Phoenix Mercury

‘Every day, heartbroken’: Diana Taurasi discusses Brittney Griner’s ordeal, WNBA return

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading score,r says she's heartbroken over her Phoenix Mercury teammate's ongoing confinement in Russia.

3 years ago

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, saying they are continuing to…

3 years ago

Russian court denies WNBA star Brittney Griner’s appeal of 9-year prison sentence

The U.S. is working to secure the WNBA star's freedom.

3 years ago

Steph brings attention to Griner during Dubs’ ring ceremony

team leader and NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry could not let the celebration pass without delivering a sober message, reminding…

3 years ago

Mercury star Skylar Diggins-Smith expecting second child

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith is pregnant and expecting her second child, she announced Monday.

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Reportedly ‘Very Worried’ That She Will Not Be Released From Russian Prison

With little progress in talks for prisoner swap, WNBA star Brittney Griner is "afraid" she'll have to serve entire nine-year…

3 years ago

Kim Mulkey’s silence on Brittney Griner embodies the deep cynicism of college sports

Kim Mulkey, Brittney Griner's college coach, seems shockingly heartless or unimaginably vindictive for refusing to speak about Griner's imprisonment.

3 years ago

Interview: Diamond DeShields’ forward thinking keeps out negativity

The fifth-year pro is destined for greatness.

3 years ago

Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Releases Statement on Efforts to Free Her from Prison

Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, released a statement Friday night after meeting with United States President…

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WNBA Commissioner Discusses League’s Efforts to Free Brittney Griner

The Mercury star was convicted and sentenced to a nine-year prison sentence in Russia back in August.

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