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Brittney Griner received a heartwarming fan reception before her first home game in almost 2 years

Brittney Griner was given an emotional introduction in her return to Phoenix.

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Rain brings respite from heat in parts of Prakasam

Light to moderate showers lashed the eastern parts of Prakasam district, bringing some relief to the people from the sweltering heat on May 21 (Sunday). Mercury level dropped to 31.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday in and around Ongole. However, hot weather continued to cause discomfort in the western part of…

The Hindu

No respite from heat as mercury hovers around 40° C in Rayalaseema

There was no respite from sweltering heat in Andhra Pradesh on May 21 (Sunday) even as many parts of the State recorded light to heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours. The maximum temperatures in the coastal districts slightly came down following the rain late on Saturday, while the mercury…

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Tyler R. Tynes: Brittney Griner is still fighting to complete her comeback

LOS ANGELES — Well, I am here, as Ms. Griner requested of us.

Los Angeles Times

Brittney Griner’s First Game Back Was a Very Special Moment for WNBA

The Mercury center returned before an audience that included basketball and non-basketball dignitaries.

Sports Illustrated

The 7 best moments from Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA on opening night

Brittney Griner is officially back, y'all.

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Brittney Griner receives standing ovation as WNBA star makes incredible return

The WNBA icon made her long-awaited return to the sport and was welcomed back with open arms by Vice President Kamala Harris as she produced a game-high score in a defeat for the Phoenix Mercury

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‘The love was amazing’: Brittney Griner shines in emotional WNBA return

US vice-president Kamala Harris was among those on hand on Friday night for Brittney Griner’s first game since her 10-month detention in Russia

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks as part of a four-game slate on the first day of the WNBA season

The Independent UK

Drive-thru coffee shop and possible new Greggs and Subway planned for petrol station site

The development is planned for the Mercury filling station site in Westhoughton

Manchester Evening News

SI’s 2023 WNBA Season Expert Predictions

Which is the better superteam? Who will make the Finals? And what’ll be most memeworthy this season?

Sports Illustrated

Isabelle Harrison out with undisclosed injury as Sky prepare to open season on Friday

Sky coach/GM James Wade did not comment on whether Harrison will be undergoing surgery as was stated by her mother.

Chicago Sun-Times

Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner’s life and career path have taken a sharp turn over the past 18 months following a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges that ended with a prisoner swap in December

The Independent UK

See the moon meet up with elusive Mercury in a conjunction today

The moon will meet up with Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet and the closest to the sun, in the evening sky on Wednesday, May 17.

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UK weather: Exact date Brits to bask in three-week mini-heatwave confirmed by Met Office

After weeks of miserable weather, conditions are set to improve after this weekend when the mercury will finally start nudging 20C - and it's expected to hang around for three whole weeks

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s Return Headlines the Most Sought-After Games of WNBA Opening Weekend

The regular season tips off Friday, with a range of compelling matchups across the league.

The Hindu

Kalaburagi records State’s highest temperature

Kalyana Karnataka and parts of Mumbai Karnataka and Central Karnataka regions continued to reel under a severe heat wave with the mercury breaching the 40.2 degrees Celsius mark in Kalaburagi as per the summary of observations recorded by India Meteorological Department at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Ganga Jatara celebrated in full zest in Chittoor

Over two lakh devotees observe the festival in the district despite the mercury levels soaring above 40° Celsius; about 600 police personnel were deployed in Chittoor town for the event

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Exact date UK temperatures to soar 'above average' before 'heat surges' this summer

Forecasters say temperatures will start to rise in the second half of the month beginning on May 19, with the mercury rising 'above average overall' amid rumours of a heatwave

Daily Mirror

UK mini-heatwave to come to crashing end - but more sizzling hot weather on way

Brits have been warned of frost and freezing temperatures as the mercury plummets following a warm weekend but forecasters are predicting more hot weather is ahead

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh reels under sweltering heat as mercury touches 45 degrees Celsius

Andhra Pradesh reeled under extreme weather conditions on May 14 (Sunday) as the mercury levels touched the 45 degrees Celsius mark for the first time this summer. Jangamaheswara Puram in Palnadu district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Daily Mirror

WNBA star Brittney Griner's emotional verdict on return to basketball court

The basketball star made her long-awaited return to the court following the Phoenix Mercury star's 10-month stint in a Russian prison after being in possession of cannabis oil

Sports Illustrated

How Brittney Griner Performed in Her First Preseason Game Back in WNBA

The Mercury star returned to the floor on Friday. Here’s how she performed.

Reuters

Basketball-Griner plays in WNBA for first time since Russia detention

Brittney Griner played with her Phoenix Mercury for the first time since 2021 on Friday, taking the court far sooner than she expected for their preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks, after nearly 10 months of detention in Russia.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players

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