Mercury News Index
| SEPTEMBER 2011 |
Sept. 14: Diana Taurasi: All Heart
Sept. 12: Taurasi and Taylor Re-Sign With Mercury
| AUGUST 2011 |
| JULY 2011 |
July 19: Penny Taylor Named All-Star Reserve
July 12: Mercury COO Returns to Joplin
| JUNE 2011 |
June 27: Taylor Named Player of the Week
| MAY 2011 |
| APRIL 2011 |
April 18: Marie Ferdinand-Harris Q&A
| MARCH 2011 |
March 24: One on One With Nakia Sanford
| FEBRUARY 2011 |
Feb. 8: One-on-One With Candice Dupree
| JANUARY 2011 |
| NOVEMBER 2010 |
| OCTOBER 2010 |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 |
Sept. 30: Dee and Dupree Shoot for Gold
| AUGUST 2010 |
Aug. 31: Western Conference Preview
Aug. 26: Dupree comes up big in playoff debut
Aug. 26: Bonner again honored for efforts
Aug. 23: Taurasi re-signs with Mercury
Aug. 10: Rock the Pink a huge success | Photos
Aug. 1: One-on-one with Kara Braxton
| JULY 2010 |
July 29: Mercury preparing for stretch run
July 23: Mercury sign Kara Braxton
| JUNE 2010 |
June 30: Mercury announces leadership changes
June 20: Catching up with Candice Dupree
| MAY 2010 |
May 12: Training Camp notes: Week 2
May 3: Training Camp notes: Week 1
| APRIL 2010 |
April 28: One-on-one with Temeka Johnson
April 19: Dupree USA Basektball blog
April 16: Mercury re-signs Taylor, Johnson
April 12: Checking in with Tangela Smith
| MARCH 2010 |
March 31: Dupree to add new dimension to Mercury
March 30: Mercury acquires Candice Dupree
March 17: LifeLock extends comittment to Mercury
March 4: Checking in with Ketia Swanier
| FEBRUARY 2010 |
| SEPTEMBER 2009 |
Mercury-Silver Stars | Mercury-Sparks
Sept. 26: Mercury-Fever Finals Preview
Sept. 25: Facing elimination not new to Mercury
Sept. 25: BLOG: Predicting Mercury to win it all
Sept. 24: Bonner Named to All-Rookie Team
Sept. 19: My Time With Taurasi
Sept. 18: Bonner named WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year | VIDEO
Sept. 17: Video: Timeout With Temeka Johnson
Sept. 17: Video: Mercury arrive in San Antonio
Sept. 13: BLOG: Meyers Drysdale on Hall of Fame weekend | PHOTOS
Sept. 5: Mercury honor Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Sept. 1: Mercury sprinting toward finish line
| AUGUST 2009 |
Aug. 29: Grant Hill takes in Mercury victory
Aug. 23: Mercury clinches playoff berth
Aug. 21: One-on-One With Corey Gaines
Aug. 21: One-on-one with Donna Orender
Aug. 18: Mercury guards named to 2009-12 USA Team | Audio
Aug. 17: Taurasi named Player of the Week
Aug. 13: Dog Days of Summer again a success
| JULY 2009 |
July 20: Video: Mercury 5
July 17: A Penny Saved... A Penny Returned
July 11: One-on-One With Jay Parry
July 1: One-on-One With Kip Helt
July 1: Mercury weather Storm
July 1: Suns, Mercury Shine on Wednesday
| JUNE 2009 |
June 30: The President's DC Adventures
June 23: Video: Jennifer Gillom Tribute
June 17: Many Happy Returns
June 17: Mercury stay strong at home
June 16: Taurasi remains hot in Mercury win
June 9: One-on-one with DeWanna Bonner
June 9: Best defense is a good offense
June 1: LifeLong Partnership Video
June 3: LifeLong Partnership Photos
June 1: Blog: Lil Dee Checks In
| MAY 2009 |
May 29: VIDEO - Yuko Oga in Las Vegas
May 22: Bonner: My first week in Phoenix
May 20: Hope is the name of the game
May 12: The man behind the Mercury
| APRIL 2009 |
April 27: One-On-One With Tangela Smith
April 9: Video: 2009 WNBA Draft
| AUGUST 2008 |
Aug. 7: Mercury sign Olympia Scott
Aug. 3: Penny Taylor to miss rest of '08
| JULY 2008 |
- July 27: Mercury head to Olympic break with loss to Fever
- July 22: Notebook: Phoenix eyeing fourth place
- July 21: Pondexter recognized for big week
- July 18: Mercury rookie Pringle rounding into form
- July 15: NOTEBOOK: Home cooking for Smith, Maz; honor for Gillom
