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.
"The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return," the team said on Saturday.
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
Griner will describe "her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women's penal colony," her publisher said.
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The WNBA players' union said it will review Dearica Hamby's complaints after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to Los Angeles.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Cherelle Griner told the "CBS Mornings" co-host she got a call from the White House about a week ago saying they were "feeling optimistic."
"No more days. She's coming home," the Mercury, Griner's WNBA team, said.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
Chelsea Gray scored 20 points and was named MVP after averaging 18 points over the run. It's the first major pro sports title for a team from Las Vegas.
The NBA opened an investigation into Sarver last year after an ESPN report accused him of racism, sexism and fostering a hostile work environment.
Russian officials said Thursday that negotiations had been taking place for a possible prisoner swap between the United States and Russia, but that a deal had not yet been reached.
If you shop at Denver's newest furniture boutique, workers say you're saving money and saving lives.
More changes are coming to Lookout Mountain Road, adding to the push by Jefferson County to close the iconic roadway at night.
Hundreds of people packed a hearing at the State Capitol on Thursday for a bill that would phase out the oil and gas industry in Colorado.
A brand-new production is set to hit the stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
With parking at a premium in many resort towns, one man's idea is to rent-a-space.
If you shop at Denver's newest furniture boutique, workers say you're saving money and saving lives.
More changes are coming to Lookout Mountain Road, adding to the push by Jefferson County to close the iconic roadway at night.
Hundreds of people packed a hearing at the State Capitol on Thursday for a bill that would phase out the oil and gas industry in Colorado.
A brand-new production is set to hit the stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
With parking at a premium in many resort towns, one man's idea is to rent-a-space.
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If you shop at Denver's newest furniture boutique, workers say you're saving money and saving lives.
Hundreds of people packed a hearing at the State Capitol on Thursday for a bill that would phase out the oil and gas industry in Colorado.
More changes are coming to Lookout Mountain Road, adding to the push by Jefferson County to close the iconic roadway at night.
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch is tracking rain and snow chances both Friday & Sunday into Monday across Denver.
The Colorado Rockies are getting ready to open their season in Arizona
Major League Baseball is partnering with the Colorado Rockies to broadcast their games.
On Thursday, the Colorado Rockies open the 2024 season on the road against the defending National League champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Three days after losing to Marquette in the NCAA tournament, CU Buffaloes men's basketball head coach Tad Boyle learned that two starters intend to enter their names in the transfer portal.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray took to the hardwood Tuesday not as a player but as a coach. Unified sports is a collaborative approach to create opportunities for students with and without disabilities to participate in school sports.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
An executive at Brawner Builders, the missing workers' employer, said "the company is broken" after bridge collapse tragedy.
Krystal Anderson, a former Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women's health died after giving birth earlier this month.
Hundreds of people packed a hearing at the State Capitol on Thursday for a bill that would phase out the oil and gas industry in Colorado.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
"Cooperation is not sending money. Cooperation can be by creating conditions in which we can invite you to invest in Guatemala and establish factories," Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo told CBS News.
In 2015, the Quiroz family left Venezuela for a better life in the U.S. -- that is, everyone but mom Nora, who didn't have a visa at the time. For years, every time she did the process, it was denied. After almost a decade, they're together again.
Krystal Anderson, a former Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women's health died after giving birth earlier this month.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray took to the hardwood Tuesday not as a player but as a coach. Unified sports is a collaborative approach to create opportunities for students with and without disabilities to participate in school sports.
Northglenn residents and officials are worried about safety with a new mental health facility. They're unable to challenge the decision, but the state's Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health says there are no plans to admit sex offenders.
A facility that was once a nursing home is now helping people overcome addiction. Avenues Recovery's new Colorado location is already a vital resource for those struggling in Aurora.
Castle Rock gets about 30% of its water from renewable sources. In 40 years, they hope to be 100% renewable. Here's how town water officials are making that happen and what it'll cost..
An executive at Brawner Builders, the missing workers' employer, said "the company is broken" after bridge collapse tragedy.
There are almost 1,000 positions available at Water World from lifeguards to landscaping to dealing with water quality. A city program will also help refer young people to jobs they're qualified for.
As state lawmakers took another step to increase regulations in the funeral industry, a local college is educating students and preparing the future workforce of the industry. More than 200 people apply to the program for this upcoming fall semester and only 50 will be accepted.
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Castle Rock's Promenade Parkway King Soopers is the first Kroger store in the country to bring shoppers the taste of France through La Famille Bakery.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.
MSU Denver students have a direct hand in helping Colorado taxpayers get their taxes filed and done.
More help is on the way for Coloradans struggling to pay their rent. It's through the state's Temporary Rental Assistance Grant and the first deadline of the year for pre-applications is at 5 p.m. Tuesday.