MERCURY: Mercury News Index

Mercury News Index

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. 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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