- July 12: Mercury need rebounds to fuel their offense
- July 10: Notebook: Recent slow starts costing Mercury
- July 10: Willingham keeps focus on son while expanding on 'gift'
- July 9: Taurasi catches fire, leads Mercury to victory
- July 8: Mercury come back to catch Comets
- July 8: Mercury looking to end struggles against West
- July 8: Pondexter's return a welcome sign
- July 5: Mercury cautious with injured Pondexter
- July 3: AUDIO: Corey Gaines talks to PhoenixMercury.com
- July 2: AUDIO: Taurasi on XTRA's Bickley and MJ
| JUNE 2008 |
- June 30, 2008: Video: Team USA photo shoot
- June 30: Taurasi named Player of the Week again
- June 29: More road musings from Maz
- June 28: Notebook: Mercury back in playoff hunt
- June 26: Taurasi on pace to break her own scoring records
- June 24: No more funny business for Mercury
- June 23, 2008: Champs honored at White House
- June 23: Taurasi again earns Player of the Week honors
- June 17: Notes: Team not panicking after another slow start
- June 14: Mercury fall short, Pringle again solid
| MAY 2008 |
- May 27, 2008: Video: Governor Recognizes Champion Mercury
- May 23, 2008: You asked, Diana Taurasi answered
- May 23, 2008: Maz muses on the start of the 2008 season
- May 22, 2008: Coach Gaines not pushing the panic button
- May 20, 2008: Mercury put opener behind them
- May 17, 2008: Mercury receive rings but fall to Sparks
- May 16, 2008: One-on-one with Diana Taurasi
- May 16, 2008: Mercury announces 2008 official roster
- May 14, 2008: MEDIA DAY PHOTOS: Complete photo gallery
- May 14, 2008: VIDEO: "K-Ray" hosts video coverage
- May 13, 2008: Team Missing Three Stars as Opener Approaches
- May 9, 2008: AUDIO: 1-on-1 with Coach Gaines
| APRIL 2008 |
- April 30, 2008: Mercury Forward Penny Taylor to Miss Most of 2008 Regular Season
- April 21, 2008: Q & A With Coach Corey Gaines
- April 11, 2008: Mercury Draft Pick Pringle Recovering From Knee Surgery
- April 9, 2008: VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of Draft Day
- April 3, 2008: Mercury re-sign Jen Derevjanik, Teana McKiver
| MARCH 2008 |
- March 20, 2008: Diana Taurasi re-signs with Phoenix
- March 14, 2008: Phoenix Mercury Sign Barb Farris
- March 11, 2008: Phoenix Mercury Sign Le’Coe Willingham
- March 11, 2008: Mercury re-sign Tangela Smith
| FEBRUARY 2008 |
- Feb. 21, 2008: Phoenix Mercury Re-Signs Kelly Mazzante
| DECEMBER 2007 |
 Olympia Scott |
- Dec. 31, 2007: Mercury title ranks No. 9 on Tribune's top Arizona sports stories of 2007
- Dec. 13, 2007: WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury Release 2008 Schedule
- Dec. 10, 2007: Scott and Pettis Launch Local Clinics
| NOVEMBER 2007 |
 Corey Gaines |
- Nov. 17, 2007: 'Team Tillman' picks 4, including Taurasi
- Nov. 7, 2007: Mercury Name Corey Gaines Head Coach
- Nov. 7, 2007: One-on-One with Corey Gaines
| OCTOBER 2007 |
 Penny Taylor |
- Oct. 26, 2007: Taylor named Victorian Female Athlete of the Year
- Oct. 22, 2007: USA Select Team opens with 93-49 win
- Oct. 17, 2007: WNBA expands To Atlanta
- Oct. 10, 2007: Wheaties® Honors WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury
- Oct. 7, 2007: Cappie Pondexter Day at Marshall High School
| SEPTEMBER 2007 |
 Cappie Pondexter was named WNBA Finals MVP as the Mercury captured their first WNBA title. (NBAE/Getty Images) |
- Sept. 27, 2007: Mercury Issue Statement Regarding Westhead
- Sept. 19, 2007: Mercury toast to first WNBA title
- Sept. 18, 2007: Mercury bask in victory celebration
- Sept. 18, 2007: About 1,000 turn out for Mercury celebration
- Sept. 18, 2007: Mercury expect Westhead to resign
- Sept. 17, 2007: Audio: Taurasi on Gambo and Ash
- Sept. 17, 2007: Blog: Mazzante's Championship musings
