Phoenix Mercury

State Department Officials Meet With Mercury About Griner’s Detention

The WNBA star has been held captive in Russia for over 100 days.

3 years ago

Brittney Griner latest: Phoenix Mercury set for US State Dept. briefing and Hall of Famer calls for release

The coach of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, Vanessa Nygaard, told reporters after their game on Sunday that the team was…

3 years ago

How Diana Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird have rewritten WNBA record books

As Diana Taurasi turns 40, we take a look at how the sustained excellence of her, Sylvia Fowles and Sue…

3 years ago

WNBA Commissioner Says ‘We Need to Get a Deal Done’ for Griner

Cathy Engelbert is ready to get the Mercury star back on U.S. soil.

3 years ago

Wife of Brittney Griner speaks on WNBA star’s detention in Russia

Cherelle Griner said the WNBA's support has given Brittney Griner "comfort."

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Still Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

As a trumped-up trial in Russia looms, her case remains curiously under the radar.

3 years ago

WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention In Russia Extended By One Month

Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month, The Associated Press reports.

3 years ago

WNBA star reveals she learned to walk again after secret spinal tumor

Diamond DeShields was a budding star in the WNBA before doctors discovered a tumor in her spine.

3 years ago

Richardson helping to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from detention in Russia

The former U.S. ambassador has won the release of many Americans held overseas.

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Reclassified As ‘Wrongfully Detained,’ per Report

The shift could drastically change how U.S officials will try to get her back on American soil.

3 years ago