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Scott Fowler: South Carolina coach Dawn Staley on hope, hoops, national titles and her dog Champ

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dawn Staley, the star of this week’s episode of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” has had one…

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner’s wife says Russia is holding WNBA star ‘hostage’

“Like, y’all don’t see the need to get me back home? Am I just nothing?” Griner reportedly asked her wife

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife says WNBA star is at “weakest moment” before final hearing could send her to a Russian labor camp

The two-time Olympic champion’s wife spoke out for the first time since Griner’s sentencing two months ago in an interview…

The Texas Tribune

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Brittney Griner at 'weakest moment' in Russia, her wife says

WNBA star Brittney Griner is at her “absolute weakest moment in life right now” as she faces a hearing in…

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner's Wife Tells 'CBS Mornings' She's Terrified, Feels WNBA Star Is A Hostage In Russia

In her first interview since her wife, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was

Benzinga

White House urges Russia to provide counter-offer on Griner

The White House on Tuesday urged Russia to provide a counter-offer to U.S. attempts to trade for the release of…

Reuters

Tiffany Jackson, former Texas standout and WNBA player, dies at 37

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley…

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian court will hear Brittney Griner’s appeal on Oct. 25

Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4…

Chicago Sun-Times

The biggest questions facing the Sky this offseason start and end with their big three

The Sky’s starting five could look completely different next season or it could look exactly the same. Here are my…

Chicago Sun-Times

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Dominant USA crush China to win 11th women's basketball World Cup

Sydney (AFP) - Tournament MVP A'ja Wilson poured in 19 points as the all-conquering United States crushed China 83-61 to win…

AFP

USA beat China, win gold at basketball WC

Red-hot tournament favourites USA have defeated China at Qudos Bank Arena to claim their fourth consecutive women's basketball World Cup…

AAP

Canadian Government Advises Hockey Players In Russia, Belarus To Get Out Fearing Similar Fate As Brittney Griner

The Canadian government is worried about its professional hockey players who play in Russia and Belarus, fearing they could end…

Benzinga

Wrongful detentions of Americans by foreign powers are fast rising, a new study says

The report finds a dramatic rise in the number of Americans who are being wrongfully held, as a growing number…

WEKU

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Why this FIBA Women's World Cup basketball team might be the United States' best one yet

A young Team USA is breaking records in Sydney at the Women's Basketball World Cup. Could this be the best…

ABC News

Brittney Griner’s college basketball coach criticised for refusing to comment on her incarceration

The WNBA star said she was pressured to conceal that she is a lesbian while she played under Ms Mulkey

The Independent UK

Former Baylor Players Speak Out Against Kim Mulkey’s Silence

The LSU women’s basketball coach came under fire Monday for her response regarding her former player’s ongoing detainment in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Griner inspiring USA's World Cup charge

Team USA have reiterated that the release of Brittney Griner is their top priority as they charge through the women's…

AAP

Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag

Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag

USA Today Sports Media Group

A’ja Wilson leads USA past China into last eight at Fiba Women’s World Cup

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson finished with 20 points to help the United States beat China at the Fiba Women’s World…

The Guardian - US

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Popovich Hires Former WNBA Star Candice Dupree As Spurs Coach

San Antonio announced the move as part of several coaching and front office changes.

Sports Illustrated

Robert Sarver looking 'to sell' Phoenix Suns as suspended NBA owner 'wants what's best'

Robert Sarver has announced he is looking to sell both his NBA and WNBA franchises - the Phoenix Suns and…

Daily Mirror

Former Opal Tully Bevilaqua is taking basketball to new heights in New Zealand

Former Opal and WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua wants to help build something from the ground up in New Zealand's new-look…

ABC News

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after racism and misogyny allegations

Robert Sarver has announced plans to sell his two Phoenix-based basketball teams, the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Mercury

The Guardian - US

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup tips off in Sydney tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics.…

ABC News

How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage,…

ABC News