Former NFL’er Adrian Robinson Dies At 25 + WNBA’s Brittney Griner & Glory Johnson Suspended For Domestic Dispute

And in other news, newly married couple Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson have been suspended by the WNBA, without pay. As previously reported, last month, the couple had been arrested following a domestic dispute. (Click here for the backstory). WNBA President Laurel J. Richie said in a statement:

The WNBA takes all acts of violence extremely seriously. It is our strong belief that violence has absolutely no place in society, in sports or in this league. With consideration of all the facts and circumstances of this matter, we are suspending Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson each without pay for a period of seven regular-season games. Brittney and Glory’s conduct is detrimental to the best interests of the WNBA and violates applicable law.  We also understand that people make mistakes, and that education and training are as important as imposing discipline.  Accordingly, each player will be required to attend individual counseling sessions with a counselor satisfactory to the WNBA.  If either player fails to comply with this condition or any of the conditions imposed by the court, we reserve the right to revisit this matter. As president, it is my responsibility to protect the league and uphold its values. Our athletes represent the WNBA, and they all must abide by the league’s standards of conduct.  In this case, Brittney and Glory failed to do so, and that is unacceptable. “

Despite their domestic dispute, the couple jumped the broom earlier this month in Phoenix. Neither have yet to comment on the WNBA’s decision.

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