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Brittney Griner Speaks Out Amid Mental Health Woes

Brittney Griner Speaks Out on Her Mental Health as WNBA Star Moves on From Russia Imprisonment

Brittney Griner, the standout forward for the Phoenix Mercury, returned to the team this weekend after taking a break from the team to focus on her mental health.

Brittney Griner Gets All-Star Honor in WNBA Return After Russia Ordeal

Jun 25, 2023 09:14 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner was named a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game on Sunday.

Dallas: Brittney Griner Harassment Details at Airport, Revealed

Brittney Griner Harassment Details at Dallas Airport Revealed in Police Report

Jun 12, 2023 09:05 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A YouTube personality pushed through the team's security to get to the WNBA star while she and the squad were at Dallas Airport, according to a report on Brittney Griner harassment.

Brittney Griner Harassed in Dallas Airport; WNBPA Demands Change

Brittney Griner Harassed in Dallas Airport; WNBPA Demands Travel Rule Change

Jun 11, 2023 11:20 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner endured harassment at Dallas International Airport on Saturday morning, bringing the WNBA's travel woes to an all-time low.

Tom Brady Obtained Ownership Interest in WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces

Mar 23, 2023 10:56 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Tom Brady has acquired an ownership interest in the WNBA team Las Vegas Aces, joining Mark Davis in the ownership of the team.

NBA Legend Pau Gasol Receives WNBA Kobe & Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award

Feb 20, 2023 03:47 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

WNBA chose NBA legend Pau Gasol as the receiver of the WNBA Kobe & Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award 2023.

Is Brittney Griner Returning to the WNBA After Russia Release? WNBA Star Reportedly Re-Signs With Phoenix Mercury

Feb 19, 2023 09:12 PM EST By Rick Martin

Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. after being released from Russia in a prisoner swap, and the WNBA star is now looking forward to playing again with her old team, Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA Star Maya Moore Officially Retires at 33

Jan 17, 2023 02:15 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Maya Moore, selected as the first overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, announced her official retirement from the WNBA on Monday.

WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Future Still Uncertain Despite Playing, Dunking in First Workout Since Her Release From Russia

Dec 13, 2022 06:04 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Brittney Griner is back in the United States after her release from Russia, but her WNBA future still remains uncertain, according to her agent.

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star Heading to Russian Penal Colony, But Her Lawyers Don’t Know Where She Is Now

Nov 09, 2022 07:21 PM EST By Rick Martin

Russia has now sent WNBA star and Olympic Gold medalist Brittney Griner to a remote penal colony, and her own lawyers have no idea where she exactly is.

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star in Bad Condition in Russian Prison

Oct 14, 2022 09:44 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The WNBA star Brittney Griner is reportedly struggling in prison in Russia after she has been wrongfully detained for eight months on drug smuggling charges.

Brittney Griner Case: Russia Confirms Prisoner Swap Talks With U.S. After Joe Biden Calls for Release of WNBA Star

Aug 12, 2022 06:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Russia confirmed that it was carrying out prisoner swap negotiations with the U.S. that could bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.

Donald Trump Blasts Brittney Griner for Bringing Drugs to Russia, Calls WNBA Star 'Spoiled'

Aug 02, 2022 07:53 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Former President Donald Trump slammed athlete Brittney Griner for bringing drugs to Russia and called the WNBA star "spoiled."

Russia Accuses US of Disrespecting Russian Law in Brittney Griner Case as Stephen Curry, Others Call for Her Release

Jul 22, 2022 07:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Russia has accused the United States of disrespecting its laws after U.S. officials said WNBA star Brittney Griner was "wrongfully detained" in Moscow.

Brittney Griner Update: LeBron James Makes Heartbreaking Admission About Detention of WNBA Star, USA’s Response

Jul 12, 2022 08:41 PM EDT By Rick Martin

WNBA star and Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Griner is still in detention in Russia, and the issue has reverberated in the sporting world as tensions between Russia and the United States are increasing due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star Sends Emotional Letter to Joe Biden Amid Russia Detention

Jul 04, 2022 09:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since mid-February, has sent a letter directly to U.S. President Joe Biden. In her letter, she asked the president to fight for her freedom as she remained imprisoned in Russia.