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BRITTNEY GRINER


9 hours ago

Brittney Griner Sends Letter To President Biden Pleading For His Help

The WNBA star is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil.

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Brittney Griner's wife says it is "very disheartening" that WNBA star has not heard from President Biden yet

In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.

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17 hours ago

Brittney Griner writes a letter to President Biden asking for his help

The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."

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23 hours ago

Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to Biden from Russian prison: "I'm terrified I might be here forever"

A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.

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1 day ago

American detained in Russia sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help

Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “forget about me and the other American Detainees.”.

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WNBA player Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia, declines to enter a plea

WNBA player Brittney Griner has gone on trial in Russia for alleged drug charges. She has been held there since February. The basketball star declined to enter a plea but said she may do so at a later date. Charlie D’Agata reports.

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3 days ago

Trial Of Brittney Griner Underway In Russia

In May, the State Department reclassified Griner as wrongfully detained, shifting the case to the government’s hostage team.

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Trial Of Brittney Griner Underway In Russia

In May, the State Department reclassified Griner as wrongfully detained, shifting the case to the government’s hostage team.

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Kyiv says at least 21 dead in strike near city of Odessa

The attack on a resort town near the port of Odessa hit a high-rise apartment building and a recreation center, Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said, and at least one child was among the dead.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (July 1)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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U.S.-supplied HIMARS changing the calculus on Ukraine’s front lines

Soldiers love system's superior range and accuracy but say that they arrived too slowly and that many more are needed.

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WNBA's Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial in Moscow Friday, months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian basketball team. (July 1)

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Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer eyed in rumored prisoner swap?

Viktor Bout, whose wild exploits once inspired a Hollywood film starring Nicolas Cage, is serving a 25-year sentence in a U.S. prison.

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Trial For WNBA Star Brittney Griner Begins In Russia

Griner faces up to 10 years in prison after Russian authorities allegedly found cannabis oil in her luggage at a Russian airport.

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Ukrainian borscht gets spot on U.N. protection list, after invasion

A simmering spat with Russia over the placement predates this year’s conflict.

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Trial For WNBA Star Brittney Griner Begins In Russia

Griner faces up to 10 years in prison after Russian authorities allegedly found cannabis oil in her luggage at a Russian airport.

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Brittney Griner, who is 6'9, is put in a 'very, very, very tiny cage' for 5 hours every time she has to go to court in Russia, wife says

Griner has since late February been detained in Russia, where she faces drug-smuggling charges and up to 10 years in prison.

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The trial begins today for Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia

Griner, 31, was arrested on Feb. 17, after authorities at a Moscow area airport allegedly found cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage

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WNBA's Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court

WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil.

Griner’s trial on Russian drug charges set to open in Moscow courtroom

Griner could face 10 years in jail if convicted for possessing a “significant amount” of hashish.

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Brittney Griner's wife describes letters from Russian prison, says the WNBA star is acting tough but is really 'struggling' and 'terrified'

Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia. Her wife described the letters she's received from the WNBA star from the prison and the latest news.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 27)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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First photos of WNBA’s Brittney Griner appearing in a Russian court

WNBA star seen in Russian court for one of the first times in four months

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WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court, criminal trial set for July 1

On Friday, the U.S. House approved a bipartisan resolution calling for Griner's release.

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U.S. Basketball Star Brittney Griner Due In Russian Court

The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is due in Russian court Monday

A trial date has not been announced for the American basketball star, who was arrested in Russia more than four months ago.

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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.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a court near Moscow that ordered her trial on cannabis possession charges to begin Friday, about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.

US basketball star Griner appears in Russian court

More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, a Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1. The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial. Griner had previously been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until July 2.

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

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17. The Times examines why "BG" was detained and what's being done to bring the WNBA star home.

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House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner

Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.

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Constance Wu Says Chris Pratt Gave "Tips for Storing Breast Milk"

"The Terminal List" stars Constance Wu and JD Pardo dish on the parenting advice co-star Chris Pratt shared and his infamous farm!

