PHOENIX — There will be a conspicuous and imposing absence for the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in their 2022 WNBA season opener — and beyond. Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces will be Phoenix’s first without Brittney Griner, widely considered the most dominant center in women’s basketball in the world. Griner has been … Read more
The phoenixmercury still without counting Brittney Grinerwho has been detained in Russia since February, but while the star center remains on their minds, they also know they have to get on with their preparation for the upcoming season of the WNBA. Find out about the most up-to-date topics in the world of women’s sports on … Read more
While the seven-time All-Star of the WNBA, Brittney Grinerentering her 55th day in Russian custody, the WNBA Players Association has a new message amid concerns about her safety and mental health. Nneka Ogwumike abcnews Nneka Ogwumikepresident of the WNBA Women’s Players Association and player for the LA Sparks, joined the program good morning america from … Read more
The arrest of the American basketball star Brittney Griner in Russia for the possession of cartridges with cannabis-derived oil has been extended until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. . TASS reported that the Moscow region’s Khimkinsky court ruled in favor of detaining the seven-time WNBA All-Star for at least two … Read more
WNBA player, Brittney Grinerwas detained in Russia after officials found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow, according to a report in the New York Times on Saturday. The newspaper cited a statement from the Russian Federal Customs Service, which published a video of a person who appears to be Griner, 6 … Read more
The Phoenix Mercury acquired Diamond DeShields from the Chicago Sky as part of a three-team deal Thursday that also sent Bria Hartley to the Indiana Fever. Indiana received the seventh pick in Chicago’s draft this year and the Sky’s first-round pick for next year. Chicago received Julie Allemand from Indiana as well as next season’s … Read more
