WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark's throat

No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.

• Jun 25

Brittney Griner will miss at least 2 games to focus on her mental health

"The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return," the team said on Saturday.

• Jul 30, 2023

Griner on Russian detainment, WNBA season

Brittney Griner spoke at a press conference Thursday ahead of the WNBA season. The Phoenix Mercury star spoke about what gave her hope during the months she was wrongfully detained in Russian prisons and how she has prepared for her return to basketball. Griner, who had also played for a Russian basketball team, said she wouldn't play overseas again "unless I'm representing my country at the Olympics."

• Apr 27, 2023

Sports update: Aaron Rodgers, Brittney Griner

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is weighing his NFL future ahead of his 19th season in the league. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Rodgers' "darkness retreat" plus Brittney Griner's WNBA future.

• Feb 21, 2023

Brittney Griner to return to the WNBA

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was detained in Russia for nearly 10 months, will return to the WNBA this upcoming season. The free agent re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source confirmed to CBS News on Sunday.

• Feb 20, 2023

Brittney Griner will return to the WNBA

Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.

• Feb 19, 2023

Sarver agrees to sell Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia for $4 billion

If the sale is approved and closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history.

• Dec 20, 2022

Brittney Griner opens up about return to U.S.

In her first Instagram post since returning home in a prisoner swap with Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner thanked President Biden and everyone who helped advocate for her release. She said she'll return to play with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, this season. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller have more.

• Dec 16, 2022

WNBA players celebrate Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison

"No more days. She's coming home," the Mercury, Griner's WNBA team, said.

• Dec 8, 2022

Teammate on Brittney Griner's release

WNBA star Brittney Griner is returning to the U.S. after a prisoner swap that freed her from detention in Russia. Her teammate Brianna Turner spoke with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano about Griner's release.

• Dec 8, 2022