Phoenix Mercury
FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) plays during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Phoenix. Wilson was named AP Defensive Player of the Year Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury 10/3/2021

Aug. 16, 2022 09:30 PM EDT

Penny Taylor speaks during the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Jamar Coach/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Taylor calls for Griner's release at Hall of Fame induction

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 11, 2022 08:02 PM EDT

Diggins-Smith scores 19 points, Mercury beats Dream 92-81

Aug. 15, 2021 09:03 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, Diana Taurasi had 18 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 92-81 on Sunday in the first game for...

United States' Diana Taurasi (12), center, is fouled by Nigeria's Ify Ibekwe (52) during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Taurasi feeling fine at Olympics after first game in 3 weeks

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 28, 2021 02:04 AM EDT

Arike Ogunbowale drives up the court during practice for the WNBA All-Star Basketball team, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 13, 2021 06:27 PM EDT