Coronavirus sports roundup: Mercury honor Breonna Taylor; fake fans to highlight games at Chase Field
PHOENIX – Mercury, Suns players begin making decisions about social justice messages on jerseys. Fox announces virtual fans for MLB games.
Coronavirus sports roundup: COVID-19 hits Suns’ Aron Baynes hard
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes learned quickly that the coronavirus is no joke. The Suns' Ricky Rubio has landed in Orlando, and the NFL says fans must wear masks in 2020.
‘This is our moment’: Mercury, WNBA brace for complications as they prepare to return
PHOENIX - From COVID-19 concerns to racial injustice, the WNBA, Mercury brace for complications as they return to court
COVID-19 pandemic forces Mercury to cut players without seeing them
PHOENIX – The Mercury cut four players despite not having a training camp yet because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Phoenix Mercury trade first round selection to bolster backcourt, secure Walker-Kimbrough
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury added three guards on draft night and traded first-round pick Jocelyn Willoughby to secure point guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
Mercury mulling ways to complement their ‘big-three’ in WNBA Draft
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury have the 10th overall selection in the WNBA’s April 17 player draft. Mercury coach Sandy Brondello said she’s confident the right player will be available when the Mercury pick.
Seven years ago, Mercury made transformative draft pick: Brittney Griner
PHOENIX – Seven years ago, the Phoenix Mercury drafted Brittney Griner with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. She transformed the franchise.
Thirteen years ago, Mercury pulled off blockbuster trade for Tangela Smith that paid dividends
PHOENIX – Thirteen years ago, the Phoenix Mercury traded their No. 1 pick for Tangela Smith, and it paid dividends.
‘Kobe gave it life’: Bryant’s appreciation for women’s game evident in connection with Taurasi, Mercury
PHOENIX – Kobe Bryant had appreciation for Mercury, women’s game.
‘It was tough’: Leilani Mitchell boxes out adversity, leads Mercury to playoffs
PHOENIX – Despite fighting a variety of odds, Leilani Mitchell has been a difference-maker for the Phoenix Mercury as they begin postseason play Wednesday.
Diana Taurasi’s back injury tests her patience, serves as reminder of WNBA pay disparity
PHOENIX – In a storied 15-year career that has included WNBA championships, Olympic gold medals and a number of individual accolades, few firsts remain for Diana Taurasi to accomplish. Learning to overcome a back injury is one.
Phoenix Mercury rookie Sophie Cunningham enters All-Star break on high note
PHOENIX – Mercury rookie Sophie Cunningham has shined for Phoenix in her first season with the team.
