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By SETH ASKELSON
Cronkite News
PHOENIX — What was the first thing Phoenix Mercury forward Cayla George noticed when she arrived in the United States?
“How much sugar is in the food,” George mused.
The Mercury have their own version of additives: Australian players. Four on the roster and staff come from there, including rookie guard Stephanie Talbot, coach Sandy Brondello and Director of Player Development and Performance Penny Taylor.