Arts May 07 Brittney Griner describes release from Russia and readjusting to life at home By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts May 06 Watch 8:48 ‘You don’t feel like a human,’ Brittney Griner describes her life in Russian confinement She went from being the center of attention on professional basketball courts to the center of a global power struggle. Two years after she was first detained in Russia, Brittney Griner is sharing new details about her time held captive… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation May 20 Watch 2:00 News Wrap: Debt ceiling standoff looms as Biden attends G7 talks In our news wrap Saturday, Biden heads into his last day of the G7 summit in Japan as debt limit talks stall in Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima to gather support from world leaders ahead of a planned…
World May 13 Watch 2:47 News Wrap: Bangladesh, Myanmar brace for powerful Cyclone Mocha In our news wrap Saturday, a massive tropical cyclone barrels toward Myanmar and Bangladesh, Egypt says it brokered a new cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis, North Carolina’s governor vetoed a state ban…
Nation May 13 Brittney Griner returns to the court for first time since detainment in Russia The Phoenix Mercury star, who missed the entire 2022 season because of a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia, finished with 10 points and three rebounds in a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. By David Brandt, Associated Press
Apr 11 Brittney Griner says she’s working on memoir about Russian captivity By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Continue reading
Feb 21 Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury for 2023 season By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press The 32-year-old had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media post in December after she returned home from her 10-month detainment in Russia. Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: Golden State Warriors visit the White House, thank Biden for bringing home Griner By Associated Press The Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in a six-game series last year. It was the team's fourth championship in eight seasons, but one that came only after a difficult rebuilding effort for the team. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 7:55 News Wrap: Biden signs short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown In our news wrap Friday, President Biden signed a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by keeping federal agencies open through next week, basketball star Brittney Griner left a medical center in Texas after recovering from her time… Continue watching
Dec 16 Brittney Griner says she intends to play basketball again next season By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press Brittney Griner said she's “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. Continue reading