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'Merchant of death' arms dealer released back to Russia by US in basketball star swap

In exchange for setting WNBA star Brittney Griner free, President Joe Biden released infamous Russian arms dealer called Viktor Bout, who is known as the "Merchant of Death"

Daily Mirror

US basketball star swapped for arms dealer Bout

US basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia for the arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was arrested in Thailand in 2008 and later jailed in the United States.

Bangkok Post

Viktor Bout, the arms dealer Russia has swapped for Brittney Griner

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was freed from jail in Russia on Thursday in exchange for the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer jailed in the United States, according to U.S. and Russian officials.

Reuters

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Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian penal colony before her release Thursday.

The Texas Tribune

Biden hails release of Brittney Griner from Russian prison: ‘She’s safe, she’s on her way home’ – as it happened

Basketball star freed in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout – follow the latest news

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner freed from Russia, swapped for notorious arms dealer

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout and was heading home on Thursday, ending what President Joe Biden called months of "hell" for her and her wife.

Reuters

A look at Brittney Griner's career on, off basketball court

Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russia prison in a high-level prisoner exchange

The Independent UK

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Brittney Griner, U.S. basketball star caught up in Russia crisis

A U.S. official said on Thursday that U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who had been jailed in Russia in charges of possessing and smuggling illegal drugs, was now in U.S. custody.

Reuters

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Moscow says Griner was traded for Viktor Bout, a Russian former arms dealer convicted and jailed in the United States.

Al Jazeera

US basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price…

France 24

The NBA tank for Victor Wembanyama will be ugly. But it could inspire change

There will be a race to the bottom for a chance at selecting the brilliant French teenager. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system that rewards failure

The Guardian - US

No. 5 UConn men pass first true road test with 75-54 win at Florida, improve to 10-0 for first time since 2010-11

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Among the series of dunks the fifth-ranked UConn men’s basketball team threw down while warming up before its game at Florida on Wednesday something stood out. There was Donovan Clingan, driving hard, cradling the ball in his right hand as his body performed a full rotation. A…

Tribune News Service

AP Illinois high school basketball rankings

The Associated Press state rankings in boys and girls basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor are progressing in Duke basketball’s backcourt

NEW YORK — Duke’s “backcourt-that-might-have-been” gathered at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service

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Sports Illustrated

Who and What Defined Men’s College Basketball’s First Month?

Our writers talk teams they’re high on, who might be overrated and more.

Los Angeles Times

Nia Long and Ime Udoka 'no longer together' after his alleged affair

Nia Long and Ime Udoka have officially called it quits after the Boston Celtics suspended the basketball coach for having an improper relationship with a staff member.

USA Today Sports Media Group

TD Garden to host basketball-themed inauguration party for Healey, Driscoll team

Former hoopers Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll will hold an inauguration celebration at Boston's TD Garden.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What we learned from the first month of men’s college basketball

Who is the real deal? Who has surprised? Who has disappointed?

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Jalen Green partners with Houston officials to upgrade basketball infrastructure

“Seeing the kid’s faces afterward, seeing them smile, and their reactions are good,” Jalen Green says. “They see me, and they see what is being built. That is the best part for me.”

Sports Illustrated

This NBA Season’s Dirty Middle Secret: Unparalleled Parity

The NBA standings are closer than we’ve ever seen, with a glut of teams hovering around .500. Is this the new normal?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State basketball at Penn State: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

MSU basketball heads to Penn State tongiht -- here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Nittany Lions

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU basketball is listed as one of ‘Last Four In’ of updated ESPN ‘Bracketoloy’

It appears Michigan State will once again be a bubble team this upcoming March

Tribune News Service

Duke basketball maintains momentum at Jimmy V Classic, beats Iowa 74-62 in New York City

Inconsistent shooting raised concerns about No. 15 Duke’s offense in the early weeks of this college basketball season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois vs. Texas, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch college basketball

The Illinois Fighting Illini will face the Texas Longhorns in college basketball action on Tuesday night from Madison Square Garden.

Tribune News Service

UConn star guard Azzi Fudd suffers knee injury, expected to be out 3-6 weeks

UConn women’s basketball will be without star guard Azzi Fudd for the next 3-6 weeks.

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