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Minnesota Lynx News / The SportsRush / August 18

'You Go in Survival Mode': Cheryl Reeve Justifies Why She Sat Out Diana Taurasi in the Gold Medal Game at Paris Olympics

One year ago, Team USA’s women’s national basketball team secured a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The outstanding game went down to the wire as the France national team put up a valiant fight.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 15

WNBA All-Star Captain Receives Strong Words From Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi spent 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury before announcing her retirement from the WNBA to begin 2025. The former UConn guard capped her Hall of Fame–worthy career with three WNBA championships, an MVP award and 14 All-WNBA selections, cementing her place among the best players of her generation.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 15

Cheryl Reeve Explains Diana Taurasi Benching in Team USA Olympics Gold Medal Game

The USA 5x5 women's basketball team won its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games almost exactly one year ago. This marked the sixth gold medal that women's basketball icon Diana Taurasi secured in her incredible career.

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WNBA News / 5 GOATs / August 12

Diana Taurasi: Trajectory of WNBA is ‘amazing right now’

Diana Taurasi is happy with the growth of the WNBA and is ready to see players like A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take it to the next level.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / August 8

UConn Huskies Legend Diana Taurasi Reflects on Shaping the Rise of Women’s Basketball

Diana Taurasi’s basketball résumé is impossible to miss, especially when it is rolled out in 15 feet of white carpet. At Monday’s Manhattan premiere of her new documentary “Taurasi,” the UConn Huskies legend was greeted not with a red carpet but with a trip down memory lane of her highlight-filled career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 8

Mercury legend Diana Taurasi’s connection to No. 3

PHOENIX — In the WNBA, the number 3 will always be synonymous with Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi, but its significance goes far beyond just a jersey number.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / August 8

Caitlin Clark 'Plays at a Level Nobody Has Reached Yet in the WNBA,' Says Diana Taurasi

Less than two full seasons into her WNBA career and Caitlin Clark has already built a loyal fan base. If anybody were to say something remotely negative about the Indiana Fever star, they are quick to come to her defense.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / August 8

'10 Plays Ahead of Everyone': Sophie Cunningham Points Out Similarities Between Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark

Sophie Cunningham spent her first six seasons in the WNBA on the Phoenix Mercury, where she played with Diana Taurasi, widely considered to be the greatest women’s basketball player of all-time.

Diana Taurasi Gets Real About Where Caitlin Clark Can Take WNBA

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi turned a lot of heads with a comment she made about superstar Caitlin Clark last April when speaking with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt about what the WNBA will have in store when Clark (who was then still playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes) arrives.

WNBA News / Fadeaway World / August 8

Diana Taurasi: 'Had To Go To A Communist Country To Earn Like A Capitalist...'

The equitable pay debate is an evergreen subject ever since the inception of the WNBA. But the situation of their present financial strength is making the debate an even more fiery subject than it was before. For several years now, female players have had to go overseas to earn a decent living during the WNBA offseason.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Sophie Cunningham Makes Clear Choice Between Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi

Without All-WNBA point guard Caitlin Clark for a seventh-straight game, Sophie Cunningham made her return to Phoenix as the Indiana Fever faced the Mercury on Thursday night.

WNBA News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / August 7

Diana Taurasi Gets Honest About Caitlin Clark’s Impact Before Sparks Game

Caitlin Clark, still recovering from a groin injury suffered on July 15, remained out for the Indiana Fever in Tuesday night's road loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 7

Diana Taurasi Opens up on Benching by Cheryl Reeve in 2024 Olympics Gold Medal Game

The 2024 USA Women's Basketball Team did not win yet another gold medal without a challenge—and some controversy. The latter mainly revolving around then Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark not being selected to the squad.

Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / August 7

'Should Be The Next One': Caitlin Clark Championed By Diana Taurasi As Next WNBA Superstar With Signature Sneaker

Caitlin Clark just earned another vote of confidence—this time from one of the WNBA’s greatest ever. Asked who deserves the league’s next signature shoe during an interview with Derryl Barnes Jr., Diana Taurasi didn’t need time to think.

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WNBA News / 5 GOATs / August 7

Diana Taurasi calls for Caitlin Clark to become next WNBA player to get signature shoe

Through her second season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has released multiple Player Edition sneakers through her partnership with Nike. Her signature shoe is still not out yet, though – and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi said Clark should be the next player to launch one.

Phoenix Mercury News / The Spun / August 6

Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi Doesn't Hold Back On WNBA Salaries

Diana Taurasi may go down as arguably the most accomplished player in the history of women's basketball, but she certainly wasn't paid like it over the course of her 20 WNBA seasons.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Without Hesitation, Diana Taurasi Backs Caitlin Clark for Signature Nike Shoe

As Caitlin Clark continues to reign over the WNBA, her influence off the court has become just as compelling. On Wednesday, Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi was asked who deserves the league’s next signature sneaker.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 6

‘Janitor in the Arena Made More Than Me’: Diana Taurasi’s Comment Goes Viral

Prime Video will debut "Taurasi" on Thursday, a three-part docuseries chronicling Diana Taurasi’s journey from UConn phenom to WNBA icon and international superstar.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 4

WNBA Icon Diana Taurasi, 43, Reveals What Retirement Reminded Her

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi has officially stepped away from basketball, but the 43-year-old says her biggest takeaway from retirement is that her career was never just about the sport.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 21

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi happy with the team’s new direction

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi appeared on In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams to discuss life after retirement, thoughts about her former team’s new direction and her favorite memories on the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / February 25

Diana Taurasi retires after unmatched basketball career

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement after unmatched basketball career

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Phoenix Mercury News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / February 25

Mercury icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons

Diana Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and the league's all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement Tuesday, bringing her decorated 20-season career with the Phoenix Mercury to a close.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / February 19