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Brittney Griner surprised herself with making the WNBA All-Star Game

Brittney Griner didn’t know what to expect when the WNBA season began and how she would respond after the trauma she experienced of being incarcerated in Russia that also forced her off the court for many months

The Independent UK

‘She brings light’: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA

Many feared the Mercury star would struggle on court after her time in Russian prison. But she has already been named in the league’s All-Star team

The Guardian - US

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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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

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.

Reuters

WNBA's Brittney Griner stuns at Met Gala after release from a Russian penal colony

WNBA star Brittney Griner looked sensational as she posed with her wife Cherelle on the famous carpet ahead of entering the Met Gala months after her release from a Russian penal colony

Daily Mirror

Griner embraces growing platform at Met Gala months after return from Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner stepped onto the red carpet at the star-studded Met Gala on Monday, embracing a larger spotlight months after returning home from detention in a Russian penal colony.

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Brittney Griner says she went to Russia to make $1 million a year—and spent 10 months in detention

Brittney Griner made over $1 million per season while playing in Russia—more than quadruple her salary in the WNBA.

Fortune

Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.

WEKU

Brittney Griner: American basketball star breaks silence on Russia detention

Basketball star tells other Americans detained abroad to ‘stay strong and keep fighting’

Evening Standard

Brittney Griner gets emotional while discussing detainment in Russia

Photos of her family half a world away kept Griner afloat. “Just being able to see their faces, that did it for me,” Griner said Thursday in her first news conference since being released.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner Seems Ready to Fight

In an emotional first press conference this preseason, the superstar spoke of getting back into WNBA shape for the Mercury and continuing to advocate for Americans detained abroad.

Sports Illustrated

The 6 best moments from Brittany Griner’s first press conference since returning from detainment in Russia

Griner had an amazing quote about being resilient here that you need to see

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner says she would only play overseas again to represent Team USA

Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner makes appearance at Rev. Al Sharpton event

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner made a surprise appearance Friday at a women’s empowerment luncheon held during the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network in New York City

Sports Illustrated

‘Icon’ Brittney Griner One of Six Athletes on Time’s List of 100 Most Influential People for 2023

She was one of six athletes on the coveted list.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Shares New Project About Her Imprisonment in Russia

The Mercury star was wrongfully detained in Russia from February to December 2022.

WEKU

Brittney Griner is working on a memoir about her captivity in Russia

Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024

WEKU

Brittney Griner calls for the release of an American reporter detained in Russia

Reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained Wednesday on espionage charges. Griner was released from a Russian prison in December and has advocated for the release of Americans detained abroad.

Irish Mirror

Brittney Griner sends urgent message to Joe Biden over US journalist detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner - who returned to the United States via prisoner swap in December - has called on president Joe Biden to intervene after a journalist was detained in Russia this week

Daily Mirror

Brittney Griner sends urgent message to Joe Biden over US journalist detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner - who returned to the United States via prisoner swap in December - has called on president Joe Biden to intervene after a journalist was detained in Russia this week

Reuters

Brittney Griner urges Biden to bring home reporter Gershkovich, accused of spying in Russia

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was freed from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner exchange last year, has urged the Biden administration to keep using "every tool possible" to win the release of a U.S. reporter accused of spying in Russia.

The Independent UK

Griner concerned for American journalist held in Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner and her wife say they are concerned over the detainment in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Signs Deal With Mercury, per Report

The Phoenix star has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the franchise ahead of the 2023 season.

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