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Learn about Brittney Griner's journey to Olympic gold after overcoming adversity and prison ordeal.

The US women's basketball team's dominance and talent shine against the French team, led by Brittney Griner's strong performance in the paint.

WNBA star Brittney Griner expresses support for families in historic Russia-West prisoner swap, highlighting unity and compassion.

Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans were freed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on Aug. 1, 2024. In total, 24 prisoners, including 12 German nationals and eight Russians, as well as two children – who were not prisoners – were exchanged in Ankara, Turkey.

Gershkovich was released Thursday in an elaborate prisoner swap involving two dozen prisoners from at least six countries.

When Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel negotiations

Russia freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan on Thursday, according to the Turkish presidency. Their releases were part of the largest East-West prisoner exchanges since the end of the Cold War.

Recent prisoner exchanges between Russia and the US involving Trevor Reed and Brittney Griner highlight diplomatic complexities and challenges faced by ind...