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Sports fans are teeing off on former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown following his disturbing comments about Phoenix Mercury superstar Brittney Griner.
Over the past five years, Antonio Brown has been no stranger to controversy. Nearly three years after playing his final NFL snap, the ex-Pittsburgh Steelers star continues to stir the pot with insulting comments, peculiar claims and unnecessary personal attacks on others.
On X/Twitter, Brown caused more outrage when he wrote, “Brittney Griner is definitely a dude!” in response to a tweet about the WNBA legend and wife, Cherelle, expecting their first child:
Fans quickly came to the defense of Griner and went off on Antonio Brown for the entirely unnecessary comment:
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It’s been 18 months since Griner was released from prison in Russia and sent back to the U.S. in a prison exchange with convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. As Griner continues her dominance on the court, the WNBA icon can now look forward toward an even greater gift: Becoming a mother.
Griner has missed all but two games this season as she continues to recover from a fractured toe on her left foot.
Antonio Brown’s Troublesome Behavior Continues
Antonio Brown last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 season. He was released by the team after taking off his jersey and leaving a Week 17 game against the New York Jets following a disagreement about his injury status with the coaching staff.
Brown has continued to endure legal troubles following his playing career. He’s been arrested three times for failing to meet required child support payments. Last month, his CTESPN brand announced that he filed for bankruptcy.
The 35-year-old Brown was on a Hall of Fame trajectory, with seven Pro Bowl nods and a 2010s All-Decade Team selection on his resume. Unfortunately, his never-ending legal issues ended a phenomenal career on the field that will likely keep him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Brittney Griner Had A Four-Word Reaction To Caitlin Clark And All The WNBA Rookie Drama This Season
Brittney Griner (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Brittney Griner has reacted to the drama sweeping across the WNBA due to the fresh rookie class.
While the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have changed the landscape of women’s basketball just a few games into their professional careers, they aren’t very popular among some veteran players.
Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, was already one of the biggest names in basketball as a college player. And her fame continues to spread despite the tough start to her stint with the Indiana Fever. Reese, while not as popular, isn’t far behind.
Griner is quite accustomed to stardom. She won a national title in 2012 before capturing a WNBA title two years into her professional career.
The veteran center is out with a toe injury and hasn’t played this season. While she hasn’t seen any action in 2024, Brittney Griner is proud of the impact of Clark, Reese, and other rookies on the WNBA and women’s sports in general.
“I think it’s amazing for women’s sports, with these rookies — I think it’s amazing,” she told TMZ.
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The Rookies Haven’t Gotten Off To The Best Start
Of course, the ride hasn’t been smooth for either of the aforementioned rooks. Clark is 2-9 to start the season and getting rough treatment from her counterparts.
Reese has gotten off to a better start with the Chicago Sky but has fielded some criticism recently after she was caught celebrating her teammate’s hard foul on Clark during their first game against each other over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the Sky and Fever are scheduled to play each other twice again this month.
