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‘This is our reality’: Phoenix Mercury continue to search for answers amid 5-game skid

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PHOENIX — Time is running out for the Phoenix Mercury to find answers in the 2026 season. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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This former UConn women’s basketball star has her ‘second act’ brewing in CT

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NEW HAVEN — When a career ends, it would not be unusual to exhale and contemplate what might be next over a cold beer. In the case of Tina Charles, the former UConn and WNBA star and future Hall of Famer, her second act began with the beer itself. “I’ve had a hand in every single aspect,” Charles said Friday, as she launched her new venture, 78 Brewing Co. “There were hops I specifically ...

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“Not That I Think Paige Isn’t Valuable”: Paige Bueckers’ MVP Push Gets Honest Assessment From WNBA Analyst

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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has posted solid numbers, but there is some debate on where she stands in the WNBA MVP race. After 23 games, the Wings star has averaged 20.

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Leïla Lacan's Career Night Leads Sun Past Mercury 96-83 as Phoenix Loses Fifth Straight

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Updated Jul 18, 12:45 PM ET

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points as the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-83 Friday, their second straight win since a 2-13 start.

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Inconsistency continues to haunt the Phoenix Mercury after loss to Connecticut Sun

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Updated Jul 18, 5:26 PM ET

PHOENIX — Two main themes have defined the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season: inconsistency and an inability to close out close games. Friday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun was the former.

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