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces – May 21, 2022
Diana Taurasi scores 31 as Mercury fall to Wings
PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 37 points, Marina Mabrey added 13 points and a career-best 10 assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 on Thursday night. Diana Taurasi led Phoenix (2-3) with 31 points — her 50th career game scoring at least 30 to extend her own WNBA record. She also became the first player in league history to score at … [Read more...] about Diana Taurasi scores 31 as Mercury fall to Wings