Was American basketball player Brittney Griner being investigated for "gambling on her own games", as of April 2025? No, that's not true: The claim originated from a network with a satire label. It has a long history of publishing made-up
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Whoopi Goldberg Vowed To Follow Brittney Griner If Griner Left US
Did Whoopi Goldberg vow to go with basketball star Brittney Griner if she leaves the United States? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no evidence that Goldberg or Griner ever publicly said in 2024 that they would leave the country.
The Dispatch→ Social Media Post Promotes False Claims About Brittney Griner
The former wrongfully detained Russian prisoner and American basketball player is not departing the U.S.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Nike didn’t announce it’s ending its partnership with basketball star Brittney Griner
“Nike announces termination of contract with Brittney Griner after ‘strong backlash’ from online community.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nike Did NOT Announce End Of Contract With Brittney Griner
Did Nike announce the end of a contract with women's basketball star Brittney Griner after "a strong backlash from the online community" over Griner as too "woke"? No, that's not true: Representatives for Griner told Lead Stories that the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Brittney Griner Did NOT Announce She ‘Is Leaving The United States’
Did American basketball player Brittney Griner make a public statement announcing she is leaving the United States? No, that's not true: Griner's long-time agent refuted the claim in an email to Lead Stories and there are no stories about
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Brittney Griner didn’t ask Angel Reese to join an Olympics team over Caitlin Clark
“Brittney Griner asked Angel Reese instead of Caitlin Clark to compete in the 3x3 Olympics.”
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Caitlin Clark didn’t replace Brittney Griner on the Olympic team; that’s fake news
Caitlin Clark has been named to the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team after Brittney Griner was released for “undisclosed reasons.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Caitlin Clark Did NOT Replace Brittney Griner On The USA Women’s Olympic Basketball Team — It’s A Satire Post
Did Caitlin Clark replace Brittney Griner on the Team USA women's Olympic basketball team due to rule-breaking by Griner? No, that is not true: The website the claim originated from is self-described as satirical and says on its "About Us
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Detention photos of Brittney Griner in Russia aren’t new and they weren’t ‘leaked’
“Brittney Griner’s shocking detention photos leaked online.”
The Dispatch→ Was the Brittney Griner Deal the Right Move?
A former Defense Department official doesn’t think so: A Dispatch Q&A. The post Was the Brittney Griner Deal the Right Move? appeared first on The Dispatch.
PolitiFact→ What we know about Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, why Joe Biden traded him to free Brittney Griner
What we know about Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The Biden administration released him from a U.S. prison in a trade for WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's release from a Russian prison.
Snopes→ Did Tekashi 6IX9INE Say This About Brittney Griner, Russian Travel?
The rapper also flouted a U.S. government warning against traveling in Russia.
Snopes→ Lawyers Appeal Griner’s Russian Prison Sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Brittney Griner Is NOT A Man — She Has Already Debunked This
Is WNBA player Brittney Griner a "he" and not a "she"? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Griner -- who uses "she," "her" and "hers" pronouns to describe herself -- identifies as a man. Griner has publicly discussed being misg
Snopes→ Is the Meme About Brittney Griner and Audrey Lorber True?
According to the meme, a white American named Audrey Lorber received far less jail time in Russia than Griner did for a similar drug possession crime.
Snopes→ Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem
Now, some conservatives are using such sentiments against her.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, basketball star Brittney Griner is not a man
Brittney Griner is really a man.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Officials Ordered A DNA Test To Determine Male Or Female Prison For Brittany Griner
Was a DNA test ordered to "determine male or female prison" professional basketball player Brittany Griner would be placed in while imprisoned in Russia? No, that's not true: There have been no reports in any reputable media that a DNA te
Snopes→ Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must Be Discussed Without Publicity
The Kremlin said that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Convicted at Drug Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars.
Snopes→ Russian Prosecutors Seek 9 1/2-Year Sentence for Griner
The trial is nearing its end nearly six months after Griner's arrest at a Moscow airport and subsequent detention.
Snopes→ In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.
Snopes→ Griner’s Russian Trial Considers Medicinal Use of Cannabis
The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.
Snopes→ Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis
A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented a court with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
Snopes→ Russian Media: Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia Drugs Trial
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime.
Snopes→ White House: Biden Has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help
Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home.
Snopes→ Brittney Griner Sends Letter to President Biden Pleading for His Help
The WNBA star pleaded that she and other Americans imprisoned in Russia be brought home.
Snopes→ US Basketball Star Griner Appears in Russian Court
A Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1.
Snopes→ WNBA Star Griner’s Russia Detention Extended for Third Time
WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2.
Snopes→ Griner’s Fate Tangled Up with Other American Held in Russia
The WNBA star's case is tangled up with that of a lesser-known American also imprisoned in Russia.
Snopes→ Brittney Griner Receiving, Answering WNBA Players’ Emails
Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write.
Snopes→ Detention of WNBA’S Griner in Moscow Extended for 1 Month
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Snopes→ US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the United States will more aggressively work to secure her release.
Snopes→ 2 Months After Griner’s Arrest, Mystery Surrounds Her Case
For another person in another country at another time, the case might have been a minor matter.
Snopes→ Russian Media: Arrest of WNBA Star Griner Extended to May 19
A court near Moscow has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.
Snopes→ Crystal Griner and Steve Scalise
A post lauding an officer for her role in saving Rep. Steve Scalise correctly described her sexuality, but left out important context.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Team USA Did NOT Lose $60 Million In Endorsements After Caitlin Clark ‘Snub’ — Claim From Satire Site
Did Team USA lose $60 million in endorsements after Caitlin Clark was not placed on the 2024 USA Basketball Women's Olympic Team? No, that's not true: the Indiana Fever WNBA player is indeed not on the team but the United States Olympic &
AllSides→ Trump Swapped Prisoners, Too
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/12/trump-swapped-prisoners-too/ Criticizing the Biden administration’s