Brittney Griner grateful to bring home Olympic gold for U.S.
Brittney Griner composed herself in the restroom. All she needed was a moment before she was ready to celebrate.Then the opening notes of “The Star-Spangled…
Who is Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner?
WNBA player Brittney Griner joined the Phoenix Mercury basketball team in 2013. She met her wife, Cherelle Griner, while they both attended Baylor University as…
MLS was right to block Jesús Ferreira’s transfer to Russia
When Major League Soccer announced last week it was blocking a $13-million transfer that would have sent national team forward Jesús Ferreira from FC Dallas…
Brittney Griner not with Mercury to focus on mental health
Phoenix Mercury All-Star Brittney Griner will be away from her team for at least two games "to focus on her mental health," the WNBA team…
Brittney Griner makes emotional return at WNBA All-Star Game
LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s mid-season showcase event. She scored her team’s first six points, put down…
Brittney Griner picked for WNBA All-Star game for ninth time | Basketball News
The 32-year-old US player was arrested in February 2022 in Russia against a backdrop of soaring tensions over Ukraine. Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner has…
Brittney Griner and Phoenix Mercury team allegedly harassed at Dallas airport
Brittney Griner made her competitive return to the WNBA in MayThe Women's National Basketball Association has condemned the "inappropriate actions" of a "social media figure"…
Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury have emotional home opener
PHOENIX — Brittney Griner knocked down a momentum-shifting three pointer in the closing seconds of the third quarter to bring the Phoenix Mercury within five…
Tynes: Brittney Griner is still fighting to complete her comeback
Well, I am here, as Ms. Griner requested of us. All of us, I may add. Fans, press, patrons and phonies — the entirety, included.…
Brittney Griner says she’s changed since Russia ordeal. Here’s how.
LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner showed flashes of her All-Star form Friday night with 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots in her first…
Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia in front of US Vice-President Kamala Harris
American basketball player Brittney Griner stood for the US national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia.Key points:Griner has been…
Brittney Griner ‘feels the love’ from fans on competitive return to action
Griner (centre) scored 18 points against the LA SparksAmerican Brittney Griner said she "definitely" felt the love from the fans as she made her competitive…
‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal | Basketball News
Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a high-profile prisoner exchange with the US late last year. Brittney Griner has made an…
Brittney Griner makes WNBA return in front of VP, Dawn Staley, Magic
LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner, who less than six months ago was in a Russian prison and fearing she might not ever get home, made…
Brittney Griner: ‘I’m never going overseas to play again’
Brittney Griner is done playing overseas. With one possible exception. Speaking to reporters for the first time since being released from Russian detainment in December,…
Brittney Griner announces memoir about Russian arrest
Brittney Griner is ready to open up about her detention in Russia, more than a year after she was arrested in February 2022. “That day…
Brittney Griner expresses ‘great concern’ for detained WSJ reporter in Russia
1/2 Brittney Griner is seen on a plane ahead of departing for the United States. Griner, sentenced to 9 years in a Russian penal colony…
Brittney Griner is back in WNBA: She re-signs with Mercury
It’s official: Brittney Griner will resume her WNBA career after re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury. The team announced the signing Tuesday. Griner, a free agent…
WNBA commissioner shares exciting update on Brittney Griner: “She’s starting to train”
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has shared a positive update regarding Brittney Griner’s return to the league. Back in 2022, the beloved basketball star was arrested…
Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury agree on one-year contract
Brittney Griner is officially heading back to the WNBA.According to multiple reports, Griner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, inking a one-year.Griner has spent each of her nine…