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Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson plans to seek help after her arrest at Seattle airport following a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, which she publicly addressed with an apology and reflections on accountability and self-improvement.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and her teammates were confronted by a "provocateur" at a Dallas airport on Saturday. The WNBA is investigating the incident and has granted Griner permission to book her own charter flights due to security concerns. The league typically doesn't allow teams to charter planes because it could create a competitive advantage for teams who can afford to pay for them. The incident has sparked calls for change in flights for the Mercury and teams around the league.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and her teammates were confronted by right-wing YouTube personality Alex Stein at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday. Stein posted a short clip of him yelling at Griner, teasing a longer version to be released on Sunday. The WNBA released a statement saying the incident was orchestrated by a social media figure and provocateur, and that the safety of Griner and all WNBA players is their top priority. The Mercury said they are reviewing the incident and will work with the WNBA on next steps.
Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a "provocateur" at a Dallas airport on Saturday, the WNBA said. The league said in a statement it was looking into the team's run-in with a “social media figure" whose “actions were inappropriate and unfortunate.” Griner and her supporters had lobbied for charter flights after she returned from detainment in Russia, saying the highly publicized case compromised her and others' safety. The league granted Griner permission to book her own charter flights to road games.