Mercury Rout Lynx in Phoenix

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Unlike last Saturday, the Mercury separated themselves from the Lynx early, shooting 69.8 percent in the first half Thursday en route to a 110-92 home victory. Penny Taylor scored 22 points and Kara Braxton added 20 off the bench for Phoenix. Charde Houston had 26 points for the Lynx, who lost the season series 3-1 to the Mercury. Game Info | Box Score | Photos

Silver Stars Win on Road vs. Mystics

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The Silver Stars won for the fourth straight time in Washington with a 79-75 road win over the Mystics. Chamique Holdsclaw stepped up for San Antonio with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Game Info | Box Score | Photos | Highlights
> More: Mercury Tops Lynx

Postseason Dates Announced

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The WNBA has announced dates for the first two rounds of the postseason, as well as a new format for the conference semifinals and conference finals. Semifinals games will be played Aug. 25-30 with the conference finals played Sept. 2-8.
> More: Race to the MVP: Week 11 | Players of the Week | Team Rankings

Rookie Rankings: Greene's Week

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New York's Kalana Greene turned in a career-best 17 points Tuesday against the Silver Stars, an effort that keeps her locked in at fourth place. Read up on the latest rankings and see where players stand in WNBA.com's Rookie Approval Matrix.
> More: Q&A with Kalana Greene | Rookie Blogs: Danielle McCray | Monica Wright | Andrea Riley | Jayne Appel

On the Mend with Danielle McCray

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Connecticut Sun rookie Danielle McCray blogs about rehabbing her knee, getting back on the court and working with local basketball camps before heading out to Connecticut to catch a few games with her future teammates.
More Rookie Blogs: Monica Wright | Andrea Riley | Jayne Appel

First Half Wrap: Renee Montgomery

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The Connecticut Sun took on a new look this season not only with big additions from the draft, but also with some offseason acquisitions as well. One of those additions was Renee Montgomery, who recently sat with WNBA.com to discuss Connecticut's start, where they sat at the midway point and what it's going to take to close out strong.

Video: Cynthia Cooper Talks Hall

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WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2010 on August 13th. Coop recently joined the cast of NBA TV's Game Time to talk about her career and upcoming induction.
A Hall of Fame Chat with Cynthia Cooper | Swish Appeal: Interview with Coop | Photos: Cooper Through the Years

Race to the MVP: Week 11

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Reigning MVP Diana Taurasi takes a jump in this week's rankings after leading the Mercury to three straight wins. However, No. 1 MVP candidate Lauren Jackson is still the one to catch.
> More: Team Power Rankings | Kia Performance Awards | Race to the MVP | Players of the Week Archives

Honors for Pondexter and Taurasi

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For the second time this season, New York's Cappie Pondexter and Phoenix's Diana Taurasi claim Player of the Week honors in the same week. The two were previously named Players of the Week back on June 14th.
> Video: All-Access New York Liberty | Highlights from Phoenix's Double-OT Win over Minnesota

USA Basketball: Past and Present

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Members of USA Basketball reflect on their earliest and favorite memories of playing for and watching the National Team.
> USAB Video: Stars at the Sun | Maya Moore Up and Under | Catchings to Taurasi | Moore to Charles | USAB Practice
> USAB Photos: Stars at the Sun Game Action | Stars at the Sun Skills Challenge | Stars at the Sun USAB Roster
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PHO 110 - MIN 92 Thursday's Nightcap
Stars Stop Mystics SAN 79, WAS 75
Postseason Dates New Playoff Format
Rookie Rankings Greene's Career Week
Danielle McCray Blogs
Renee Montgomery First Half Wrapup
Cynthia Cooper 2010 Hall of Fame
Race to the MVP Week 11
Players of the Week Pondexter, Taurasi
USA Basketball 2010 Team
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Silver Stars vs. Mystics

Becky Hammon leads the Silver Stars to a 79-75 road win in Washington.

Sparks vs. Lynx

Tina Thompson and the Los Angeles Sparks head to Minnesota and get a road win against the Lynx.

Sky vs. Fever

Tamika Catchings' double-double effort leads Indiana over Chicago 78-74.
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INSPIRING WOMEN
Susan Rice, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, was named the recipient of the 2010 WNBA Inspiration Award. Photos
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
President Donna Orender blogs about the first half of the season and where the league stands heading into the home stretch.
WHITE HOUSE VISIT
President Obama welcomed the Mercury to the White House in honor of the team's 2009 Championship.
Photo Gallery | Video
RACE TO THE MVP
The league's top players compete week in and week out for the MVP title.
STARS AT THE SUN
The WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun game wrapped up on July 10th. Click here for a complete wrap-up.
THE 2010 ESPYS
Phoenix's Diana Taurasi won an ESPY for best WNBA Player. View the list of other winners
WNBA CARES
Players joined fans on the court at Mohegan Sun Arena to help guide future generations through WNBA FIT exercises. Photo Gallery
VIDEO
Watch game highlights, team features and more on WNBA.com's video page.
KIA AWARDS
A growing list of players selected for Player of the Week and Month honors, along with a list of the 2009 award winners.
FANTASY
Play the Pick One Challenge for your chance to win WNBA merchandise and WNBA Store gift cards.
MOBILE
Download WNBA Center Court for real-time stats, scores and player info on your Smartphone.
WNBA CARES
The WNBA gives back to the community during WNBA Cares Week of Service. | Photo Gallery
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