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Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Wings In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the Dallas Wings had a competitive season series in 2025, and these teams are in different spaces. The Mercury are a contending team that reached the WNBA Finals that year.

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Mercury's Bonner Wins Award, Teams Other Stars Involved In Races

While the Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, they had a strong season the year before. The Mercury finished the 2011 season with a record of 19-15, and they were third in the Western Conference.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 27

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Continues to Draw Unwarranted Animosity at Unrivaled

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston is no stranger to drawing the ire of opponents. Of course, playing alongside Caitlin Clark on the WNBA's marquee team can put a target on one's back, but the animosity for Boston from on court foes also seems to go beyond just that.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Sweep Another Eastern Conference Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury had some battles with Eastern Conference teams in 2020, and in some cases, Phoenix came out on top. While the series against the Chicago Sky ended in a tie, the series against the Atlanta Dream was a victory.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Why DeShields And Others Helped Phoenix During The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2022, but it was not easy. They played without Brittney Griner, and there were other obstacles, including injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Became The 'White Mamba'

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend. She started her career in 2004, and she was the first pick of that year's draft. She was a star in her college years, and that success carried over into her WNBA years.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Center Has Impressive Performances In College

Krystal Thomas played for the Phoenix Mercury early in her career, and before entering the WNBA, she spent her college years at Duke. Thomas had some solid years during that time, and her best season was her last.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 27

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Takes a Stand On Minneapolis Shooting

In a moment that extended far beyond the court, players in Unrivaled used the platform of competition to acknowledge the weight of events unfolding outside the arena.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 27

With win No. 6, Laces further establish themselves as the club to beat in Unrivaled

Monday night’s Unrivaled action gave us the return of Skylar Diggins, a complete game from Hive and Laces becoming the first club to reach six wins. Both games came down to the wire, highlighting the parity and intensity this league offers regularly.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Looking At The Performances Of Past Mercury Players

The Phoenix Mercury have added several players over the years, and some of them have had unique numbers. Diana Taurasi wore No. 3, and she was one of three players who wore the number.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 27

Paige Bueckers, Breeze Lose to Unrivaled's Leading Laces BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is trying to make a run at the Unrivaled League's MVP award with her start to the season, but she's still seeking a signature win over one of the league's top teams.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Bleacher Report / January 26

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Seattle Storm News / Bleacher Report / January 26

Watch: Sykes took over for the Laces @makersmark

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 26

Candace Parker: Why WNBA Must Pay Players More in 2026 CBA Talks

The WNBPA (player’s union) and WNBA remain locked in an intense showdown contrary to the 2026 schedule release. The prior CBA expired January 9, 2026,

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / January 26

Breeze Get The Win Over The Lunar Owls In Unrivaled

For fans of Unrivaled, the Breeze (aka the Youngins) have been fun to watch under head coach Noelle Quinn. Sitting in prime position to make the playoffs, they looked to pick up another win last Saturday night against the Lunar Owls.

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WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 26

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings to Get Early Look From Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

The WNBA preseason for the Dallas Wings is 94 days away, as the team announced Monday that it would begin action against the Indiana Fever, the same team the Wings will open the regular season against.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever To Play Dallas Wings During WNBA Preseason

The Indiana Fever are set to open the 2026 WNBA preseason with two games. The first will be on the road against the New York Liberty on April 25, and the second against the Dallas Wings at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 30.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever React to Aliyah Boston’s Performance During WNBA Offseason

Aliyah Boston is making her presence felt during the WNBA offseason. She is playing for the Phantom BC in Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league that has given a competitive

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever Announce News for Caitlin Clark’s Third Season

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are preparing for another WNBA campaign. Clark enters her third season in the league with anticipation high following an injury-marred year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury's Bonner And Others Impact Team During Poor Season

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, and by the end of the season, they had seven wins. That season remains their worst, and after, the Mercury found themselves back in the playoffs.

New York Liberty News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 26

Breanna Stewart breaks silence on holding ‘Abolish ICE’ protest sign at Unrivaled game

Ahead of Sunday’s Unrivaled game between Mist BC and Vinyl BC, league co-founder and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart held up a sign that read, “Abolish

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 25

Sky Duo Disappoints in Lunar Owls' Loss to Breeze

One step forward, two steps back. The Lunar Owls restarted their spiral in the Unrivaled standings with a 75-68 loss to the Breeze. Owls forward Aaliyah Edwards led a three-player show with 23 points and a game-leading 16 rebounds, which only continued to strengthen her case to be the league's best rebounder.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Dominique Malonga throws it down with authority during Unrivaled game

Dominique Malonga of the Unrivaled team Breeze woke up the crowd with a huge throwdown early in Sunday’s game against the Lunar Owls at Sephora Arena, in Medley, Fla.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.