- Sept. 17, 2007: Mercury return video | Welcome home photos
- Sept. 17, 2007: Fast start gives Phoenix WNBA title
- Sept. 17, 2007: Mazzante saves best for last
- Sept. 16, 2007: Mercury claim first WNBA Championship | Photos
- Sept. 16, 2007: It’s down to one for Mercury, Shock
- Sept. 16, 2007: Notes: Expect better play in Game, says Smith
- Sept. 14, 2007: Blog: Mazzante files report from Detroit
- Sept. 14, 2007: Pondexter, Mercury top Shock, force Game 5
- Sept. 14, 2007: Bordow: Pondexter thrives in her go-to role
- Sept. 14, 2007: Mercury survive despite Taylor’s clunker
- Sept. 13, 2007: Top 10 reasons why the Mercury will win it all
- Sept. 13, 2007: Cappie closes Game 4
- Sept. 13, 2007: Taylor still upset with Pierson
- Sept. 13, 2007: Mercury sticking with plan
- Sept. 12, 2007: Mercury season on the brink
- Sept. 12, 2007: WNBA has come a long way, baby
- Sept. 11, 2007: Taurasi Primed for Game 3
- Sept. 11, 2007: Taylor knows what to do
- Sept. 11, 2007: Big 3 paving the way
- Sept. 11, 2007: Mercury expecting determined Shock team
- Sept. 11, 2007: Detroit wants to reverse losing trend on road
- Sept. 10, 2007: Miller makes Mercury run
- Sept. 10, 2007: Shock heads to Phoenix befuddled
- Sept. 9, 2007: Blog: Mazzante on Game 2 victory
- Sept. 9, 2007: Mercury rout leaves Shock in awe
- Sept. 9, 2007: Westhead a "shoe-in" for foot fashion jokes
- Sept. 8, 2007: Blog: Mrs. Westhead's pass and stubble
- Sept. 8, 2007: If the Shoe Fits...
- Sept. 8, 2007: Carefree Mercury not fazed by deficit
- Sept. 7, 2007: Practice Report: Taking positives from a loss
- Sept. 7, 2007: Mercury Notebook: Shock’s depth the difference
- Sept. 7, 2007: Weary Shock take a day off
- Sept. 7, 2007: Taurasi launches blog at yardbarker.com
- Sept. 7, 2007: Aussies confident of first WNBA crown
- Sept. 7, 2007: Pep talk perks up center Braxton
- Sept. 7, 2007: Mercury banking on Big Three for rebound
- Sept. 7, 2007: Shock show they can match high-scoring Phoenix
- Sept. 6, 2007: Mercury seek revival in Game 2
- Sept. 6, 2007: Ex-Rutgers star plays for title
- Sept. 6, 2007: Mercury out of sync in Game 1
- Sept. 6, 2007: Mercury shocked back to earth in Game 1
- Sept. 6, 2007: Notebook: Taurasi foul trouble, Mercury awards
- Sept. 5, 2007: Taurasi, Taylor named to All-WNBA First Team
- Sept. 5, 2007: Mercury’s speed meets Shock’s muscle
- Sept. 5, 2007: Clashing Styles: Shock must slow Mercury
- Sept. 5, 2007: It's Taurasi's turn
- Sept. 3, 2007: Finals schedule released
- Sept. 2, 2007: Mercury headed to WNBA Finals
- Sept. 1, 2007: Cappie caps off a huge series
- Sept. 1, 2007: Mercury Beat San Antonio to Reach WNBA Finals
| AUGUST 2007 |
 Penny Taylor was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the week ending August 12. (WNBA Photos) |
- Aug. 30, 2007: Mercury ready to turn up heat
- Aug. 29, 2007: Squandering big lead no big deal
- Aug. 27, 2007: Mercury ride Stormy win to West Finals
- Aug. 26, 2007: Mercury sweep Storm, advance to Conference Finals
- Aug. 25, 2007: Excitement level rising for Mercury
- Aug. 24, 2007: Taurasi talk all about playoffs now
- Aug. 24, 2007: Westhead patience finally pays off
- Aug. 23, 2007: Taylor ready to weather Storm
- Aug. 19, 2007: Regular season ends with win | Quotes | Notes
- Aug. 18, 2007: Mercury finishes on top in West
- Aug. 13, 2007: Taylor named West Player of the Week
- Aug. 12, 2007: Mercury keep foot on gas in home win
- Aug. 11, 2007: Mercury refusing to coast
- Aug. 8, 2007: On the road with Kelly Mazzante
- Aug. 8, 2007: Mercury running and gunning to the postseason
- Aug. 6, 2007: Taurasi named West Player of the Week
- Aug. 5, 2007: One-on-one with Diana Taurasi from L.A.
