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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Biden signs executive order to stem wrongful detentions

US president is facing growing pressure from families of citizens detained abroad to do more to secure their release.

Al Jazeera

Biden signs executive order to deter wrongful detentions and taking of U.S. hostages abroad

The move comes amid mounting pressure on the U.S. government to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.

Axios

State Department will warn Americans of countries where they may be wrongfully detained

A senior Biden administration official says the order ‘is once again demonstrating that [Mr Biden’s] commitment to bring home US Nationals held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad’

The Independent UK

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LeBron James takes veiled shot at Russell Westbrook?

"I'm obsessed with win or bust," said James (h/t Darryn Albert of Larry Brown Sports). "What makes me have sleepless nights is when you don't have everyone that feels the same way on your club. "It's time when I wish I was a tennis player or a ...

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LeBron James takes veiled shot at Westbrook?

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LeBron James takes shot at Westbrook?

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LeBron James: Boston is racist as f—

On the latest episode of "The Shop," James was asked rather bluntly: "Why do you hate Boston?" "Cause they racist as f-k," James responded. "They will say anything. And it's fine. It's my life, f-k I've been dealing with it my whole life. I don't ...

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Brittney Griner had a doctor's note for cannabis use, her lawyer tells Russian court

A lawyer for the WNBA star at her drug possession trial in Russia gave the court a U.S. doctor's letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain. Medical marijuana is not legal in Russia.

WEKU

Lawyers say Brittney Griner had doctor’s note for cannabis use

The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s lawyers tell Russian court she was prescribed medical cannabis

Griner provided with prescription in Arizona to handle chronic injury, attorneys tell court

The Independent UK

Griner's lawyer shows WNBA player had prescription for medical cannabis

"The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis."

Axios

Greg Cote: Why LeBron James (of all people) chiming in on Brittney Griner’s Russia detention is ironic

MIAMI — It is five months now into WNBA star Brittney Griner’s captivity in Russia, one the U.S. State Department has called a “wrongful detention,” and awareness spikes anew — but oddly, dubiously, ironically — thanks to basketball’s biggest star still, LeBron James.

Miami Herald

WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues

American basketball star Brittney Griner has faced a Russian court again as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges

The Independent UK

James Wade shares support for Brittney Griner after Russian teammates offered character statements in court

“I was very proud of my old club, UMMC Ekaterinburg, management and her Russian teammates who spoke up for her today in court,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Al Jazeera

Russian basketball team praises Brittney Griner in latest hearing

Jailed US basketball star’s Russian team testified in court to Griner’s good character and abilities, lawyer says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Character witnesses praise Brittney Griner as trial continues

Griner was expected to testify on Thursday in the court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, but did not.

Reuters

Russian basketball boss defends Brittney Griner in drugs trial

A Russian basketball club director gave evidence in support of U.S. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner on Thursday in her third appearance in a Russian court on drugs charges carrying a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years.

Reuters

Kremlin declines comment on prospect of prisoner exchange for U.S. basketball star

The Kremlin on Thursday refused to comment on the prospect of a prisoner exchange for detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner.

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WEKU

Members of Brittney Griner's Russian team defend her character, on and off the court

Griner appeared moved by the testimony of her friends, tearing up repeatedly during Thursday's proceedings. Her longtime team doctor added that Griner has never failed a drug test.

The Independent UK

WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea

American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner’s story always transcended sport. She’s a real American trailblazer

The full impact of Griner’s body of work has always been bigger than basketball. It’s a story of confronting discrimination, breaking glass ceilings and leading radical change

The Independent UK

Reviled and revered Russian arms dealer is back in spotlight

A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” and who once inspired a Hollywood movie is back in the headlines again

Tribune News Service

LeBron James clarifies Brittney Griner comment

LeBron James went on the defensive Wednesday after a snippet promoting his talk show “The Shop” left viewers with the impression that in his opinion WNBA star Brittney Griner might be rethinking her country’s commitment to her while she sits in a Russian prison.

The Independent UK

LeBron James apologises over Brittney Griner comments

Epsiode featuring remarks on WNBA star will air on Friday

France 24

UN chief says ‘substantive step’ made at Ukraine grain talks

Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday made substantive progress in their first direct talks since March on a deal to relieve a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain exports. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the talks had provided a "ray of hope to ease human suffering and alleviate…

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