American basketball player (born 1990)
Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting their first child: Brittney Griner is expecting her first child with her wife, Cherelle Griner.
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Expecting Their 1st Baby
- WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, are expecting their first baby together.
- The couple announced the news on Instagram with an ultrasound image.
- Griner returned to the US after being released from a Russian prison and is set to release her memoir.
- HuffPost appeals for support to keep quality journalism freely accessible to all.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury: On Friday, the WNBA announced on X that Brittney Griner had signed a 1-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner returns to Mercury, confirmed by the league
- The talented center has opted to return for another season with the Phoenix Mercury.
- Following her absence in 2022 due to a stay in a Russian jail, 33-year-old Griner returned last season.
- Griner, drafted as the first overall pick in 2013, holds the third spot of all time in the blocks statistics.
- Last season, she inked a one-year contract worth 165,100 US dollars.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury ahead of Team USA training camp: Brittney Griner has re-signed with her longtime WNBA team, the Phoenix Mercury ...
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From The Athletic: Lawyers for LSU's Kim Mulkey criticized The Washington Post for talking to her estranged father and her sister for an article. Last week ... Show more theathletic.com/5379286/2024/03/30/kim-mulkey-washington-post/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Washington Post's Kim Mulkey Feature
- The Washington Post's piece on Kim Mulkey explores her upbringing, controversial coaching moments, and commendations for her impact on women's basketball.
- The article scrutinizes Mulkey's interactions with players and delves into her rapid success at LSU.
- Despite Mulkey's legal threats and objections to family interviews, the Washington Post delivers a comprehensive narrative of her career.
- The story addresses Mulkey's coaching style, fans' reception, and the growth of women's basketball under her influence.
WNBA draft picks now face harsh reality of limited opportunities in small, 12-team league
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Where Is Brittney Griner Now? The WNBA Star’s New Documentary Will Tell Her 'Harrowing' Story
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Griner, Ionescu, Wilson, Stewart... and Caitlin Clark: Olympic gold is already in the bag with an unbeatable D
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Kim Mulkey crossed line with comments on LSU, South Carolina players fighting: While South Carolina coach Dawn Staley tried to lower temperatures after melee at ...
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'BG Snake Removal in service!': Brittney Griner encounters rattlesnake at her Phoenix home
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Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey officially retired by Baylor women’s basketball: The Baylor women’s basketball program retired Brittney Griner’s No ...
cnn.com/2024/02/19/sport/brittney-griner-baylor-womens-jersey-spt-intl/
Allegedly carrying cannabis gummy bears: German arrested at Saint Petersburg airport
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Caitlin Clark and Patrick Mahomes have caused us to lose perspective: When it comes to declaring someone the GOAT, recency bias always wins out
deadspin.com/caitlin-clark-patrick-mahomes-goat-debate-perspective-1851267711
Baylor to Retire Brittney Griner’s No. 42 Jersey: Griner’s No. 42 jersey will be immortalized by Baylor.
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Kim Mulkey needs to show up for Brittney Griner’s jersey retirement at Baylor: The two may still hate each other, but it's the right thing to do
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No. 21 Baylor women wallop Texas Tech on day of Griner uniform retirement ceremony
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Apprehended at the airport: What is known about the arrest of a German in Saint Petersburg
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Kim Mulkey needs to do right by Brittney Griner; Ben Simmons a hero?; Klay Thompson being traded?
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Angel Reese shares video of coach Kim Mulkey's basketball skills that put LSU team to shame
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Blinken says he spoke with Paul Whelan, US citizen held in Russia: Speaking at a forum about hostage diplomacy, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he ...
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USA Basketball sets women's training camp roster with 18 players - ESPN: Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Aliyah Boston are among the WNBA stars headlining USA ...
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Caitlin Clark approaching womens' — and mens' — all-time scoring marks: The Iowa Hawkeyes star passed Brittney Griner Tuesday night to move up the list
deadspin.com/caitlin-clark-ncaa-all-time-scoring-leader-iowa-1851172767
Queerties reveal nominations, including 'Drag Race' and sports stars: Houston's Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Brittney Griner and Matt Bomer earn Queerties ...
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As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn
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WNBA: Brittney Griner partners with ESPN, Disney to share her story: Houston native and WNBA star Brittney Griner is partnering with ESPN and Disney to share her ...
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner Highlights Plight of Americans Unjustly Detained Abroad
- Basketball star Brittney Griner marks the first anniversary of her release from a Russian jail by bringing attention to the plight of other Americans unjustly detained abroad.
- Griner and her wife, Cherelle, thanked the public for their support, emphasizing its importance in securing her release on December 8, 2022, and highlighting how Americans like Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich remain wrongfully imprisoned in Russia.
- Griner spent 11 months in a Russian prison, arrested for carrying a vape cartridge with less than a gram of hashish, but convicted on drug smuggling charges.
