Latest Diana Taurasi News

Brown scores 26, Sparks get 2nd win over Mercury

Jun. 03, 2023 00:43 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Lexie Brown scored 26 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 99-93 in overtime on Friday night. Brown drilled her third 3-pointer of the game with 1:03 left in overtime to extend Los...

Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs Lynx

May. 26, 2023 07:57 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists, while Griner added 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. ...

Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win over Mercury

May. 21, 2023 18:32 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner's regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 75-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Griner finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in her first...

Suns, Mercury unveil local media deal with RSNs struggling

Apr. 28, 2023 17:08 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury announced a media rights deal on Friday that could pave the way for local sports broadcasts following the much-publicized struggles of regional sports networks. The Suns have partnered with Gray Television Inc., which...

Iowa, LSU both seeking first NCAA titles in women's final

Apr. 01, 2023 15:47 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has captured the attention of basketball fans with her historic performance in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa's sensational guard will try to finish off the unprecedented run she's led the Hawkeyes on with a championship when they face LSU on Sunday in the...