- Aug. 3, 2007: Mercury clinch playoff berth
- Aug. 3, 2007: Casino Arizona to be presenting sponsor of Mercury Playoffs
| JULY 2007 |
 Cappie Pondexter was one of three Mercury All-Stars in Washington, D.C. (WNBA Photos) |
- July 31, 2007: Photos: Mercury continue to rise
- July 31, 2007: Mercury team up in fight against cancer
- July 26, 2007: ASU’s Thorne to broadcast upcoming Mercury games
- July 23, 2007: Smith carries Mercury over Lynx
- July 20, 2007: Phoenix Mercury fall to Los Angeles Sparks
- July 19, 2007: Meyers-Drysdale to be inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame
- July 17, 2007: Photos: Mercury start second half of season off strong
- July 15, 2007: Video: Behind the scenes at the 2007 WNBA All-Star Game
- July 11, 2007: Photos: WNBA All-Star Game
- July 11, 2007: Taurasi playing returns to All-Star form
- July 11, 2007: Taylor has adjusted to new role
- July 16, 2007: Mercury All-Stars combine for 29 points
- July 14, 2007: VIDEO: All-Star fashion photo shoot
- July 11, 2007: Photos: 2007 WNBA All-Star Weekend
- July 6, 2007: Midseason: Mercury rising from last year’s marks
| JUNE 2007 |
 Playmaker Kelly Miller makes the Mercury go. (WNBA Photos) |
- June 22, 2007: Shock next for banged up Mercury
- June 19, 2007: Meyers-Drysdale to be inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame
- June 13, 2007: Taurasi playing returns to All-Star form
- June 9, 2007: Taylor has adjusted to new role
- June 8, 2007: Mercury snap losing streak with win over Sky
- June 7, 2007: Whirlwind Miller makes Mercury go
- June 5, 2007: There's no place like home for Mercury
- June 2, 2007: Schumacher making a difference
| MAY 2007 |
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- May 31, 2007: Mercury keeping their cool
- May 29, 2007: Taurasi named West Player of the Week
- May 29, 2007: Defense the focus now for Mercury
- May 23, 2007: Photos: Mercury enjoy opening night win
- May 23, 2007: Mercury expect to jell faster this season
- May 20, 2007: Mercury land on their feet in opener
- May 18, 2007: Audio: Taurasi on KNIX's Tim & Willy
- May 17, 2007: Mercury partners with FSN AZ for second season
- May 16, 2007: ESPN.com: Taurasi hopes for Mercury return to playoffs
- May 10, 2007: Phoenix Mercury selects new in-arena hostess
- May 8, 2007: Sparks top Mercury in preseason game
| APRIL 2007 |
 The Mercury acquired center Kelly Schumacher from New York. (WNBA Photos) |
- April 27, 2007: A Rookie A Day
- April 25, 2007: One-on-One with Tyresa Smith
- April 23, 2007: Mercury hold first practice
- April 16, 2007: One-on-One with Tangela Smith
- April 11, 2007: Pondexter responds to Imus Rutgers comments
- April 6, 2007: Ann Meyers Drysdale on XTRA Sports 910
- April 5, 2007: Mercury trade No. 1 pick
- April 4, 2007: Mercury add four players in second, third rounds
- April 4, 2007: Mercury acquire Tangela Smith | Photos| Draft Day Video
- April 3, 2007: Taurasi checks in from Russia
- April 2, 2007: Mercury deal for Kelly Schumacher
- April 1, 2007: Taurasi wins EuroLeague Championship
| MARCH 2007 |
 Diana Taurasi |
- March 21, 2007: Mercury add Stevenson to camp roster
