Auditions Set for the 2019 Arizona Sidewinders

October 10, 2018 - Phoenix, Ariz. - The Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders dance team will be hosting auditions for the 2019 squad on Saturday, December 1st and will be held at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. "The current program and team members have set the bar very high," said Sidewinders Assistant Director Shelby Regier. "We are so excited to continue the positive, hardworking standard that has been set for the team and can't wait to see what next season has in store." Registration for the auditions begin at ... Full Story

Rattlers Announce Open Tryout

September 5, 2018 - The Arizona Rattlers have scheduled an open tryout with registration beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at the Gene Autry Sports Complex, 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa. In the last two seasons, six participants in the tryouts earned a contract to participate in training camp, three of whom made it on to the active roster. Joe Matthews, an open tryout participant two seasons ago, ended up being featured on ESPN's SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays. Registration will begin at 8 a.... Full Story

Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes: Phoenix 86, Seattle 84

September 2, 2018 - KEY STAT The Mercury outscored the Storm 25-13 in the final 10:51 of the game, including a 20-13 margin in the fourth quarter, to secure the victory to force a Game 5. Phoenix has owned the fourth quarter thru the first four games of this series, outscoring the Storm by 47 points (94-47). HIGHLIGHTS Phoenix became the first team in WNBA Playoff history to force a Game 5 in a best-of-five series after trailing 0-2. Game five will be played Tuesday, September 4 at 7 p.m. PST on ESPN News ... Full Story

Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes and Quotes: Phoenix 86, Seattle 66

August 31, 2018 - KEY STAT The Phoenix defense held the Storm to its second-lowest point total of the year, allowing just 66 points on 29-for-79 (.367) shooting from the floor. The Mercury defense also kept the Strom off the free throw line, committing only 16 fouls on the night, which led to a season-low five free throw attempts for the Storm HIGHLIGHTS The Phoenix victory forces a game four in the best of five series to be played Sunday, September 2nd at 2 p.m. at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Mer... Full Story

• Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes and Quotes: Phoenix 86, Seattle 66 - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 31
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• Second Round Bound: Mercury Advance to Round 2 of 2018 WNBA Playoffs with Win Tonight - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 21
• Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes and Quotes: Phoenix 101, Dallas 83 - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 21
• Taurasi Named Western Conference Player of the Month - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 20
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• Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes: Phoenix 96, New York 85 - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 19
• Mercury to Host Dallas Wings in Round 1 of WNBA Playoffs - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 19
• Mercury Clinch Round 1 Home Game in 2018 WNBA Playoffs - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 17
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