Brittney Griner, a renowned WNBA star, has been making headlines recently – from her detainment in Russia to her support for transgender participation in sports. Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, recently attended the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, accompanying CBS News at the event (USA Today).
In terms of her basketball career, Griner has made a decision regarding her future, according to The Spun. She spent nearly 10 months in Russian custody but was released in late April. Griner’s voice surprised the internet when a video from her press conference went viral (Sportskeeda).
The Phoenix Mercury basketball player has been vocal about her thoughts on transgender participation in sports. Griner called it “a crime” to “separate someone for any reason” in response to state legislation aimed at preventing transgender individuals from participating in sports (Fox News).
Following her detainment in Russia on drug charges, Griner stated that she would never play overseas again, unless it was for the Olympics (CNN). She got emotional during her first news conference since her release, discussing her time in Russian custody (AP News). Griner also mentioned that she would continue to fight for those still detained in Russia (The New York Times).
Griner and her wife, Cherelle, have expressed concern for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who remains detained in Russia (Fox News). As for Griner’s basketball career, she recently marked her first training camp practice with the Phoenix Mercury since her return from Russia (ABC News).
