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Yahoo
20-06-2025
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WNBA Announces Frustrating Brittney Griner News on Friday
WNBA Announces Frustrating Brittney Griner News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The WNBA announced the latest All-Star voting results and several stars have some work to do in order to snag the prestigious honor. Fans will be watching to see how the final voting results shake out ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19. Advertisement One of the major questions is whether Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner will be playing in the game. The WNBA All-Star Game will take place in Indianapolis, Ind., at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Fever and Pacers. Angel Reese is among the notable players outside the top-10 in WNBA All-Star votes. Reese sits at No. 13 with a little more than 173,000 votes. It is no surprise that Caitlin Clark leads all players with more than 500,000 votes. Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) reacts while answering questions on the court before the game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena at College Zanine-Imagn Images Despite having an 8-4 record, the Dream are not highly represented in the early voting results. Atlanta does not have a player in the top-10 with Allisha Gray leading the way for the Dream at No. 14 with a little more than 168,000 votes. Griner is in danger of missing the WNBA All-Star Game as the Dream veteran is not listed among the top 30 players in the early voting. The Atlanta center is a 9-time All-Star and earned the honor her last two seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. Part of the challenge is Griner is on pace to have her worst statistical WNBA season despite the Dream having success on the court. Griner is averaging a career-low 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in her first 10 appearances with Atlanta in 2025. Advertisement The WNBA announced Griner sits at No. 37 with 57,308 votes. Griner and the other Dream players will be subject to a detailed WNBA voting process which include more than simply fans' results. "After all votes are tallied, players will be ranked by position (guard and frontcourt) within each of the three voting groups – fan votes, player votes and media votes," the WNBA detailed in a press release on Friday. "Each player's score will be calculated by averaging the weighted rank from the fan votes, the player votes and the media votes. The four guards and six frontcourt players with the best score will be named as starters for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025. Fan voting will serve as the tiebreaker for players in a position group with the same score. "After the starters have been determined, the league's head coaches will select the 12 reserves. The head coaches will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players at either position regardless of conference. " Advertisement Fans have until June 28 to vote for Griner and other WNBA stars. Related: Brittney Griner Sends Strong Message to Wife Cherelle Griner This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Toronto Sun
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Brittney Griner denies, but doesn't remember, making racial comment to Caitlin Clark
Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after drawing a foul against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on May 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Brittney Griner doesn't remember exactly what she said to Caitlin Clark after a game last month — but she has denied unequivocally that it was a racial slur. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Atlanta Dream star fouled out in the May 22 game against the Indiana Fever. Like many athletes before her, Clark may have caused the contact that forced Griner out of the game, which Indiana eventually won 81-76. The Atlanta centre was seen grumbling on the bench and many aspiring lip readers believe that she uttered the words 'f***ing white girl' at Clark. However, Griner has denied it, telling Outkick , 'I remember fouling out, being mad,' but she was unable to recall exactly what she said. 'I really can't remember what I said, honestly.' When pressed if it was possible that she said 'f***ing white girl,' Griner insisted, 'I know it wasn't that because I wouldn't use that type of language.' The reporter offered to watch the video to jog her memory but Griner said it wouldn't help to determine what she actually said. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It was a rough game for Griner, who scored just five points and snagged seven rebounds in the loss. She was caught on camera appearing to call Clark 'trash,' then saying three words social media has been debating since the game. While the aforementioned insult in Clark's direction appears to be what many believe, others insisted that Griner's comments were actually 'f***ing wack call' after she fouled out. Read More Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines shared video of Griner's bench rant, alleging the more racially charged insult. 'Brittney Griner appeared to call Caitlin Clark 'trash' and a 'f***ing white girl' after fouling out last night,' Gaines wrote on X. Brittney Griner appeared to call Caitlin Clark 'trash' and a 'f***ing white girl' after fouling out last a reminder: this is who we traded for the Russian Merchant of Death. Now imagine if Clark had said the inverse. — Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) May 24, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Clark injured her quad in a game against the Liberty on May 24, and was out for five games before returning over the weekend. The WNBA superstar was back on the active roster and didn't miss a beat, scoring 32 points, grabbing eight rebounds and adding nine assists in the 102-88 routing of New York. LeBron James was one of the many fans who relished Clark's return. The CC EFFECT!!,' he wrote on X. 'WELCOME BACK! You were missed!' The CC EFFECT!! WELCOME BACK! You were missed! — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 14, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Music
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brittney Griner Had No Words for Big WNBA News on Tuesday
