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Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence upheld by Russian court

The Texas basketball star had asked for a suspended sentence. The White House is calling for her release.

The Texas Tribune

Russian court rejects appeal of jailed US basketball star Griner

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by WNBA star Brittney Griner against her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling, Interfax reported.

Tribune News Service

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Brittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal of nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

The WNBA star’s defence had requested an acquittal or reduction in her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

The Independent UK

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal

She is expected to be moved to a penal colony, where she'll serve a nine-year prison sentence.

Axios

Brittney Griner news – live: WNBA star’s hearing branded ‘sham’ as court upholds nine-year prison sentence

The Russian court said that the remaining time the 32-year-old WNBA star must serve will be recalculated based on her pre-trial detention

The Independent UK

U.S. basketball star Griner urges Russian court to reduce her sentence, apologises

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday urged Russian appeal judges to reduce her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of cannabis oil used in vapes.

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U.S. basketball star Griner's lawyer tells Russian court her 9-year term is excessive, seeks acquittal

A lawyer for U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday told judges hearing her appeal that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of a vape cartridge was excessive, and asked the court to acquit her.

Reuters

Prosecutor in Griner case tells Russian appeal court her 9-year term is fair

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday heard the Russian state prosecutor in her appeal hearing tell the judges that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs was "fair".

Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham."

Reuters

Brittney Griner appeal – live: WNBA star apologies to Russia court in last-ditch attempt to avoid penal colony

Griner ‘does not expect any miracles’ in appeal against nine-year sentence, her team says

The Independent UK

Report: U.S., Russia Have Discussed Brittney Griner ‘In Recent Days’

The WNBA star has been wrongfully detained for 249 days as of Monday.

Sports Illustrated

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball star has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Jim Souhan: Brunson takes stock of Timberwolves, Lynx

A conversation with Rebekkah Brunson contains multitudes.

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WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu joined College GameDay at Oregon, stole the show and made some bold picks

Sabrina Ionescu was the perfect guest picker for College GameDay

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky coaching staff wears many hats during WNBA offseason

Seven of the Sky’s 11 players currently are playing overseas, with most of them having to report within a two-week period after the WNBA season concluded. As for Wade’s coaching staff, well, they’re no different.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Coach Curt Miller Is Just the Spark L.A. Needs

The veteran leader could be a stabilizing force for one of the league’s oldest franchises.

Tribune News Service

Reports: Curt Miller to leave Connecticut Sun to join Los Angeles Sparks

The Connecticut Sun will be on the market for a new head coach and general manager this offseason.

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Sparks to Hire Curt Miller Away From Sun, per Report

Los Angeles has reportedly found its next coach to lead the franchise.

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Los Angeles Sparks shake up WNBA with reported hire of Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller

Miller led Connecticut to the WNBA Finals for the second time this past season.

The Independent UK

Kyrie Irving sparks chants after telling Biden ‘to do his job’ and free Brittney Griner

The WNBA star celebrated her 32nd birthday this week while locked in a Russian detention center

The Independent UK

When is Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing and what does it mean for WNBA star?

The appeal hearing will be held on 25 October

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner gets support as she spends her 32nd birthday in Russian prison

“Thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home. All the support and love are definitely helping me,” Griner said in a statement.

The Independent UK

When is Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing and what does it mean for WNBA star?

The appeal hearing will be held on 25 October

The Independent UK

OLD What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

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