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Aug 5, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A sign supporting Brittney Griner (not pictured), who has recently been sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia, is displayed during the first half of the game between the Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: EM Dash-USA TODAY Sports
2022-10-25
A Russian court upheld the prison sentence of WNBA star Brittney Griner, rejecting her appeal of the Aug. 4 verdict.…
Sep 11, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller answers questions to the media prior to game one of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
2022-10-21
The Los Angeles Sparks are nearing a deal to hire away Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller, multiple outlets reported…
May 20, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; WNBA MVP candidate and All Stars player Brittney Griner during media day before she enters her eighth season with Phoenix Mercury. Mandatory Credit: Nick Oza/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK
2022-10-18
WNBA star Brittney Griner spent her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison on Tuesday as friends, family and the league…
Jun 17, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-10-17
The 2023 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The results will be revealed…
May 9, 2019; New York City, NY, USA; A general view of the game ball during the preseason WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the China National Team at Barclays Center.  Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2022-10-04
Tiffany Jackson, an All-American at Texas who went on to play nine seasons in the WNBA, died Monday from cancer.…
Sep 18, 2022; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrates after making a three point shot in the first half during game four of the 2022 WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-18
Riquna Williams scored 17 points off the bench, including eight in just over a minute late in the game, and…
Sep 15, 2022; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts with guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) after her basket against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during game three of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-17
The Connecticut Sun have been at their best when the stakes have been the highest through the postseason and will…
Jul 8, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Cherelle Griner spouse of Brittney Griner  during a press conference  addressing the detention of Brittney Griner in Russia at Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-17
President Joe Biden met at the White House with Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner’s wife, on Friday to discuss ongoing attempts…
Sep 15, 2022; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) shoots against Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) in the first quarter during game three of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-15
Alyssa Thomas racked up the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history and the Connecticut Sun extended their season by turning…
Jul 26, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA;  Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) yells after scoring against Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) during the second half of the Commissioners Cup-Championships at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-15
WNBA Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson was joined by Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart as the only unanimous selections to…
Jul 8, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Cherelle Griner spouse of Brittney Griner  during a press conference  addressing the detention of Brittney Griner in Russia at Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-15
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, another…
Sep 13, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) reacts to being fouled by Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) during the second quarter in game two of the WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-14
The Las Vegas Aces have never won a WNBA championship. Clinching the title in a road game is fine with…
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon yells from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Connecticut Sun in game one of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-14
Las Vegas leads the WNBA Finals 2-0 and the Aces can close out the Connecticut Sun with a victory on…
Sep 13, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) controls the ball against the Connecticut Sun during the second quarter in game two of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-13
A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the host Las Vegas Aces took a 2-0 lead in the…
Jul 26, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA;  Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) yells after scoring against Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) during the second half of the Commissioners Cup-Championships at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
2022-09-12
The Las Vegas Aces hold a 1-0 lead in the WNBA Finals as they host the Connecticut Sun in Game…