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When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]

For nearly a year in 2022, Brittney Griner was detained in a Russian prison, never knowing if she would return home or play basketball ever again. And today, less than two years after being released as part of a prisoner exchange, Griner won her third Olympic gold medal. Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury […]

Brittney Griner is back in Europe with the USA Basketball women’s national team, marking her first trip abroad since her detainment in Russia. Griner, who is focused on winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris, expressed her excitement and relief about the journey, noting that she feels secure and supported by her teammates. “I’m excited […]

PHOENIX – When the Olympics get underway towards the end of the week, Team USA will have three players from the Phoenix Mercury on their roster in Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper. This will be Taurasi’s sixth time competing for a gold medal and Griner’s third time, while this is Copper’s first selection. […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA in 2023 after previously spending time in a Russian prison. She ultimately returned to the United States via a prisoner exchange. It was an all-around frightening situation to say the least. Griner is now set to represent the USA in the Olympics, something she is not […]

This is quite the eventful summer for Brittney Griner, who will compete in the WNBA All-Star Game and then vie for an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA. She has done those things before, though, so much of her joy is likely to come from a life-changing moment she recently experienced with her wife. The Phoenix […]

Former WNBA champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s transition to professional basketball. Griner, who only played 11 minutes in Friday’s game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever due to an apparent leg injury, took an opportunity to empathize with Clark’s rising stardom. “I […]

Brittney Griner will soon play for a third Olympic gold medal with Team USA. As the 2024 Games approach later this summer, the Phoenix Mercury star is clearly more invested in continuing the global supremacy of American women’s basketball than litigating Caitlin Clark’s omission from the roster for Paris. Asked about the Indiana Fever rookie’s […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It required two overtime periods, but the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 97-90 on Sunday. The Wings had opportunities to clinch the victory but fell short in the end. It was a frustrating defeat, as the Wings fell to 3-7 overall. “It’s always tough when you play a close game like […]

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Minnesota Lynx in absolutely exciting fashion Friday as it came down to star Kahleah Copper who got her named called to hit the winning three-point shot. However, Copper revealed after the game that the original plan coming out of the timeout looked different than what resulted on the court. Right […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in her life. As the WNBA standout prepares to welcome her third child, she’s making it clear that sports will undoubtedly be a part of her future child’s life. Griner, who has been a dominant force on the basketball court for years, […]

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is moving forward after suffering a severe foot injury. Griner is out of a walking boot and participating in some activities with the team, per Desert Wave Media. Griner was seen on Saturday, on the basketball court with her Mercury teammates during a practice. The center had previously fractured a […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is embracing a new chapter in her life, both on and off the court. As she prepares for the arrival of her first child, Griner revealed that motherhood is changing her perspective on the game, particularly regarding fouls and technicals. Griner, known for her dominance in the paint, is now […]

The WNBA season has arrived. This means that the Phoenix Mercury needs to get back into postseason contention after a disastrous 2023 campaign. Coach Nate Tibbetts still has a lot of work to do and the first order of business will be to show out against the Las Vegas Aces. While the defending champions might […]

The WNBA has announced a strategic investment of $50 million over the next two years to provide its teams with charter flight services throughout the season, a move aimed at enhancing player safety and comfort. The change comes after years of advocacy by players who have voiced the need for better travel arrangements, with additional […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed her admiration for fellow player Angel Reese’s appearance at the 2024 Met Gala. Griner, who made history as the first WNBA player to attend the Met Gala last year, commented on Reese’s debut at this year’s event, which coincided with Reese’s 22nd birthday. Reese, a rookie for the Chicago Sky […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner opened up about her meetings with President Joe Biden since her release from Russian prison 17 months ago. Since her release, Griner, 33, has met with President Biden twice, including once last month in Phoenix. The experience of her detainment and subsequent release is detailed in her new book, “Coming […]

WNBA star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner shared the psychological toll of her detention in Russia, including being coerced into writing a conciliatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin before her release. She shared this condition of her release during an interview Thursday on ABC’s “20/20,” providing a glimpse into the pressures she faced […]

WNBA star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner recounted her harrowing experience in a Russian jail, revealing she had considered suicide during the early weeks of her detainment. The revelation came during an ABC’s “20/20” interview with Robin Roberts on Thursday where Griner discussed the mental and physical challenges she faced while incarcerated. Arrested in […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner just shared some amazing news on her Instagram account Saturday. Griner made a collaborative post on Instagram with her wife Cherelle Griner that announced that the couple is expecting a baby. Per the hashtags on the post, the due date for their baby is July 2024. “Can’t believe we’re less […]

