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Brittney Griner vowed to 'by no means' play abroad once more — with one exception — however doesn't 'knock' different stars who select to go
Brittney Griner addressed the media for the primary time since coming back from Russian detainment. The WNBA celebrity mentioned she would “by no means” play abroad once more until she’s competing for Workforce USA. Nonetheless, she does not “knock any participant” who performs overseas as a result of “pay hole” in girls’s basketball. Loading One […]
Paul Whelan's sister mentioned her household has been disturbed by 'partisanship' pitting Brittney Griner towards her brother
Brittney Griner returned dwelling from Russian detainment in a December prisoner change. Fellow wrongfully detained American Paul Whelan famously didn’t return dwelling as a part of the deal. Elizabeth Whelan, Paul’s sister, slammed those that “pit us and the Griners towards one another.” Loading One thing is loading. Thanks for signing up! Entry your favourite […]
Brittney Griner hasn't forgotten in regards to the different People wrongfully detained abroad. She's giving them a platform like by no means earlier than.
Brittney Griner returned to the US in a December prisoner swap after 10 months detained in Russia. She’s since returned to basketball, however stays closely concerned in advocating for wrongful detainees. Griner is “a champion of the trigger,” three relations of wrongfully detained People advised Insider. Loading One thing is loading. Thanks for signing up! […]
In opposition to all odds, Brittney Griner is on tempo for among the best seasons of her WNBA profession
Brittney Griner performed her first WNBA video games this weekend since getting back from Russian detainment. The 6-foot-9 famous person appeared pretty much as good as ever — and perhaps even higher — within the two contests. Griner ranks top-10 in factors, blocks, and effectivity by means of the primary weekend of the WNBA season. […]
Brittney Griner is again on the court docket and already shattering expectations. Right here's how trainers obtained her game-ready simply 5 months after she was launched from a Russian jail.
Brittney Griner made her extremely anticipated return to WNBA play after 10 months detained in Russia. She wanted months of intense coaching to get again into taking part in form, her coach informed Insider. Here is how the Mercury’s workers developed and executed a plan to assist Griner again to the court docket. Loading One […]
Brittney Griner performed her first WNBA video games after spending 10 months detained in Russia. Right here's what it was like throughout her emotional return.
Vice President Kamala Harris gave Griner and her teammates a pep-talk forward of the sport. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the Phoenix Mercury forward of their 2023 season opener. Mario Tama/Getty Photographs Vice President Kamala Harris, who was pivotal within the combat to safe the prisoner trade with Russia that introduced Griner again stateside, […]
Brittney Griner is standing for the nationwide anthem and the 'uniquely American freedoms' it represents throughout the WNBA season
Brittney Griner will stand for the nationwide anthem throughout the 2023 WNBA season, her agent says. The star needs to spotlight the “uniquely American freedoms” she misplaced whereas in Russian detainment. Throughout her first sport again on Friday, Griner stood as “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed on the enviornment. Loading One thing is loading. Thanks for […]
Brittney Griner is 'making enormous progress,' but it surely's unfair to anticipate her to succeed in famous person standing instantly, her coach says
Brittney Griner is making her extremely anticipated return to WNBA play in Los Angeles Friday evening. The WNBA famous person hasn’t performed since 2021 after having spent 10 months detained in Russia. She’s made “enormous progress,” however followers ought to mood their expectations, her coach instructed Insider. Loading One thing is loading. Thanks for signing […]