Doug Feinberg, AP
Becky Hammon Thriving In 1st Season As WNBA Coach Of Aces
When Becky Hammon knew it was time to leave the NBA last winter after being an assistant coach, she was faced with a tough choice.2 years ago
DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer
WNBA Teams Set For Sprint To End Of Regular Season, Playoffs
WNBA enters final month of the season with 11 of 12 teams in contention for playoff spots and five franchises within three games of each other atop the standings.2 years ago
JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer
Griner’s Name Permeates WNBA All-Star Game, Team Wilson Wins
Brittney Griner was everywhere Sunday — before, during and after the WNBA All-Star Game.2 years ago
Jim Heintz, AP
Griner Appears In Court, Pleads Guilty In Russia Drugs Trial
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime.2 years ago
JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer
Mercury Hold Public Rally In Support Of Brittney Griner
They shared laughs, smiles, memories. There also were tears, fears, unease. Through the range of emotions, one common thread bonded them together: Brittney Griner.2 years ago
Darlene Superville, AP
Biden Tells Griner’s Wife He’s Working To Get Her Home
President Joe Biden spoke with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner to reassure her that he is working to win Griner's freedom.2 years ago
DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer
Griner Sends Letter To President Biden Pleading For His Help
Brittney Griner made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed on to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she may never return home and asking that he not "forget about me and the other American Detainees.2 years ago
JIM HEINTZ Associated Press
WNBA’s Brittney Griner Goes On Trial In Russian Court
American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Bird Sets WNBA Career Wins Record As Storm Beat Aces
Sue Bird became the WNBA's leader in career wins with 324 on Wednesday night as the Seattle Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-78.2 years ago
Doug Feinberg, AP
Plum Has Been Major Reason For Aces Success This Season
Aces guard Kelsey Plum is averaging a career-high 20.7 points and 5.7 assists this year to help Las Vegas to the best record in the league.2 years ago
Jim Heintz, AP
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Ordered To Trial Friday In Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Mystics Knock Off Aces In Overtime 87-86
Alysha Clark scored 20 points to help the Washington Mystics hold on for an 87-86 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday night.2 years ago
ERIC TUCKER and DOUG FEINBERG Associated Press
Wife Of WNBA’s Griner Tells AP Scheduled Call Never Happened
WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple's fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed, Cherelle Griner said Monday.2 years ago
Associated Press
WNBA Star Sue Bird Says 2022 Will Be Her Final Season
Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird announced Thursday the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.2 years ago
The Associated Press
State Department Officials Meet With Griner’s WNBA Team
State Department officials met with Brittney Griner's WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star's monthslong detention in Russia.2 years ago
Teresa M. Walker, AP
Taylor Calls For Griner’s Release At Hall Of Fame Induction
Penny Taylor used her induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame to call for the release of her former teammate Brittney Griner.2 years ago
Doug Feinberg, AP
Brittney Griner’s Wife Wants Biden To Bring WNBA Star Home
Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, wants President Joe Biden to secure the WNBA star's release from Russia.2 years ago
Doug Feinberg, AP
Hammon Has Aces Off To Sizzling Start On Offense
Las Vegas is leading the league in scoring at 93.3 points a game and has topped 100 points in three of the team's first eight games.2 years ago
W.G.Ramirez, AP
Kelsey Plum Embracing Role As Hammon’s ‘Un-Guardable’ Guard
Aces coach Becky Hammon told Kelsey Plum before the season began that she would be the hardest guard in the league to defend.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Detention Of WNBA’s Griner In Moscow Extended By One Month
WNBA star Brittney Griner had her pre-trial detention in Russia extended by one month Friday, her lawyer said.2 years ago
John Marshall, AP
Brittney Griner Detained In Russia As Phoenix Mercury Opens Season
As the WNBA season gets underway, one of its biggest stars remains detained in Russia.2 years ago
Doug Feinberg, AP
Griner’s Absence, Hammon’s Return Headline WNBA’s New Season
The WNBA will begin its 26th season this weekend with several intriguing storylines, including those of Becky Hammon and Brittney Griner.2 years ago
David Brandt, AP
Griner’s Ordeal In Russia Weighs On Minds Of Teammates
Although the practice facility for the Phoenix Mercury was filled with players the presence and spirit of Brittney Griner was missing.2 years ago
