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Tina Charles moved up the record books on Aug. 21 when she passed Tina Thompson for No.2 on the all-time scoring list. The person at the No.1 spot – Diana Taurasi – was on the court to congratulate Charles on moving up on the list, and at the end of the game, the Dream center […]

Diana Taurasi can still play. The Phoenix Mercury veteran guard proved her worth again as a valuable member of the team when she led Phoenix with 23 points during an 86-68 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Sunday night. Not only that but she also had five assists and three rebounds, while […]

Caitlin Clark recorded a 29-point, 10-assist double-double on Friday in the Indiana Fever’s 98-89 victory on Friday night. It was the Fever’s first game back following the Olympic break and they certainly looked ready to play. Clark’s performance drew no shortage of attention from around the sports world. Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett dropped an […]

Diana Taurasi, one of basketball’s most decorated athletes, added another chapter to her legendary career by securing her sixth Olympic gold medal with Team USA in a tight 67-66 win vs. France on Sunday. The unprecedented achievement solidifies Taurasi’s status as one of the most successful basketball players in Olympic history. The 42-year-old WNBA legend, […]

Team USA’s women are responsible for 26 of the gold medals that the country won during the 2024 Paris Olympics. That number is the highest count by a women’s team in a single Olympics, and accounts for 65 percent of the country’s old medals, according to ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. The U.S. women's 26 […]

Team USA women’s basketball defeated France in a thrilling one-point game earlier today, capturing another gold medal for the USA at the Paris Olympics. Team USA won their eighth straight gold medal at the Olympics, setting a new record. 42-year-old Diana Taurasi set an Olympic record of her own with the victory. Even though Diana […]

As Team USA women’s basketball prepares for their semifinal clash on Friday against Australia at the Paris Olympics, veteran player Diana Taurasi has expressed “worry” about divided loyalties in her household. Taurasi, who has been a crucial part of Team USA’s success over the years, is married to former Australian basketball standout Penny Taylor, adding […]

Team USA opted to start Jackie Young over veteran Diana Taurasi in its quarterfinal match vs. Nigeria on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics. The change paid off as Team USA secured an 88-74 victory, extending their winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic games. Coach Cheryl Reeve informed Taurasi of the lineup change on Tuesday, a […]

The Team USA’s women’s basketball team swapped veteran Diana Taurasi for rising star Jackie Young in the starting lineup just before their Olympic quarterfinal matchup against Nigeria on Wednesday. Against Nigeria, the tweaks were evident from the start. When the starting five took the floor, six-time Olympian Taurasi, who had started each of the two […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi will be gunning for her sixth and final Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Games. Team USA’s star guard has been a fixture on Team USA’s roster since her debut at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After twenty years and six tournaments, many expected the Paris Games to be […]

Women’s basketball legend and Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi spoke on the mindset driving Team USA women’s basketball as they aim for their eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. When discussing what it takes for Team USA to secure another gold, Taurasi acknowledged the challenges but is confident in the team’s ability to […]

PHOENIX – When the Olympics get underway towards the end of the week, Team USA will have three players from the Phoenix Mercury on their roster in Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper. This will be Taurasi’s sixth time competing for a gold medal and Griner’s third time, while this is Copper’s first selection. […]

The WNBA All-Stars triumphed over Team USA in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, a result that left veteran player Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury visibly frustrated. Taurasi, who is set to represent Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France later this month, didn’t hold back her feelings after the loss, delivering […]

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new state-of-the-art practice facility on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. The 58,000-square-foot performance center, which cost $100 million, was specifically designed to cater to the needs of the Mercury players and is located just three blocks from the team’s arena. “I wanted to make the best facility out there,” […]

Diana Taurasi is set to participate in her record sixth Olympic Games, leading Team USA women’s basketball in their quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. At 42 years old, Taurasi continues to demonstrate her passion for the game. “Why not? I say this all the time: If I sign up […]

The much-anticipated matchup between Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury drew historic viewership numbers, highlighting the growing popularity of the WNBA. Sunday’s game, broadcast on ESPN, averaged 1.93 million viewers, making it the fourth-largest WNBA audience since Memorial Day 2001. This season alone has seen the WNBA’s top […]

In a highly anticipated matchup, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark faced off against Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi for the first time in the WNBA on Sunday. Back in April, Taurasi made headlines with her “reality is coming” remarks for Clark, who was then playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Tournament. Taurasi’s comment […]

Setting records is nothing new for Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. And on Sunday afternoon, in front of the largest WNBA crowd in the city of Phoenix since the league’s inaugural season back in 1997, Clark made even more history as she surpassed Julie Allemand’s Indiana Fever rookie record for most assists in a […]

Caitlin Clark is having a strong start to her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever. Clark is set to continue her season against one of the most iconic players in league history. The Fever are taking on the Phoenix Mercury and Diana Taurasi on Sunday afternoon, and Clark sounded off on her anticipated meeting with […]

