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The Phoenix Mercury have a message for men who dismiss the WNBA: Give the game a shot. To encourage that, they're offering free tickets.

BRISTOL, Conn. -- Best player on the board or best player for a system? It's a question of draft philosophy that Corey Gaines and the Phoenix Mercury will enjoy mulling over for the next six-plus months. In a draft class headlined by three entire...

The Phoenix Mercury won the WNBA draft lottery Wednesday night and earned the right to choose Brittney Griner with the top pick next year.

Phoenix walked away with the No. 1 pick in Wednesday's WNBA draft lottery. And while it made the Mercury's day, it was the worst-case scenario for Washington, which had the best odds of winning the top pick in the lottery.

The participants in the WNBA playoffs and the draft lottery are now set. Washington, Phoenix, Tulsa and Chicago -- which lost Thursday and was eliminated from postseason contention -- are the teams that will be in the Brittney Griner sweepstakes. We...

Phoenix is mired in a 4-19 season, but DeWanna Bonner -- the league's perpetual Sixth Woman of the Year -- has transformed into the team's go-to talent.

With Penny Taylor sidelined, Diana Taurasi will shoulder more than ever in Phoenix. But the Mercury also expect bigger contributions from Candice Dupree and DeWanna Bonner.

Mercury 109, Dream 95

Doping allegations led to a five-month break from the game. She's vindicated, and coaches say the layoff has helped her.

There are holes to be plugged for all teams -- some bigger than others. In the SEC those holes might seem gigantic until you look at the talent teams are able to reload with, considering the enormous talent pool these schools pick from. Still, ...

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Phoenix Mercury coach Corey Gaines, who guided the team to its second WNBA championship in three years last season, has been re-signed to a one-year contract.

Despite Sunday's loss, the Mercury did a lot of things right in Game 3. But the team's struggles from outside the arc, particularly from Diana Taurasi, hurt the most.

Phoenix Mercury forward Penny Taylor is expected to play in Game 3 of the WNBA finals Sunday after being elbowed in the mouth during Game 2.

Diana Taurasi scored 27 points and led a late charge that carried the Phoenix Mercury to a 106-99 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.