A new report says WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, marking a major change in the couple's relationship after years of marriage. Based on the report, the filing comes after about eight years together.
The development is getting added attention because it arrives roughly two years after Griner's release from a Russian prison, a period that made her one of the most closely watched figures in women's basketball. Since then, both her career and personal life have remained in the public spotlight.
Only limited details were available in the trimmed report, and no broader explanation of the split was included in the material provided. Even so, the news spread quickly online, where fans and followers reacted to the possibility that the high-profile marriage is ending.
For now, the main takeaway is that Griner's reported divorce filing has become a fresh headline around one of the WNBA's best-known players. More information may emerge as court records or public statements clarify the next steps.