Vice President Kamala Harris, Billie Jean King and more were on hand as Griner's Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.
after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
“Just to be part of a group that values people at that level, it makes me very proud to be an American. Maybe there’s other people that that doesn’t make them proud, but for me, I see BG and I see hope and I see the future and I have young children and it makes me really hopeful about our country,” the coach said.
Billie Jean King and wife Ilana Kloss, who are part-owners of the Sparks, were on hand for the opener, as was Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol, Byron Scott, Robert Horry, Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham and South Carolina women’s coach Dawn Staley.for other Americans being detained abroad. She was already an LGBTQ+ activist since publicly coming out in 2013.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'A day of joy': Brittney Griner opens 1st WNBA season since detainment in RussiaBrittney Griner has wasted no time making her presence felt in her first WNBA regular-season game since she was jailed in Russia. She went 2 for 3, had three rebounds and blocked two shots for the Phoenix Mercury in the first four minutes against the Los Angeles Sparks. Griner is back in action after being detained in Russia on drug-related charges. The 32-year-old center was arrested a Moscow airport in February 2022 after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. She returned to the U.S. in December as part of a high-profile prisoner swap. Griner hugged Vice President Kamala Harris as she left the court before the game.
Read more »
Pro-Ramaswamy PAC lands Michael Biundo as senior adviserBiundo had been courted by both former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Read more »
PolitiFact - Kamala Harris wasn’t slurring about today, yesterday or tomorrow. This video is alteredVice President Kamala Harris wasn’t slurring about today, yesterday or tomorrow during a speech, repeating those words. That video is altered.
Read more »
Griner's detention shines light on other Americans wrongfully detainedFamilies of Americans who remain wrongfully detained hope the spotlight on Brittney Griner's detention will help bring their loved ones home, too.
Read more »
How to Watch Brittney Griner's WNBA Return in Mercury-Sparks Season OpenerBrittney Griner will return to a WNBA court on Friday when the Phoenix Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Here is how you can watch her 2023 debut.
Read more »
Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner's return headline upcoming WNBA seasonExpectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend.
Read more »