Brittney Griner, a four-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, made her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison at the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. She was warmly welcomed by the crowd of 200,000 fans, who cheered and applauded her. Griner is currently a free agent and is expected to sign with a new team soon, signaling her return to the public eye and a major contribution to the WNBA for years to come.
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Protests have erupted across the United States following the release of a graphic video showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, which resulted in his death. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have released a joint statement calling for reform in how police police the streets. Demonstrators in Atlanta and other cities are calling for justice for Nichols and his family, and for lasting change in police reform.