Griner is an American pro basketball player for the Connecticut Sun (WNBA). A multi-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, she rose to global prominence for her on-court dominance and high-profile 2022-2023 legal case and return.
The US Supreme Court has upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from girls' sports, ruling those bans survive Title IX and equal-protection challenges. The decision preserves similar statutes in roughly two dozen states, hands conservative groups a legal lever, and shifts the next fights to state courts, school boards and athletic bodies.
Travelers are warned that cannabis and other contraband remain illegal across many borders. Recent policy shifts in Thailand heighten penalties for cannabis crossing, while UK border force reports rising cannabis seizures and warnings against accepting offers of free trips. Experts stress travelers must verify destination laws and avoid carrying unfamiliar items.
The Indiana Fever have sustained strong on-court performance amid ongoing controversy over trans participation in women’s sports. Sophie Cunningham has faced protests and support at recent games as the team maintains a winning run and pursues a showdown with Las Vegas Aces.
The U.S. women’s basketball team has named its 12-player World Cup roster, with Breanna Stewart returning and Caitlin Clark among seven first-timers. Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Alyssa Thomas are not on this year’s squad. Ionescu has been left off, citing strategic decisions and a desire to balance experience with new talent. The announcement comes as the team navigates injuries and a shifting roster ahead of the Berlin tournament.