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Kahleah Copper, Brittney Griner guide Mercury to 87-78 wire-to-wire victory over Storm

Jun. 16, 2024 17:24 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper had 30 points, Brittney Griner scored a season-high 28 and the Phoenix Mercury never trailed in an 87-78 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Copper sank 11 of 20 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers, adding six rebounds for the Mercury...

Jackie Young scores 21 of her career-high 34 in the second quarter and the Aces top the Mercury

Jun. 14, 2024 00:41 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Jackie Young scored 21 of her career-high 34 points in the second quarter, A’ja Wilson had 32 points and 15 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 103-99 on Thursday night to end a three-game skid. Young and Wilson became the third duo in...

Reigning WNBA champion Aces struggling to start season while trying to get players healthy

Jun. 11, 2024 13:37 PM EDT

The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are off to a rough start as they have been inconsistent over the first month of the season. The Aces (5-4) have dropped three of their last four games. They didn't lose their fourth game last season until August. ...

US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark

Jun. 11, 2024 11:08 AM EDT

USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women's Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday. The selection committee didn't believe the talented Clark had enough of high-level reps to be a member of the group headed to the Paris...

Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending champions

Jun. 10, 2024 09:52 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dearica Hamby finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Aari McDonald scored 16 off the bench and the Los Angeles Sparks beat two-time defending-champion Las Vegas 96-92 on Sunday night after the Aces scored the first 14 points of the game. Hamby sank 6 of 10...

Copper scores 29, Griner adds 24 to help Mercury beat Wings 97-90 in 2OT

Jun. 09, 2024 19:17 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored eight of her 29 points in the second overtime, Brittney Griner finished with 24 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 97-90 on Sunday. Phoenix (6-6) has won back-to-back games and three of its last four following a...

Clark not on Olympic team, hopes to make it one day with USA Basketball

Jun. 09, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

Caitlin Clark hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic team one day. It just won't be in Paris next month. The Indiana Fever rookie confirmed on Sunday that she isn't on the roster for this year's Olympics. “I think it just gives you something to work for,” Clark told...

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Jun. 08, 2024 09:55 AM EDT

Caitlin Clark won't be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made. The...

Copper scores 34, hits last-second winner in Griner's return as Mercury top Lynx 81-80

Jun. 08, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper made a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining and scored 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx on Friday night in Brittney Griner's return to the Mercury. Copper sank 13 of 23 shots, none...

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever hope 4-day break can help recharge season after early struggles

Jun. 06, 2024 12:10 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever finally got the break they needed this week. Now everyone is ready to see if four days off will help change their results. Despite Clark's selection as the WNBA rookie of the month for May, she and her new...