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Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs Lynx

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Mercury, Lynx both seek first win of season Brittney Griner is back on the floor and producing like a seven-time All-Star, but it hasn’t prevented the Phoenix Mercury from losing their...

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performance

The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion...

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brittney Griner shines in first home game for Phoenix Mercury since release Brittney Griner won the opening tip and ran to her familiar spot in the low post.

MAY 22 • MASSLIVE.COM

Brittney Griner scores 27 vs. Chicago Sky in 1st home game Brittney Griner scored 27 points in her first regular-season WNBA game back in Phoenix, while the Chicago Sky won their second straight to o...

MAY 22 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

'I'm back': Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix for fan affection and basketball joy Griner records a double-double in her first game in Phoenix since being released from imprisonment in Russia.

MAY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sky hold off Mercury, spoil Brittney Griner's regular-season return to Phoenix - The Boston Globe Griner had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in her first regular-season home game since being released from a Russian prison.

MAY 22 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

'I'm back': Brittney Griner records double-double in Mercury's 'emotional' home opener Brittney Griner finished with a 27-point, 10-rebound double-double in her first game in Phoenix since returning from Russian detainment in D...

MAY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Brittney Griner Returns to the W.N.B.A. With a Weekend of Celebration Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, played in her first two official games since was freed from prison. She didn’t win either, but the momen...

MAY 22 • NYTIMES.COM

Griner gets warm welcome in first home game since being detained Brittney Griner shined in first regular-season home game since being detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prison. The Phoenix Mercury...

MAY 22 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Balanced scoring lifts Sky over Mercury, Brittney Griner (27) Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and Dana Evans added 13 to lead a balanced scoring effort as the visiting Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Grine...

MAY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner’s regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 7...

MAY 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 21, 2023

MAY 21 • YOUTUBE

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison

Brittney Griner shined in first regular-season home game since being detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prison

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win over Mercury

Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner’s regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 75-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brittney Griner shows off new approach to national anthem after return from Russian prison The WNBA star has once reportedly vowed to never stand for the anthem. Here's how she handled that in her return.

MAY 21 • PENNLIVE.COM

Phoenix hosts Chicago for season opener

The Phoenix Mercury start the season at home against the Chicago Sky

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mercury look to bounce back in home opener vs. Sky Brittney Griner played just fine in her first WNBA game in more than a year and a half.

MAY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diana Taurasi on what it means to have Brittney Griner back Diana Taurasi showed gratitude in her postgame news conference on having Brittney Griner back with the Phoenix Mercury.

MAY 20 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Brittney Griner, Mercury fall short in season opener against Sparks Brittney Griner returned to the hardwood against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19, 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris was in attendance

MAY 20 • AZCENTRAL.COM

'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia - The Boston Globe Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia.

MAY 20 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Brittney Griner greeted by US Vice President Harris in return to court Keep up to date with all the key stories from around the NBA on a daily basis in our live news blog, with everything from injury updates to...

MAY 20 • SKY.COM

Brittney Griner Returns To Her 1st Regular Season Game Since Russia Detainment Vice President Kamala Harris, Billie Jean King and more were on hand as Griner's Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.

MAY 20 • HUFFPOST.COM

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Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs Lynx

WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performance

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison

Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win over Mercury

Phoenix hosts Chicago for season opener