Oh no! Another celebrity couple have called it quits and this one is shocking. WNBA star Brittney Griner has officially filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, after eight years of marriage.
Brittney Griner’s evening took a turn for the worse on Tuesday when she was thrown out of the game following a heated altercation with Los Angeles Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson, which almost escalated into a fight. In the footage you can see Griner had to be held back by her teammates after things almost got … Read more
While promoting her new memoir, ‘Coming Home,’ WNBA star Brittney Griner reveals that she gave her wife a chance to divorce her after receiving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia; which arrived before Griner was released in a prison exchange in December 2022. RELATED: Brittney Griner Forced To Cut Her Signature Locs In Russian Prison … Read more
ABC News has released the full interview with Brittney Griner who details the nearly 10 tough months in a Russian prison following an innocent mistake in 2022. During ABC News’ special report on 20/20, the basketball stars recalls exactly what was going through her mind when she was in Russian prison. As we previously reported, … Read more
Brittney Griner’s emotional recount of her time in a Russian prison is set to be revealed in an upcoming interview on a special edition of ABC’s 20/20. The WNBA star will share her experience for the first time since her detainment in February 2022. In a preview clip, Griner is seen opening up to Good … Read more
After Brittney Griner was recently harassed by a YouTuber asking if she still wants to “boycott America,’ the WNBA has released a statement addressing the incident. RELATED: Brittney Griner Thanks Fans And President Biden For Getting Her Out Of Russian Prison: “I Know You Are Committed To Bringing All Americans Home Too” WNBA Releases Statement … Read more
Four months after being detained in Russia, Britney Griner is weighing in on trans women being able to compete against their biological counterparts in sports, according to The Daily Mail. In December the WNBA star said that she ‘definitely will be speaking up against that legislation and that law expected to be passed,’ referring to … Read more
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
This Friday morning, WNBA star Brittney Griner finally touched US soil, nearly 10 months after the basketball star’s detention in Russia. As we previously reported, she made her return after being released from Russian prison on Thursday following a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, … 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
Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing will take place in a Russian court on October 25, according to reports, two months after her legal team first filed to appeal her nine-year prison sentence. As fans will recall, the basketball star was arrested in February after Russian authorities discovered vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage upon … Read more
While former NBA star Dennis Rodman ambitiously claimed he would be flying to Russia in a bid to help free Brittney Griner, it looks as if his plans have been derailed by the U.S. government. The 61-year-old told NBC News on Saturday that he had gotten “permission to help that girl,” and that he was … Read more
Dennis Rodman says he’s planning to travel to Russia to help advocate for Britney Griner’s release. RELATED STORIES: The U.S. Government Has Finally Been Given Access To Brittney Griner In Russia — WNBA Star Is In “Good Condition” In a statement to NBC News Saturday, the NBA star said that he has been authorized to travel … 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
Brittney Griner Shares Message To Wife As WNBA Star’s Trial In Russia Resumes: ‘Good Luck On The Bar Exam’ This Tuesday, WNBA star Brittney Griner returned to court in Russia for her trial on drug charges. While there, she told ABC News she has a message for her wife, Cherelle, who recently graduated from law … Read more
This Thursday, WNBA player Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. The detained athlete could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs. Griner appeared in court with a police escort, handcuffed and clad in a bright red T-shirt and sports trousers. She held a … Read more
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February, is now calling on president Joe Biden. According to TMZ, Griner sent a letter to the White House on Monday pleading for Biden to not forget about her and other Americans detained in Russia. RELATED:Brittney Griner Appears In Russian Court for Preliminary Hearing … Read more
WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in Russian courtroom for hearing on cannabis possession charge as she faces possible 10-year prison sentence if convicted This Monday, WNBA player Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian courtroom for a preliminary hearing in her ongoing efforts to return to the United States, her lawyer Alexander Boykov told ABC News. … Read more
Many sports fans including celebrities have been using social media to share their public support for WNBA star Brittney Griner who has been held by Russian authorities for more than 100 days. Tory Lanez is now the latest entertainer to call on the U.S. government to bring the detained athlete home safely. In a Monday … Read more