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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

WNBA commissioner describes Brittney Griner situation as ‘unimaginable’ as league works to secure her release

The 31-year-old WNBA star was detained by Russian authorities on 17 February

The Independent UK

WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike Discusses Brittney Griner’s Detainment in Russia

WNBA Players Association president Nneka Ogwumike continued to shine a light on Griner’s situation on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Northwestern’s Veronica Burton goes in first round of WNBA draft

Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Winners and Losers of the 2022 WNBA Draft

Winner: Mid-majors and HBCUs. Loser: the mock drafts.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Says League Is Working to Return Brittney Griner Home

She has been detained in Russia since February.

Sports Illustrated

Team Needs, Prospect Fits Ahead of 2022 WNBA Draft

Before Monday’s draft, here’s a breakdown of what each team might be looking for in the next wave of WNBA players.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention

USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.

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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

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

The Independent UK

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

The Guardian - UK

Brittney Griner’s USA Basketball teammates end silence

Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case.

Chicago Sun-Times

US Advises that Moscow May 'Detain' Americans in Russia

The US State Department issued a travel advisory on Tuesday warning that Moscow "may single out and detain US citizens in Russia" and repeating earlier warnings for Americans not to travel to the country. The warning was "due to the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oscar winner calls for Brittney Griner’s release in acceptance speech

‘President Biden, bring Brittney Griner home,’ filmmaker Ben Proudfoot told the Academy

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

The Independent UK

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Shaq, Curry Win Oscars for ‘Queen of Basketball’ Documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar. And just like his longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant did four years ago in another category, Shaquille O'Neal can say he's an Oscar winner, as well. “The Queen of Basketball” — with a pair of…

Sports Illustrated

‘Queen of Basketball’ Director Implores President Biden to ‘Bring Brittney Griner Home’ During Oscars Acceptance Speech

Ben Proudfoot, director of “Queen of Basketball,” ended his acceptance speech by supporting the detained WNBA star.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen Curry win Oscars for ‘Queen of Basketball’ film on Lusia Harris

The Lakers greats were executive producers of the movie, winner of the Academy Award for short subject documentary.

The Independent UK

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

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

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Benzinga

State Department: Update On WBNA Star Brittney Griner's Detention In Russia On Cannabis Charges

A U.S. official granted access to detained WNBA's Brittney Griner found her to be in "good condition," the State Department said Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

WNBA star Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russian detention: US

State Department says a US diplomat was able to visit Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since last month.

The Guardian - US

US official says Brittney Griner is in ‘good condition’ in Russian jail

Brittney Griner has met with a US official for the first time since she was detained in Russia over allegations she attempted to bring cannabis into the country

The Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Is In ‘Good Condition,’ U.S. State Department Spokesperson Says

Spokesperson Ned Price says U.S. officials were able to meet with the WNBA star in Russia.

Axios

U.S. embassy in Moscow says Brittney Griner is in "good condition"

"We will continue to work very closely with her legal team ... to see to it that she is treated fairly."

Chicago Sun-Times

State Department says Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’

The U.S. Embassy in Russia was finally granted consular access to the detained WNBA star.

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