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Putin World Lets Slip Sinister Master Plan for American Prisoners

GettyThe anti-American atmosphere in Russia is off the charts and now, the Americans who had the misfortune of ending up in Russian captivity are being used as pawns in the Kremlin’s cruel game. Basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on alleged drug charges, as well as two U.S. veterans captured by Russian troops in Ukraine last week—Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh—are being portrayed by the Kremlin-controlled state media as bargaining chips in Russia’s crusade against the West.As G

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Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game.

Phone call between WNBA's Griner and wife will be rescheduled, White House says

A Biden administration official said Tuesday a previous attempt to connect the couple failed because of an "unfortunate mistake."

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Phone call between WNBA's Griner and wife being rescheduled

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife is being rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

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Wife Of WNBA's Brittney Griner Says Scheduled Call Never Happened

The couple has not spoken by phone in the four months since Griner's arrest in Russia, where she remains jailed.

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Wife Of WNBA's Brittney Griner Says Scheduled Call Never Happened

The couple has not spoken by phone in the four months since Griner's arrest in Russia, where she remains jailed.

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Wife of WNBA's Griner tells AP scheduled call never happened

WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed.

Wife of WNBA's Griner tells AP scheduled call never happened

WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed, Cherelle Griner said Monday. The couple has not spoken by phone in the four months since Griner's arrest in Russia on drug-related charges. On Monday, she said she learned from her wife's lawyers a more distressing truth: Brittney Griner had actually tried to call 11 times over a period of several hours, dialing a number she'd been given at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, which the couple had been told would then patch the call through to Cherelle Griner in Phoenix.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 14)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

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Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention again as teammates push for release

"She should not be detained for a single day longer," a State Department spokesman said Tuesday.

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WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.

State Department Officials Meet With Brittney Griner's WNBA Team

Griner was detained at a Russian airport Feb. 17 for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis.

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State Department Officials Meet With Brittney Griner's WNBA Team

Griner was detained at a Russian airport Feb. 17 for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis.

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State Department officials meet with Griner's WNBA team

State Department officials have met with representatives of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s monthslong detention in Russia and the Biden administration’s efforts to secure her release.

Taylor calls for Griner's release at hall of fame induction

Penny Taylor used her induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame to call for the release of her former WNBA Phoenix Mercury teammate Brittney Griner, noting it’s been 114 days since the seven-time WNBA All-Star was detained.

Griner's fate tangled up with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country.

Brittney Griner is in worse position because of 'large portion of the population in Russia which is racist,' former detainee says

Trevor Reed, a US Marine Corps veteran, was released on April 27 during a prisoner exchange with Russia.

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LeBron James calls for detained WNBA star Brittney Griner's safe return from Russia

"Our voice as athletes is stronger together," James said.

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LeBron James calls for detained WNBA star Brittney Griner's safe return from Russia

"Our voice as athletes is stronger together," James said.

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Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Brittney Griner hasn’t been forgotten at the NBA Finals.

How Pay Disparities In Women's Sports Pushes Them To Go International

Brittney Griner said she's exhausted from having to go overseas to play basketball.

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How Pay Disparities In Women's Sports Pushes Them To Go International

Brittney Griner said she's exhausted from having to go overseas to play basketball.

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WNBA's Griner Receiving, Answering Emails While Detained In Russia

Griner has been detained for 105 days after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

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WNBA's Griner Receiving, Answering Emails While Detained In Russia

Griner has been detained for 105 days after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

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Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players' emails

Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner’s agent set up to allow them to communicate with her.

Doja Cat, Drake, Ari Lennox lead BET Awards nominations

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.

Brittney Griner's wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whate,ver is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months.

State Dept pushing to see Griner, NBA Commissioner weighs in

The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months.

Griner's extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was on her way to morning shootaround when she heard the news that Russia had extended Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention another 30 days.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 13)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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WNBA's Brittney Griner Has Russian Detention Extended 1 Month

Griner has been imprisoned for three months after being arrested at a Moscow airport for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia is extended by a month

The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

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Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month

The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

EXPLAINER: WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia

As WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she has no clear prospect of release.

Podcast: Why U.S. women’s sports stars play abroad

The arrest in Russia of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner made worldwide headlines. But few asked why was she playing abroad in the first place.

