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Becky Hammon is continuing to dominate the WNBA. She is following up her long career dominating on the court by becoming the head coach for the Las Vegas Aces. After spending years on the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff under Gregg Popovich, she is showing she can lead a team very well. She is still […]

Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia continued on Friday, with a major bombshell dropped by her lawyer. Griner has been detained since March on drug charges after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were discovered in her luggage at a Moscow airport. Well, Griner’s lawyer provided the court with a doctor’s letter, which recommended […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drew the ire of some for his controversial comments on WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since March. James said that Griner should question if she even wants to return to America while wondering out loud, “how can she feel America has her back?” The […]

It’s been nearly 150 days since Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison over drug charges. The WNBA star recently pleaded guilty to the said charges during her trial, which has now further extended her sentence. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has shared his brutally honest thoughts on Griner’s situation in Russia, […]

The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game was a farewell affair for Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles, the two legends who are retiring after this season. While Bird went scoreless and tallied six assists, Fowles stuffed the stat sheet. The Minnesota Lynx star recorded nine rebounds, seven points and six assists to help Team Wilson to a […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum had a performance to forget during Saturday’s 3-point shooting contest, during which she finished dead last with just 14 makes. After Allie Quigley snatched her WNBA record fourth 3-point shooting title, Plum quickly shifted her focus to Sunday’s All-Star Game. And she balled out. Plum tied a WNBA record […]

Brittney Griner has appeared in every All-Star Game of her career since being selected with the first overall pick of the 2013 draft until this weekend. The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game is proceeding in Chicago without her, unfortunately, as the Phoenix Mercury superstar remains wrongfully detained in Russia. As support for Griner’s release and return […]

WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles is retiring at the end of her 2022 season with the Minnesota Lynx, and she’s putting on a show in her final All-Star Game on Sunday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Fowles played the first half of her WNBA career with the Chicago Sky, so the fans in The Windy City […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty days ago to bringing hashish oil into Russia, and part of this strategy was to help facilitate a prisoner swap to bring Griner home. It was also a recognition that she almost certainly would not have been acquitted, so the guilty plea moves the ball forward. She faces […]

Bradley Beal’s contract extension should be a cause of celebration for the Washington Wizards star. The multi-time All-Star nabbed a gargantuan extension that ensures that he and his family will be set for life in the future. Despite that, though, the star finds it hard to be excited about his new deal. The reason? Well, […]

Brittney Griner’s current detainment in Russia has been one of the biggest talking points in American politics as of late. An arrest for possession of a vape pen led to a high-profile case that involves the strained ties between the US and Russia. Now, it seems like the conclusion to this saga is reaching its […]

It’s been nearly half a year since news of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia broke out. The former WNBA superstar was arrested on charges of drug possession after a vape pen was confiscated from her at the airport. Since then, many of her fellow American sports figures have pleaded for the government to work on […]

Brittney Griner’s situation in Russia is going from bad to worse. On Thursday, it was reported that the WNBA star had pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia and is now facing up to 10 years in prison. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is well aware of the developments in Griner’s case, and he just […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia received a huge update when the Phoenix Mercury’s seven-time All-Star pled guilty to drug charges in a Moscow court on Thursday. Griner told the judge that there was no intent and that “she didn’t want to break the law.” United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent out […]

Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to the drug charges she faces in Russia. The WNBA star was arrested in February this year after being caught with hashish oil at Sheremetyevo International Airport, located near Moscow. After months of uncertainty and speculation, it seems like her legal team decided that this was the best course of […]

“Please don’t forget about me.” Those were the words of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia over criminal drug charges, in a letter to United States president Joe Biden on the 4th of July. Griner has been detained since March, with a trial currently ongoing. On Wednesday, Biden and vice president Kamala Harris […]

Another month, another triple-double WNBA record for New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu. Earlier in June, Ionescu made history as just the fourth WNBA player ever with multiple triple-doubles. She recorded her second trip-dub feat against the Chicago Sky, needing just three quarters to do it–with is also a first in the league. This Wednesday […]

Amid a flurry of calls to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from detainment in Russia, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have finally spoken with Griner’s wife, Cherelle. Herbie Ziskend, the Vice President’s Senior Advisor for Communications, shared a press release detailing the conversation. It reads that Biden’s administration is pursuing “every avenue […]

The physical-only NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition will have legendary WNBA stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi as its cover athletes. NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition Gets Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi On Its Cover Two-time Kia WNBA Finals MVP, three-time WNBA Champion, WNBA all-time leading scorer, five-time Olympic Gold Medalist Diana Taurasi, along with four-time WNBA Champion, […]

WNBA player and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has spoken in a letter to United States President Joe Biden. Detained in Russia since March, Griner sent a desperate plea to Biden in a letter on the Fourth of July. T.J. Quinn of ESPN has some snippets: “I realize you are dealing with so much, but […]

