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LA Sparks defeat Griner, Mercury 94-71 in WNBA season opener
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Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
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Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury - WHYY
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Griner is back on the floor - AS USA
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Chiney and Nneka Ogwumike inspire Los Angeles Sparks to beat Phoenix Mercury - Pulse Sports Kenya
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Sparks beat short-handed Mercury for fifth straight win - Los Angeles Times
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Brittney Griner gets first dunk, Mercury topples Los Angeles Sparks
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Brittney Griner could face Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena in late June
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In Brittney Griner's return, Sparks dominate Mercury in opener - Los Angeles Times
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) during
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Shey Peddy's free throws, Brittney Griner's last-second block send No. 5 Mercury to WNBA Finals
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Aces defeat Sparks in final game before Hammon's return from suspension
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LA Sparks defeat Griner in WNBA season opener
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WNBA scores: Mercury beat Sparks 80-66 - Silver Screen and Roll