- The White House, National Security Council, and Department of State must take decisive action to secure the release of Whelan and Gershkovich, as provided for in the 2020 legislation establishing a Special Representative for Hostage Affairs.
IDIOT OF THE YEAR: More dumbasses (Nos. 20-11): Counting down dummies as we draw nearer to the top
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Brittney Griner's return, Aces win back-to-back titles and more: Top 10 WNBA moments that fueled our fandom in 2023
sports.yahoo.com/brittney-griners-return-aces-win-back-to-back-titles-and-more-top-10-wnba-moments-that-fueled-our-fandom-in-2023-140024550.html
These are the best sports photos of 2023 taken by photographers at The Arizona Republic
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Beneath Kim Mulkey’s image is a serious coach with a deft touch: Mulkey was expected to preside over a team implosion or maybe a melodrama this past week ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/03/kim-mulkey-angel-reese-lsu/
Brittney Griner eager to wear Team USA uniform at 2024 Paris Olympics: After being detained in Russia, Griner is eager and ready to put on the Team USA uniform ...
azcentral.com/story/sports/olympics/2023/11/07/brittney-griner-represent-team-usa-at-2024-paris-olympics/71492293007/
Kim Mulkey has made the Angel Reese situation a total disaster: From possibly exposing media and her team to COVID, to refusing to explain her star player's ...
deadspin.com/kim-mulkey-angel-reese-lsu-ncaa-covid-1851037062
Quick Glance: The Angel Reese Enigma: Benched Again
- Angel Reese, the top player who led LSU to its first women's basketball championship in March, faced a tough start to the 2023-24 season.
- After being benched just four games into the season, Reese missed the entire game No.
- Speculations arose about Reese playing on Monday night.
- Instead, she missed her second consecutive game.
Brittney Griner Will Attend Team USA Training Camp in Preparation for 2024 Paris Olympics
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U.S. made offer to bring home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Russia rejected it
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/05/paul-whelan-evan-gershkovich-release-offer-rejected/71819075007/
Brittney Griner calls for more effort to free Americans detained overseas: WNBA star Brittney Griner on Dec. 8 commemorated one year since her release from ...
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Brittney Griner honored by the WNBA for her off-the-court community impact: Basketball star Brittney Griner was honored Friday with the WNBA Cares Community ...
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Drug traces found: German arrested at the border in Russia: Russian authorities have arrested a German citizen at the border. According to SPIEGEL information ...
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Brittney Griner Celebrates First Birthday at Home Since Release From Russian Prison
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Paid articlePaid Mercury to practice in new facility by 2024 thanks to $100 million investment from Mat Ishbia
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Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi express desire to play for Phoenix Mercury and at the Olympics in 2024
cnn.com/2023/09/12/sport/brittney-griner-diana-taurasi-phoenix-mercury-olympics-spt-intl/
2023 WNBA Playoffs: Everything you need to know: The postseason starts Wednesday night with the Minnesota Lynx taking on the Connecticut Sun at 8pm ET.
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Brittney Griner Celebrates First Birthday at Home Since Release From Russian Prison
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Brittney Griner’s Heart & Sole Shoe Drive Is Six Years In The Making: Griner launched the initiative to collect shoes for homeless individuals in the Phoenix ...
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Viktor Bout decries politicians that ‘play chess’ with detainees like himself, Griner
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Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for 'grit and determination' on and off court
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Quick Glance: Harris praises Las Vegas Aces, 2022 WNBA champions, for 'fight and determination'
- Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates the Las Vegas Aces, who are the 2022 WNBA champions, and praises the team for its 'fight and determination' on the court and its 'ferocious' advocacy in support of colleague Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia last year.
- The Aces are the first professional sports team in Nevada history to win a championship, thanks to their determination and fight.
- Becky Hammon became the first rookie head coach in WNBA history to win a championship.
- The Aces players also advocate for broader rights and freedoms, including voting rights and LGBTQ rights, according to Harris.
American citizens former Gov. Bill Richardson helped free from abroad: Richardson died at 75 at his summer home in Massachusetts.
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Quick Glance: Former Governor and UN Ambassador Bill Richardson Mourned
- Prior to his election as governor in 2002, Richardson served as the US envoy to the United Nations and as energy secretary under President Clinton.
- As governor, he tirelessly advocated for the state he called home.
- Even while serving as governor, Richardson continued his freelance diplomacy.
- Richardson leaves a lasting political impact on New Mexico.
Phoenix Mercury's postseason streak ends at 10 seasons: The Phoenix Mercury were one possession away from keeping its season alive, but the Dallas Wings ...
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Phoenix Mercury, without Griner, Taurasi, drop fourth straight in blowout loss to L.A. Sparks
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Careers under Putin: Russian accolades: Arms dealer Viktor But, once convicted in New York, is now a regional deputy in Russia. He is not alone with this career.
