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Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.

Looking up to someone for one of the few times in her basketball life, Brittney Griner leaned into the 7-foot man in front of her, watching and listening as he flipped in one hook shot after another.

The Phoenix Mercury have their healthy stars back, not to mention the addition of Brittney Griner, and have nowhere to go but up after a forgettable 2012.

Several athletes are taking to Facebook to offer their moms some special thanks. The photos and messages will be posted Sunday but are provided here courtesy of Facebook. Among the athletes paying tribute to their moms will be: • Ryan Robe...

Is Minnesota, which has won the West the past two seasons, again the favorite in the division in 2013?

So odd to me, that people wonder why Jason Collins' coming out made bigger waves than Brittney Griner's. Well, gather 'round, because I'm about to explain. How many WNBA players are out? As of 2005, Michele Van Gorp, Sue Wicks and Sheryl Swoop...

Brittney Griner and Jason Collins recently acknowledged their sexuality in different ways, which begs the question of what role we the media should play in "outing" sports figures.

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The simplicity in Brittney Griner's announcement was striking, and telling. It said a lot about who she is, and it sent a clear, inspirational message to any person who might be considering coming out.

What exactly does it mean to be an openly gay athlete? Well, the recent news surrounding Brittney Griner shows the changing dialogue around gay athletes in sports.

Brittney Griner, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, acknowledged Wednesday in interviews that she is gay.

Women's basketball phenom Brittney Griner skates Nike's Sixth and Mill skatepark in Los Angeles, Calif. with Eric Koston

Standout prep guard Ieshia Small has signed a national letter of intent with Baylor, completing the Lady Bears' five-player recruiting class.

The WNBA draft never looks like a sports event. It looks like a scene from a hotel jazz club. There is none of the beery pandemonium and emotional overkill that happens every summer when the men have their draft. The league's president, Laurie Richie...

Brittney Griner left an indelible mark on women's college basketball. Now she's ready to take on the pros.

WNBA top picks Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins and Brittney Griner are in Bristol for the draft.