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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Paul Whelan from Russia: 'I have been told that I won't be left behind'

DETROIT — Michigan's Paul Whelan said that he has more confidence in U.S. efforts to bring him home from Russia than he did a few months ago in December, though he wishes the process would move faster.

Tribune News Service

James Wade on bond with Brittney Griner: ‘It’s bigger than basketball’

“It was an emotional moment,” Wade said of his first time seeing Griner in nearly two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky improve to 2-0 with win over Mercury in Brittney Griner’s return to Phoenix

Griner finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in her first game back on her homecourt.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Brittney Griner delivers an emphatic message — ‘I’m back’ — despite a loss to the Chicago Sky in her return to Phoenix

PHOENIX — Before Brittney Griner’s first 3-pointer in nearly two years splashed through the net at the Footprint Center, the crowd had already launched to its feet.

Chicago Tribune

Mercury Fans Gave Brittney Griner a Warm Welcome in Her Return to Home Court

The seven-time All-Star gave fans plenty to cheer about in her 2023 home debut.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner received a heartwarming fan reception before her first home game in almost 2 years

Brittney Griner was given an emotional introduction in her return to Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner makes stance on US national anthem perfectly clear

The WNBA icon made a triumphant return to action on Friday after being detained in Russia and she shared her thoughts on standing for the US national anthem

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Tyler R. Tynes: Brittney Griner is still fighting to complete her comeback

LOS ANGELES — Well, I am here, as Ms. Griner requested of us.

Los Angeles Times

Brittney Griner’s First Game Back Was a Very Special Moment for WNBA

The Mercury center returned before an audience that included basketball and non-basketball dignitaries.

Sports Illustrated

The 7 best moments from Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA on opening night

Brittney Griner is officially back, y'all.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner receives standing ovation as WNBA star makes incredible return

The WNBA icon made her long-awaited return to the sport and was welcomed back with open arms by Vice President Kamala Harris as she produced a game-high score in a defeat for the Phoenix Mercury

Daily Mirror

‘The love was amazing’: Brittney Griner shines in emotional WNBA return

US vice-president Kamala Harris was among those on hand on Friday night for Brittney Griner’s first game since her 10-month detention in Russia

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner’s return and 5 other storylines to watch for the 2023 WNBA Season

Super teams are here in Las Vegas and New York, but what about Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks as part of a four-game slate on the first day of the WNBA season

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Al Jazeera

Brittney Griner’s WNBA return puts player salaries back in focus

As new season tips off, US women’s basketball league faces questions over why its top stars must go abroad for more pay.

Sports Illustrated

SI’s 2023 WNBA Season Expert Predictions

Which is the better superteam? Who will make the Finals? And what’ll be most memeworthy this season?

Axios

WNBA's 2023 season ushers in the superteam era

A crazy offseason sets the table for what could be an epic summer of basketball.

The Independent UK

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 prisoner swap in December

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Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s Return Headlines the Most Sought-After Games of WNBA Opening Weekend

The regular season tips off Friday, with a range of compelling matchups across the league.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Reveals Emotions of Hearing National Anthem in WNBA Return

The forward described a different feeling hearing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to Friday’s preseason game.

Daily Mirror

WNBA star Brittney Griner's emotional verdict on return to basketball court

The basketball star made her long-awaited return to the court following the Phoenix Mercury star's 10-month stint in a Russian prison after being in possession of cannabis oil

Sports Illustrated

How Brittney Griner Performed in Her First Preseason Game Back in WNBA

The Mercury star returned to the floor on Friday. Here’s how she performed.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Vegas, Vegas is the favorite

The WNBA defending champion Aces got even stronger with the addition of future Hall of Famer Candace Parker.

Reuters

Basketball-Griner plays in WNBA for first time since Russia detention

Brittney Griner played with her Phoenix Mercury for the first time since 2021 on Friday, taking the court far sooner than she expected for their preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks, after nearly 10 months of detention in Russia.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players

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