Brittney Griner

Speaking for the first time as a member of the Phoenix Mercury WNBA franchise since arriving back on US soil, Brittney Griner was left in tears as she looked back on her journey. During the press conference, Griner spoke about her Russian detainment and expressed gratitude for the United States’ effort to bring her back … Read more

Congrats are in order for Brittney Griner who officially returns to the WNBA after signing a 1-year deal, rejoining the Phoenix Mercury — the WNBA team she has not played with since 2021. RELATED: Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Griner Applauds Her Release, Says They Are Committed To Helping Other Americans In Similar Situations Brittney Griner Returns … Read more

Brittney Griner is happy to be back on U.S. soil following her Russian prison release and now she wants to let her fans and President Biden know just how thankful she truly is. As we previously reported, after a 10-month detainment in Russia and getting sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges, the … Read more

While many continue to rejoice for the Russian prison release and U.S. return of WNBA player Brittney Griner, several social media users were stunned to see her without her signature locs. Well, word on the street is that she was forced to cut her dreads to keep them from freezing after her showers. RELATED: Brittney … Read more

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, gave a heartfelt speech on Thursday morning from the White House as she joined President Biden in announcing the WNBA star’s release from Russian custody. The 29-year-old thanked Biden and the “many hands involved” behind the scenes that helped to get Brittney back to the U.S. after spending 294 days … Read more

The Russian penal colony where Brittney Griner is serving her 9-year sentence is said to be one of the toughest prison institutions in the country, with “slave-like conditions” that are bound to become a nightmare of “daily torture” for the WNBA star, per a new report. Brittney was transferred to the facility in Yavas last … Read more

Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, appeared on “The View” on Tuesday as she spoke against Russia’s decision in denying the basketball star’s appeal on drug charges. This subsequently meant that Brittney either tries to appeal again or she’ll have to serve her nine-year prison sentence behind bars. And while the Biden administration is … Read more

President Biden Gives An Update On His Efforts To Get Brittney Griner Out Of Russian Prison: “So far, we’re not really with much positive response, but we’re not stopping” President Joe Biden is giving an update on how the US is handling cases of Americans who are currently jailed in Russia. Speaking from the White … Read more

A Russian court has decided to uphold Brittney Griner’s nine-year prison sentence for her drug smuggling charges. The basketball star appeared via video link from a detention center for her hearing on Tuesday, with her lawyers stressing that while their client did not expect “any miracles to happen,” she remained optimistic about the idea that … Read more

Fans online are sending love and prayers to jailed basketball player Brittney Griner as today marks her 32nd birthday. As we previously reported, the WNBA star was arrested at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 and was later sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of smuggling drugs into the country. After the trial, … Read more

Brittney Griner is fearful about her future and has started to wonder whether she may have to serve her full nine-year prison sentence in Russia, her lawyer Alexander D. Boykov has shared. Since a judge found the athlete guilty of drug possession charges in August, Griner’s legal team has gone above and beyond to appeal … Read more

For the first time, Russian officials confirmed that they are negotiating with the United States over a prisoner swap. According to the Washington Post citing Russian news outlet Tass, Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Ivan Nechayev said this Thursday at a news briefing that “corresponding competent authorities have been instructed to negotiate the issue” and … Read more

WNBA star Brittney Griner has just been sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia after she was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling. President Joe Biden is now reacting to shocking news this Thursday. He released a statement saying, “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder … Read more

As we previously reported, a verdict in Brittney Griner’s drug-smuggling case in Russia will reportedly be made this Thursday with prosecutors seeking 9.5 years of jail time, per CNN. During her court appearance today, The WNBA star apologized for her actions and reportedly begged for leniency while asking the court to take into consideration her … Read more

Brittney Griner Testifies In Russian Court: Says she still doesn’t know how the cannabis oil ended up in her bag & was never read her rights when she was detained This Wednesday morning, WNBA player Brittney Griner testified in Russian court at her drug trial. Griner, who arrived at the Khimki regional court near Moscow … Read more