Brittney Griner was named one of two AP Comeback Players of the Year for the 2023 WNBA season. Griner was named an All-Star for the eighth time earlier this year after missing all of last year while in a Russian prison. The
Brittney Griner spent roughly 10 months in a Russian prison before the United States brought her home in exchange for Viktor Bout. Bout is a convicted Russian arms dealer who was serving a 25-year sentence in federal prison after he was convicted
Brittney Griner will not travel with the Phoenix Mercury for their next two games to focus on her mental health, the organization said Saturday. The All-Star center returned to the WNBA this year after her release from a Russian prison. She was
In February, Brittney Griner officially re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury after missing the entire 2022 WNBA season due to a 10-month detainment in Russia. Griner likely did not know what to expect once this season began after she had been away from
The former arms dealer, who the U.S. traded in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner, is running for office in Russia as a member of a far right political party. Viktor Bout, 56, has joined Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is
Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner has spoken for the first time since the incident occurred at Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport where she was harassed by YouTuber Alex Stein. She considers this situation “rock Bottom” for the WNBA regarding its charter flight
Brittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia. The Phoenix Mercury’s center was chosen by fans, media and players Sunday for her
Brittney Griner was targeted by “inappropriate and unfortunate” actions of a “social media figure and provocateur” at the Dallas airport Saturday, the WNBA says. It’s unclear what incident the WNBA is referencing, but social media personality Alex Stein posted to Twitter Saturday,
Brittney Griner had a Texas homecoming, in private and on the court with the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA star’s home state six months after her release from a Russian prison. The only thing really missing was a victory. Even before the
Brittney Griner made her 2023 WNBA regular-season debut on Friday and the seven-time All-Star immediately made her presence felt. Griner scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds, and blocked four shots in her first regular season game since being jailed in Russia for