The band is getting back together. The Phoenix Mercury are reuniting with star basketball player Brittney Griner, after the two parties agreed to a new contract. Griner agreed to a one-year deal with the Mercury, per ESPN. Griner has spent her entire WNBA career with the Mercury. She’s put up a plethora of accolades since […]

In a standout game against Pittsburgh, Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair broke Brittney Griner’s NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record, leading her team to a 63-53 win. Fair scored 23 points, bringing her career total to 3,302, surpassing Griner’s 3,283 points at Baylor from 2009 to 2013. Fair’s achievement places her fifth on the all-time […]

The Baylor women’s basketball team paid tribute to one of its most iconic athletes, Brittney Griner, by retiring her No. 42 jersey prior to the Bears’ game against Texas Tech on Sunday. The event marked Griner’s first return to a Baylor home game since her senior season over a decade ago. Griner’s legacy at Baylor […]

Phoenix Mercury star and one of the most celebrated athletes of Baylor women’s basketball, Brittney Griner, is set to return to her alma mater for the retirement of her No. 42 jersey. The retirement ceremony will take place before the Bears’ game against Texas Tech on Sunday, marking Griner’s first visit to a Baylor game […]

WNBA All-Star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is set to release a memoir detailing her experience of being detained in Russia. Titled “Coming Home,” the book is scheduled for release in spring 2024. Griner’s memoir will provide a more detailed account of her her time in Russian imprisonment. “‘Coming Home’ is a story of […]

Natasha Cloud, a key figure in the Washington Mystics’ lineup and a 2019 WNBA champion, is making a significant move in her career. After spending eight years with the Mystics, Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury. The news was first reported on Thursday by Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. This decision […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be honored by Baylor, her alma mater, with a jersey retirement before the Bears’ home game against Texas Tech on Sunday, Feb. 18. Griner expressed her gratitude to the program for the gesture. “I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” […]

USA Basketball has announced an impressive 18-person roster for its upcoming training camp, set to shape the team for the 2024 FIBA women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.  Headlining the roster are notable WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston, along with other players from the Las Vegas Aces. The team, already qualified […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the iconic actor and former governor of California, found himself facing an unexpected challenge at Munich International Airport when customs officers detained him for failing to declare a luxury watch, CNN reports. The routine inspection revealed that Schwarzenegger had imported the watch from a non-EU country without declaring it, leading to his temporary […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark  climbed to fourth place on the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring list, achieving the milestone during a commanding 96-50 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. Her impressive 32-point contribution brought her career total to 3,306 points, surpassing WNBA icon Brittney Griner’s record of 3,283 points, earned during Griner’s […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to knock down records left and right as she continues her storied career. Clark moved into fourth place on the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring list Tuesday, passing former Baylor standout center Brittney Griner, according to ClutchPoints CBB: “Caitlin Clark passes Brittney Griner for 4th place on the NCAA Women’s […]

As the calendar marks Jan. 21st, the WNBA free agency period officially kicks off, kicking off days of strategic discussions between teams and players. This period, filled with negotiations and anticipation, leads up to Feb. 1st when signings become official and the fate of teams and players is sealed for the upcoming season. This year’s […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner faced an uphill battle in maintaining her athletic form while detained in Russia, due to the absence of traditional training facilities and nutritional support. However, Griner’s determination led her to find creative ways to keep fit, adapting her workout routine to the constraints of the detention environment. Confronted with a basic […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia last year not only made headlines due to its geopolitical implications but also brought to light the mental fortitude required to endure such an ordeal. The Phoenix Mercury center’s psychological resilience in the face of adversity is a story of inner strength and adaptability. Griner’s time in Russian […]

The unexpected detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury in Russia last year not only drew global attention but also significant involvement from figures within the NBA. Her situation transcended the boundaries of sports, turning into a diplomatic and humanitarian issue, and prompting action from various NBA personalities. The NBA’s response to […]

It’s been one year since WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was released from detention in Russia. The imprisonment of the two-time Olympic gold medalist was a high-profile case that captured international attention. Here’s a detailed look at the key events that unfolded during her detention, via T.J. Quinn of ESPN. Early 2022: […]

In the vast and often impersonal world of international diplomacy, a rare moment unfolded on the tarmac in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 8, 2022, during a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia. The moment was a brief encounter between two contrasting figures: WNBA star Brittney Griner and Russian arms dealer […]

Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison last year. She celebrated her first anniversary of freedom by signing a deal with Disney, Deadline reported. She also has an upcoming documentary with ESPN to tell her story. The Phoenix Mercury Center’s first exclusive interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts is in conjunction with her in-development […]

Phoenix Mercury’s center player Brittney Griner has something new to add to her trophy shelf — the WNBA’s season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. The accolade is given to players who are doing impactful work in their communities. The league announced Oct. 27 that Griner was the recipient. Griner, who made her return to the […]