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Brittney Griner makes huge announcement 16 months after being released from Russian prison
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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.
WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up about harrowing Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special
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Caitlin Clark Has Classy Response to WNBA Greats Who Have Questioned Her Skills: Caitlin Clark addressed her doubters ahead of the 2024 WNBA draft ...
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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.
This year's WNBA Draft viewership reached 2.45 million, shattering the previous record set in 2004 when Diana Taurasi was drafted, which had 601 ... Show more @Sportico
UConn Legends Devastated by ‘Terrible’ Foul Call Late in Loss to Iowa: Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart couldn’t hide their dismay at the ...
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WNBA’s Aces, Storm, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Sun add new jersey design for 2024 season
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Diana Taurasi Had Blunt Message for Caitlin Clark on Her Upcoming WNBA Career: The Iowa guard is about to enter a new world.
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career: Taurasi took a shot at another womens college basketball star
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career: Taurasi took a shot at another womens college basketball star
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Caitlin Clark is best thing to happen to WNBA. Why are some players so frosty toward her?
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Where do Gamecocks rank among undefeated D-I champions? - ESPN: South Carolina capped a 38-0 season to become the 10th unbeaten women's team in NCAA D-I history ...
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Caitlin Clark's No. 22 to be retired by Iowa Hawkeyes, school announces: Clark will be the third player in program history to receive the honor.
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark includes Diana Taurasi on Mount Rushmore of womens basketball players
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Caitlin Clark receives blunt warning from WNBA legend Diana Taurasi Reality is coming
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What could Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition from Iowa look like?: Expect WNBA players to guard Clark more physically. How will she handle it?
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Quick Glance: Challenges and Opportunities for Caitlin Clark's WNBA Transition
- Caitlin Clark will face physical defense in the WNBA - how will she handle it?
- Starting as one of the youngest players in the most talented league, Clark transitions from dominating college basketball.
- The physical strength of opponents will be Clark's biggest challenge as she adjusts to the WNBA.
- Comparisons with past top guards show challenges and opportunities for Clark, but her talent and skills could pave the way for success.
Phoenix Mercury Already Promoting Potential Diana Taurasi-Caitlin Clark Game vs. Indiana Fever
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BenFred: Caitlin Clark’s critics are only fueling her fans as Iowa star shoots for WNBA stardom
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LeBron James hits out at Caitlin Clark haters: 'Stay far away': LeBron James is coming to Caitlin Clark's defense.
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Wanna see Caitlin Clark play? Phoenix Mercury release tickets before 2024 WNBA Draft
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Would Geno Auriemma let Caitlin Clark shoot logo threes if she played for UConn Women's Basketball?
"Hell no!" 🤣 -Diana Taurasi
Aces, Sparks, Mercury, More WNBA Teams Reveal Rebel Edition Uniforms for 2024 Season
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Cheryl Miller Dropped Perfect One-Liner About Her 105-Point Game During NC State-South Carolina
si.com/college/2024/04/05/cheryl-miller-105-point-game-one-liner-final-four-broadcast
Caitlin Clark is the hottest new WNBA player in a decade—but she’s making less per year than the average New York worker
fortune.com/2024/04/16/caitlin-clark-wnba-salary-pay-iowa-ncaa-indiana-fever-nil-nba-draft/
Paid articlePaid Mercury feed into Diana Taurasi-Caitlin Clark rivalry, other WNBA teams prepare for Clark
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Kia Nurse poised for big year with WNBA season, Olympics on horizon: With injury concerns behind her, Kia Nurse is excited to play a WNBA game on home soil and ...
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Malphine Fogel: President Biden, please work for my son's freedom as hard as you worked for Brittney Griner's
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Caitlin Clark secures the record for the most three-pointers made in D1 women’s NCAA Tournament history with her 62nd made three 🔥
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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.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark matches March Madness 3-point record with 9 in Elite Eight game against LSU
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Is Caitlin Clark women’s college basketball’s G.O.A.T.? Anonymous coaches weigh in
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Caitlin Clark joins nine Olympians, including five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi, invited to the USA women’s basketball team training camp in April. 🇺🇸
Quick Glance: Why Caitlin Clark will be heading to Cleveland next weekend even if Iowa doesn't make the women's Final Four
- Iowa's Caitlin Clark has been invited to the USA Basketball training camp but remains focused on leading her team to the Final Four.
- As the Division I all-time scoring leader, Clark has secured three gold medals with USA Basketball and is expected to be the top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
- The USA Basketball training camp features former Olympians and emerging players, preparing for the upcoming Olympics.
'BG Snake Removal in service!': Brittney Griner encounters rattlesnake at her Phoenix home
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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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Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey officially retired by Baylor women’s basketball: The Baylor women’s basketball program retired Brittney Griner’s No ...
