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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. 23: Taurasi, Pondexter Named First Team All-WNBA

Sept. 19: Mercury feed off Taurasi, crowd in Game 2 win

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. 13: Leslie plays final regular season game in Phoenix

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. 26: List of potential playoff opponents a long one

Aug. 23: Mercury clinches playoff berth

Aug. 21: One-on-One With Corey Gaines

Aug. 21: Smith Reaches Mileston in Friday's Game

Aug. 21: One-on-one with Donna Orender

Aug. 20: Sign up for Nancy Lieberman's basketball camps

Aug. 18: Mercury guards named to 2009-12 USA Team | Audio

Aug. 17: Taurasi named Player of the Week

Aug. 13: Mercury looking to close the season out strong

Aug. 13: Dog Days of Summer again a success

Aug. 12: BLOG: Bonner shares thoughts on Indiana game

Aug. 10: Penny Taylor talks with PhoenixMercury.com

Aug. 8: Video: Penny Taylor returns to US Airways Center

JULY 2009

July 24: Mercury Player Profile section unveiled

July 20: Video: Mercury 5

July 20: Pondexter Named Player of the Week Again

July 17: A Penny Saved... A Penny Returned

July 11: One-on-One With Jay Parry

July 11: AUDIO: Pondexter discusses first-place Mercury

July 11: Johnsons Buzzer Shot Leads Mercury Past Monarchs

July 10: Video: Mercury win at buzzer vs. Monarchs

July 9: LeCoe Willingham All About the Team

July 6: Pondexter named Player of the Week

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 21: Video:Behind-the-Scenes of Mercury Video Shoot

June 17: Many Happy Returns

June 17: Mercury stay strong at home

June 17: Leander, Christensen to call local broadcasts

June 17: Former Mercury star Gillom returns as opposing coach

June 16: Bonner blog: Winning, singing, celebrating

June 15: Mercury a Different Team in Saturday's Win

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 3: Yuko Oga to miss season with wrist injury

June 1: Mercury and LifeLock Announce Partnership

June 1: LifeLong Partnership Video

June 3: LifeLong Partnership Photos

June 1: Blog: Lil Dee Checks In

MAY 2009

May 30: VIDEO - Yuko Oga postgame interview

May 29: VIDEO - Yuko Oga in Las Vegas

May 29: VIDEO - Yuko Oga Japanese interview

May 28: Taurasi moves up to No. 2 in jersey sales

May 22: Bonner: My first week in Phoenix

May 22: Mercury wrap first week of training camp

May 20: Hope is the name of the game

May 19: 2009 Media Day - Video | Photos

May 14: AZ Teen: Five questions for Weezy

May 12: The man behind the Mercury

APRIL 2009

April 27: One-On-One With Tangela Smith

April 9: Video: 2009 WNBA Draft

April 9: Mercury Choose Auburn’s DeWanna Bonner With No. 5 Pick

AUGUST 2008

Aug. 12: Tangela Smith undergoes successful surgery

Aug. 12: Taurasi, Pondexter help USA Team to victory over China

Aug. 7: Mercury sign Olympia Scott

Aug. 7: Olympic quotes by Dee and Cappie from Beijing

Aug. 7: Team Mercury captain Ali Vincent checks in

Aug. 3: Penny Taylor to miss rest of '08

Aug. 1: U.S. women out to prove who’s best in basketball

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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(WNBA Photos)

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

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