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Brittney Griner

American basketball player (born 1990)

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Brittney Griner: American basketball player (born 1990)
Brittney Yvette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star. Griner was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.

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Brittney Griner Pulls Out of Speaking Engagement Over 'Gay Baby Jail' Hotel Note

Brittney Griner backed out of a planned speaking engagement this week ... after she found a note in her hotel room that she took as a threat. TMZ Sports has learned ... the WNBA superstar was slated to..
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Brittney Griner, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Brittney Griner made a special announcement Friday ... she and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed their first child!! The Phoenix Mercury star dropped the exciting news on CBS Sports' "We Need To Talk"..
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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Says Son Will Be An Athlete

Look out, future athletes -- WNBA star Brittney Griner says her baby on the way will 100% be involved in sports ... telling TMZ Sports it's a no-brainer!! The Phoenix Mercury center has been a..
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Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Brittney Griner says while she was locked away in a prison cell in Russia, she contemplated dying by suicide several times. The WNBA superstar told ABC News' Robin Roberts in a lengthy interview that..
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Griner felt 'less than human' during Russia imprisonment

American Brittney Griner says she felt "less than human" during her time in a Russian prison for possessing cannabis oil.
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Griner to start WNBA All-Star Game

griner to start wnba all-star game
The Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner is named as a starter in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game.
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Griner and team allegedly harassed at airport

griner and team allegedly harassed at airport
The WNBA has condemned the "inappropriate actions" of a "social media figure" after Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury team were allegedly harassed at Dallas airport.
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Griner feels 'love' from fans on competitive return

griner feels 'love' from fans on competitive return
American Brittney Griner said she "definitely" felt the love from the fans as she made her competitive return to action for the Phoenix Mercury.
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'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes return to basketball after release from Russian jail

'a day of joy': brittney griner makes return to basketball after release from russian jail
US basketball star Brittney Griner has returned to the court for her first professional league game since her Russian prison ordeal.
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Griner plays for first time since release by Russia

griner plays for first time since release by russia
American Brittney Griner plays for the first time since leaving prison in Russia in a preseason match for Phoenix Mercury on Friday.
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Wyclef To Perform At Brittney Griner's First WNBA Home Game Since Release From Russia

Brittney Griner's just days away from returning to the WNBA court -- and anticipation is at an all-time high for Mercury fans -- but the pot is about to get a little sweeter ... 3x Grammy winner Wyclef..
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Brittney Griner All Smiles With Wife At Met Gala

Brittney Griner clearly isn't taking her newfound freedom for granted ... she hit up the Met Gala with her wife on Monday night -- and didn't seem to stop smiling once. The 32-year-old -- who was freed..
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You find a way to 'grind it out' - Griner on prison

you find a way to 'grind it out' - griner on prison
American Brittney Griner says she is looking forward to the new WNBA season and playing for the first time since her release from a Russian prison.
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Brittney Griner Breaks Down In Tears During First Press Conference Since Return

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was holding back tears as she met with media for the first time since her release from Russian prison ... giving a heartfelt interview as she reflected on her time behind..
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Brittney Griner Says She'll Fight To Bring Home Captive Americans In Russia

It's been four months since Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal camp, but the WNBA star hasn't forgotten about the Americans left behind, vowing to continue to fight for the release of..
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Brittney Griner Expresses Major Concern for Detained WSJ Reporter in Russia

Brittney Griner weighed in on Russia's detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, saying she's greatly concerned for his safety and urging President Biden to do everything he can to..
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Brittney Griner All Smiles in Return to Practice with Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner looks thrilled to be back on a basketball court with her WNBA team ... judging by this glimpse the Phoenix Mercury's providing of her shoot-around sesh. 32-year-old Griner was all..
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Griner returns to Phoenix Mercury after release

griner returns to phoenix mercury after release
American Brittney Griner signs a one-year deal to return to WNBA side the Phoenix Mercury one year after being detained on drug charges in Russia.
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Brittney Griner Returning To WNBA, Signs 1-Year Deal W/ Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner is returning to the WNBA, signing a 1-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury ... less than 3 months after being freed from a Russian jail, where she spent nearly 10 months. 32-year-old..
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Brittney Griner Surprises Crowd At MLK Day March In Phoenix

Brittney Griner, less than 6 weeks after she was sprung from a Russian penal colony, surprised a group of people gathered for an MLK day march in Phoenix ... on what would have been Martin Luther King..
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