Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle welcome first child with baby boy: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle welcome first child with baby boy: ‘That’s my man’

Brittney Griner is now officially a mom. The now 10-time WNBA All-Star welcomed a baby boy into the world with her wife, Cherelle, she said on CBS Sports’ “We Need to Talk” on Friday. The Griners welcomed a boy — who weighs 7 pounds, 8 ounces — on July 8. The name of the baby … Read more

How Brittney Griner survived nearly a year in a Russian jail

How Brittney Griner survived nearly a year in a Russian jail

Brittney Griner was desperate. It was February 2022 and the WNBA star had been detained in the Russian capital of Moscow awaiting trial on drugs charges. Facing a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years and with her options fast running out, Griner wrote to President Biden, pleading for his assistance in securing her … Read more

Brittney Griner’s Russian detainment is getting the TV treatment

Brittney Griner’s Russian detainment is getting the TV treatment

WNBA star Brittney Griner is working with ESPN and Disney to share the story of her detainment in Russia. This will include several projects: a documentary for ESPN Films, an exclusive first interview on ABC with Robin Roberts and, potentially, a scripted series with ABC Signature.  “The last two years have been the most harrowing, … Read more