Brittney Griner comes out as being already out

Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins discuss sports and sexuality:

SI Video host Maggie Gray: "Another big topic in sports recently is sexuality, especially with the NFL. In football it was rumored that maybe one or more players were going to come out--that would become huge news in the sports world and in general. In female sports, women's sports, in the WNBA, players have already come out, and it's really accepted. Why is there a difference between men and women in that issue?"

Brittney Griner: "I really couldn't give an answer on why that's so different. Being one that's out, it's just being who you are. Again, like I said, just be who you are. Don't worry about what other people are going to say, because they're always going to say something, but, if you're just true to yourself, let that shine through. Don't hide who you really are."

Gray: "You're in a different position where you're not just a regular person, you're a famous athlete, you're the number one pick in the WNBA draft. How difficult was it for you to make the decision?"

Griner: "It really wasn't too difficult, I wouldn't say I was hiding or anything like that. I've always been open about who I am and my sexuality. So, it wasn't hard at all. If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the same way."

It's been a very newsy week, and it's only Wednesday.

College coaching news:

Dawn Staley got a contract extension and a raise at South Carolina.

Former Ohio State coach Jim Foster is looking into another position.

New coach Barb Smith says Illinois State is a gold mine.

Dayton coach Jim Jabir has signed a seven-year contract extension.

Houston Baptist has named Donna Finnie head coach.

Tai Dillard will leave USC to be an assistant coach at Ole Miss.