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Brittney Griner is Proving Basketball Will Never Be Just a Game

With less than five home games to go, the Connecticut Sun are officially in their “Golden Hour” era. Now that the team is eliminated from playoff contention, there is still a lot to give – especially to give back.

Brittney Griner’s Latest Actions During The National Anthem Have Put Every American On Notice

A sideline camera caught Brittney Griner during the national anthem. She stood in a navy Connecticut Sun hoodie. She looked up and appeared to sing along.

Brittney Griner Shows Major Patriotism During U.S. National Anthem

Brittney Griner previously made it clear that she felt like the U.S. national anthem should not be played before WNBA games. “I honestly feel we should not play the national anthem during our season,” Griner said in 2020.

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WNBA News / EssentiallySports / August 31

Brittney Griner Grabs Spotlight For How She Acted During The National Anthem Before Sun’s Game vs Wings

It seems life has come full circle for Connecticut Sun’s Brittney Griner, as cameras caught her standing and singing along to the national anthem on the sidelines as the Dallas Wings took on the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.

Final Injury Report for Sun-Wings: Will Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Brittney Griner Play?

The Connecticut Sun are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Wings in their final game before the break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Final Injury Report for Sun-Fever: Will Aliyah Boston, Brittney Griner Play?

The Indiana Fever are at home Friday night as they host the Connecticut Sun in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana enters Friday’s game with a 25-14 record after defeating the Chicago Sky on the road Sunday night.

Connecticut Sun Announce Hailey Van Lith Move After Unfortunate Brittney Griner News

Hailey Van Lith and Brittney Griner both watched from the sideline as the Connecticut Sun dropped to 9-26 on the 2026 WNBA season after falling to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces 101-78.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Final Injury Report for Sun-Sparks: Will Ariel Atkins, Brittney Griner Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Saturday night as they host the Connecticut Sun in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Saturday’s game with a 12-24 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Dream Thursday night.

Brittney Griner Decision Announced After Missing Multiple Games

Brittney Griner watched on as the Connecticut Sun improved to 9-25 on the 2026 WNBA season after an 85-77 win over Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.

Final Injury Report for Sun-Aces: Will Brittney Griner, Aaliyah Edwards Play?

The Connecticut Sun are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Aces in an interconference matchup. Connecticut enters Thursday’s game with a 9-25 record after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks at home Tuesday night.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Sun: Will Cameron Brink, Brittney Griner Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Connecticut Sun in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 12-22 record after losing on the road to the Washington Mystics Saturday night.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Final Injury Report for Liberty-Sun: Will Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu Play?

The New York Liberty are on the road Saturday afternoon as they travel to take on the Connecticut Sun in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York enters Saturday’s game with a 21-14 record after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks at home Thursday night.

Connecticut Sun Announce Concerning Brittney Griner News on Friday

Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun suffered their sixth loss in the last seven games on Thursday, falling to 8-24 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 104-69 loss to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream.

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Brittney Griner lands seven-figure deal with Connecticut Sun

Griner has signed a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, marking one of the notable deals as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement takes effect and free agency opens.

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