The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months. A consular official was able to meet with Griner last week, when her pre-trial detention in Russia was extended for one month. Griner has been detained — wrongfully, U.S. officials have … [Read more...] about State Dept pushing to see Brittney Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in
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Phoenix Mercury let 1st half lead slip in loss to Las Vegas Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 20 points and Jackie Young added 19 as all five Las Vegas starters scored in double figures and the Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-74 on Tuesday night. A’ja Wilson had 16 points and nine rebounds, Chelsea Gray added 14 points and nine assists and Dearica Hamby finished with 13 points and seven rebounds for Las Vegas (4-1). Phoenix (2-2) led … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury let 1st half lead slip in loss to Las Vegas Aces
Mercury sign F Brianna Turner to multi-year contract extension
The Phoenix Mercury announced on Saturday that forward Brianna Turner has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team. Here to stay https://t.co/y6NWHhdYEG — Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) May 14, 2022 After three years in the league, Turner made All-Defensive First Team two times and made All-Rookie Team in 2019. “As I’ve said many times, we want high character, … [Read more...] about Mercury sign F Brianna Turner to multi-year contract extension
Mercury sweep 2-game set with Storm behind Taurasi’s sharp shooting
SEATTLE (AP) — Diana Taurasi made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 69-64 on Saturday to sweep the home-and-home series. Phoenix (2-1) beat Seattle (1-3) 97-77 on Wednesday night in Phoenix. RELATED STORIESMercury sign F Brianna Turner to multi-year contract extensionDetention of Mercury's Brittney Griner in Moscow extended for 1 … [Read more...] about Mercury sweep 2-game set with Storm behind Taurasi’s sharp shooting
Mercury Sign Brianna Turner to a Multi-Year Contract Extension
PHOENIX - The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today announced that the team has signed forward Brianna Turner to a multi-year contract extens... … [Read more...] about Mercury Sign Brianna Turner to a Multi-Year Contract Extension