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WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner celebrates her three-pointer against the Chicago Sky during the second half of a WNBA game on Sunday in Phoenix.

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

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Griner did her part all afternoon, finishing with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots.

WNBA: Brittney Griner greeted by US VP Harris in return to court

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Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner shoots against Los Angeles Sparks guard Nia Clouden during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles on May 19, 2023. 

‘A day of joy:’ Brittney Griner set to open 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia

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Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner warms up before a WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks in Los Angeles on May 19, 2023. 

Aces, Liberty open WNBA season as heavy title favorites

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New York Liberty’s head coach Sandy Brondello. (File Photo)

Aces coach Hammon denies mistreating pregnant player

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File Photo: Hammon, a former six-time WNBA All-Star, is among the highest-profile figures in the coaching ranks.

Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia

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Mercury center Brittney Griner attends the warmups prior to a game.

WNBA rescinds Aces’ 2025 1st-round pick, suspends Becky Hammon

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FILE PHOTO: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon.

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

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Brittney Griner in action against Los Angeles Sparks during the WNBA preseason game.

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

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Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was detained in Russia, tears up as she holds a news conference ahead of her return to court with Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
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