Griner

World reacts to Brittney Griner standing ovation

Last year was a rough year for WNBA star Brittney Griner after she spent 10 months in Russian custody on drug charges after vape cartridges containing prescription cannabis oil were found in her ... read more

Blinken’s Moscow policy criticized by envoy who helped free Brittney Griner

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak to Russian counterpart impedes US, says envoy who helped arrange WNBA star’s release ... read more

Brittney Griner and gender pay inequality: The saga continues

It is fitting that I continue to talk about Brittney Griner as we move through Women’s History Month. But for me, the saga continues and I am here to say to Brittney Griner, and to the world, ... read more

Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA will be shown by ESPN in May

The network's coverage of the matchup between the Mercury and L.A. Sparks will be the first of 25 regular-seasons games shown on the channel on May 19. Griner last played in the WNBA in 2021. read more

When is Brittney Griner’s first game back with Mercury?

WNBA season starts on May 19, and fans will quickly get to see Brittney Griner in action as she suits up for Phoenix Mercury. Phoenix is set to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Sparks ... read more

ESPN to broadcast Brittney Griner's return to Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner is set to make her WNBA return for the world to see. The Phoenix Mercury announced Wednesday that ESPN will broadcast the superstar center's first two games of the season: the season ... read more

Brittney Griner's return to WNBA with Phoenix Mercury to be broadcast by ESPN

Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury will be broadcast on ESPN as the first of 25 regular season WNBA games to air on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC in the upcoming season. The game, the ... read more

Sophie Cunningham discusses impact of Brittney Griner’s return on Mercury

Cunningham said that having Griner's “jokes, her smile” and most of all “her love” in the locker room is the best part. read more