Posts by Alex Simon

SF Bay Area native, 2x grad (Elon, ASU), adjunct professor at ASU's Cronkite School, editor & journalist always looking to tell unique stories.

Diana Taurasi out for ‘at least four weeks’ with a chest injury

May 25, 2021

A fracture in her sternum will sideline Taurasi and raises questions about her Olympic availability

At long last, a homecoming cheer awaits DeWanna Bonner

May 22, 2021

Taurasi: ‘We love DB and we always will’

Mercury’s emerging superstar spurs 2-1 road trip

May 21, 2021

Brianna Turner’s continued growth, good passing are key to strong start for Phoenix

Everything’s coming up Stewie

May 14, 2021

An engagement and a shoe deal in tow, Breanna Stewart is ready for the 2021 season

2021 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

May 11, 2021

It’s all about winning a title for Phoenix heading into their 25th season

Brittney Griner. (Screenshot via WNBA Media Central)

Brittney Griner’s refreshed, recharged and ready to go for the Mercury

May 7, 2021

Griner addresses time away, Russian success, social media hate and changes at Baylor

Space Jam 2 and entering the tunnel: Diana Taurasi is ready for 2021

April 26, 2021

Sandy Brondello says the Mercury star is in “unbelievable shape”

Phoenix Mercury 2021 draft recap

April 16, 2021

February’s trade for Nurse, Walker was Phoenix’s big move on Thursday night but completed two months prior

For Tara VanDerveer, it’s about people, not trophies

April 5, 2021

A championship drought ends at Stanford, while a legacy of teaching continues

Breaking down the quirks of the 2020 WNBA schedule

July 23, 2020

It was always going to be different, but here are some key takeaways from the 132-game regular season