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Brittney Griner Claims She Suffered ‘Racist’ Taunts at WNBA Games

After the WNBA suddenly focused on “racist” fans in the news this week, former national anthem protester Brittney Griner claims she was subjected to racist heckling at games in the past. There is. On Wednesday, after Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs, the league issued a statement condemning fans as “racist,” “disparaging” and “threatening.” The […]

FACT CHECK: Did Whoopi Goldberg Vow To Accompany Brittney Griner If She Leaves The US?

Posts Share on Facebook Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of “The View,” WNBA player Brittney Griner decides to leave the US Verdict: False There are no credible news reports to back up this claim. Fact check: Goldberg reportedly told Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to “shut up” when he spoke out against Taylor Swift following her endorsement of […]

Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson ejected after heated altercation

Phoenix Mercury veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie forward Rikea Jackson had to be pulled before halftime of Tuesday's game. Late in the second quarter of Phoenix's 85-81 win over Los Angeles, both players received double technical fouls and were automatically ejected. With under 20 seconds left in the second quarter, Jackson and teammate Lee […]

Brittney Griner cries during national anthem at Olympics

According to the Associated Press, Brittney Griner, returning to her first WNBA game since being held prisoner in Russia for 10 months, said the national anthem “definitely felt different,” comparing it to the Olympic scene with gold medals, flags and the national anthem playing in the background. It all came to fruition Sunday, as Griner […]

Brittney Griner ‘head over heels happy’ for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan

VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ, France — Brittney Griner is acutely aware of the swirling emotions surrounding the prisoner exchange, saying Thursday night she was “crazy” about her fellow Americans returning home from Russia. “It’s a great day. It’s a great day. It’s a great day,” Griner said after the U.S. women’s team beat Belgium 87-74 to advance […]