Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison
Brittney Griner shined in first regular-season home game since being detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prisonMAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRITTNEY GRINER #42 - CENTER - PHOENIX MERCURY
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6.6 RPG •
2.3 APG
17.8 PPG
6.6 RPG
2.3 APG
Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win over Mercury
Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner’s regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 75-69 win over the Phoenix MercuryMAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brittney Griner shows off new approach to national anthem after return from Russian prison The WNBA star has once reportedly vowed to never stand for the anthem. Here's how she handled that in her return.
MAY 21, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner returns to WNBA action after being jailed in Russia
Brittney Griner scored 18 points in her WNBA season debut on Friday night.MAY 20, 2023
Diana Taurasi on what it means to have Brittney Griner back Diana Taurasi showed gratitude in her postgame news conference on having Brittney Griner back with the Phoenix Mercury.
MAY 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Brittney Griner, Mercury fall short in season opener against Sparks Brittney Griner returned to the hardwood against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19, 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris was in attendance
MAY 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia - The Boston Globe Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia.
MAY 20, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Brittney Griner greeted by US Vice President Harris in return to court Keep up to date with all the key stories from around the NBA on a daily basis in our live news blog, with everything from injury updates to...
MAY 20, 2023 • SKY.COM
Brittney Griner Returns To Her 1st Regular Season Game Since Russia Detainment Vice President Kamala Harris, Billie Jean King and more were on hand as Griner's Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.
MAY 20, 2023 • HUFFPOST.COM
Sparks beat Mercury 94-71 as Brittney Griner scores 18 in return to WNBA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, rookie Zia Cooke added 14 and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated Brittney Griner and the Ph...
MAY 20, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Brittney Griner's improbable WNBA return was accompanied by a sense of triumph The Phoenix Mercury star's return to the court — with Vice President Harris is attendance in Los Angeles — cemented one of the greatest come...
MAY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Brittney Griner opens 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia Griner and the Mercury were greeted with a standing ovation when they came on court for pregame warmups, although the biggest cheers were re...
MAY 20, 2023 • NYPOST.COM
Brittney Griner WNBA return: Free live stream, start time how to watch game Here's everything you need to watch Brittney Griner's first game back in the WNBA.
MAY 19, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
The 2023 WNBA season tips off today and here are the juiciest stories to follow From the loaded New York Liberty to the return of Brittney Griner, take note
MAY 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots for the Phoenix Mercury in her first WNBA regular-season game since being jailed in RussiaMAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'You're not forgotten': The letters that sustained Brittney Griner in prison The letters written to the WNBA star in prison shared stories of hope, understanding and perseverance.
MAY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brittney Griner Is Creating a New Normal, for Herself and the W.N.B.A. Griner returns to basketball after her detention in Russia with a bigger platform and a desire to reshape women’s sports.
MAY 19, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
What to Know About the 2023 W.N.B.A. Season New superteams, new rules and Brittney Griner’s return are reshaping the league as star rookies try to make their mark.
MAY 18, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
Phoenix Mercury season preview: Brittney Griner's return creates new perspective Super teams are forming, but the Phoenix Mercury have its star center, Brittney Griner, back along with franchise face Diana Taurasi.
MAY 18, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Brittney Griner, Mercury tip off season vs. Sparks A lot has changed since Brittney Griner last played for the Phoenix Mercury.
MAY 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
The Sports to Watch This Weekend Brittney Griner’s return to the W.N.B.A., the Preakness Stakes, the P.G.A. Championship and more.
MAY 18, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
How Brittney Griner's regular-season return will look and feel on ESPN Expect a WNBA Finals-level production effort Friday when Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA court after 10 months in a Russian prison.
MAY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner’s life and career path have taken a sharp turn over the past 18 months following a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges that ended with a pr...MAY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brittney Griner's Return Headlines the Most Sought-After Games of WNBA Opening Weekend The regular season tips off on Friday, with a range of compelling matchups across the league.
MAY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brittney Griner gives her thoughts on hearing national anthem after first game back in WNBA Griner had her first game back in the WNBA after being released from Russian prison.
MAY 15, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
