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Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner

Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, he lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."

WEKU

What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

The Mercury center has been in custody since mid-February, when she was arrested on drug charges outside of Moscow.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner's trial in Russia is about to begin. Here's what we know so far about the US basketball star's case

After months in jail, US basketball star Brittney Griner's Russian trial begins today, but it's a prisoner swap that could be needed to win her freedom.

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Russia to open trial against U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia on Friday on drug charges that could see her face up to 10 years in prison, in a case caught up in the fraught relations between Moscow and Washington.

Reuters

The Knicks probably tampered a little bit to get Jalen Brunson, but NBA fans should be OK with that

The Knicks might be tampering for Jalen Brunson, but that's not that big of a deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mac Engel: WNBA player speaks honest truth about Brittney Griner: ‘If this was Shaq, he’d be home’

FORT WORTH, Texas — A prominent American remains detained in Russia because Brittney Griner is not as prominent as her supporters want to believe.

Tribune News Service

Sky’s Candace Parker becomes first in WNBA history with 6,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, 1,500 assists

The Sky went 11-2 in June propelling them to second in league standings, a game behind the Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner's release still uncertain as her trial begins in a Russian court

Although a Russian court ruled that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention may be extended for six more months, her trial on alleged drug charges begins on July 1, 2022, and gives her supporters a glimmer of hope that her release is still possible.

The Conversation

Candace Parker continues to make WNBA history in the flashiest way possible

Parker continues to be an incredible basketball player.

USA Today Sports Media Group

SI:AM | The WNBA’s Triple-Double Explosion

Stuffing the stat sheet is becoming increasingly common in the W.

Sports Illustrated

Natasha Cloud Responds to Not Being Selected to All-Star Game

The guard put on a show Tuesday night vs. the dream, scoring 18 points with four three-pointers.

Sports Illustrated

House passes resolution calling for immediate release of Brittney Griner from Russia

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House has passed a resolution calling for the immediate release of WNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner, whom the U.S. government considers to be wrongfully and unjustly detained in Russia.

Tribune News Service

Storm announce signing of eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles

SEATTLE — The Storm finalized a deal with Tina Charles and is adding the eight-time WNBA All-Star center for the second half of the season as the team ramps up for a playoff push.

Tribune News Service

WNBA Power Rankings Week 8: Defending champion Chicago Sky have breathing room at the top

The Sky have found their groove while the Aces are looking for it again

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Benzinga

White House Says Brittney Griner Has 'Fullest Attention Of The President' As Biden Heads To NATO Meeting In Spain

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that the ongoing detention of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has the full attention of President Biden.

Benzinga

Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner's Detention, Trial For Alleged Cannabis Possession Begins July 1

A Russian court has scheduled Brittney Griner's trial to start this coming Friday, July 1 and ruled that the WNBA star's detention would be extended for another six months after she appeared for a preliminary hearing held behind closed doors in a suburb of Moscow.

Sports Illustrated

Griner’s Agent: Monday Hearing Was ‘Not on the Merits’

The WNBA star received an additional six months in custody following a preliminary hearing in Moscow.

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

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The Texas Tribune

Texas WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended at least six more months

The Houston native was arrested in Russia in mid-February, and her trial starts Friday. State department officials say Griner was “wrongfully detained.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

This lucky bettor made more than $400,000 on inexplicable WNBA road underdog parlay

What a gamble.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner appears in Russian court in shackles as trial start date announced

The trial for the seven-time WNBA All-Star player will begin on Friday 1 July, Ms Griner’s attorney said

Los Angeles Times

Q&A: Why is Brittney Griner detained in Russia and when might she be released?

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17.

WEKU

WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Courtney Vandersloot’s calm heroics on sweet buzzer-beater saved the Sky against Lynx

Last-second game-winners aren't supposed to look this easy!

Chicago Sun-Times

Lynx star Sylvia Fowles makes last appearance in Chicago in loss to Sky

Fowles was drafted No. 2 overall by the Sky in 2008 and played for them for seven seasons before being dealt to the Lynx in 2015.

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