Griner, an Olympic gold medalist and former WNBA champion, returned to the league last season after spending nearly a year in a Russian prison.

It may be a bit of a rough day for WNBA star Brittney Griner as she's already facing allegations of racism against fan favorite Caitlin Clark. But an incident that took place during a WNBA game could land her into equally serious trouble with the league.

Saturday afternoon’s clash between the Atlanta Dream and Paige Bueckers' Dallas Wings opened with a tight battle in College Park, Georgia. Through 24 minutes, the Dream held a 37-30 lead, powered in part by Brittney Griner’s efficient first half.

Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, is back in the news again for a video clip from a WNBA game that showed her making harsh comments during an intense part of the game.

The latest controversy in the WNBA involves two of the game's biggest names, Caitlin Clark and Brittney Griner. Clark and Griner squared off twice this week. The Atlanta Dream won the opening matchup against the Indiana Fever due to a 21-point performance from Griner.

Atlanta's primary initiator and do-it-all star Rhyne Howard sang Griner's praises after just their second regular-season game as teammates. "Having her on the court with me, I get

The head coach for the Atlanta Dream talked about the leadership of WNBA star Brittney Griner vs. the Indiana Fever