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner finally had her trial begin Friday. She has been held in detention by Russian authorities after she was stopped at an airport outside Moscow and accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. There was a preliminary hearing earlier in the week and Friday was the beginning of the trial. Russian […]

After months of detainment in Russia, Brittney Griner is finally going to receive a trial Friday. Experts of Russian law told T.J. Quinn of ESPN that the situation is very bleak and that the WNBA star will almost certainly be found guilty. William Pomeranz, the acting director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, explained how […]

Seattle Storm superstar Sue Bird may be retiring after the 2022 season, but she’s not done making history and adding more accolades to her already legendary WNBA career. On Wednesday against the Las Vegas Aces, Bird helped propel the Storm to a huge 88-78 win, scoring 13 points while making two rebounds and six assists. […]

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner still remains in detainment in Russia after she was found with a weed pen back in February. To make matters worse, a Moscow court just extended her time in custody another six months, with no timetable for a return to the United States in sight. Truly shocking. On Monday night, WNBA […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a preliminary hearing in Russia and had her detention extended for another six months on Monday. A court date was also set for her criminal trial, which will begin on Friday, and she must remain in custody for the duration of the trial. The Phoenix Mercury star has now […]

The Phoenix Mercury announced Saturday the shocking departure of former WNBA MVP Tina Charles after she played just 16 games for the franchise. The Mercury then played a game against the Dallas Wings on Saturday night, and Sophie Cunningham made her feelings about the Charles situation clearly known after the game. Let’s just say there’s […]

Stephen Curry has had a profound impact on the game of basketball ever since he turned into a star with the Golden State Warriors nearly a decade ago. But now it’s not just the type of shots that people are taking that Curry’s having an impact on — it’s the celebrations too. Steph Curry pulled […]

The Stephen Curry trend continues to make waves in the WNBA. After Sabrina Ionescu, it’s Phoenix Mercury star Skylar Diggins-Smith who whips out the “Night Night” celebration this time. Sure enough, she couldn’t be more savage with her execution. Against the Dallas Wings on Saturday, Diggins-Smith channeled her inner Curry with a clutch triple to […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner is still being detained in Russia, forcing her Phoenix Mercury teammates to start the season without her. Unfortunately, they’re now 6-12 after 18 games, and Griner’s absence is undoubtedly a huge factor in the equation. One of the main players to step up for the Mercury is Tina Charles. She has […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry went viral after he hit the night night during the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu took notice and made sure to do the same. In Friday night’s win over the Atlanta Dream, the New York Liberty guard drained a deep three to put the […]

Sabrina Ionescu is taking the WNBA by storm. The young gunner from Oregon has lit up the league with her electric scoring from outside. Some fans have even pointed out the similarities to one Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. You may have heard of that guy before. On Friday night, fans got to […]

Brittney Griner is still being detained in Russia following her February arrest, and despite the best efforts from Americans to bring her back to the United States, the situation is developing slowly. While the WNBA superstar remains in detention overseas, the league is doing its best to honor her amid the uncertain situation. Griner will […]

Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky got off to a really slow start on Tuesday against the Las Vegas Aces, so much so that the WNBA showdown appeared to be over right after the first quarter. However, viewers who thought the Sky are done couldn’t be more wrong. Short story: the Sky still […]

Despite being detained in Russia for four months now, WNBA star Brittney Griner was given a glimmer of hope when she was allowed to speak to her wife, Cherelle, via phone on their fourth anniversary on Saturday. Arrangements had been made a couple of weeks prior for the couple to speak on the phone for […]

We’re nearly halfway through the WNBA season and Sue Bird continues to light it up during her retirement tour. On Sunday, the Seattle Storm took it to the New York Liberty and walked away with their 10th win on the season. Afterward, Bird delivered a message that will crack a smile on the fans of […]

Seattle Storm superstar Sue Bird has enjoyed a prolific career in the WNBA, but it seems this will be her final go-around in the league. The 41-year-old took to Twitter on Thursday to announce her decision to retire from basketball at the conclusion of the 2022 WNBA season. I’ve decided this will be my final […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February. While fans and Americans have been calling for her release, it seems she won’t be freed just yet. According to ABC News, a court in Russia has ruled to extend Griner’s detention for at least another 18 days. The ruling from the court will see […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu had a game to remember on Sunday after she exploded for a monster triple-double against the Chicago Sky. It was Ionescu’s second career triple-double, and it made quite the history with the way she achieved the feat. The Liberty guard actually needed just three quarters to record the trip-dub, […]

Liz Cambage has long made her mark as one of the most recognizable female basketball players to date. Earning multiple WNBA and WNBL accolades alike, the WNBA single-game scoring record holder has proven herself as one hell of a basketball powerhouse. Let’s dig into Liz Cambage’s net worth in 2022. Liz Cambage’s Net Worth in […]