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Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 lead

Devin Booker scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton added 20 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-80 night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Brittney Griner detained in Russia as Mercury opens season

The Phoenix Mercury have opened the season at home against the Las Vegas Aces without star center Brittney Griner.

State Dept.: Brittney Griner considered wrongfully detained

The State Department says it has determined WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia.

WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals

The WNBA will honor Phoenix center Brittney Griner with a floor decal.

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EXPLAINER: Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Griner?

Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia and it’s unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia that freed marine veteran Trevor Reed will affect the status of the WNBA star.

2 months after Griner's arrest, mystery surrounds her case

WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government.

Griner's ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates

The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney Griner.

WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative but lonely

For WNBA players, spending the offseason by competing in Russia can be lucrative, with some earning more money than they make back home.

Imprisoned Griner gets support from USA Basketball teammates

A’ja Wilson wishes that she and her USA Basketball teammates could do more to help Brittney Griner right now.

WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner

Two of Brittney Griner’s USA Basketball teammates have broken their silence on the star player’s imprisonment in Russia.

Shaq, Curry win Oscars for 'Queen of Basketball' documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar.

State Department: US consulate sees Griner for first time

The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition.

US demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner

The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group.

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Russian media: Detention of WNBA's Griner extended to May 19

Russia's Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.

Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for support after arrest

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia.

EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason

Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter.

WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.

Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix

Allie Quigley scored 26 points and Candace Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to help Chicago win its first WNBA championship with a 80-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

Chicago uses stellar defensive effort to rout Phoenix 86-50

Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her 22 points in the first half and Chicago used a dominant defensive effort to reach a record rout of the Phoenix Mercury 86-50, moving the Sky one victory away from the franchise’s first WNBA title.

Mercury even WNBA Finals with 91-86 overtime win over Sky

Brittney Griner dunked while scoring 29 points, Diana Taurasi had eight of her 20 points in overtime and Phoenix Mercury evened the WNBA Finals with a 91-86 win over the Chicago Sky.

Taurasi leads Mercury past Aces to advance to WNBA Finals

Diana Taurasi scored 14 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, and Brittney Griner had 28 points and nine rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-84 to advance to the WNBA Finals.

Record night for Taurasi, Mercury in Game 2 rout over Aces

Diana Taurasi scored a playoff career-high 37 points and the Phoenix Mercury overwhelmed the Las Vegas Aces 117-91 on Thursday night to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at a game apiece.

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Sun forward Jones, coach Miller win major AP WNBA awards

Jonquel Jones is no stranger to winning Associated Press WNBA awards.

Teams battle for playoff positioning in WNBA's final week

The WNBA enters the final week of the regular season with many playoff positions still to be decided as well as the final postseason berth.

WNBA playoff seeds up for grabs as teams enter home stretch

The WNBA playoff chase may come down to the final day of the regular season on Sept. 19.

Delle Donne, Ogwumike return after long injury layoffs

Elena Delle Donne and Chiney Ogwumike will have a major impact on the Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks playoff chances now that they're back on the basketball court.

Brittney Griner dominates, U.S. women run golden hoops streak to seven

Brittney Griner played very much like one of the best players on the planet Sunday, leading the U.S's women's basketball team to its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal with a blowout victory over host Japan at Saitama Super Arena.

Bird, Taurasi go for 5th Olympic gold vs host nation Japan

Sue Bird’s impressive 17-year Olympic journey will come to an end this weekend.

Griner leads US to gold medal game with 79-59 win vs Serbia

Brittney Griner had 15 points and 12 rebounds to help the U.S. beat Serbia 79-59 to advance to the gold medal game of the Olympics.

U.S. women shut down Serbia, advance to gold medal game

Team USA's women's basketball team is returning to the gold medal game for the seventh-straight Olympics.

US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69

A’ja Wilson scored 20 points and Breanna Stewart added 15 to help the U.S. beat Japan 86-69 in the women's basketball tournament.

Quintet of US post players may be best group ever assembled

The U.S. has five of the best post players in the world.

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