Brittney Griner reveals she considered suicide while in Russian captivity
The WNBA legend opened up to Robin Roberts about the hopelessness she felt under the conditions she had to endure.
May 2, 2024
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Meet all 37 of the queer women in this season's WNBA
These players may just make the upcoming season the best yet!
April 17, 2024
Out WNBA Star Wants Minnesotans to Defeat Antigay Amendment
The Olympic gold medalist, Minnesota Lynx shooting guard, and out lesbian is asking Minnesotans to vote against a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in November.
October 16, 2012
Brittney Griner's Lawyers Confirm WNBA Star Moved to Penal Colony
Russian penal colonies are often harsh facilities for political prisoners, according to the U.S. State Department.
November 17, 2022
Brittney Griner's Defense Says WNBA Star Had Cannabis Prescription
The out basketball champion's trial continued this week in Russia.
July 15, 2022
Report: WNBA Stars Told Not to 'Fuss' Over Brittney Griner Arrest
Retired basketball icon Lisa Leslie is speaking out.
March 30, 2022
WATCH: Brittney Griner Highlights Income Disparity for WNBA Stars
ESPN has released its "Nine for IX" short film series, which includes a moving portrait of WNBA star Brittney Griner.
August 1, 2014
Britney Griner's Russia Detention Was Just Extended — Here's How Long
The out WNBA star has already been in Russian custody for three months.
May 13, 2022
Brittney Griner, former Russian captive and current Olympian, celebrates historic prisoner swap
The WNBA star in Paris for the Olympics issued a joyful statement after news of the exchange spread.
August 2, 2024
Brittney Griner Released from Russian Detention
The out WNBA star was released as part of a reported prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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December 8, 2022
Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Prison Labor Camp
The WNBA star's current whereabouts are unknown as the White House and her legal team work for her release.
November 9, 2022
Russia Says It Has Detained Brittney Griner, U.S. Basketball Icon
The lesbian athlete is a seven-time WNBA all-star player and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
March 5, 2022
Missouri pol says ‘unpatriotic lesbian’ Brittney Griner should be in Russian jail, not Olympics
Valentina Gomez made the inflammatory remarks about the WNBA star in a video posted on social media platform X.
June 12, 2024
Brittney Griner to Publish Memoir on Wrongful Detention in Russia
The WNBA star will explain in vivid detail what it was like to be wrongfully detained as a political pawn in Russia without speaking the language.
April 11, 2023
Brittney Griner Says She Won't Play Overseas Again After Being Jailed in Russia
The WNBA star had much to say in her first full-length press conference since returning from detention in Russia.
April 27, 2023