2 Phoenix Mercury players to participate in cornhole charity competition

The American Cornhole League will be in the Valley for a friendly competition featuring athletes and celebrities, including some Phoenix Mercury favorites!
Published: May. 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM MST
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The American Cornhole League will be in the Valley for a friendly competition this weekend featuring athletes and celebrities, including some Phoenix Mercury favorites!

On Friday, the league will be hosting “Cornhole for a Cause,” a live competition where eight celebrities and athletes will be paired up with cornhole pros to play for charity.

Two Phoenix Mercury players, Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally, will trade in a basketball for a beanbag! Now-free agent Damion Lee, who had been with the Suns since 2022, will also try his hand at cornhole.

Other participants:

  • Brian Urlacher - former Chicago Bears linebacker
  • Sydel Curry-Lee - Sister of Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry
  • Brandon Armstrong - former NBA player
  • Bourke Floyd - Actor
  • Sydnee Falkner - reality TV star

The event will be held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa from 8-10 p.m. and aired on ESPN2. Fans can attend for free to cheer on their favorite athletes and celebrities.

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