Latest Brittney Griner News
Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner spoke for the first time about her monthslong detention in Russia during an hourlong interview that...
Caitlin Clark's presence draws comparisons to two Birds as Indiana Fever contemplate playoff run
Just a few minutes into the Indiana Fever's media day, general manager Lin Dunn was asked to compare Caitlin Clark to a pair of Birds — Sue, who Dunn drafted No. 1 overall in 2002, and Larry, who turned the NBA's Boston Celtics into an instant contender in 1979. Whether Clark's...
Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team's roster. Here's why
The WNBA draft is over, and superstars like No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark are heading toward surefire pro careers. Not all 36 selections from his year's draft will have such assurances. The league has 144 coveted roster spots among 12 teams, and other options for pro careers in women’s...
Women's basketball growth helped by star players, more media coverage, rules changes
CLEVELAND (AP) — Women's basketball has grown in popularity over the past few years thanks in no small part to the sensational play of Caitlin Clark. She’s become a household name that’s brought millions of new fans to the sport. But it's not just her. There's a slew of...
Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight season
CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press Player of the Year in women’s basketball for the second...
Brittney Griner re-signs with Mercury, her only WNBA team
PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the only WNBA team she has ever played for. The deal was announced by the league on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday night. Phoenix selected Griner with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 23 The Washington Post on SCOTUS and abortion The Supreme Court declared nearly two years ago, when it overruled Roe v. Wade, that the rules on abortion were now up to the states —...
Louisville women could get chance to again knock out Mulkey's reigning champ in NCAA tourney
Coach Jeff Walz and Louisville have knocked a reigning national champion out of the women's NCAA Tournament in the past. The Cardinals could soon get a chance to do it again — against the same coach, who is now with a different title team, and their leading scorer the past two seasons. ...
Caitlin Clark, freshmen JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo top AP women's All-America team
Caitlin Clark has been a mainstay on The Associated Press All-America team the past few seasons. The NCAA's all-time scoring leader from Iowa was honored for the third straight year Wednesday, becoming the 11th player to earn the distinction three times. She was a unanimous choice...
Column: LSU coach Kim Mulkey manages to go even lower after brawl at SEC championship
Just when you think Kim Mulkey can't go any lower, the LSU coach manages to defy expectations. After an ugly brawl broke out in the closing minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game, Mulkey's lack of class and character revealed itself again as soon as she...
