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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 […]

Women’s college basketball has never been in a better place. Caitlin Clark is taking the basketball world by storm, becoming the most prominent story at any level. That will continue as she finishes her college career in the coming weeks and prepares to be the projected first overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark isn’t […]

Five-time Olympian Diana Taurasi has been named as a key player for the USA Basketball team, set to compete in a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgium. Taurasi, known for her exceptional skills on the court, joins a roster of seasoned athletes, including seven former Olympians. The team, which boasts a blend of experience and emerging […]

Natasha Cloud, a key figure in the Washington Mystics’ lineup and a 2019 WNBA champion, is making a significant move in her career. After spending eight years with the Mystics, Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury. The news was first reported on Thursday by Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. This decision […]

USA Basketball has announced an impressive 18-person roster for its upcoming training camp, set to shape the team for the 2024 FIBA women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.  Headlining the roster are notable WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston, along with other players from the Las Vegas Aces. The team, already qualified […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has not only become a national favorite but also attracted high praise from none other than Rebecca Lobo, a UConn women’s basketball great and ESPN analyst. Lobo, having witnessed her fair share of basketball prodigies, recently expressed her admiration for Clark’s game on ESPN, after the Hawkeyes defeated Rutgers […]

The Phoenix Mercury sent shockwaves through the WNBA world this week when they announced the hiring of Orlando Magic assistant coach Nate Tibbetts as the franchise’s new head coach. Tibbetts is expected to become the highest paid head coach in the WNBA. Previously, that title belonged to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon who […]

The 2023 WNBA season has come to an end for the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi and company will not be part of the 2023 WNBA playoffs and will instead face a long offseason following the team’s campaign-ending 100-85 loss at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces on the road on Sunday. Taurasi, however, is […]

The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a disappointing season, finishing at 9-31 and last in the WNBA standings. Mercury players Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner both expressed their desire to play with the team next season, which is not a huge surprise, but they both also expressed their desire to play for Team USA in […]

There are some questions surrounding the Phoenix Mercury after they failed to make the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2012. What’s not a question is whether or not their two best players, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, want to return to Phoenix after a nine-win season. “I’ve got another year on my contract […]

The New York Liberty entered the 2023 WNBA season as one of the favorites to win the title. With new additions in Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot, the Liberty revamped their roster into a championship contender alongside the Las Vegas Aces. But a huge reason for their success has been due to a […]

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart reacted to breaking the WNBA’s single-season scoring record on Tuesday. “It means a lot,” Stewart said of the record, via a Tuesday article from ESPN News Services. “Any time I’m in the same limelight as (Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi), it’s a huge honor. “I have something I can like […]

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart just added to her growing legend. Stewart exploded for 40 points in the Liberty’s 94-93 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday. Consequently, she recorded her fourth 40-point game of the season. Not only that, but Stewart also rewrote the WNBA record books following another monster performance. She officially […]

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd is inching closer toward breaking Diana Taurasi’s all-time single-season WNBA scoring record. Loyd scored 25 points in the Storm’s 72-61 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday. Her 824 points on the season are now the second-most in WNBA history, per ESPN Stats & Info. Jewell Loyd finished with […]

The Phoenix Mercury don’t have anything left to play for in the standings as they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention this season. What they can do is play spoiler for teammates jockeying for playoff position and they can also play for pride to finish out the season on a high note. One of […]

There are a few reasons why the New York Liberty stand out as one of the favorites to win the 2023 WNBA championship, and Sabrina Ionescu’s incredible play is one of them. Despite suffering an 88-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, the team with the best record in the league, on Thursday night, Ionescu […]