Penny Taylor Will Not Be Returning to the Phoenix Mercury After the Olympics

The Associated Press caught up with Penny Taylor at the FIBA Diamond Ball tournament. She says that she will not be returning to the Phoenix Mercury after the Olympics.
“I did make it clear to the team that I wouldn’t be coming back this season after the Olympics,” Taylor said. “I want them to be able [...]

Mercury Face a Battle to Repeat

The 2007 WNBA Champs have a lot of work to do if they are to defend and/or repeat their Championship title. The team that beat Detroit last summer has quite a different look this season.
The Mercury has begun with a new coach and personnel changes. Last season’s championship coach Paul Westhead left after to the [...]

Penny Taylor Playing for Aussies Through Olympics

Phoenix Mercury fan favorite, Penny Taylor will not be returning to the Mercury until after the 2008 Olympics. She will be in training with the Australian Olympic team.
“It has been an extremely difficult decision and one that has taken months to make,” Taylor said in prepared statement from Moscow, where she has been playing. “I [...]

Penny Taylor: Europe Update

Penny Taylor has been in Russia this off season playing for Ekaterinburg.
We all know Taylor’s talents as she helped the Mercury climb to the WNBA championship win last season. So it’s really no surprise that Taylor is doing the same for her team in Russia with a playoff birth.
Ekaterinburg won their first round playoff game [...]

2008 Schedule Released

2007 Champs are back to defend their title.
The season opener is set for May 17 vs. L.A. Sparks here in Phoenix.
Make sure to get your tickets and come early! They will be handing out the 2007 WNBA Championship rings to the team before tip off.
The 34-game regular season for the Mercury begins on May 17 [...]