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WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from wife Cherelle in Fulton County, Georgia, on July 30, citing an irretrievably broken marriage since July 24. The couple, married in 2018, share a son (born 2024) and are asking for joint legal and physical custody, child support, and an equitable division of assets and debts. Griner plays for the Connecticut Sun in 2026, with the team moving from Mohegan Sun to Houston in 2027.
WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from wife Cherelle in Fulton County, Georgia, after eight years of marriage, seeking joint physical custody of their son Bash and an equitable division of assets and debts; the couple have been separated since July 24, 2026, and Griner's attorney said they hope to resolve the matter privately.
WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner in Fulton County, Georgia, saying their marriage is irretrievably broken and seeking joint custody of their 2024-born son; the couple, who married in 2018 after meeting at Baylor, have publicly navigated Griner’s 2022 detention in Russia and subsequent release. Griner’s previous marriage to Glory Johnson ended in annulment.
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle Griner are divorcing after eight years of marriage, with separation since July 24 and a divorce petition filed by Brittney citing an irretrievably broken union; she’s seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 2-year-old son Bash and an equitable division of marital assets, marking Griner’s second divorce after her 2015–2016 marriage to Glory Johnson. Cherelle, who acted as a prominent advocate for Brittney during her 2022 Russian imprisonment, has been a central figure in their public story.
Brittney Griner filed for divorce from wife Cherelle Griner in Fulton County, citing an irretrievably broken marriage and seeking joint legal custody of their 2-year-old son Bash; the couple, who wed in 2018 after meeting at Baylor, have a public history including Cherelle’s advocacy during Griner’s 2022 detention in Russia.
Brittney Griner became the WNBA all-time blocks leader with 878 career blocks after four blocks in the Connecticut Sun's 92-63 win over the Chicago Sky, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists, further cementing her legacy as one of the league's premier defenders.
Officials ruled a Flagrant 1 on Brittney Griner after a fourth-quarter scuffle with Angel Reese, with Reese sinking one of two free throws as the Dream beat the Sun 91-75; Reese finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Griner had 7 points and 4 rebounds in the loss.
Brittney Griner signs a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, signaling a major payroll move as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement raises salaries; the 6-foot-9, nine-time All-Star is in her 13th season after last year with the Atlanta Dream.
OutKick’s analysis argues Brittney Griner’s Sundance-promoted documentary pitch comparing U.S. ICE enforcement to her time in a Russian prison is a flawed, dangerous simplification that overlooks key legal and civil-liberties differences: ICE operates under U.S. law with free-speech protections, while Russia suppresses dissent; the piece accuses Griner of laundering a personal-trauma story into a political point rather than engaging a serious policy discussion.
Brittney Griner stars in a Sundance ESPN documentary that uses her Russia imprisonment to comment on U.S. ICE actions, particularly in Minnesota. Director Alexandria Stapleton situates Griner’s life—from upbringing to her Russia career and WNBA days—within a broader political context and includes a Biden interview, framing the film as a cautionary call for change in immigration enforcement.
Brittney Griner showed her respect and admiration for Ozzy Osbourne by posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram following his death, reflecting her genuine character and the impact Osbourne had on her life.
Brittney Griner revealed a disturbing experience in Russian custody, where she was stripped and photographed in front of men as a form of psychological torment before her release in a prisoner exchange, highlighting her ordeal and resilience.
Caitlin Clark made WNBA history as the sixth fastest player to reach 950 career points, leading the Indiana Fever to a 99-82 victory over the Atlanta Dream and overcoming injury setbacks in her second season.
WNBA player Brittney Griner expressed her shock at being labeled unpatriotic for kneeling during the national anthem, emphasizing her family's military background and her right to protest as an American. Griner, who was detained in Russia for carrying cannabis oil, highlighted the harsh conditions she faced and her renewed appreciation for American freedoms, including the right to protest.
WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle are expecting their first child, as announced on Instagram. Griner, who recently re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, had faced a high-profile detainment in Russia in 2022. Despite the ordeal, she continues to excel in her basketball career, being a two-time Olympic gold-medalist and a nine-time WNBA All-Star.