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The business of Sarah Nurse: She’s one of the faces of hockey, but her sights are set on more
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Paid articlePaid The new Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury business headquarters: Josh Bartelstein (CEO) and owner Mat Ishbia talk about the Phoenix Suns and Mercury new business ...
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Natasha Cloud hopes to 'rebuild' Phoenix Mercury dynasty - ESPN: New Phoenix guard Natasha Cloud believes that the Mercury have the talent to "rebuild this ...
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Las Vegas Aces sell out of 2024 season tickets and make WNBA history: The back-to-back WNBA champions already have a waiting list for the 2025 campaign.
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Allegedly carrying cannabis gummy bears: German arrested at Saint Petersburg airport
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Where Is Brittney Griner Now? The WNBA Star’s New Documentary Will Tell Her 'Harrowing' Story
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Top 12 March Madness performances by current and ex-WNBA stars: Looking back on legendary performances in the NCAA Tournament by some legendary players
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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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Caitlin Clark and Patrick Mahomes have caused us to lose perspective: When it comes to declaring someone the GOAT, recency bias always wins out
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Mercury acquiring Kahleah Copper from Sky in surprise trade for former WNBA Finals MVP: Source
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Paid articlePaid 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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Caitlin Clark eclipses own career record with 49 points on night of breaking all-time scoring mark
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA Women's Career Scoring Record
- Clark surpassed Kelsey Plum's record, scoring 3,527 points.
- Iowa won, Clark scored crucial basket against Laila Phelia.
- Clark grateful for team and fans' support in women's basketball.
- Clark aims for the record of 3,649 points, currently within reach.
Women’s sports is big business. Larry Tanenbaum gets it. MLSE doesn’t: There’s a real business case to be made that women’s sports has room to grow where men’s ...
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Paid articlePaid WNBA Star Diamond DeShields On The Spinal Tumor That Left Her Wondering If She'd Play Basketball Again
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Paid articlePaid John Burroughs relishes special final four runs by boys and girls basketball teams
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Sparks seek up-tempo style with new additions McDonald, Nurse, Billings: In addition to their recent acquisitions via trade and free agency, the Sparks also have ...
dailynews.com/2024/02/07/sparks-seek-up-tempo-style-with-new-additions-mcdonald-nurse-billings/
Phoenix Suns land G League affiliate, set to debut in 2024-25: NBA G League expands to a record 32 teams, Suns launch online contest for fans to name the team.
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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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Former Ada star Jaxson Robinson's gym-rat nature has carried him to success at BYU
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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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Mercury acquiring Kahleah Copper from Sky in surprise trade for former WNBA Finals MVP: Source
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Paid articlePaid 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
deadspin.com/brittney-griner-kim-mulkey-nccaa-baylor-1851211488
U.S. names team to play in pre-Olympic qualifying tournament - ESPN: The full U.S. team headed to Belgium will be: Diana Taurasi, Ariel Atkins, Napheesa Collier ...
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Aces reach deals with Kiah Stokes, Megan Gustafson - ESPN: Kiah Stokes will return on a two-year deal to the Aces, she told ESPN, while Megan Gustafson will sign ...
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Storm guard Kia Nurse and No. 4 pick traded to the Sparks for 2026 first-rounder: This will be the third consecutive year that Kia Nurse has played for a new ...
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How does Tina Charles' signing affect the Dream? - ESPN Video: Carolyn Peck and Andraya Carter discuss how the Dream can be a new powerhouse in the WNBA after ...
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Caitlin Clark and Iowa are drawing sold-out crowds, big ratings even on road. She says 'it's crazy'
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Breaking: Natasha Cloud is signing with the Phoenix Mercury, she told @sportsiren on ESPN's WNBA Free Agency Special.
Why Caitlin Clark could pose a dilemma for Team USA at the Olympics: Veterans like Diana Taurasi seem like locks for the Paris roster. Where does that leave ...
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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
Skylar Diggins-Smith signs 2-year deal with Storm, reunites with Jewell Loyd: Diggins-Smith did not play in 2023 while out on maternity leave.
sports.yahoo.com/skylar-diggins-smith-signs-2-year-deal-with-storm-reunites-with-jewell-loyd-162645552.html
WNBA All-Star Skylar Diggins-Smith signs with Storm; ex-MVP Tina Charles lands with Dream
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/02/01/skylar-diggins-smith-signs-seattle-leaves-phoenix-free-agency/72439956007/
Kim Mulkey needs to do right by Brittney Griner; Ben Simmons a hero?; Klay Thompson being traded?
deadspin.com/kim-mulkey-brittney-griner-dame-lillard-klay-thompson-1851220671
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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Mystics prepare for a transition period as WNBA free agency begins: The Mystics placed the core designation on star forward Elena Delle Donne ...
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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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These are the WNBA's top 10 free agents: Some notable names — including first-ballot Hall of Famer Candace Parker — are up for new deals
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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.
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