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The Phoenix Mercury veteran became the first player in WNBA history to reach 10,000 points. bit.ly/44TJLKe
Quick Glance: Diana Taurasi Achieves Historic Milestone of 10,000 Career Points
- WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi, the league's all-time leading scorer, becomes the first player in history to reach 10,000 points.
- Taurasi reaches the historic 10,000-point mark in front of a packed crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
- Scoring a season-high 42 points, Taurasi leads the Mercury to a dominant 91-71 victory over the Dream.
- Taurasi's success extends beyond the WNBA, with five Olympic gold medals and six Euroleague championships.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner returns after mental health break: Brittney Griner missed three games to focus on her mental health and the Phoenix Mercury ...
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Brittney Griner Won't Travel For Next 2 Games To Focus On Her Mental Health: “The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a ...
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An Exclusive Look at ‘Annie Leibovitz at Work’: Tomorrow a groundbreaking exhibition, “Annie Leibovitz at Work,” opens at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville ...
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Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer freed in US prisoner exchange, elected MP in Volga
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Former Niles West star Jewell Loyd sets a WNBA All-Star Game record with 31 points while Brittney Griner makes emotional return
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner surprises in the WNBA All-Star Game
- Griner surprises with her performance, becoming a starter in the All-Star Game.
- The WNBA kept Griner in mind during her time in Russia, displaying her initials and jersey number.
- Griner plays for Team Stewart.
- Griner was impressed by the tributes at the last game.
Brittney Griner has her first dunk of season in Phoenix Mercury win over LA Sparks
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The return of Brittney Griner has been nothing but remarkable this summer! Let's see what Griner has been up to ⬇
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Americans rooting against US at World Cup don’t know difference between patriots, traitors
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Paid articlePaid Brittney Griner gets first dunk, Mercury topples Los Angeles Sparks: Brittney Griner got her first dunk and scored a double-double as the Mercury commanded the ...
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Paid articlePaid ‘Your life can get back to normal’: How Brittney Griner’s return to WNBA inspires former detainees
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Paid articlePaid WNBA All-Star teams set after captains A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart make their picks
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Griner among WNBA All-Star starters: Last year, All-Stars wore Griner's No. 42 to honor her while she was imprisoned in Russia.
axios.com/2023/06/26/wnba-all-star-starters-brittney-griner
Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum among top 5 players to watch during WNBA All-Star Weekend
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Brittney Griner permitted to fly charter for rest of 2023 season after being harassed at airport, per report
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From The Athletic: Many former detainees have watched Brittney Griner thrive on the basketball court again after being released from a Russian prison ... Show more nyti.ms/3NL9rBf
Brittney Griner harassed at airport in 'inappropriate and unfortunate' incident; police report revealed
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Viktor Bout, ‘Merchant of Death’ arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner, running for office in Russia
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This Instagram Account Spotlights Queer Women's Fashion: Every Lesbian and Their Fashion features everyone from Jodie Foster to Brittney Griner.
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Mercury vs Sparks betting tips, predictions and betting preview: Mercury vs Sparks tips and betting preview. Predictions, latest odds and WNBA tips for Mercury ...
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If the WNBA was treated like a white league, decisions about Brittney Griner’s safety and chartered flights wo
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Arms dealer swapped for Griner to contest Russian local election: Viktor Bout will run for a seat in the Ulyanovsk region’s assembly with the ultra-nationalist ...
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Brittney Griner excited for Baylor women's basketball plan to retire her jersey: Griner reunited with Baylor basketball during a Phoenix Mercury road trip
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Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana Fever, snap 6-game losing streak: The Mercury beat the Fever 85-63 to move to 3-11 for the season.
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Paid articlePaid What the WNBA can learn from other pro leagues' push for universal charter flights
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Jaylen Brown has big plans for the future now that he’s finalized his big contract
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How gender pay gap led US basketball star to prison: Meteoric rise saw Brittney Griner join the Russian league in pursuit of better pay.
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/how-gender-pay-gap-led-us-basketball-star-to-prison-4318948
How gender pay gap led US basketball star to prison: Meteoric rise saw Brittney Griner join the Russian league in pursuit of better pay.
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/how-gender-pay-gap-led-us-basketball-star-to-prison-4318948
Airport Incident Targeting Brittney Griner Spurs WNBA Players to Renew Calls for Charter Flights
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Cory Franklin: Brittney Griner discovers a love of country after her ordeal: Brittney Griner, who previously remained in the locker room during the national ...
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WNBA reportedly allowing teams to use charter flights, sort of: WNBA players have been requesting private planes for years.
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House Resolution Calls on Russia to Free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan: The measure urging Moscow to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/13/us/politics/house-resolution-evan-gershkovich-paul-whelan.html
WNBA allowing teams to use public charter service: The WNBA has expanded its travel protocol to allow teams to use a public charter service called JSX for all ...
cnn.com/2023/06/16/sport/wnba-public-charter-service-brittney-griner-spt-intl/
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