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Brittney Griner locs theGrio.com
December 12, 2022
When Griner leaves San Antonio, she won't go to her home in Phoenix, but to a place described as private…
Phoenix Suns Robert Sarver thegrio.com
September 22, 2022
Robert Sarver says he has started the process of selling the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, after he was suspended by…
September 13, 2022
The NBA suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus fined him $10 million, after…
August 15, 2022
Lawyers for Brittney Griner filed an appeal Monday against her nine-year sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported.
July 7, 2022
President Biden called Griner’s wife, Cherelle, on Wednesday to tell her he is working to free the WNBA star as…
July 5, 2022
Her appeal said she feared she might never return home and asked Biden to not "forget about me and the…
May 30, 2022
The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement on Saturday regarding Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia. 
April 19, 2022
The sensitive nature of Griner’s detention, being played out on a diplomatic stage rather than a basketball court, has made…
March 9, 2022
The photo of Griner and video segment about her arrest reportedly aired on Russian state television Saturday.
March 7, 2022
It’s hard for WNBA players to turn down that money despite safety concerns and politics in some of the nations…
March 6, 2022
Russia has, in the past, seized American citizens and held them for long periods for what the U.S. government insists…
Brittney Griner thegrio.com
March 5, 2022
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was detained on drug charges in Russia as the country ramps up a war…
Brittney Griner thegrio.com
July 28, 2020
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner sees no value in playing the national anthem before sporting events and will sit in the…
September 27, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - WNBA players Diana Taurasi and Seimone Augustus were face-to-face at the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lnyx…
July 22, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - Brittney Griner won an ESPY Award last week for Best Female College Athlete. The Mercury drafted her…
June 21, 2013
CLUTCH - Wearing mens clothing is a natural fit for the 6’8' basketball player, who is the first openly-gay athlete…
April 17, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Brittney Griner dominated women's college basketball for four years for the Baylor Lady Bears. The Phoenix Mercury…
April 16, 2013
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Brittney Griner left an indelible mark on women's college basketball. Now she's ready to take on…
September 27, 2012
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - The 6-foot-8 Baylor star is an unbelievable shot blocker and also can play above the rim.…
August 14, 2012
PHOENIX (AP) - A feel-good story and a photo opportunity left Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton with a broken nose....