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Timeline of Brittney Griner arrest and detainment in Russia, return to U.S.

The WNBA star was arrested in February 2022 and not released until December of the year as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Brittney Griner national anthem protests, revisited

Griner in 2020 said she would not be present during the national anthem. She has seemingly changed her stance regarding its playing following her release from Russian detainment.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How good is Brittney Griner? Exploring stats, All-Star appearances and more

With Griner returning to play in the WNBA, it's worth reminding casual fans that Griner is one of the most dominant women's basketball players of her generation, or any generation.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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How to watch the Sparks vs. Mercury

Here's what you need to know to watch Sparks vs. Mercury WNBA season-opening game.

Sara Tidwell

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Is Brittney Griner playing tonight?

Here is what we know about Brittney Griner's status for the Mercury's preseason opener.

Gilbert McGregor

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Brittney Griner emotional in first press conference since release from Russian detainment

Griner made her return to the lectern on Thursday in an emotionally-charged presser.

David Suggs

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Brittney Griner set to release memoir in spring 2024

There's not many details out yet, but Brittney Griner shared the news on her Instagram on Tuesday.

Sara Tidwell

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How long is Diana Taurasi out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Phoenix Mercury star

Here's everything you need to know about Diana Taurasi's injury, including a potential timetable for her recovery, as well as the implications Taurasi's spell on the sidelines could have on her basketball future.

David Suggs

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Taurasi and Bird face off for the last time in WNBA regular season

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are synonymous with the WNBA. On Friday, they faced each other for the final time in the regular season.

Nick Metallinos

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What channel is the Storm vs. Mercury? TV schedule, start time to watch final Sue Bird-Diana Taurasi game

Here's all the information you need to watch the final regular-season game between the two WNBA legends.

Edward Sutelan

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Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird have mic'd-up back-and-forth in Mercury vs. Storm WNBA game

The two legendary players went back and forth over after fighting for possession of the ball late in their game.

Edward Sutelan

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Candace Parker celebrates Sky's WNBA title with daughter

Parker was emotional as the franchise captured its first championship. Chicago defeated Phoenix in four games in the WNBA Finals.

Madison Williams

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Taurasi voted as WNBA's "GOAT" by fans

Taurasi was voted by fans as the greatest WNBA player of all-time during the league's "Vote for the GOAT" campaign on social media leading into the 2021 WNBA Finals.

Kyle Irving

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2021 WNBA Finals details

The 25th season of the WNBA season will have a new champion, with the Seattle Storm eliminated in the single-game elimination round. Here's all you need to know about the championship round between the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury.

NBA.com Staff

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WNBA playoffs preview

Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 WNBA playoffs.

Micah Adams

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi drains game-winning 3 to open her 17th WNBA season

Sabrina Ionescu wasn't the only WNBA player to hit a last-second 3 to carry her team to victory on opening night. The Mercury's Diana Taurasi did so, as well.

Jacob Camenker

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Griner talks WNBA, brawl

Griner said her love for the Phoenix Mercury is the main thing that's keeping her from leaving the WNBA entirely.

Gabrielle McMillen

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'Space Jam 2' cast will include Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson and Diana Taurasi

The "Space Jam 2" cast is starting to come together.

Blake Birt

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Liz Cambage injury update

Acquired from Dallas earlier this month, Cambage was second in league MVP voting in 2018 after leading the league in scoring and rebounding.

Bob Hille

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WNBA players call out new G League contracts, and they have a point

The NBA's G League is offering $125,000 in "select contracts" to promising high school players as a one-and-done alternative. WNBA players have some thoughts on that.

Jordan Heck

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Brittney Griner ordered to pay child support to Glory Johnson for twins

The three-time WNBA All-Star agreed to provide financial support for twin daughters born four months premature.

Ron Clements

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