Brittney Griner Had No Words for Big WNBA News on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brittney Griner was able to make her return to action on Friday following a two-game absence due to a knee injury. The Atlanta Dream welcomed their star center back with a 94-87 win against the Seattle Storm to mark their fourth consecutive victory. Advertisement It was two-time All-Star Allisha Gray who led the charge for Atlanta during Griner's recent brief spell on the sidelines. In fact, Gray's strong play over the past week led to some big news for the 6-foot guard. The WNBA announced on Tuesday that, for the first time in her career, Gray has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week behind averages of 26.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in two games played last week. Griner caught wind of the news and the nine-time All-Star decided to flex her teammate's milestone. Griner took to Instagram to share the Dream's post announcing Gray's Player of the Week win. Griner had no caption for her post, instead opting to add a selection of emojis to emphasize her flex. Advertisement Thanks to Gray's strong run, Atlanta was able to make it four straight wins. The Dream are now 5-2 in the season and are sitting at the No. 3 spot in the WNBA. Atlanta Dream player Allisha Gray participates in the 3-point contest during the WNBA All-Star Skills J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Their success has been thanks in large part to Gray, who is in the midst of her best season of her career. In seven games played thus far, the former Rookie of the Year has put up career-best numbers in points (21.4), field goal shooting (49.5%), assists (4.6) and three-pointers made (2.9 triples on 43.5% shooting). They will be back in action on Friday against the 1-6 Connecticut Sun as the Dream look to make it five wins in a row. Advertisement Related: Brittney Griner Reacts to Telling Detail From Caitlin Clark, Fever Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brittney Griner Breaks Silence After Fake Angel Reese Quote Goes Viral
Brittney Griner Breaks Silence After Fake Angel Reese Quote Goes Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese has spoken before about the importance of blocking out the noise. After all, few rookies in WNBA history entered the league with as much fanfare as Reese did in 2024, amid her so-called NCAA "rivalry" with Caitlin Clark that has carried over to the pros. Advertisement However, Clark's Indiana Fever and Reese's Chicago Sky appear to be on different trajectories. Reese was held to four points in the Sky's 79-52 loss to the Fever on Saturday night in Indiana's fourth consecutive game without the injured Clark. The defeat dropped Chicago's record to 2-5, and Reese continues to draw headlines for things she is — and isn't — doing. Reese recently disputed a fake quote attributed to her that went viral on social media. The former LSU star disputed that she once said "prime Brittney Griner" would defeat "prime Allen Iverson" in a one-on-one matchup. After a couple days, Griner herself decided it was time to respond to the falsified quote, which baited many users of the social media platform X. Brittney Griner responds to the fake quote post on "We know this (is) fake," Griner said Saturday on Threads. "AI (Iverson) is, was, and will be one of the most exciting players to watch. I get crossed up watching his highlights." Advertisement Griner has long been in the national spotlight — first as a phenom at Baylor University, as a star player for the Phoenix Mercury and during her 2022 detainment in Russia. A faked quote pales in comparison to the attention, positive and negative, the Atlanta Dream center has long garnered. Griner's effort to defuse the situation with humor could be something of a lesson for Reese as she deals with her own fan and media pressure. While playing in college, Reese said she received death threats online, and the WNBA last month investigated "alleged hateful fan comments" during the season's first meeting between the Sky and the Fever. Related: Chicago Sky Face Major Backlash for Announcement Moments After Loss to Indiana Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Conservative outlet says WNBA denied them press passes to games
Anti-trans 'activist' Riley Gaines and the Fox-owned sports news outlet OutKick claim they are being unfairly targeted by the WNBA. Gaines and OutKick insist they were denied press credentials for two recent Atlanta Dream games and allege that the WNBA is trying to suppress their reporting. Advertisement Gaines, who never became a professional swimmer after leaving college, rose to fame among Republicans after publicly targeting trans former NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas and now has an OutKick podcast where she frequently talks about trans athletes in women's sports. Recently, she has been laser-focused on the WNBA's Brittney Griner, claiming that the Atlanta Dream star center called Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark 'trash' and a 'f*cking white girl' based on Gaines' lip-reading from footage of the game where Griner's statements couldn't be heard. Gaines also implied that Griner didn't deserve to be rescued from a Russian prison back in 2022, Them reported. It's this allegation that Gaines says the WNBA is trying to cover up by keeping her from attending games as press. In an Instagram post over the weekend, Gaines claimed that the WNBA was 'self-imploding' and was attempting to 'suppress any uncomfortable inquiries.' Advertisement Sports writer Jemele Hill disputed Gaines' version of the game, writing on X that Clark wasn't even part of the play Griner was seemingly frustrated by, and that she was actually talking about the referee and said 'trash' and 'f*cking wack call.' 'I get that your whole personality is caught up in stuff like this, so you don't care about spreading misinformation,' she wrote. Gaines and OutKick, which is owned by the Fox Corporation that also owns Fox News, claim that the WNBA is targeting them because they are the only ones reporting on the supposed things Griner said about Clark. The meritless claims about Griner made by Gaines and OutKick have fueled the flames of hate that Black players like Griner and Angel Reese have experienced from right-wing commentators, social media, and even WNBA fans who have been heard making racist comments at a game . Advertisement OutKick attempted to gain press credentials for the Dream's game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 27 and a second game against the Connecticut Sun. The outlet told Fox News that they were denied access in an email from the Sun, where they were told, "Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate your request for a media credential for Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream on Friday, June 6. Due to very limited space, priority is given to those that are associated with outlets that have consistently covered the organization for previous seasons." Gaines has turned her ultra-conservative views into a career, becoming a paid 'culture war' speaker. According to GLAAD , Gaines' anti-trans hate is well-documented. She has declared a 'Real Women's Day' holiday, was part of a lawsuit to challenge trans eligibility in college sports, launched the Project BOYcott campaign to 'celebrate' female athletes who refuse to compete against trans women and girls, and travels nationwide speaking at panels advocating against trans people. She is also currently embroiled in a controversy with Simon Biles, after Biles defended trans athletes in the face of Gaines' misgendering and criticizing a trans high school athlete.
