WNBA Star Brittney Griner Admits to Suicidal Thoughts While Imprisoned in Russia

This morning on Shannon's Scoop, we talked about how Brittney Griner is getting ready for 11th WNBA season and discussing her experience being in Russia prison for 10 months.

I know you remember her story. The 2-time Olympic gold-medalist and 6-time WNBA All-Star spent nearly 300 days in a Russian prison after being detained in February 2022 and sentenced to 9 years in prison under drug-smuggling charges after Russian authorities found a weed vape pen in her luggage.

Brittney sat down with Robin Roberts to talk about the toll it's taken on her mental health. She said, "I was just so scared for everything because it was so much unknown. The mattress had a huge blood stain on it. I had no soap, no toilet paper. That was the moment where I just felt less than a human"

When Robin asked her about the hopelessness of feeling like she should "just end it", Brittney told her, "Yeah. I didn't think I could get through what I needed to get through."

Wow. It's good to see that she's on the other side of that horrible experience. I mean, that seems like such an honest mistake. A pen like that is something easy to miss in your luggage.

Also, congratulations to her as well. Brittney and her wife are expecting their first child.

Robin Roberts interview with Brittney will air on a special edition of 20/20, Wednesday May 1st on ABC. You can read more below.

https://people.com/brittney-griner-details-russian-prison-first-interview-exclusive-clip-8637164

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Are you looking for a low-key spot to pull up a barstool and have some cheap food & drinks? Or maybe you're looking for that all the time, any time! Well, look no further. We've got you covered with 5 of the best dive bars in Detroit. But first, I was curious about what makes a bar a true dive bar for you. I have my thoughts on what that is for me. So, let's get into that.

Do you love a good dive bar? What makes it precisely that for you? Well, for me, it's usually loved by local patrons and has an eclectic vibe about them.  We're talking no frills, dim lighting, neon beer signs, and cheap drinks. And you'll probably find a bartender behind the bar, not a fancy mixologist. If you're looking for tunes, there may be a jukebox or a tiny live stage if you are lucky.

Pretzels and your typical bar snacks are probably the only food you'll find there unless it's a special occasion. And forget about advertising. You're lucky if they have a website and social media.

Honestly, I'd pull up a stool here and lie low rather than hang out at a club. How about you? If you're reading this now, that's probably your vibe, too.

Well, Detroit is rich in history regarding bars, especially during prohibition. Some of those places are still around today. Now, there are a lot of places to check out around the city, but we have narrowed the list down to 5 of the best dive bars in Detroit for you to swing by. These spots are great and will welcome you with open arms. But please, stay safe and drink responsibly.

You can't come to Detroit without visiting Nancy Whiskey. It's definitely one of the best dive bars in Detroit. This Irish pub has been around since 1902! That's over a century of being "Detroit's Oldest Party." According to the Corktown Historical Society, there are three spirits who haunt the establishment, if that is your thing! Visit this iconic Corktown dive bar at 2644 Harrison St, Detroit, MI 48216.

Their hours are:

Monday-Saturday 11am-2am
Sunday 12 pm-2 am

The Old Miami is a classic in Detroit. I have been there, and the drinks are cheap. They have a small live band stage if you can catch an act. They also have a pool table and darts. Make a trip to see them at 3930 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Their hours are:

Everyday 12pm-2am

Jumbo's Bar in Detroit has no website or social media. Now that's a dive bar. According to the Metro Times Detroit, Jumbo's Bar opened in 1940 and is still owned by the same family. The drinks are cheap, and there's even a small stage for live music. Stop by this Cass Corridor classic at 3736 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48201.

Their hours are:

Monday-Saturday 11 am-2 am
Sunday-11 am-8 pm

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4.8 stars on Google is rare in the bar world, especially since it's the oldest bar in Detroit! Yes. They opened in 1876, first as an inn. As if that's not cool enough, rumors are it is haunted. According to hauntedplaces.org, the Two Way Inn was "formerly a brothel, a general store, and an old jail. The apparition frequently seen is that of a cowboy wandering through the building, who stayed and passed away in the old inn." Pull up a bar stool at this legendary spot at 17897 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, MI, United States, 48212.

Their hours are:

Sunday & Monday-closed
Tuesday-11 am-5 pm
Wednesday & Thursday-11 am-10 pm
Friday & Saturday-12 pm-12 am

What a rich history this bar has, including the building it is in. According to their website, this dive bar "occupies a building built in 1840; if these walls could talk! This cozy pub saw the prohibition days in Detroit and served as an outlet for the underground railroad.  The pathway to the underground railroad still exists in the basement." This dive bar has a full menu that you can check out here. I also hear it's great to watch sports there, and they offer shuttles to the games. Grab an Uber and head over to 624 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Their hours are:

Monday-Friday 11 am-2 am

Saturday 4 pm-2 am

Sunday 11 am-7 pm