The Phoenix Mercury are going up Sunday against the Indiana Fever, and one of the Mercury’s stars knows it will be a hard game. Mercury guard Diana Taurasi says Caitlin Clark will be bringing it on Sunday. Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi on the Indiana Fever before Caitlin Clark and the Fever come to town […]

In a game that will go down in the record books for its historic three-point shooting, the Phoenix Mercury ended the New York Liberty’s eight-game winning streak with a 99-93 victory on Tuesday night at the Footprint Center. The game saw both teams combine for a record-breaking 33 three-pointers, the most ever in a WNBA […]

Since its inception in 1996, the WNBA has been a superstar-driven league. With the league spiking in popularity this season, largely because of the emergence of a rookie superstar named Caitlin Clark, there has never before been more fans of the sport. Fans tuning into the WNBA for the first time this season came at […]

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury weighed in on the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark’s omission from the Team USA women’s basketball roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Taurasi, known for her straightforward approach, provided insight into the complexities of selecting a national team. “Whenever you’re trying to cut down to 12 […]

Kayla McBride has been on fire recently, cementing her place as one of the top long-range shooters in WNBA history, matching a record with Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury. On Sunday at Target Center, McBride connected on seven of her 10 three-point attempts, leading the Minnesota Lynx to an 83-64 victory over the Seattle […]

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Minnesota Lynx in absolutely exciting fashion Friday as it came down to star Kahleah Copper who got her named called to hit the winning three-point shot. However, Copper revealed after the game that the original plan coming out of the timeout looked different than what resulted on the court. Right […]

While attention has found its way to rookies such as Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Angel Reese, the WNBA’s best player has continued to dominate. A’ja Wilson, the reigning WNBA Finals MVP, has wreaked havoc on the Las Vegas Aces’ opponents to such a degree that she is now on the verge of breaking a […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory; everyone knows all about Caitlin Clark, the dynamic guard hailed as the transcendent, revolutionary individual who will change women’s basketball forever. But Clark isn’t the only immense talent to come out of this year’s draft. Angel Reese has been making waves […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi’s illustrious career has solidified her status as the greatest WNBA player of all time. With a combination of unparalleled statistics, historic achievements, and an undeniable impact on the game, Taurasi’s legacy is unmatched Career milestones and records Taurasi’s name is synonymous with scoring. She is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, […]

Diana Taurasi showcased her leadership in the Phoenix Mercury’s nail-biting 83-80 victory over the Washington Mystics Thursday. After a disappointing performance in the previous game against the Las Vegas Aces, where she managed only nine points on 3-of-13 shooting, Taurasi rebounded with a team-high 20 points, shared with Kahleah Copper, shooting 7-for-13 from the field […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi addressed the backlash she received after making comments about Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Taurasi’s remarks, first made during an alternative ESPN broadcast with the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, sparked controversy among Clark’s fans. “Reality is coming,” Taurasi said during […]

The Indiana Fever concluded their first preseason game on Friday, and one takeaway from it all is how Caitlin Clark’s fans still have an ongoing feud with Diana Taurasi. Clark finished with 21 points, and many of her followers couldn’t help but reference Taurasi due to the recent comments made by the Phoenix Mercury star. […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently voiced her opinions on the shifting dynamics of WNBA fandom, particularly highlighting the sensitivity of newer fans in response to her comments about incoming rookies, including Caitlin Clark. The seasoned player, known for her directness and often provocative commentary, expressed annoyance over the changing landscape of fan reactions within […]

One would think that Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to WNBA takes. However, not all fans were pleased with her comments regarding the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark. Taurasi defended herself on Monday, saying that she didn’t mean anything bad by it, […]

The Phoenix Suns dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in their final regular season game on April 14, setting up what should be a hotly contested Game One NBA Playoffs grudge match on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Prior to the game Suns guard Bradley Beal got a chance to check out the WNBA Phoenix Mercury’s new threads, […]

Most of the sports world has maintained a positive and excited mindset about everything Caitlin Clark accomplished at the college basketball level. Even fans who had not watched women’s college basketball couldn’t help but applaud Clark’s greatness. Clark, who was recently drafted by the Indiana Fever, has received some criticism from present and past WNBA […]

As Caitlin Clark gears up to enter the WNBA and is widely expected to be the top pick in this year’s draft, many WNBA stars have shared their thoughts on her impending arrival. Diana Taurasi hinted at potential challenges for Caitlin Clark, noting that “reality is coming” for the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer as she […]

The WNBA Draft is just days away (April 15) and it’s widely expected Caitlin Clark will go No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever. She’s become a superstar during her college days in Iowa and her superstardom is now heading to the pros. Despite that, she’s received some flack from current and former WNBA stars. […]

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the franchise is looking forward to bouncing back under the longtime leadership of WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Taurasi has taken heat for her opinions on Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, but that has not stopped her team from marketing an exciting showdown against […]

Sue Bird is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, but when asked about potentially coaching at some point, Bird seemed pretty against the idea. While on the Bird & Taurasi show with Diana Taurasi, Cheryl Miller, one of the greatest women’s college basketball players ever and a former coach, asked Bird if […]