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May 20, 2023

Brittney Griner discusses national anthem stance in return: ‘I definitely want to stand’

WNBA star Brittney Griner made her regular-season return on Friday for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 18 points. Griner stood for the national anthem before the game.

May 20, 2023

Brittney Griner receives standing ovation in WNBA return

After 579 days, Brittney Griner is back on the WNBA floor. The WNBA star was held in a Russian prison for 10 months, but the Biden administration brought her home.

May 19, 2023

VP Harris gives pregame speech ahead of Brittney Griner's WNBA return

Ahead of Brittney Griner's official return to the WNBA on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to the Phoenix Mercury locker room.

May 19, 2023

WNBA star Brittney Griner to stand for anthem after being 'stripped of her essential American freedoms'

Brittney Griner intends to stand for the national anthem during the 2023 WNBA season after spending nearly 10 months in a Russian prison.

May 17, 2023

Aces' Becky Hammon denies mistreatment of Dearica Hamby due to pregnancy after suspension

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon faces backlash from a former player claiming Hammon mistreated the team member because of her pregnancy

May 16, 2023

WNBA suspends Aces coach Becky Hammon after former player alleged she was mistreated for being pregnant

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon was suspended for two games, and the team was docked a future draft pick over treatment of a former player.

May 15, 2023

WNBA fans call foul on March Madness Twitter account as tweet seems to overlook beginning of pro season

WNBA fans appeared to be upset over the lack of promotion from the March Madness women's basketball account after the top stars were recently drafted.

May 13, 2023

Brittney Griner plays in first game since detainment, says hearing national anthem 'definitely hit different'

Brittney Griner returned to game action on Friday for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 10 points in 17 minutes in her first game since being detained in Russia.

April 30, 2023

Riley Gaines calls Brittney Griner's remarks on transgender athlete participation 'heartbreaking'

Former NCAA swimming star Riley Gaines reacted to Brittney Griner's remarks about transgender athletes in sports. The WNBA star made the comments Thursday.

April 28, 2023

Brittney Griner backs transgender participation in sports: ‘A crime' to 'separate someone for any reason’

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner called it "a crime" to "separate someone for any reason" when asked about state legislation aimed at preventing transgender participation in sports.