The Latest Breaking News from WNBA

US State Department says Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia

Brittney Griner has been held by Russia since February after authorities said she was carrying a vape with cannabis.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022

US State Department says Russia ‘wrongfully detained’ Brittney Griner three months after WNBA star’s arrest

WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport in Moscow back in February and has been held by Russian authorities ever since

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

U.S. government now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner wrongfully detained by Russia

The Sky’s Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot have been teammates with Griner in Russia for the last three WNBA offseassons, but both expressed their relationship goes far beyond the basketball court. She’s a friend.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022

‘They made the world look at me’: Jacob Blake on his gratitude to NBA stars

When police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the story was reported around the world, thanks in no small part to star basketball players

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2022

AP source: WNBA to honor Griner with decal on teams' floors

The WNBA will honor Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner with a floor decal a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

WNBA to Honor Brittney Griner With Floor Decal

The Mercury All-Star has been detained in Russia since February.

Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022

Candace Parker says Sky need to reinvent themselves if they want to repeat as WNBA champions

Four days before their season opener Friday against the Sparks, the Sky’s approach this season will focus more heavily on their progression.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Q&A: Sue Bird on Likely Final Season, WNBA’s Evolution, More

The legendary Seattle guard discusses the league’s biggest differences since she was drafted, the future of women’s basketball and what comes next after playing.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

2022 WNBA Fantasy Preview

Top 10 players, key sleepers and rookies to target in your WNBA fantasy draft.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

Liz Cambage says Australia's Opals failed to support her, while WNBA has her 'living my best life' in LA

Liz Cambage says she is "living my best life" in Los Angeles in the WNBA after a very public bust-up with Australia's national team. As she prepares for the season, the star centre reveals why she never "felt the love" playing for the Opals.

ABC News · May 2, 2022