Griner Leads Mercury in Debut

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Brittney Griner made a big impression with an 18-point, eight-rebound debut performance for the Phoenix Mercury in an 87-64 win over the Japanese National Team. Candice Dupree added 14 points and nine boards. GAME INFO | BOX SCORE
More Griner >>> Kareem and Brittney | View Gallery | 3 to See | Griner and LeBron | Griner's NYT Essay

Johnson Leads Shock Over Sparks

Glory Johnson scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Tulsa Shock topped the Los Angeles Sparks 82-67 at UC Riverside on Sunday. Kristi Tolliver scored 11 points and handed out three assists and Candace Parker added eight points and seven rebounds in the final preseason tune-up for both teams. GAME INFO | BOX SCORE

Video: Lessons From A Legend

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Two game-changing centers from different generations -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Brittney Griner -- talked basketball at Mercury training camp this week. Today Griner will make her WNBA preseason debut in Phoenix. View Gallery
espnW: Griner-Baylor | Video: Griner's First Practice | 3 to See | Griner, LeBron | Griner NYT Essay | It Gets Better

Diggins' Diary: Follow My Lead

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In our second edition of our season-long series called Diggins' Digital Diary, Skylar talks about some of the positive influences in her life that have shaped her into the role model she is today, a position she has been playing much of her life. Go to the Diary
>> Diary: 5/13: Welcome to the Pros >> Video: Tulsa Intros Diggins | Goodbye to South Bend | Diggins at OKC

Lynx Start Bid to Regain Title

The Lynx opened their preseason Saturday with a 74-57 victory over the Mystics. Maya Moore, MVP from their 2011 title, added 10 points and six steals to Monica Wright's team-high 16 points. Kia Vaughn led the Mystics with 10 points. Video: Kareem teaches Griner before Sunday debut | espnW: Griner-Baylor | Video: Griner's First Practice | 3 to See

WNBA Cares Week

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To start the WNBA’s 17th season, the league, its teams and players will join community members and partners in a series of events and community activities to celebrate WNBA Cares Week beginning on May 17 and featuring efforts to inspire youth and promote health and wellness. More: Maya Moore on WNBA Cares | Swin Cash Gets Inspired Too | Lawson Wins Staley Award

Cambage Returns to Tulsa

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The Tulsa Shock has announced center Elizabeth Cambage will be returning to Tulsa for the 2013 season. Cambage has previously stated that she would not be returning this year. Cambage is expected to be in Tulsa next week. Read More
>> More: Tulsa Home | Cambage Supernatural Profile | Diggins' Digital Diary >> Prince to Miss Games in 2013

Delle Donne Scores 17 In Debut

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Elena Delle Donne scored a game-high 17 points in her preseason debut, helping her Chicago Sky over the New York Liberty 85-67. In other action, the Mystics and rookie Emma Meeseman defeated Brazil 71-56 and the Silver Stars topped the Fever 64-58.
VIDEO: Delle Donne Workout | Elena Moves Out | Chicago Arrival | Presser | Draft Night | 3 to See | Bird Surgery

Taurasi, Parker, Bird in Russia

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Check out this in-depth, All-Access look at the lives WNBA superstars Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker and Sue Bird on and off the court in Russia, where they were teammates for UMMC Ekaterinburg, which recently won the prestigious EuroLeague title.
>>Video: Candace Parker: Mother's Day >>More: Toliver-Dynamo Win Cup | 2013 WNBA Schedule | InspireWall

Lawson Receives Staley Award

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Kara Lawson of the Connecticut Sun has received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding work in the community in 2012, including leadership, spirit, charitable efforts, and love for the game. Read More
More: Maya Moore on WNBA Cares | Swin Cash's Inspiration | InspireWall >> Fever Named Grand Marshal for IPL 500

NEW: Diggins' Digital Diary

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All season long, WNBA.com will be chronicling Skylar Diggins' rookie year in a new feature called Diggins' Digital Diary. For all the latest news, videos, photos and tweets, be sure to check out Diggins' Digital Diary exclusively on WNBA.com, and hear from Skylar all year. >> Video: Tulsa Intros Diggins | Goodbye to South Bend | Diggins at OKC | 3 to See | Diggins Dances

Video: Brittney Griner Dunks

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2013 No. 1 pick Brittney Griner has arrived in Phoenix and wasted no time, throwing down a thunderous dunk in her new Mercury jersey. Also, click here for Griner's comments after attending her first day of professional training camp in Phoenix.
>> Video: Griner's First Practice | 3 to See | Griner, LeBron >> More: Griner NYT Essay | It Gets Better | InspireWall

Griner's Debut PHX 87, JPN 64

Sunday's Matinee Shock Top Sparks

Kareem and Griner Video of the Meeting

Diggins' Digital Diary Skylar As A Role Model

Lynx Open Preseason MIN 74, WAS 57

WNBA Cares Week Tips Off May 17

Liz Cambage Returns to Tulsa

Elena Delle Donne EDD Hits Chicago

WNBAers in Russia Video: All-Access

Kara Lawson Honored Community Leadership

Diggins' Digital Diary Skylar's Rookie Year

Video: Griner Dunks Mercury Promo Spot

Japan National Team vs. Mercury
Britney Griner records 18 points and eight rebounds in her WNBA preseason debut as the Mercury defeat the Japan National Team.

Kareem Teaches Brittney Griner
NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar teaches the ''Sky Hook'' and other moves to #1 overall pick Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury.

Brazil vs. Mystics
Monique Currie scores 11 points and grabs 6 rebounds to help the Mystics defeat Brazil.
See Griner Dunk!
Brittney Griner is ready for the Phoenix Mercury's season opener.

Dggins Dance Moves
Tulsa Shock’s newest member Skylar Diggins shows off her dance moves.

Griner Reacts to LeBron Video
Mercury center Brittney Griner reacts to a message from NBA All-Star LeBron James.