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Brittney Griner Denies Making 'F***ing White Girl' Remark, 'Would Never Say That'

Published: 06/16/2025

Brittney Griner is finally addressing the speculation she called Caitlin Clark a "f***ing white girl" during a game last month ... and she's adamant those words never left her mouth. On Sunday -- both before and after her Atlanta Dream squad took on the Washington Mystics in D.C. -- Griner was…

Brittney Griner 'Gay Baby Jail' Note Investigation Captured on Police Video

Published: 05/27/2025

Law enforcement clearly took Brittney Griner's "Gay Baby Jail" note concerns seriously ... new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows two cops intently investigating the matter. The bizarre scene unfolded back on Feb. 17 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland ...…

Brittney Griner Pulls Out of Speaking Engagement Over 'Gay Baby Jail' Hotel Note

Published: 02/18/2025

Brittney Griner backed out of a planned speaking engagement this week ... after she found a note in her hotel room that she took as a threat. TMZ Sports has learned ... the WNBA superstar was slated to talk at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in National Harbor, Md. -- but bolted from the event on…

Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Published: 05/02/2024

Brittney Griner says while she was locked away in a prison cell in Russia, she contemplated dying by suicide several times. The WNBA superstar told ABC News' Robin Roberts in a lengthy interview that aired Wednesday night the thoughts crept into her mind just after Russian authorities threw her…

Caitlin Clark Draws Major Celebs to her NCAA Final Four Game

Published: 04/06/2024

College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark reached major celebrity status at her Final Four game Friday night – drawing the likes of MGK and Jason Sudeikis to see for themselves what everyone has been talking about. Clark and her fellow Iowa Hawkeyes teammates went head-to-head against the UConn…

WNBA's Brittney Griner To Release Documentary On Russia Drug Case

Published: 12/07/2023

Brittney Griner's story is getting the Mickey Mouse treatment -- the WNBA superstar just inked a deal with Disney, ESPN and ABC for multiple upcoming projects ... including a documentary about her Russian drug case. "The last two years have been the most harrowing, transformative and illuminating…

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Brittney Griner, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Brittney Griner made a special announcement Friday ... she and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed their first child!!

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Says Son Will Be An Athlete

Look out, future athletes -- WNBA star Brittney Griner says her baby on the way will 100% be involved in sports ... telling TMZ Sports it's a no-brainer!!

Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Brittney Griner says while she was locked away in a prison cell in Russia, she contemplated dying by suicide several times.

Brittney Griner Still Fan-Friendly Despite Dallas Airport Incident

Brittney Griner isn't going to let one bad interaction spoil things for her supporters ... 'cause TMZ Sports has obtained video showing she was super friendly with a man looking for a pic with her on Friday.

Brittney Griner Breaks Down In Tears During First Press Conference Since Return

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was holding back tears as she met with media for the first time since her release from Russian prison ... giving a heartfelt interview as she reflected on her time behind bars.

Putin Reneged On Deal, Refused To Return Whelan W/ Griner, Says Top U.S. Politician

President Biden was played by Vladimir Putin ... according to the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul, who says the Russian president agreed to send Paul Whelan home with Brittney Griner, but changed the deal during the exchange.

Brittney Griner Says She'll Fight To Bring Home Captive Americans In Russia

It's been 4 months since Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal camp, but the WNBA star hasn't forgotten about the Americans left behind, vowing to continue to fight for the release of U.S. citizens being held captive in Russia.

Brittney Griner Suits Up For Phoenix Mercury, First Time Since Re-Signing

Brittney Griner is picking up right where she left off with the Phoenix Mercury ... smiling from ear-to-ear as she donned the team's uniform once again for a photoshoot.

Mark Jackson Hopes WNBA Salaries Improve So Players Don't Have To Go Overseas

Ex-NBA hooper Mark Jackson is calling on the WNBA to give its players the money they deserve ... telling TMZ Sports he hopes it gets to a point where they no longer have to play overseas in the offseason in order to live comfortably.

Steph Curry Welcomes Brittney Griner Home During Sports illustrated Award Show

Curry glowed about Griner's return while delivering a speech at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards in San Francisco.

Brittney Griner Touches Down In U.S. After Release From Russia

Brittney Griner is finally home ... the WNBA star touched down on U.S. soil early Friday morning -- after officials successfully negotiated her release from Russian custody on Thursday.

Angel McCoughtry Says She Wouldn't Play Ball In Russia After Griner Saga

WNBA superstar Angel McCoughtry, who spent three seasons in Russia playing basketball, says she will NOT hoop in Russia anymore ... after Brittney Griner was held captive in a cell for 9 months, and was only freed after a high-profile prisoner swap.

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Brittney Griner Arrives At Court In Jimi Hendrix T-Shirt

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Brittney Griner Denies Making 'F***ing White Girl' Remark, 'Would Never Say That'

Brittney Griner 'Gay Baby Jail' Note Investigation Captured on Police Video

Brittney Griner Pulls Out of Speaking Engagement Over 'Gay Baby Jail' Hotel Note

WNBA Stars Brittney Griner And Rickea Jackson Nearly Fight On Court

Team USA Women's Hoops Trolled With Caitlin Clark Sign At Olympics

Brittney Griner, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum Stun At WNBA All-Star Weekend Event

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Says Son Will Be An Athlete

WNBA Announces Charter Flights Program For 2024, 2025 Seasons

Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Caitlin Clark Draws Major Celebs to her NCAA Final Four Game

WNBA's Brittney Griner To Release Documentary On Russia Drug Case

Brittney Griner, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Says Son Will Be An Athlete

Brittney Griner Says She Contemplated Dying By Suicide During Russian Imprisonment

Brittney Griner Still Fan-Friendly Despite Dallas Airport Incident

Brittney Griner Breaks Down In Tears During First Press Conference Since Return

Putin Reneged On Deal, Refused To Return Whelan W/ Griner, Says Top U.S. Politician

Brittney Griner Says She'll Fight To Bring Home Captive Americans In Russia

Brittney Griner Suits Up For Phoenix Mercury, First Time Since Re-Signing

Mark Jackson Hopes WNBA Salaries Improve So Players Don't Have To Go Overseas

Steph Curry Welcomes Brittney Griner Home During Sports illustrated Award Show

Brittney Griner Touches Down In U.S. After Release From Russia

Angel McCoughtry Says She Wouldn't Play Ball In Russia After Griner Saga

Brittney Griner Arrives At Court In Jimi Hendrix T-Shirt