- March 8, 2007: Mercury re-sign Penny Taylor
- March 8, 2007: Catching up with Coach Westhead
- March 7, 2007: Mercury acquire veteran Olympia Scott
- March 6, 2007: Taurasi, Pondexter Selected for National Team
- March 2, 2007: Vodichkova to miss 2007 season
| FEBRUARY 2007 |
 Kelly Miller |
- Feb. 22, 2007: Q&A with Cappie Pondexter
- Feb. 21, 2007: Taurasi featured in new video game
- Feb. 21, 2007: Mercury trade Irvin to Silver Stars
- Feb. 15, 2007: Mercury re-sign point guard Kelly Miller
- Feb. 6, 2007: Mercury re-sign key reserves Lacy, Derevjanik
| JANUARY 2007 |
 Kelly Mazzante |
- Jan. 24, 2007: Lacy checks in from Greece
- Jan. 18, 2007: "Meyers-Drysdale blogs on Mazzante
- Jan. 8, 2007: Mercury select Mazzante in Dispersal Draft
- Jan. 4, 2007: Mercury release 2007 schedule
| DECEMBER 2006 |
 Ann Meyers Drysdale |
- Dec. 11, 2006: Meyers-Drysdale's weekend with Will Ferrell
| SEPTEMBER 2006 |
Ann Meyers Drysdale |
- Sept. 21, 2006: New GM chats with fans
- Sept. 14, 2006: Time finally right for Mercury, Meyers Drysdale
- Sept. 12, 2006: Mercury hires Meyers-Drysdale as GM | Video
- Sept. 1, 2006: Taurasi named to All-WNBA First Team
| AUGUST 2006 |
Diana Taurasi |
- Photos: August Gallery
- Aug. 16, 2006: Band of sisters leaves fans yearning for more
- Aug. 14, 2006: Taurasi named 2006 WNBA Peak Performer
- Aug. 11, 2006: One-on-One with DT, the scoring machine
- Aug. 9, 2006: The Rookie Rivalry: Pondexter vs. Augustus
| JULY 2006 |
 Cappie Pondexter |
- Photos: July Gallery
- July 16, 2006: Pondexter's long road to the WNBA
- July 12, 2006: Taurasi, Pondexter participate in All-Star Contests | All-Star Photos
- July 10, 2006: Dee and CP 23 spice up All-Star
- July 10, 2006: Taurasi Named Player of the Week
- July 8, 2006: Taurasi, Pondexter named WNBA All-Stars
- July 2, 2006: Mercury hoping for quick Taylor transition
| JUNE 2006 |
 Bridget Pettis |
- Photos: May-June Gallery
- June 30, 2006: Pettis Trades Jersey for Clipboard
- June 29, 2006: Pettis named assistant coach
- June 26, 2006: Miller Ignites Mercury’s Engine
- June 26, 2006: Miller makes Mercury click
- June 23, 2006: Taylor Returns to US, Mercury
- June 21, 2006: Miller happy to be playing again
- June 12, 2006: Pondexter Named Player of the Week
- June 7, 2006: Timms and Gillom Honored by Celebration
- June 6, 2006: Pettis looking forward to anniversary game
- June 2, 2006: Trying to Keep Up with Crystal Smith
| MAY 2006 |
Diana Taurasi |
- May 23, 2006: Taurasi named to 2006 World Championship Team
- May 1, 2006: Hard Work Highlights Westhead's First Camp | Media Day Photos | Media Day Video
| APRIL 2006 |
Cappie Pondexter |
- April 24, 2006: Camp off to running start
- April 27, 2006: Taurasi and Gillom Among All-Decade Team Nominees
- April 13, 2006: Rutgers Coach: Pondexter is a Champion
- April 6, 2006: One-on-One with Cappie Pondexter
- April 5, 2006: Mercury Draft Rutgers’ Pondexter with 2nd Overall Pick | Video: Westhead reacts
- April 5, 2006: Pondexter a perfect fit
- April 5, 2006: Draft Notebook: Mercury's Gaines
| OCTOBER 2005 |
 Paul Westhead |
- Oct. 11, 2005: Paul Westhead Named Mercury Head Coach | Video: Westhead press conference
